Darkmon gasped when he looked down at the digidestines' camp. It couldn't be. Cavermon? That traitorous little puke. Oh well. I things went well he'd have that big floating head on a platter. A nice little present for Myotismon. He pulled out a piar of binoculars, looking down at the assembled people. A nice little pow-wow they were having. It had been a few weeks since their last meeting, and they had learned no lesson. They were as easy to follow as ever. He slipped the binoculars back in the case at his waist.

They were getting closer to Myotismon. He'd have to eliminate them soon. It wouldn't do to have them show up at the castle doors. At least not alive.

Suddenly a bat flew towards him. Myotismons messangers, they usually meant trouble. He slipped into the shadows and snatched it out of the air. A shadow, Myotismon of course, appeared on the bat. 'Yes, master?'

'Return to the castle immediatly. I require your assistance in a matter.'

'Shall I deal with the...'

'Now, Darkmon. Leave the digidestined. A more urgent matter has come to my attention.'

'Yes, lord.' The bat darkened. He released it, watching it as it circled for a moment, then headed upward. Checking that the digidestined were occupied he slowly floated upward, following it away.

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Cavermon looked distracted for a second, breaking off of the conversation he and the digidestined had been having. Sora looked concerned, 'Something wrong?'

Cavermon looked to the sky for a moment. 'No. Nothing. Just remembering the good ol' days before Myotismon.'

Izzy glanced down as his computer beeped. He glanced at the email. 'Genai wants us to come see him. He says to meet him in the forest about two miles to the west.'

Tai nodded. 'Ok, then. Cavermon, I guess you are free to leave.'

He looked suprised at this. 'Why should I? I enjoy the company. Humans were always such interesting creatures. I think I will accompany you.'

Tai looked equally suprised. 'Uh.... Sure. Which way then?' Joe checked his compass, then pointed. 'We're off then!'

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He knelt before his master. 'You requested my presence, Dread Lord?'

'A problem has arisen with the digidestined.'

'Master?'

'There are eight of them.'

'What? I have never seen this eighth child.'

'He is in the real world.'

'What? How is this possible? Digiworld always brings it's children all at once. This is completely unprecedented.'

'I know this Darkmon. Do not question me.'

'How do you intend to get to the real world?'

'There is a gate.... but I have a much simpler method.'

'Lord...'

'I know the implications of you going into the real world. You will simply have to put up with it. Besides, if the gate remains open it will allow you to maintian a measure of power.'

'Holding the gate open is a strinuous process.'

'Without the body of your powers you can devote more strength to that.'

'When do you wish to leave?'

'I have my legions ready.' Myotismon opened a tall metal door at the end of the chamber. Indicating that Darkmons should look out he stepped back. Looking through the door Darkmon gasped. Below stood Myotismons complete army. Row and row of killing machines and henchman. 'The time is now Darkmon.'

'As you wish Master.' Darkmon took a deep breathe, reinforcing his digital being. Licking his lips quickly he drew in another deep breath, then exhaled slowly, followed by a great shout, 'Gate of Digiworld; open!' Then all he saw was white.

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Genai looked vaguely concerned when they arrived, which was disturbing. 'Good, you're here. There is a problem. Multiple of them in fact.'

Tai lazily yawned, 'Like what? Darkmon up to his tricks again?'

'No tricks you've seen.... Or at least realized you've seen.'

'Like what?'

'Do you know why you and MetalGreymon were torn out of Digiworld when he digivolved and destroyed Edimon?'

'No.'

'Darkmon.'

'What?'

'Darkmon is what is known as a....'

'Gaurdian of the Gate of Digiworld.' Cavermon had floated in silenty. 'Hello Genai. It's been a while.'

Genai's eyebrows raised, suprised, 'Indeed it has Cavermon.'

'Forget the reuinion or whatever this is, what is the Gate Gaurdian thing?'

Genai tore his eyes from Cavermon to respond, 'He can open and close the Gate to Digiworld as he wishes.'

'So, why is it suddenly important?'

'Because Myotismon's armies have gone to the real world.'

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At long last updated. Promise not to neglect it so much in the future. Hope you enjoyed this wonderful little chapter! Now review it or I shall hunt you down and send your mutilated body to some necrophiliac for them to have their way with.