So my beauties, we meet again. I know it's been a long time since the last update, but, you know. Life happens.

The Digimon Adventure 01

A Combination Of Seasons 01, 02, 03, and 04

Episode #16

Plans For Escaping And Searching

"All right, now that you have a plan, how do you plan to do it?" asked Veemon.

Nomon thought for a minuet and then looked up with a gleam in her eyes. "We'll get out through this window right above me!" she said triumphantly. A few Digimon chuckled. Especially Hawkmon who let loose with a loud 'Har Har Har!' Nomon frowned. "I'm serious!" she protested.

"Oh yeah!" laughed Hawkmon. "We're gonna like GNAW our way through these cast Iron shackles, then some how reach that window that is twenty feet off the ground, and then fit all of us through the five by eleven inch window that is barley enough to let the light in! Oh yeah! REAL genius! Just BRILLIANT! Har Har Har Har ... !"

"What are you talking about?" asked Mel softly. Lexxy didn't answer. Bur Mel knew what to do with Lexxy when she shut up like this, she must be dealt with gently ... Mel grabbed Lexxy by the shoulders best she could, stood her friend up to her own height and shook her ... hard. "Lexxy!" she demanded. "Now listen to me, you are gonna tell me exactly what happened and you are gonna stop CRYING!" She stopped shaking her, but kept eye contact until Lexxy closed her eyes and cringed. The Digimon looked on, aghast.

"Is she allowed to do that?" whispered Vishomon to the rest of the Digimon. They shrugged.

Mel over heard this and said, "Of course I am, I'm her best friend."

Just then Wormmon piped up, "Hey, don't you think that we should be moving on, we've been here a long time, and someone might find us."

"Oh? And how would you know, I wonder?" said Vishomon eyeing Wormmon suspiciously.

"Vishomon, give him a break." said Lexxy softly. All the Digimon turned towards her and waited for what would happen next. Lexxy had sunk to the ground again, but she was not crying, nor was she curled up into a ball.

Mel raised up Lexxy's head with on hand and stared her in the eyes. "Can you walk?" she asked. Lexxy nodded. Mel helped her up and then turned to Wormmon. "So, where are we going now?" she asked him.

"Uh, Poad? We want to ask you a question." Mark said at dinner.

Poad paused in his pipe puffing and looked at Mark and Kuzumon. "I'm listening Mark, Kuzumon, what is it?"

"Mark and I would like to say that though your hospitality is measureless, we feel that we must now move on and help our friends. And we may need your help one last time." Kuzumon said.

Poad smiled. "Is that all that has been bothering you? I thought it was something more serious. Of course I will help you. You two are my honored guests." He took out a small note pad and a pencil. "When do you plan to leave?"

Mark and Kuzumon exchanged glances. "In the morning I guess." Mark said. "Is that okay with you Kuzumon?" Kuzumon nodded. Poad wrote that on his note pad.

"What supplies do you think you'll need?" Poad asked them.

After thinking for a second, Mark said, "Well, we'll need some food and maybe canteens." Poad wrote this down.

"Yes, well, I think that we can manage that." Poad said, smiling. He closed the notepad after writing a few more things in it. "Tomorrow, please be in the lobby at sunrise. There you will be given your supplies. It has been a most lovely few days having you here. And we're going to miss you." He smiled. "Say hello to your friends for me!"

In Kurayamimon's hall, the guests had all experienced the power of their rings. Only Rosie ventured to speak. "But what are you giving these to us for? And at what price?" she asked.

Kurayamimon smiled, and circling the table. "Ah, a very wise question, and I am glad that you asked. I see that you are strong, and I would like you to become my allies. These rings are tools used for increasing one's power, perception, to sharpen the senses and the mind."

"Your allies? What is that supposed to mean?" asked Michael.

"Simply that. Nothing more, nothing less. During the approaching time of war, I want you to be in the fight for justice." said Kurayamimon. "I have seen that you have wonderful potential, and a great power that I wish to help you develop and refine. Though ... " he stopped, thinking to himself. "I was expecting more of you than just those present. Where are the others?"

Rosie perked up at this. "You mean, you haven't met Mel or any of the others? They were supposed to meet us here." she said with a bit of panic sounding in her voice.

"Not to worry. I will send out foot mon to patrol the surrounding areas, and you can join in the search as well." said Kurayamimon with a smile. He was so very polite.

"All right then!" said Caleb jumping out of his seat. "Let's get going!" But then he slumped back into his chair and let out a long sigh. "Maybe tomorrow. I'm too full and sleepy to go right now." Even Kurayamimon had to laugh at this. Caleb could always be funny, even during the most formal of times.

"Yes. You are weary, allow me to show you to the guest rooms." said Kurayamimon. They could really use a rest.

To Be Continued ...