Author's notes for these stories:
First and foremost, I do not own Digimon or any of the characters involved in my stories, except for the original characters I created.
Next, this series, "Digimon: Freedom Fighters" is written in what I call "TV show" format. This means that each story is written as if it were an episode of the TV series. They aren't scripts, but as you read on, you'll get the idea, I'm sure. Also, the entire series makes up one "season" of the show. There will be at least 50 "episodes" eventually. The series will be one story, with each episode being a chapter.
Third, this season begins about six months after the end of Season 2 (DigimonAdventure 02).
Finally, another note about the writing format. The introductory paragraph of each story is told by one of the characters. When I wrote these stories on my computer, I changed the text color to match the Digivice color of the character reading the introduction. However, since doesn't preserve colors, I'll put the name of the introducer in my notes at the beginning of each story. For this episode, Cody reads the introduction.
ENJOY!
Digimon Freedom Fighters Episode 2: Lasso Whip!
INTRODUCTION
Wormmon informed Ken that something bad was happening in the Digital World, so Ken called a meeting of us Digi-Destined. We all showed up, except for Yolei, who had to go to Computer Club. We all agreed that we had to learn what was going on. Once we got to the Digital World, we were attacked by Digimon wearing Dark Rings. One of them was Betamon, who told us that a strange woman was responsible, leaving us all with just one question: has Arukenimon returned?
CHAPTER 1: Meeting at Davis' Apartment
"These kids are going to come back, and I want to be ready for them," DarkEeveemon cackled as she cracked her whip. The helpless Digimon she was ordering around returned to work. "I want that Spire replaced by sunset!"
Fools, she thought as she headed to her study. Those pathetic Digimon are almost as worthless as those kids. She poured herself a glass of juice and reviewed her plans for Digi-World domination.
(The next day)
"So Ken, could you guys use my help today?" Yolei asked. She had missed the opportunity to help the last time because of Computer Club, but she was free today.
She had met up with Ken, who was on her way to Davis' apartment. They had collectively decided to avoid opening a Digiport on a public computer after Yolei and Izzy learned that the government would be monitoring them. Ever since the events leading up to the battle with MaloMyotismon six months ago, the efforts to learn the truth about the Digital World had been doubled. While some of their parents knew about the Digi-Destined's activities, they didn't exactly want it to be made public knowledge.
"Sure, Yolei," Ken replied. "After the discoveries we made yesterday, we've definitely got some work to do over there. We could use all the help we can get."
As the two arrived at Davis' apartment building, Yolei paused for a minute. She would never admit it to his face, but she secretly had a crush on Ken. Not wanting to draw attention to herself, she quickly followed Ken into the building. Standing in front of the elevator doors were Cody and TK.
"Hey guys," TK said. His Digimon, Patamon, was barely visible under TK's hat. Cody's Digimon, Armadillomon was on the floor next to the two children, doing his best impression of a stuffed animal. As for Wormmon and Hawkmon, they were outside the apartment building. Wormmon was climbing up the side of the building, with Hawkmon flying right next to him.
The four friends exchanged greetings, and then stepped on to the open elevator. Once they got to where they were going, they heard something crash into the door to Davis' apartment from the inside. Suddenly the door opened.
"What was that for, June?" It was Davis.
"You were supposed to give that birthday card to Matt two days ago!" June yelled, pointing to an envelope that was on a nearby table.
"I thought you gave up on Matt," Davis replied. "Besides, what makes you think I've even seen Matt recently?" It was a valid question. Davis hadn't seen Matt in about a month.
"Well he is your friend, isn't he?"
Davis was about to respond to his sister's question when he noticed the four visitors standing at his door.
"Well, I guess we'll let ourselves in," Yolei said, pushing her way past Davis. The others followed her lead.
"I'll be back for you later," June said. "If you'll excuse me, I've got a card to deliver." She stormed out of the room and slammed the door behind her.
"Good," Davis said. "I thought she'd never leave. Now let's get down to business." He paused for a second.
"Hey wait a second. Where's Kari?"
"I'm right here, Davis," came a reply from the doorway. Kari had gotten there right before June stormed out. Her Digimon, Gatomon, was standing in front of her.
Suddenly there was a tapping on the window.
"Oh my gosh," Yolei exclaimed. "We forgot about our Digimon!" Ken and Yolei went to Davis' window and quickly unlatched it. Ken reached out and picked up Wormmon, and then Hawkmon flew in threw the open window.
"Now we can get started," Ken stated.
CHAPTER 2: Plan of Attack
"I don't get it," Kari began. "I thought we had gotten rid of all the Control Spires. Now it seems like someone else is creating a bunch of brand new ones."
"It couldn't be Arukenimon, could it? I mean we all saw her get destroyed," Cody replied.
"Well whoever it is, we've gotta stop her," Yolei said. "So what do we know about this creep, besides the fact that she's evil and everything?"
"We know she's female, probably a Digimon." Ken explained. "Apparently, she has the ability to create Control Spires as well as Dark Rings. We managed to free a few Digimon from the Rings, but who knows how many she's enslaved?" Ken was worried. Every time he thought about what they had seen in the Digital World the other day, he couldn't help but wonder if the powers that had transformed him into the Digimon Emperor had somehow managed to survive the epic battle with MaloMyotismon six months earlier. He shuddered at that thought.
"Don't worry, Ken," Wormmon attempted to comfort his friend. "We'll stop her. You'll see."
"Right," Davis said. "We better get started. Digi-Port, open!" He held his blue D-3 Digivice up to his computer monitor. Once the Digi-Port opened, the entire group disappeared through the portal in a burst of white light, off to fight another battle.
CHAPTER 3: No Digivolving Zone
Upon arriving in the Digital World, the Digi-Destined and their Digimon take a look around at an area seemingly untouched by their new enemy. Curious, Gatomon speaks up.
"Maybe we're in the wrong area?"
"No, it's here all right," Kari stated. "I can feel it."
"I feel it too," Ken agreed. "It's the powers of darkness. It's strong here, but it gets stronger as we move that way." He points deeper into the forest. Dark, ominous clouds circle above an area in the middle of the forest. As the Digi-Destined walked along the path through the forest, they pass a vending machine. Suddenly, Davis recognizes their location.
"Hey! I know where we are! We passed this vending machine the first time I came to the Digital World!" Davis exclaimed.
"I remember now," T.K. said. "But this doesn't make any sense. I was expecting us to be near the lake we went to last time, but now it's like we're on the opposite side of the Digital World."
"Is that a problem?" Yolei asked.
"No, but it is strange," T.K responded.
A rustling in the trees ahead caught everyone's attention.
"Come no further! You're entering a restricted area!"
It was a Bakemon, a ghost Digimon. He appeared to be the leader of a whole team of Bakemon, because there were at least a dozen of the ghosts behind him.
"Restricted by who?" Ken demanded.
"None of your business," Bakemon retorted. "When my boss wants you to know who she is, she'll let you know. Of course, you won't be around long enough for it to matter, but still…"
"I don't think so," Davis said. "Veemon, go get them!" Veemon nodded and approached.
"Vee Headbutt!"
"Wormmon, help him out!" Ken shouted.
"Sticky Net!"
"I don't think so!" Bakemon exclaimed. His colleagues moved forward.
"ZOMBIE CLAW!" they all cried in unison. After a quick pause, Wormmon and Veemon knew what they had to do to protect their partners.
"Wormmon Digivolve to… Wormmon?"
"Veemon Digivolve to… Ex.. uh, I guess I'm still Veemon…"
Desipte their failed Digivolution attempt, the two Rookies managed to dive out of the way just in time.
"What happened, guys?" Davis wondered.
"There must be a Control Spire nearby," Ken deduced.
"Well, then. What are we waiting for?" Yolei started. "We've got these D-Terminals for a reason. They're not just for email, you know." Cody, T.K., and Kari nodded in agreement.
"Digi-Armor, Energize!" The four children shouted.
"Hawkmon Armor Digivolve to… Halsemon: The Wings of Love!"
"Armadillomon Armor Digivolve to… Digmon: The Drill of Knowledge!"
"Patamon Armor Digivolve to… Pegasusmon: Galloping Hope!"
"Gatomon Armor Digivolve to… Nefertimon: The Angel of Light!"
"You better Armor Digivolve too, Veemon," Davis said. However, it was apparent from the look on Veemon's face that he was too weak from earlier.
"I can't, Davis. Too… Tired…"
"I need a nap," Wormmon was in the same boat as Veemon.
"It's okay, guys," Digmon said. "We can handle this. Gold Rush!" Digmon's drills shot from his body to the Bakemon, stunning five of them and causing them to fall to the ground.
"Now it's my turn. Tempest Wing!" A beam of red energy nailed a Bakemon square in the face.
"Star Shower!" Pegasusmon yelled as shooting stars rained down on the Bakemon from his wings.
"Rosetta Stone!" Nefertimon's attack pummeled the lead Bakemon, knocking him on his back.
"We better get out of here before they wake up," Ken recommended. He and Davis picked up their Digimon, and they all headed past the unconscious Bakemon towards the dark clouds. Halsemon, Pegasusmon and Nefertimon catch a glimpse of something from the air.
"Does anyone else see what I see?" Halsemon asked.
"Look up there, Kari," Nefertimon said.
"Looks like another Control Spire," Kari replied.
"Well, let's take care of it, then," T.K. stated.
"Not so fast!"
The entire group froze at the sound of this new voice.
"You can't destroy my Control Spire this time, kiddies! In fact, the only one destroying anything today is me, and I'm going to destroy you!"
CHAPTER 4: The Enemy Revealed
While the Digimon and their human partners just remained in place, confused at what was happening, a Digimon jumped out from behind the trees. She looked like a fox, but was wearing leather garb. She also had belts on her legs, and was holding a whip in one hand.
"Before I destroy you, let me introduce myself. I'm DarkEeveemon, the master of this world. I control the powers of darkness in the palm of my hand! Don't come any closer or I'll unleash my Lasso Whip on you!"
"We're not afraid of you," Yolei shouted.
"Yeah, we can take care of you easily!" Davis exclaimed.
Ken leaned over to Davis and whispered in his ear.
"Uh, Davis, our Digimon are too weak to fight right now. We better leave this one to T.K. and the others," Ken suggested.
"Typical," Davis retorted. "T.K. always gets to have all the fun."
"Get her guys!" T.K. screamed.
"Not so fast!" the evil Digimon yelled. "Lasso Whip!"
Digmon and Halsemon are able to avoid the attack, but Pegasusmon, Nefertimon, Veemon, and Wormmon are knocked to the ground. Pegasusmon and Nefertimon, as a result of them crashing to the ground, de-Digivolve, leaving two exhausted Digimon, Patamon and Gatomon, in their place.
"You missed us!" Digmon exclaimed. "Rock Cracking!" The ground cracked below DarkEeveemon, but she used her whip on a tree so that she could swing out of the way. She landed several feet away, but Halsemon had a clear shot from there.
"Tempest Wing!"
The red energy hit DarkEeveemon, stunning her long enough for Cody to get an idea.
"Yolei, now's our chance! We have to destroy that Control Spire!"
"Right," Yolei nodded. "Halsemon, let's go!"
Stopping to pick up their human companions, Digmon and Halsemon then headed toward the Control Spire.
CHAPTER 5: Another Toppled Tower
After setting Cody back on the ground, Digmon followed Halsemon the rest of the way to the Control Spire.
"Alright, guys. Go for it!" Yolei shouted.
"Gold Rush!"
"Eagle Eye!"
The two Digimon's attacks hit the Control Spire dead-on. It began to crumble, and then collapsed completely. Sensing the destruction of another Spire, DarkEeveemon jumped up, and prepared to attack.
"You little brats destroyed my tower! Now you'll pay! Lasso Whip!" The attack was aimed at Ken and Davis, because they were closest to her.
With their partners in danger, and the Control Spire destroyed, Veemon and Wormmon hopped up, feeling a surge of strength run through them. They began to glow as Davis' and Ken's D-3's began to beep and flash.
"Veemon Digivove to… ExVeemon!"
"Wormmon Digivolve to… Stingmon!"
The two Champion Digimon blocked DarkEeveemon's attack. Realizing that now wasn't a good time for a fight, she tried to run away.
"Where do you think you're going, DarkEeveemon?" Stingmon asked, grabbing her.
"I've gotta get out of here. Leave me alone!" DarkEeveemon said, beginning to panic.
"I don't think so!" ExVeemon said. "Vee Laser!" The attack nailed DarkEeveemon in the chest.
"Bad idea!" a voice came from behind them. It was the lead Bakemon, and his army was behind him.
"ZOMBIE CLAW!"
"We better get out of here, guys!" ExVeemon suggested. Stingmon dropped DarkEeveemon to pick up Ken, ExVeemon grabbed Davis, and they headed towards the Digi-Port. Digmon and Halsemon were already on their way back from destroying the Spire, and T.K. and Kari held their two Digimon as they all ran back to the Digi-Port.
"You might have won this battle, Digi-Destined," DarkEeveemon taunted, "But the war is far from over. Mark my words, someday this world will be mine!"
The Digi-Destined and their Digimon made it to the Digi-Port just as DarkEeveemon finished threatening them. Davis opened the port and they all stepped through it. Moments later, they had rematerialized in Davis' room.
CHAPTER 6: DarkEeveemon Regroups
"They did it again!"
DarkEeveemon was furious, and she was taking it out on her minions. A group of Gazimon dove under a rock to avoid the wrath of her whip.
"I've already lost two Control Spires, and I haven't even gotten started yet! Oh, well. Those miserable kids won't ruin any more of my plans. I'm almost finished with what I came here to do, and once I unleash my evil plot, no one will be able to stop me!"
Will the Digi-Destined be able to stop DarkEeveemon before she has a chance to carry out her evil plot? Find out in the next edition of Digimon: Freedom Fighters!