Digimon Season 1 ½

By ShinobiWolf

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Chapter Two: Nine is the Number

"Its hard to think that I've been out of school for nearly a month now." Kumika said to herself as she passed the beach, on her way home from running an errand for her mother. "It's just the perfect weather for- huh?" A terribly confused look fell on her face as she saw at least a few dozen people fleeing from the sandy beach. Neilanimon poked her head out from Kumika's backpack and looked to the water. She took this as her cue and ran down the beach.

"Neilanimon digivolve to- Velocemon!"

Velocemon was the same size as Garurumon. Her long tail was spaded at the end, and her slender body was covered with short, pure white fur with black markings.

"Spurting Ink!"

Velocemon easily dodged the attack with her lightening speed. "Fireworks!" Her attack knocked Octomon around a bit, giving her the split second she needed to pull off her next one. "Velocity Cannon!" One powerful blast, and the threatening virus Digimon was no more. Velocemon returned to her rookie state.

Kumika stared out onto the water. "Something's wrong… That was the third one this week, which makes seven total in the past month…"

"The barriers must have been weakened."

"From what? Is there anything we can do?"

"I'm afraid not; not from this side, anyway."

"You mean, the only way to possibly fix it is by going to the Digital World?"

"I guess so."

"It couldn't hurt to try." She unhooked her Digivice from her pants, and went to a secluded spot where no one would see her.

"Shouldn't you leave your parents a message that you're going?"

"They won't miss me." Kumika retorted. Her face softened. "I'm sorry, Neilanimon, you know I'm not mad at you…"

"It's not your fault." She looked into her human partner's saddened eyes. They were the reason that she never left her side. "We'd better get going…"

"Yeah, right…" Kumika held up her Digivice over her head, and was soon transported to the Digital World. Her face was immediately brightened, though, as she took in her surroundings. "The Digital World is even more beautiful than you said it was…" No sooner had Kumika finished than a hologram appeared from the ground displaying a short, bald man. Bald, except for the white ponytail on top of his head. Kumika was hesitant.

"Don't be alarmed. I just got a message that someone fell from the human world. My name, is Gennai. And you, I presume, are a Digidestined."

"Yes, I am. How did you know?"

"I knew because you have a Digivice, and only the Digidestined have them."

"I've heard that there are others. Are they here?"

"Yes, in fact, they're just a few short miles from where you are now, to the West." Gennai pointed to the left, that is, Kumika's left. "It would be a good idea that you join them. I'll inform them of your arrival." And he disappeared.

Kumika just shrugged. "Well, let's get started."

xxxxx

"Digidestined!"

"Gennai! Why don't you just e-mail Izzy? He's always on that thing anyway." Tai asked the transparent hologram.

Izzy looked up from his laptop. "Hm?"

Tai just sweatdropped. "I think I've made my point…"

"Because there is something that I must tell you about in person."

"It must be important…" Sora whispered.

"There will be another Digidestined to aid in your quest. Her name is Takahino Kumika, and she has the crest of Loyalty. Any Digimon that have already escaped to the human world Kumika has already taken care of. She should be with you by night-fall." Everyone just stood there, not quite sure what to make of this new turn of events.

"Well, if Gennai told her to come here, then I guess we wait." Everyone listened to Tai and went about their usual activities.

And as Gennai said, after it had just turned dark, the new Digidestined finally found them. She wore dark blue-jeans, a dark green long-sleeve shirt, and a lavender bandana around her neck.

"I take it you're Kumika?" Kumika nodded. "Well I'm Tai, the leader. Over there, we have Sora, Mimi, Joe, Izzy, and Kari is my little sister. TK is Matt's little brother, and the one with the unique hair is Matt."

"I- " Before Izzy could finish, he was interrupted by a buzzing sound. "It's Okuwamon again! Tentomon, you know what to do!"

"Tentomon digivolve to- Kabuterimon!

"I'll help too! Agumon digivolve to- Greymon! Greymon digivolve to- Metalgreymon!"

"We've rested long enough! Gabumon digivolve to- Garurumon! Garurumon digivolve to- Weregarurumon!"

"Biyomon digivolve to- Birdramon!"

"Gomamon digivolve to- Ikkakumon!"

"Palmon digivolve to- Togemon!"

"Patamon digivolve to- Angemon!"

"Gatomon digivolve to- Angewomon!"

"Neilanimon digivolve to- Velocemon! Velocemon digivolve to- Nyandramon!"

The Digimon Analyzer screen popped up on Izzy's laptop, and his voice was heard reading the screen. "Nyandramon is much more powerful than her champion form of Velocemon. She's traded in Velocemon's speed for strength, size, and a pair of powerful wings." Nyandramon was still a four-legged mammal, but her head was as high off the ground as Metalgreymon's. Her waterproof, green fur was covered with a few black stripes. Small, green feathers covered her neck, and larger red feathers came from behind her long, erect ears. Her broad tail was made for flying, covered with green feathers, with red bordering the edges.

"Meteor Wing!"

"Needle Spray!" Okuwamon was hardly affected at all.

"Double Scissor Claw!" Birdramon and Togemon were both taken out.

"Harpoon Torpedo!"

"Hand of Fate!"

"Electro Shocker!" One fast swipe of Okuwamon's claw sent them all reeling.

"Wolf Claw!" Okuwamon fell backwards, only to be caught by Metalgreymon and Nyandramon's attacks.

"Giga Blaster!"

"Jade Tornado!" Each attack hit with deadly accuracy, causing Okuwamon to disintegrate and fly to Primary Village to be reborn, hopefully not so evil.

Tai outstretched his hand. Taking his gesture as an invitation, she brought up her own hand and shook his.

"We've had an 'exiting' day, so we'll camp out for tonight and start hiking again in the morning."

Tai sent Sora, Mimi, and Joe out for firewood, while he and the rest put together dinner.

"So, where do you live?"

"Odaiba."

"Really? Most of us do too."

"Matt, right?"

"You're catching on quick." He and Kumika turned just in time to see Tai do something stupid. Matt sighed.

"I think those goggles are on just a bit too tight…"

Matt raised an eyebrow. I think I'm going to like having her around…

xxxxx

That night…

"Tai… He thinks he's so all that…" Matt had a scornful look on his face left over from an earlier disagreement. But how can I pay him back? A muffled cough caught his attention, and Kumika pulled a can of something from her backpack. Matt held it and squinted to read the label in the darkness. "Shaving cream?"

"I was running errands before I came here." She silently instructed him on what to do. "I saw this on some American show…"

"Will this really work?"

"If it does, it'll be the best thing ever." Kumika carefully selected a long blade of grass as Matt filled Tai's open hand with the shaving cream. He then used the blade of grass to tickle Tai's nose, and quickly made like he was asleep, but kept one eye barely open to watch.

Anyone's first reaction to something tickling their face: smack it with your hand. Tai promptly woke up. And once he realized what was going on, the first thing he looked for was Matt, whom was seemingly fast asleep. After Tai left to clean up, Matt had to bite his lip to keep from laughing.

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The next morning, just as another fight was about to break out between Matt and Tai (for the previous night), a small Digimon wandered into the clearing. It spoke in a squeaky voice.

"Are you the Digidestined?"

"Yes. Is there something wrong?"

"Well, I'm sure you've heard of Shadowmon. Since she's come to power, many villages have been oppressed by her henchmen. Just a couple of weeks ago, a Digimon by the name of Musyamon took over my village, and has since then brought pain and suffering upon us. We would greatly appreciate your help…"

"It's our only lead…"

xxxxx

The mightly samurai Digimon walked down the long hallway of his superior's castle, purpose obvious in his steps. The crystal walls did little to reflect the light of the torches, as they were all a dark ebony color. Finally to the end of the hallway, the Digimon opened the gigantic wooden doors and entered the throne room.

"Ah, Musyamon. You came as I called."

"Anything for you, Shadowmon. I am your loyal servant." He bowed before her.

"I never tire of hearing that…" She propped her head against her hand. "But on a different note, I have gained some information which concerns you." Still kneeling, Musyamon lifted his head to listen. "The Digidestined have arrived as expected, and are now approaching the village you recently conquered. I want you to dispose of them, all nine of them."

"Nine, your highness? Weren't there eight children?"

"It is important that we dispose of them as soon as possible, lest any more children are discovered. You know the consequences of your failure. If you can't dispose of them, then I shall dispose of you."

"I will not fail you."

"You had better not, for your sake."

xxxxx

"It lies just beyond these bushes." Gigimon cautiously poked his head out from the underbrush. The Digidestined followed suit, pushing back the branches to reveal a small village, not unlike the Koromon village. Except for the dozens of Gigimon sadly wandering in and out of their tiny huts. A smaller Gigimon scurried partway to the bushes made a motion with one of his tiny paws. "Wait here." Gigimon scampered to his friend and spoke with him for a moment before motioning for the Digidestined to follow. One by one the children secretly made their way from behind one hut to the next, eventually stopping behind one of them. "See that enormous hut at the center of the village? That used to be our gathering place until Musyamon made it into his own base of operations. He just got back a short while ago."

"Well then, I guess we'll just have to get it back!" Tai struck a confident pose.

"And just how do you plan on doing that?" Sora questioned, obviously sensing his cockiness. Tai held up his finger and opened his mouth to explain, but nothing came out.

Absolutely clueless… Matt thought to himself.

"May I suggest going in through the back entrance?"

"That could work…"

"It's right this way." Again they followed Gigimon's lead, right into the back of the much larger building. They passed numerous small rooms, mostly used for storage. They soon approached a large curtain, the doorway to the main room. And Musyamon. Just as Tai and Matt pulled back the curtain a bit to peek, a sword shredded the curtain to bits. It took a moment to register in their minds that there was no longer a door there.

"It seems I don't have to go out to look for you after all." Musyamon said evilly. To everyone's surprise, Gigimon walked confidently to the front of the group.

"You have no right to take over our village and force us to work as your slaves!"

"And what are you going to do about it, shrimp?" He brandished his sword, causing Gigimon to flee with fear and hide behind Izzy.

"I think the question is supposed to be, what are WE going to do about it!"

"Oh, and you think you can stop me? I was told to destroy you, and I never leave a job unfinished."

"I take it Shadowmon is the one who wants us gone." Matt stated.

"Smart, for a human child. Nevertheless, I must do as I was told. Shogun Sword!"

"Tentomon digivolve to- Kabuterimon!" Kabuterimon blocked Musyamon's attack with his hard exoskeleton. "Electro Shocker!" The others digivolved to help, and Musyamon soon found himself to be beaten and vastly outnumbered. He ran for it, permanently leaving the village. Numerous ecstatic cheers could be heard throughout the area. The threat of Musyamon now gone, all could relax. For the time being, anyway.