A/N I'm incredibly sorry for not updating in so long. It's just I think I've lost interest in digimon. Dunno when it happened but it did. So, sorry if anyone was waiting for this. If you would be interested in seeing an epilogue, please say so in your review.

I don't own digimon.

Summer Vacation: Underwater Escapade: Chapter 19

"Hey, are you okay?"

Kila felt like her whole body was numb. She heard a voice but it felt like her ears were full of water. The floor was hard underneath her.

Have I died?

Someone or something began shaking her.

"C'mon, open your eyes. The master wants to see you."

I really think I have died...Master?

Kila struggled to open her eyes. She slowly opened them, in case she was exposed to bright light. But, a soft glow met her eyes and a pair of bright, friendly, green eyes met hers.

"You're awake! Wow, you're much prettier when you're awake. Although, you're quite pretty being knocked out I guess."

Kila struggled to sit up.

"Hey, don't try and sit up. Are you okay? Can you hear me?"

Kila's mouth felt dry and she felt tired.

"Oh, how silly of me. Your mouth is probably dry. Here. Drink up. It's fresh water, so don't worry."

Kila rolled over and propped herself up on her elbows. The white seal like digimon smiled at her as he placed the bowl in front of her.

"Gomamon's my name."

Kila gave a nod and took the bowl and drank a few mouthfuls.

"Thank you. That's much better. Gomamon's your name?"
"Yup! What's yours?"

"Kila. Kila Akihabara."

"What a pretty name. It's a pleasure, Kila!"

Gomamon held out his flipper and Kila shook it.

"Well, can you tell me where I am, Gomamon?"

"Why, it's the underwater kingdom of Maraqua. It's a beautiful castle indeed. I'd give you the grand tour if you hadn't been summoned."

"That's okay. I just want to know how I can get back to my friends."

"I'm sorry, you can't. The master will not permit it."

"Who is this master? Is he like a king?"

"Well-"

"GOMAMON! What are you doing? You aren't supposed to befriend the human. You're supposed to take her to the master and show her the digimon are in charge while she's here. I'll take it from here."

"But-"

"Now, go, return to your post. When the girl returns, lock her in this room. Now, go!"

Gomamon retreated, head down in sadness and shame.

"Now, come with me, human." Gesomon wrapped a tentacle around her arm and jerked her along him.

"Hey, that wasn't very nice. That Gomamon was trying to keep me alive unlike whoever brought me down here." Kila looked at the digimon. If it would've had a face, it probably would've sneered.

"Silence. Speak when you're spoken to, human."

"Gesomon, the master wants to see her."

"I know, Otamamon. Now open the door."

"As you wish."

The digimon placed its hand onto the door and it opened with a rumble. Gesomon threw her down.

"Gesomon, well done on its capture. I will summon you when I wish for you to escort it back."

Kila pushed herself up as she rubbed her shoulder. Gesomon bobbed its head and left the room and the door slammed shut.

"Welcome, my dear. I am Dragomon and I rule over the digimon here."

"Number one, I am not your dear. Number two, I prefer 'human' over 'it.' And, number three, why did you drag me down into this place?"

"I was not fortunate enough. It was Gesomon who brought you down here."

"Ha, well, perhaps you should tell Ge-so-mon to try not and kill your prisoners."

"You are more than a prisoner. You will be the bait to lure the others in. But, of course, you are more valuable but like the other humans, you share a similar purpose with them."

"Am I supposed to care? Tell me why I'm here."

Dragomon's lips turned into a smirk.

"Look out this window. One of the better views of the ocean. It is a glorious thing."

Kila looked out into the magnificent blue she had admired since she was young.

"And now, it's time to test you."

"What are you talking about?"

"Prove you are a tamer-"

Kila swore that smirk got eviler as a shiver crept down her spine.

"And you deserve to live...Gesomon! Both of you get in here! Send the human out into the water." The pair of Gesomon entered and their tentacles shot out at Kila, wrapping themselves around her arms.

"Now, take her out into the water. See how well this one can survive without a digimon to do her bidding."

The two digimon dragged her out of the room, Dragomon cackling the whole time.

"In you go!"

"Wait, can't we talk about this?" Kila was instantly pushed through the transparent wall of the hall, into the ocean. A digimon barreled straight for her. "Lightning Javelin!"

Kila dodged the attack narrowly as she swam out of the way. The digimon glared at her but MegaSeadramon grabbed her with his tail. He began squeezing her and brought her to the ground with a smash. Kila fought to maintain consciousness.

Henry...help me....I'm sorry for...

***

"Renamon, we're never going to make it!"

"We'll just have to try!"

Rika focused on getting to Ryo. Rika could see Ryo smashing into the surface of the water with her mind's eye. "No! RYO!"

"Rika, look!" Rika did look. Ryo was hanging limply in mid-air.

"It's Monodramon and Wolfmon! They saved Ryo!"

Wolfmon was still using Hyperwing and Monodramon had grabbed a hold of Wolfmon and had a hold on Ryo.

"It's a miracle!" Sakuyamon took Ryo into her arms.

"Ryo, are you going to be alright?"

"He's hurt pretty bad, Rika."

"I know, Renamon."

"Sakuyamon, take Ryo's D-Arc out of his right side pocket and use a blue card so I can digivolve and make the trip back a bit easier."

"Yes, please do. This digimon doesn't weigh only a feather."

Sakuyamon did as Monodramon requested. "Monodramon digivolve to...Cyberdramon."

"Now, let's go back and figure out a way to save Kila and get rid of these digimon."

"That is, after we make sure the others are alright."

Sakuyamon nodded her agreement with Wolfmon as they headed back to shore.

"Wow, that was an amazing amount of heroism, Sakuyamon. And the digimon disappeared as soon as you were distracted enough to get Ryo."

"Thanks for the fill-in of what I already knew, Evan. Now, we've got to come up for a plan to find Kila. She's been gone for too long now."

"You know Kila? Kila Akihabara?"

Sakuyamon separated into Rika and Renamon.

"Yes, Kila Akihabara. Now, Cyberdramon, I want you to take Evan and Tentomon to get the jet ski. We could use that to continue looking for Kila and the rest of the digimon. Emily, you and Palmon can go down in the opposite direction Jeri went and try and get as many people away from this area as possible. Takato, Henry, you are going to both help me get Ryo all fixed up. You know your jobs so get to them."

"Yes, ma'am."

Emily headed down the beach. Evan gave her a mock military salute as Tentomon digivolved and Evan climbed aboard.

"Take care of Ryo."

Rika nodded and now knew how much the gruff partner digimon cared for his tamer. With that, Cyberdramon and Kabuterimon flew off. Henry and Takato got Ryo over to the umbrella and blanket. Rika took the first aid kit and took out some bandages for the nasty looking gash on Ryo's chest. Takato and Henry leaned Ryo into a sitting position in front of the cooler and a backpack.

"I never saw you care so much for someone, Rika."

"What, you got a problem with that, Gogglehead?"

"N-N-No, it's just that, it's nice for you to be nice to someone instead of beating him up."

Rika rolled her eyes as she finished her bandaging.

"He's just going to have a couple bruises. They'll be gone before we even go back to Japan."

"That's good, Henry. I'm glad it's nothing serious."

"Well, perhaps I could change that. Breath of Decay!"

"Ugh, something stinks."

Rika held her nose as she looked at her digi-vice.

"Raremon, a disgusting thing you'd find in a sewer or in a garbage dump. He's a champion virus type. And we already know his attack. If his odor doesn't knock you out first, then let him use his Breath of Decay."

"Rika, perhaps I should handle this." Renamon said.

"Right."

"Hey, don't leave Guilmon and Terriermon out." Takato interrupted.

"Suit yourself, Gogglehead." Rika said.

The trio took out their digi-vices and modify cards.

"Calumon?"

Takato smiled as the red triangle on Calumon's head began to glow, signaling the digimon could now digi-volve. The trio slashed their cards simultaneously.

"Digivolution activate!"

"Guilmon digivolve to..."

"Terriermon digivolve to..."

"Renamon digivolve to..."

"Growlmon!"

"Gargomon!"

"Kyubbimon!"

"Let's get this started! Gargo Laser!"

"Pyro Sphere!"

"Fox Tail Inferno!"

Green colored bullets, a red sphere of power, and blue flames flew at Raremon but his skin seemed to absorb the attacks, doing very little damage.

"That was pointless."

"Oh, don't give up, Takato. Kyubbimon, use attacks that have to be done close up!"

"Maybe you didn't get our point the first time! Bunny Pummel!"

"Dragon Slash!"

"Dragon Wheel!"

Raremon was hit all at once but as the smoke cleared, nothing changed. Raremon just remained there.

"Electro Shocker!"

"Desolation Claw!"

"Get rid of that ugly, smelly thing, Kabuterimon!"

Rika looked at the weakened Raremon.

"Attack on my command! NOW!"
Gargomon aimed the guns on his arms.

"Gargo Laser!"

"Pyro Sphere!"

Growlmon let loose another red colored energy sphere.

"Dragon Wheel!"

A blue fire dragon headed for Raremon.

"Desolation Claw!"

"Wolf Blaster!"

"Digi-Modify! Snimon's Twin Sickles Activate!" Evan exclaimed.

"Twin Sickles!"

Raremon got all the attacks at once and struggled to not burst into data. But the inevitable followed as the blue data went to each of the digimon.

"That wasn't so....bad."

"Easy for you to say, Rika. And, while out with Cyberdramon and Kabuterimon on my jet ski, I saw more digimon headed this way. Much like the first group except there were some digimon known as Divermon, a Whamon, Crabmon, Coelamon, and all the other ones from before."

"Oh, this is just great. Any sign of Kila?"

Evan shook his head.

"I only found her surfboard which I brought back. Once we find her, I'm sure she'll want to surf again."

Henry looked out to the water, imagining Kila surfing in on the wave in the distance.

"Don't worry, Henry. We'll find her."

Takato laid a hand on his shoulder.

"If the digimon don't find her first."

"Thanks for reminding Henry of that, Terriermon."

"Why does he need reminding, Takato. Even I don't need reminding."

"Oh, Guilmon..."

"What?"

Takato sighed. Calumon landed on Guilmon's head.
"This is not fun, Kila's missing, Ryo's napping, and more meanies are on the way. This is no fun at all!"

"No, Ryo's not napping anymore, Calumon."

"Ryo, you're okay!"

"I wouldn't go that far, Takato. Awake but not alright."

Rika walked over.

"Did I just hear the annoying voice of Ryo? Oh, jeez, look at that, if it isn't King of Annoyances."

"Hi to you too, Rika. Wouldn't a 'How you feeling?' be a nicer comment?"

Rika blinked at him innocently.

"And you're telling me this like I'm supposed to care...Oh, stop giving me that look. How you feeling?"

"Weak. I feel like I got the life drained out of me when the River of Power zapped me."

Terriermon climbed on top of Henry's head.

"At least it wasn't all the life."

"Yes, fortunately for us, Terriermon."

"Hey, you guys better digivolve now. I can see the digimon with my binoculars. There's a group of Seadramon, and Ikkakumon headed this way." Evan exclaimed.

***

Kila woke up, her entire body felt weak again.

"I brought water and food."

Kila spoke softly, her whole body aching. "Gomamon?"

The white seal type popped his head in the doorway and nodded. "I brought you food for you to get stronger again. MegaSeadramon really gave you a beating."

Kila accepted the food and water gratefully and placed them beside her.

"What? Aren't you hungry?"

"Gomamon, why am I still here? Why didn't they just kill me?"

"They could have but you are still valuable. You'll lure the other tamers here."

"Gomamon, what part of do not befriend the enemy didn't you understand? Well, it has to be the hard way. Gizamon, punish him! He'll learn the rules around here."

"Okay, Gesomon. Spiral Saw!"

"Spiral Saw!"

Gomamon fell at the blows.

"Now, altogether! Spiral Saw!"

"Spiral Saw!"

"Spiral Saw!"

The three Gizamon headed towards Gomamon from the air.

"No!" Kila ran towards Gomamon with what seemed to be inhuman speed and threw herself between Gomamon and the slicing blades of the Gizamon. Kila screamed as the razor sharp fins sliced her skin. The cuts oozed with blood and Kila fell to her knees.

"Foolish girl. Perhaps you shouldn't go up against the power of a digimon. Gomamon, get her out of my sight."

Gesomon slunk away, Gizamon hopping behind him. The red blood trickled down Kila's face, arms, stomach, and legs. Kila felt like the room was spinning out of control.

"My head..."

Kila felt everything going out of focus as she collapsed to the ground. Her face was pressed against the floor. As tears mingled with the blood, Kila whispered something, to no one in particular but Gomamon heard her.

"Henry...help me..."

***

"Harpoon Torpedo!"

About four Ikkakumon shot simultaneously.

"I don't think so! Electro Shocker!"

"Atomic Blaster!"

"Rapid Fire!"

"Talisman of Light!"

The four Ikkakumon were destroyed but 6 Seadramon took their place.

"Ah, man, this is seriously not fair..." Evan exclaimed.

Takato sighed. "We knock down four and 6 other ones take their place..." Henry pointed out to sea. "Spoke too soon, Takato."

At least a dozen more digimon, a few familiar, the rest were not, were approaching the shore.

"Oh, brother..." Takato muttered. Henry heard something. Someone had just called for his help. And he knew the voice like no other. "Kila!"

Wolfmon instantly sprang to his feet from where he had been laying near Ryo. "I heard Kila's voice." "So I wasn't just hallucinating." Henry said. "No, and she needs our help desperately. Just as you feel pain when your own digimon are attacked, we digimon can feel when our tamers are wounded or in danger." Wolfmon explained.

"We have to go look for her. Rapidmon, we've gotta go." Henry called to his digimon.
Rapidmon looked over at Henry. "Are you insane? We're needed here."

Henry clenched his fist. "I know, Rapidmon. But, it's my fault Kila even went out alone. I feel responsible for her."

"It's not just that, is it? Your heart is yearning for her. Humans can be so easy to read sometimes." Henry looked at Wolfmon and Wolfmon could see it in Henry's eyes how he was fearful for Kila's life.

"Well, Henry, I won't let Kila be in danger. You love her too much and I won't let her be hurt by anyone or anything." Rapidmon declared.

"Ice Winder!"

"Ice Blaster!" Rapidmon got the blast full force and as the data left him and went to two Seadramon, he reverted to Terriermon.

"Terriermon! This is my fault. I shouldn't've called your attention away from the battle..."

Terriermon slowly stood. "Henry, you have a bad habit to blame yourself for everything. Let's go. Use Digi-Core and we can get rid of these guys."

Henry nodded. "You've got it! Digi-Core Activate!" Henry's digi-vice began to glow as Terriermon digivolved.

"Terriermon bio-merge to... MegaGargomon!"

"MegaGargomon, go look for Kila. Rika, Evan, Ryo and I will take care of everything. Until you get back." Takato said.

"Okay. But first, it's time to repay the favor! Mega Barrage!"

As the ammunition tore through the 6 Seadramon, data flew all over and the 4 digimon absorbed the data.

"MegaGargomon, you see any digimon headed this way?"

"Not as of now, Rika. So, we're going."

MegaGargomon headed out, taking Wolfmon along.

"Good luck! Try not to get killed, okay?"

Rika then turned to check on Ryo, who was resting.

"Ryo, are you alright? You doing okay?"

"Of course, Wildcat. You didn't think that River of Power was all that powerful, did you?"

Rika looked at him, her eyes watering. "Heh, that's funny. I was afraid it was more powerful than I thought."

Ryo looked into her eyes. "Don't cry over me."

Rika hastily wiped at her eyes. "I'm not...There was...something irritating my eye. Yeah, that's what was wrong."

Ryo raised an eyebrow. "And here I thought you were worried. Silly me."

"I am worried! About Kila, MegaGargomon, everyone, especially you, hero boy."

Ryo smiled weakly at her. "I thought you were mad at me."

"Now, what would give you that idea?"

"Well, you and I had been arguing before everything started."

Rika nodded.

"I know, Ryo, but it was over something so insignificant. Let's not fight and just let bygones be bygones. Okay?"

Ryo held up his pinky.

"What are you doing, Akiyama?"

"Pinky swear, Rika?"

Rika sighed as she linked pinkies with Ryo.

"I swear. Now, with that little childish thing out of the way, are you feeling up to helping us fight?"

Ryo nodded hesitantly. "I think so. My chest still hurts but that won't stop me from fighting."

"Okay."

Evan ran over to where Rika and Ryo had been sitting.

"Sorry to break up the moment but Cyberdramon spotted at least a dozen Divermon, twenty some Dolphmon, and about ten Orcamon and Coelamon. Are you two ready to fight?"

Ryo struggled to stand. "I was born ready."

Rika helped him up. "Well, Digimon King, take it easy for your own sake."

***

Gomamon finished bandaging Kila up. She was still bleeding but not as bad as when she first was attacked.

"Good, you finished just in time for the experiment."

Gomamon glared at the digimon who had just entered. "Go away, Shellmon. The human can't be tested now."

"Dragomon insisted. This is no longer any of your business, Goma-mon."

Gomamon growled and the digimon snickered. "What, you like her or something? She's only a human subject and don't you dare forget it."

"You make it sound as if she has no importance. She must have some sort of significance for Dragomon to let her live."

"Whatever. Just hand her over."

Shellmon grabbed Kila and left Gomamon alone.

"Master, I bring you the human." Shellmon said.

"Excellent. Place her inside the tank. Gizamon, secure the oxygen mask. We'll run some tests on her now. You're both dismissed."

"Yes, master."

The two digimon retreated from the laboratory, leaving Dragomon alone with Kila.

***

"MegaGargomon, I think it would be best if you dive now."

"Won't you drown?"

"Leave me here at the surface. Dive and come back if you find anything."

MegaGargomon nodded his head and dove. As he swam deeper and deeper, he saw something.

"Terriermon, do you see what I see?"

"I see a castle made out of bubbles. Is that what you see?"

Henry nodded.

"Shall we get Wolfmon and go in?"

"How are we supposed to get in?"

"Hello! The castle is made out of bubbles. We can probably faze through like that Ikkakumon just did."

MegaGargomon then turned back towards the surface.

"Wolfmon, we found something. Let's go!"

***

Where am I? Am I dreaming? I never dreamt of being in a jar of water...Wait a second! I'm in Dragomon's castle. I was attacked by Gizamon. Yes, I can still feel the pain...

"Dragomon, we are getting some more wavelengths. She is awake."

"Stop the tests. Call Gesomon in to take her to the dungeon."

Kila could make out blurry images of beings outside of the glass walls.

"Master, there is only one more test. Surely we can perform it before we fetch Gesomon."

Dragomon glared at the Otamamon.

"Two of you fetch him. You other three may complete the final test."

No. No more!

The water in the glass containment unit began to rumble.

"What's going on, Otamamon? What is she doing?"
"Her brain waves have changed abruptly. They are becoming more and more powerful."

The glass shattered and the water flowed from the glass jar. Kila glowed with silvery light as she floated to the ground.

Stop this madness now.

Kila's lips did not move as she pointed at the Otamamon but it was if they heard her and they stood frozen.

"Stop her!"

Kila could hear the fear in Dragomon's voice.

"Yes, master. Stun Bubble!"

The four remaining digimon used their Stun Bubble and Kila was hit by the attack full force, flying backwards.

"Gesomon, restrain her and take her to the dungeon."

The squid like digimon bowed and his arms shot out and wrapped themselves around Kila in a death grip. Kila felt as if all the air had been squeezed out of her lungs and tried her best to keep her eyes open. Her mind focused on what had just happened.

How was I able to break the glass? I don't have psychic abilities or anything.

Gesomon threw her down to the ground and the Gizamon and Otamamon used more machine so Kila was chained to the wall by metal restraints and the digimon left the dungeon and entered into a hall when they were stopped by a ShadowGomamon.

"Gesomon, there are intruders! A large green digimon and a smaller wolf-like creature."

"Dispose of them."

"They've already infiltrated the security system."

"They've what? Well, call upon the digimon units. They'll get rid of the intruders."

"But, they've already gotten inside..."

"They've what?!"

***

Dragomon entered the dungeon through a back entrance. Kila was limp in the restraints and did not even raise her head as she heard something enter the dungeon.

"What do you want?!"

Dragomon smirked in the darkness. "Don't you see that no one cares for you? You are incredibly powerful. If you were to side with the digimon, you would be unstoppable. Besides, like I said, no one cares for you. We digimon can make you stronger. The people at school snicker and mock you. The tamers who pretend to be your friends are only using you just like your classmates have been."

Kila shook her head furiously. "No, my friends are my friends. They would never think that about me."

"And, the worst one is the boy you care so deeply for. He doesn't trust you, care about you, nor does he love you. He often wishes you weren't still around."

Kila looked desperately in the darkness. Dragomon still could not be seen by her.

"Are you looking for answers? Is that what you are looking for, Kila? You've been all alone your entire life. But I saw you. Saw you in the crowd of people with a pair of eyes that had no end as you looked bitterly out into the crowd. They could never understand. Your hurt, your pain, your misery. Your so-called friends passed you daily. Look at you, whisper, snicker, and walk away."

Two tears glistened as they left Kila's eyes and began their journey down her cheeks.

"You know that's the truth. Perhaps, you will consider joining the digimon. I will return later."

Kila wanted nothing more than to be home, curled up next to Henry like they often were when together. They'd be absorbed in their own worlds but somehow find comfort in the other being near them.

***

Henry, Wolfmon, and Terriermon walked through the castle in silence. Terriermon was perched on Henry's shoulder, one ear wrapped around Henry's other shoulder. Wolfmon walked with a certain dignity and serenity not many digimon possessed.

"I don't know how we'll find her, Henry. But, you shouldn't be worrying."

Henry looked down at Wolfmon.

"I didn't even say anything."

Wolfmon nodded with understanding.

"I know. But I can feel your confusion and your worry. And the love for her as your friend. I just hope she's still safe and unharmed."

Henry smiled weakly and nodded.

"Don't move another step!"

***

"Fossil Bite!"

"Pulse Blast!"

"Striking Fish!"

"Ultrasonic Blaster!"

"Kabuterimon digivolve to...MegaKabuterimon! Horn Buster!"

"Atomic Blaster!"

The ocean dwellers seemed to think up another plan as they attacked Cyberdramon all at once and Ryo went flying backwards, nearly knocking Rika over.

"Ryo, are you okay?"

Ryo dusted himself as he struggled to his feet, gritting his teeth.

"Cyberdramon, attack! Goliath Activate!"

Cyberdramon grew rapidly and crushed half of the digimon between his claws as the other half retreated. Ryo breathed heavily from the effort and sat down as he nearly lost his balance. Rika quickly came over to him.

"Are you okay?"

Ryo clutched at his chest, he could feel his heart beating rapidly. It felt as if all oxygen and his circulation had been cut off.

"Ryo? An answer would be nice. Hello?"

Rika waved her hand in front of Ryo's expressionless face. Ryo began to feel dizzy as he stood slowly and everything spun out of proportion as things turned pitch black. Rika gasped as she saw Ryo as he hit the ground.

"Ryo!"

***

"And if we move another step?" Terriermon asked testily.
"Terriermon, I suggest we don't provoke them. They outnumber us, about 20 to 3."

"No way. Once we bio-merge, we'll beat them no prob-"

Something wrapped around Terriermon on contact, knocking the digimon to the ground forcefully. Henry tried to peel the metal restraint off of Terriermon but it was pointless.

"What is this?" Henry asked in frustration as he continued to try and pull it off.
A digimon stepped forward as a path was cleared.

"Our latest creation known as the Anaconda Spider. I suggest you don't struggle, little bunny. As you struggle, it'll grip tighter until it destroys you."

Terriermon immediately stopped squirming.

"You won't get me as easily as you did Terriermon."

Dragomon's eyes widened as he saw what Wolfmon had attached to a part of his neck.

"The digi-vice. That would make you that one we've been waiting for."

Wolfmon growled. "You'll never take me alive." He took off down the hall with speed and about two of the bigger digimon, Shellmon and Gesomon, chased after Wolfmon. Dragomon turned to the Otamamon and a Gesomon. He spoke to Gesomon first.

"Take the boy and the Terriermon to the cells."

Gesomon wrapped two tentacles around Henry and grabbed Terriermon with another.

"Now, Otamamon, run a memory scan on the girl. She weakens under the doubt I have planted in her mind. Find her worst fear and we will use that to manipulate her into obeying us."

The Otamamon nodded and headed for the dungeon chamber Kila was in. They returned in moments with the Gesomon guard and an unconscious Kila. Henry's eyes widened.

"What have you done to her?!"

"Nothing serious. You did use the drug that knocks her out, correct?"
"Of course. She struggled but we used it like you asked."

"Good. Run the memory scan on her. Now go." Dragomon ordered.

The Otamamon and Gesomon obediently departed.

"And, boy, I wouldn't fear. Your little friend is in good hands now."

"You're a monster! Doing that to her! She doesn't deserve that."

"Gesomon, get them out of my sight. I want that Wolfmon found immediately!"

***

Wolfmon crouched in the shadows of the laboratory. Kila's digi-vice had led him here but he had no idea why. The 2 digimon that had chased him had given up a while ago and it was easy to go through this castle. Wolfmon guessed most digimon were now patrolling or were up above, fighting the other tamers. Someone turned on the lights on in the laboratory and Wolfmon peeked out from his hiding place as three digimon passed by. He saw a human girl, full of bruises and dried blood.

Kila...she's unconscious...and obviously injured....

"Just put her in that container. Hopefully she won't use the data particles in the water like she did before."

"She probably doesn't even know how she did it in the first place. But, according to the data taken, her body somehow changed the data to a form of energy to use as a human would. But, fortunately, after the energy is used, the user becomes weaker with each time. So, it's too bad for her."

"Stop talking, Otamamon. Dragomon wants results. Not some continuous jabbering." The Otamamon grumbled but continued conducting the test.

***

The digimon attacks continued throughout the next two hours. All was quiet and all the digimon had de-digivolved. Finally, two unrecognizable figures started coming in their direction. Rika stood up, shielding her eyes with her hand. Kyubbimon lifted her head. "Who is it?"

Guilmon sniffed the air. "I smell two digimon."

"More? But we just fought about ten of them." Takato exclaimed.

"A tamer's job is never done, Takato." Evan muttered.

"Evan's right. We'll just be ready to take them on." Rika said.

Rika squinted in the distance. The shadowy outlines became clearer. She saw one was flying and the other was galloping rapidly down the beach.

"It's Jeri. And Emily!" Rika cried.

Evan stood up.

"No way! Who's with them?" Evan asked.

Rika looked at her D-Ark for answers. "Lillymon, an ultimate. Her special attack is Flower Cannon and Flower Wreath."

"That's SaberLeomon, an ancient animal mega. He attacks with Howling Crusher and Twin Fang." Takato said.

"Finally, we have some actual help. And I say it's time we take the upper hand. We should bio-merge and head out to sea so we can see what the big fuss is all about." Rika exclaimed.

"For once I agree. And, we'll all be right behind you." Evan said.

"You had better be. Let's go! Bio-merge activate!" Rika exclaimed. Kyubbimon dedigivolved to Renamon.

"Renamon biomerge to...Sakuyamon!"

"Guilmon biomerge to...Gallantmon!"

"Kabuterimon digivolve to...MegaKabuterimon!" Evan climbed aboard the huge insectoid digimon.

"Jeri, SaberLeomon, watch over Ryo till we get back." Sakuyamon said.

"Don't worry about a thing, Rika." Jeri exclaimed, flashing a thumbs up sign. Then, Lillymon, MegaKabuterimon, Sakuyamon, and Gallantmon headed towards the setting sun.

***

Henry paced the cell continuously.

"You're going to wear a groove into the floor. At least they took that weirdo machine off me." Terriermon said.

"It won't matter much if they plan to kill us. I wish Wolfmon would find Kila so then we could just get out of here." Henry muttered.

"You're not serious. We have to defeat Dragomon first. Then we return these digimon to the Digital World. What's first comes first." Terriermon said.

Henry shook his head and stared out of their prison cell in the dungeon, his expression was blank but the worry and fear in his eyes was distinct.

***

"Wolf Blaster!" White and blue energy rings shot at the Otamamon, destroying them. Wolfmon used the attack again and the glass cracked. Water poured out and Kila floated and lay at the bottom of the containment unit. Wolfmon approached the container and looked at his tamer with sadness and pity. He licked her cheek, hoping she wasn't dead. Kila struggled to open her eyes. She reached her hand out and patted the wolf's muzzle.

"You're alive." Wolfmon murmured, relief clear in his voice. Kila nodded as she struggled to push herself up. She unclipped the digivice from Wolfmon's neck and scratched his head. She went to say 'thank you' but her voice was gone.

"I understand. You're welcome. I was so worried." Wolfmon replied. Kila nodded as a tear ran down her cheek, landing upon the digital surface.

'Matrix Digivolution.' The champion digimon glowed with bright silver light.

"Wolfmon matrix digivolve to...Warumon!" The ultimate machine type was covered in a strong armor and where his eyes would've been, were red, glowing eyes, making the wolf seem robotic. The wolf knelt stiffly and Kila collapsed onto his back, her body was beyond exhaustion. The robot rose and took off out of the laboratory.

"Stop, intruder!" A digimon guard exclaimed. "Was that directed to me?" Warumon growled. Two red laser blasts came from the machine digimon's eyes as he came closer to the Shellmon. "Megatron Laser!" Blue and white particles came together, forming a ball of electrified energy at the wolf's mouth. It was fired, obliterating the digimon guard. Warumon paused as he used his tracking mechanism to locate Henry and Terriermon. He headed straight and turned right. He went through a seemingly solid wall, traveled through two more long tunnels, and merged through the wall, finding himself easily in the dungeon.

"About time! Now, we can go and beat the pulp out of Dragomon and send these digimon home." Terriermon exclaimed. The lasers from Warumon's eyes focused on the bars of the cell, melting them to ash. Henry went straight to Warumon's side and placed a shaking hand on the unmoving Kila.

"I found her in time. She'll be okay if we take her to the surface and get her some medical attention as soon as possible." Warumon said. Henry's mind was filled with rage at the sight of Kila's inflicted wounds.

"I'm going to go and tear Dragomon apart. Free these digimon prisoners while I'm gone." Henry ordered. Warumon didn't respond as he went to work on the next cage. Henry left the dungeon, a look of determination on his face.

***

They returned soon after. The pair were a bit bruised but Henry had a triumphant smile on his face. "I suspect you beat Dragomon?" Warumon asked. "Piece of cake." Terriermon replied. "Then you can all go home. With Dragomon defeated, the castle will disappear, the digimon who were under his control will return to normal, and we'll head back to DigiWorld. Thanks for your help." One of the digimon said. Terriermon jumped onto Warumon. "Wait, before you go, can you give this to Kila?" Gomamon held up an oyster, light purple and pink. "Sure, I'll give it to her. What is it?" Henry asked.

"A communicator. Open it up and see." Gomamon said. Henry clicked the shell open and a black screen was on the top half and a perfect pearl was on the bottom half. "The pearl acts as a button to contact me. You'd better take good care of her." Gomamon said sternly to Henry. He smiled at the seal digimon.

"We'd better be going, Henry." Warumon said. Henry climbed onto him. Warumon ran straight at the wall and was into the water, surrounded by a bubble like structure.

***

"Wow, all the digimon disappeared. That was too strange." Gallantmon commented. "Hey, you think Henry and Kila are alright? They've been gone for an awfully long time." Sakuyamon said. They hovered in the air for awhile, nothing except for the distant sound of waves hitting the shore. Suddenly, something broke the surface of the water. "Hey, it's Henry!" Rika exclaimed at the sight of the bubble structure. MegaKabuterimon hovered just above the surface of the water and Warumon leapt up onto the insectoid digimon. "Henry, how is she?" Evan asked. Henry didn't reply as they headed back to shore.

***

Kila's eyes slowly adjusted to the sunlight streaming in through the window blinds. She blinked and looked around at her surroundings. She was laying in a bed, a hospital one with white sheets. Her left arm was immobile at her side, wrapped in a cast and in a sling. More white bandages covered her arms. "Hey, you're finally awake." Henry got up from one the chair near the window and sat at the edge of the bed, taking her hand into his. He squeezed it lightly. "How are you feeling?"

Everything came flooding back to her. "How did I get here?" Kila asked. "Wolfmon digivolved and Terriermon and I beat Dragomon. As soon as we got to shore, we called an ambulance and you and Ryo were rushed here. You've been sleeping for about two days straight. I was worried." Henry said.

"I'm really sorry. Sorry I didn't tell you about Evan, sorry I got you into that mess, sorry for everything!" Kila exclaimed, stray tears running down her cheeks. Henry smiled weakly as he took his thumb of his free hand and wiped Kila's tears away. "Shh, it's okay. Evan isn't such a bad guy. He's a pretty decent fighter." Henry commented. "How's Ryo?" Kila asked.

"He went back to Rika's this morning. Why don't you rest now so you can do the same? Oh, before I forget." Henry dug into his pocket and revealed a perfect oyster shell. "From Gomamon." Henry explained. Kila took it into her hands, remembering how the seal digimon had helped her. She began to cry again, feelings and memories of the last digimon battle overwhelming her heart. Henry was taken aback by the girl's sudden show of emotions but folded her into a tender embrace, allowing her to cry onto his shoulder.

***

"Guess this is good-bye." Takato said. "Duh, Gogglehead. I'm glad you all came even though I think we could've done without the digimon attack." Rika muttered. "Well, see you!" Kila waved with her good arm. The others waved, saying their good-byes, and went to board. "I'll miss you, Ryo. I probably won't see you for awhile." Rika said. Ryo nodded and they hugged briefly.

"Just remember, good-byes aren't forever, Pumpkin. See you soon." He whispered and kissed her cheek and went to board the plane.

A/N I hope this chapter wasn't TOO long. Sorry if so. I hope everyone enjoyed.