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.
Third, this season begins about six months after the end of Season 2 (Digimon Adventure 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, Yolei reads the introduction.
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Digimon Freedom Fighters Episode 3: Discovery at the Ruins
INTRODUCTION
We all met at Davis' place to come up with a plan of attack against whoever was responsible for the reactivating the Control Spires. Once we got to the Digital World, we were attacked by a swarm of Bakemon. Veemon and Wormmon were hurt pretty badly, so it was up to the rest of us to fight them. Cody and I went to destroy the Control Spire, but all of a sudden, a new enemy appeared: DarkEeveemon. She fought us, but just as we were about to beat her, the Bakemon came back. We barely made it back to Davis' apartment in one piece. But at least we lived to fight another day!
CHAPTER 1: Hitting a Snag
RRRIIIINNNNNGGG!
As soon as the bell at the end of school sounded, the hallways were full of people. One of the kids in a hurry to get to the doors was Davis. He was supposed to play soccer with some of his friends after school, but if he didn't get out there first, someone else would take the good ball.
"Coming through!" he shouted. It didn't do much good, though, because everyone else was engaged in their own separate conversation, so no one heard him. No one, that is, except for one person.
"I've never seen you in such a big hurry to go to a meeting before, Davis." It was Davis' friend and fellow Digi-Destined, Kari. Davis turned around in surprise, suddenly remembering that they were all supposed to go to T.K.'s apartment right after school.
"Um, well…" Davis stammered. "I was actually on my way to play soccer with the guys, but I guess saving the world is probably more important." Davis sighed in resignation. He had been looking forward to that soccer game all day. Now he had to break the news to his friends.
"Hey, Haku, wait up…" Davis ran ahead to his friend. Kari watched the conversation from a distance. It was obvious that Davis would rather go play soccer, but they both knew that their meeting was much more important. She moved closer and heard part of the conversation.
"Man, Davis, you're letting us down again. You've cancelled on us twice this week already."
"I know, dude, and I'm sorry," Davis began, "but it's a chance to spend time with Kari, and that's much more fun than soccer." As soon as he finished, Davis and Haku both looked up and saw Kari standing there, looking unimpressed.
"Let's go, Davis," Kari ordered.
"Man, if I didn't know better, I'd think the two of you were married," Haku told his friend as the three of them went their separate ways.
"I'm, sorry guys, but I can't help today," T.K. apologized. "My dad always takes us camping to celebrate our birthdays, and since he's had to work, we haven't been able to do anything for Matt yet."
"Can't you just wait another weekend?" Davis asked, "I mean, your dad knows about the whole Digimon thing, and I'm sure Matt would understand too."
"I'm sorry, Davis, but this is the only weekend my dad's off work for a while. You know I'd love to help, but this is more important at the moment."
"But…" Davis started.
"Don't feel bad, T.K.," Yolei began. "I can't make it either. My parents are making me work in the store. I tried to talk my way out of it, but I've missed the last two shifts and probably shouldn't miss again."
"Does that mean you'll bring food next time?" Armadillomon asked.
"Armadillomon, that's not important right now." Cody said. "Sorry, but I can't come either. I have kendo practice tonight."
"Jeez, guys!" Davis was getting irritated. "Can anyone come help? Kari? Ken?"
Ken and Kari both looked up. Davis could tell from their expressions that he wasn't going to like what they were about to say.
"Sorry, Davis, but I've got a dentist appointment today," Kari replied.
"And today's 'Take your son to work day,'" Ken said, "so my mom's taking me to the restaurant with her."
"Will you bring back food?" Armadillomon asked, this time facing Ken. Everyone just ignored him this time.
"Well, then," Davis began, "if none of you can go, I guess Veemon and I will just have to go by ourselves." He took his D-3 off of his belt and held it toward T.K.'s computer.
"I don't think that's such a good idea, Davis," Kari said. "You shouldn't go by yourself. I'll ask Tai. Maybe he can go with you."
"I don't think that's a good idea," T.K. said. "We know that DarkEeveemon is using Control Spires. Tai and Agumon won't be much help if Agumon isn't able to Digivolve. I guess it'll just have to wait a couple of days."
"I guess you're right, guys," Davis sighed in resignation. "Well, if there's nothing else, I'm gonna go." I can't believe I missed soccer for this, Davis thought as he and the rest of the Digi-Destined left T.K.'s apartment.
CHAPTER 2: Going Anyway
"Davis, time for dinner," Mrs. Motomiya called for her son. Ever since he got back from the meeting, Davis had been in his room sulking.
"I can't believe they all backed out," he muttered under his breath.
"Aw, come on, Davis," Veemon began, attempting to comfort his friend. "It's not like they did this on purpose. Why don't you go eat? I'm sure it'll make you feel better. After all, when we Digimon eat, it makes us feel better."
"You can say that again," Davis answered. "I'll be back in a while. Oh, and don't worry, I'll bring you something." With that, Davis got up from his bed and left the room.
At the dinner table, Davis' family had already started eating. The dinner looked good; it was chicken parmesan with spaghetti. Davis sat down in the empty seat.
"It's about time you came in here, Davis," June began. "You've been locked in your room for like 2 hours."
"At least I know how to lock the door, June," Davis retorted. June was about to respond, but then their mom gave them each a look that told them the argument was over.
"So, Davis," she said, "how was school today?"
"Um, well, there was the usual learning, followed by lunch, then more learning," Davis answered in a very unhelpful manner.
"What did you guys do at T.K.'s apartment," Mr. Motomiya asked.
"Oh, we just talked about a group project we're working on," Davis answered. "In fact, that reminds me, I've gotta go finish my part of it. I think I'm just gonna eat in my room tonight." With that, Davis got up and took his plate into his room. I can't believe I was sitting there having this conversation when the Digital World needs saved, Davis thought.
"Did you bring food?" Veemon asked as Davis re-entered the bedroom.
"Here, knock yourself out," Davis answered, sitting the half-eaten plate of food on the floor in front of his Digimon, who quickly began eating. While Veemon doesn't eat nearly as fast as his In-Training form, DemiVeemon, the plate was still clean after about 10 minutes.
"OK Veemon," Davis started. "Here's the plan. We're gonna go to the Digital World tonight, just to see if things are any worse. What's the worse that could happen?"
"Well, Davis…" his Digimon tried to respond, but Davis cut him off.
"Exactly," Davis said. "Besides, if we do get in over our heads, we can always just email the others for help. If it's an emergency, they'll come right away."
"Um, OK…" Veemon replied hesitantly.
"Good, let's do it! Digi-Port, open!"
CHAPTER 3: Right Into a Trap
"Wow, it looks like DarkEeveemon's been busy since we were here before," Davis observed. The Digi-Port had taken them to the same spot it had the last time. This time, there were Control Spires everywhere he could see. "I bet she buys those things by the dozen."
"Davis, with all those Spires, I'll have to Armor Digivolve if we have to fight," Veemon said.
"Yeah," Davis nodded, "but hopefully we won't get in too much trouble." He was beginning to wonder if going in alone was such a good idea after all.
Davis and Veemon followed the path deeper into the woods, passing the spot where they had been attacked by Bakemon and DarkEeveemon the last time they came to the Digital World. This time, though, the area was empty, with no sign of the battle from the day before. They finally made it to another large clearing, with toppled columns and abandoned structures all over the place. There was also a Control Spire in the middle of the clearing.
"Did DarkEeveemon do this?" Davis asked, wondering if the evil Digimon destroyed the village where they stood.
"No," Veemon answered. "I've heard of this place. It's called the Digital Ruins. According to legend, this is where the Armor Digi-Eggs were first created, and it was home to some ancient Digimon."
"Well I don't see any sign that DarkEeveemon's here now," Davis observed.
"Maybe she left," Veemon suggested.
"If she did, she left all her stuff behind," Davis replied, referring to all the Control Spires. "This doesn't make any sense. Why do I get the feeling we're walking right into a trap?"
"Well, that's because that's exactly what you're doing!"
DarkEeveemon jumped down from a tree at the edge of the clearing where she had been observing Davis and Veemon ever since they arrived in the Digital World.
"I knew this was too good to be true," Davis said, clenching his fists. "Veemon, go get her!"
"Vee Headbutt!" Veemon yelled as he leaped from the ground and head butted DarkEeveemon in the stomach. While the attack did knock DarkEeveemon backward a couple of steps, she was largely unaffected by it.
"Silly Veemon," she taunted. "You can't stop me like that! Besides, you better play nice or else I won't let you meet my friends."
"Friends?" Davis asked. "What are you talking about?"
At that moment, three large Digimon emerged from the forest. Their bodies appeared to be made out of rocks held together by belts at various points of their bodies, and they walked like gorillas, on all fours.
"Davis, Veemon, meet Golemon. Their Rock Punch attack will definitely leave a mark. Trust me, I'd know. I created them!"
"You created them?" Davis asked in surprise. "But how?"
"You ask too many questions, human," DarkEeveemon said, beginning to get annoyed. "You see all the rocks around here, don't you? Well it was a complicated process, but I managed to rearrange the digital structure of the rocks to form the Golemon you now see before you. And now, they're going to destroy you!"
The three Golemon approached Davis and his partner.
"Davis, it's time to Armor Digivolve!" Veemon reminded his companion, who reached for his D-3.
"Right," Davis answered. "Digi-Armor Energize!"
"Veemon Armor Digivolve to… Raidramon: The Storm of Friendship!"
The blue and black canine Digimon crackled with electric energy as he leapt between the Golemon and Davis.
"Thunder Blast!" Bolts of electricity shot from Raidramon's horns, but scattered harmlessly across the lead Golemon's body.
"Huh?" Davis asked. "It didn't do anything."
"Rock Punch!" The lead Golemon yelled as it launched its fist at Raidramon, knocking the Armor Digimon to the ground.
"You ignorant fool!" DarkEeveemon taunted. "Your electric attacks are powerless against my Golemon!" This is bad, Davis thought. He pulled out his D-Terminal and began to compose an email to Kari.
Kari,
You were right, going in on my own was a bad idea. If you could help me, that would be great!
Davis
Come on, Kari, check your email! Davis thought.
"Rock Punch!"
"Raidramon, look out!" Davis shouted. Raidramon barely managed to roll out from under the Golemon's path. Now all three Golemon were attacking the powerless Digimon.
"Come on, Raidramon, you've got to do something!"
Raidramon leapt back up and tried diving headfirst into the lead Golemon, but the armor on Raidramon's head wasn't strong enough to protect him from the impact, and he fell to the ground, exhausted. One of the Golemon then went over to him, picked him up, and threw him into one of the collapsed columns.
"Raidramon, no!" Davis shouted as he ran to his Digimon. "Someone help us!"
CHAPTER 4: Just in Time
"Double Stars!"
Two metallic ninja stars struck the lead Golemon in the back of the head, drawing his attention away from Davis and Raidramon towards Shurimon, who had just arrived. The other two Golemon were still continuing towards the incapacitated Digimon.
"Over here, boys!" another Digimon shouted from the edge of the clearing. It was Digmon! The two Golemon turned around and headed towards Cody's Digimon.
"Gold Rush!"
Digmon's attack caused them to stumble back, but they quickly regained their balance and continued towards him.
"Crimson Curse!"
A red mist emerged from the Golemon towards Digmon and Shurimon. The attack was thwarted, however by a furious flapping of wings from Pegasusmon and Nefertimon.
"Shurimon, Digmon, you guys take care of these Golemon," T.K. instructed. "We'll get that Control Spire." With that Pegasusmon and Nefertimon headed towards the Spire.
"Star Shower!"
"Queen Paw!"
The two attacks exploded into the Spire, causing it to crack. A few seconds later, it shattered into pieces. As soon as the Control Spire was destroyed, the three Golemon suddenly froze in place.
"Huh?" Yolei stammered. "What's happening?"
"It looks like they're asleep," Shurimon observed.
"The Control Spire must have been providing them with energy," Davis theorized. "We should be able to destroy them now!"
Shurimon and Digmon moved into position.
"Double Stars!"
"Rock Cracking!"
Two of the three Golemon exploded into bits of data and floated away.
"Spiking Strike!"
Stingmon flew in from the forest, striking the final Golemon right in the forehead. The Golemon then proceeded to explode like the other two.
"Sorry I'm late, guys," Ken said, bowing slightly. "I had to wait until my mom was busy so I could leave without having to explain why." Right as Ken arrived, Kari and T.K. returned on Nefertimon and Pegasusmon.
"Wait a second," Davis began. "Where'd DarkEeveemon go?" Everyone looked around, not seeing the evil Digimon.
"Davis…"
It was Raidramon. He was still weak from battle, which caused him to revert back to Veemon.
"I saw her leave right after the others got here," the blue Digimon explained. "Sorry I didn't say anything sooner."
"It's okay, Veemon," Davis said. "I'm just glad you're alright. Now, let's go home"
CHAPTER 5: Science Behind the Spires
"See, Davis," Kari began, "I told you going by yourself was a bad idea. It's a good thing we were able to come save you."
"OK, I admit… Raidramon and I were in over our heads," Davis began, hanging his head in embarrassment. "But how were we supposed to know she could create Digimon?"
"She created them?" Cody asked.
"Yeah. She said she used the rocks in the Ruins to make their bodies, and then powered them with the Control Spires."
"That explains why the Golemon froze when we destroyed the spire," T.K. stated.
"It makes sense," Cody replied.
"So if she can create Digimon, how are we supposed to stop her?" Yolei asked.
"It's simple," Davis began. "We just destroy all of those Control Spires before she can use them."
"I'm afraid it's not that simple, Davis," Ken said. "I got a good look at one of them. She's changed some of them. The ones she's using are even stronger than the ones I created."
"We're still able to destroy them easily enough," Yolei stated.
"I know," Ken began, "But I think I can explain that, too. The first one we destroyed was being used to power the Dark Rings. The second one was being used to inhibit natural Digivolution, and the one T.K. and Kari destroyed today was supplying power to the Golemon."
"What are you getting at, Ken?" Cody asked.
"Well, I got suspicious when Wormmon was able to Digivolve to Stingmon even with all the other Spires in the area. He tried to take out the one close to us, but it took him several tries before the thing finally collapsed."
"So the reason we've been able to destroy the other Spires so easily is because they've been powered up?" Yolei inquired.
"Yes," Ken answered. "When the Spires are activated, power is drawn away from their defense systems and moved to do whatever the builder wants them to do. The Spires I built were designed to always be active, because they had unlimited power from the core of my base. I'm guessing DarkEeveemon doesn't have an unlimited power source, or else she'd have all of them activated."
"So how are these different from the ones you made, Ken?" Davis asked.
"Well, since my Spires were always on, destroying their power source shut everything down, including their defenses. DarkEeveemon's Control Spires have some sort of back-up device that protects them while they're inactive."
"Kinda like the screen saver on a computer," Yolei suggested.
"Exactly."
"So are you saying we should ignore the Spires until they become a problem?" Kari asked.
"Yes."
"Man, this really complicates things!" Davis complained. "I wish we could just destroy them all right now."
"Well we can't," T.K. stated, "and we'll just have to wait until after this weekend to take care of the situation. Matt was able to cover for me by telling Dad that I left something at the house, but I don't think I can come up with another excuse until after I get back from my camping trip."
"You hear that, Davis?" Yolei asked, then turned to Davis' blue companion. "Veemon, if Davis tries anything, headbutt him, okay?" Veemon nodded in agreement.
"Good," Yolei continued. "Now that that's settled, I've gotta get back to the store!"
"Don't forget to bring us some food," Armadillomon called as Yolei left the room. Cody just glared at him as the rest of them left Davis' apartment.
CHAPTER 6: Nearly Complete
"I'm getting fed up with those brats!"
A pair of Gazimon flinched, expecting their master to whip them in anger, but the hit never came. Instead, she walked right past them towards another section of her cave. The entrance to this room was guarded by a pair of Devidramon, who stepped aside to let her pass.
As she entered her room, another Digimon approached her with a clipboard.
"Here you go, ma'am," the Digimon said, handing her the clipboard. "We've finished the machine, right on schedule."
"Good," DarkEeveemon said, obviously pleased. "And what about the gate?"
"Well, that's another story," the Digimon said, bracing himself for a hit that never came. "I do know how to open the gate, but it's pinpointing the exact location you requested that's taking so much time. If you let us have some more Control Spires…"
"Use all the Spires you need," DarkEeveemon commanded, returning the clipboard. "This machine makes them irrelevant anyway."
"As you wish, ma'am," the Digimon said, bowing out of respect, and then returning to his work.
What kind of machine is DarkEeveemon planning to use, and why is she trying to open a gate? Keep reading Digimon: Freedom Fighters to find out!