The Digimon Adventure 01

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

Episode #18

The Freedom Of Denkimon

"All right, I have a plan, and it should work if what I've learned is true." said Nomon. There were some doubtful coughs from the rest of the group, but no one dared to contradict her, not even the obstreperous Hawkmon. "Hawkmon, could you please tell our Digimon ... "

"He says his name is Denkimon." said Hawkmon.

"Oh, okay, could you please tell Denkimon to give me some sort of signal that I can see or hear so that I might be able to locate him easily?" asked Nomon.

"Sure, just a second." said Hawkmon. The sound of his hollow tapping could be heard, and then the buzzing of Denkimon. "All right, he says that he'll light up the bag he's in so you can see him. Keep your eyes open, it'll be fast."

"All right. I'm ready." said Nomon. She did her best to stop herself from blinking. Then she saw it. A bright flash of bluish-yellow static lighted somewhere off to her right, and she was able to pinpoint his exact location. "I'm good to go!" said Nomon. "Hawkmon, if you could please tell him to prepare for the worst, but he will be just fine."

"Sure thing." Said Hawkmon. There were several taps and a few buzzes. "okay capt'n we're good to go!"

"Okay, I'm sorry to do this to you Denkimon, but here goes nothing! Feather Arrows!" She released a wave of un-poisoned feathers onto the bag where Denkimon was. There was an electrical flash and a short yelp. Then all was quiet and dark again. "Denkimon? Are you okay?" asked Nomon.

"Yes, yes, I'm okay." said a weak voice from the corner.

It was just before sunrise, and Mark and Kuzumon had gotten ready for their departure. As they walked down the large sweeping stairs, they were able to see that all of Poad's family, and a few of the guests were gathered there. "What's all this for Poad?" Mark asked innocently.

"Why, it's your farewell gathering." Poad said smiling. "For you Mark and Kuzumon, we would like to present these backpacks. They have all that you need inside of them." He said. In each paw he held a small green backpack. Mark and Kuzumon gladly accepted them, and strapped them on. They were unusually light. "And walking staffs." He handed each his appropriate staff. "One more thing you should know is that the food in there is flat, and you only need a little to sustain you. It is called lembas." Poad said smiling. "It tastes very good."

"Thank you gracious Poad, we are forever in your debt." Kuzumon said.

"Thank you so much!" Mark and Kuzumon said simultaneously, and bowed. There was applause throughout the hall, these were the most gracious guests that they had seen in a long time. As they walked through the doors, they were bathed in flower petals and pats on the back.

At the door Poad's wife, Nora, who presented them with two dark green cloaks. "Be safe and take care of yourselves." she said warmly.

"Thank you, we will." Mark assured her. He smiled. He felt bad leaving the Inn, but it felt good to be on the road with Kuzumon again. And then they disappeared into the morning sun.

"Wow, it's like we were war heroes or great warriors or something, huh?" Mark said to Kuzumon after a few moments of walking.

"Oh, but you are, you both are." Poad said to himself, and then faded from sight.

"Wake up wake up!" yelled Mel and Charpimon at everyone else there. Ryoshi sprung awake and nearly fell out of the loft.

Vishomon woke up also and mumbled something like, "Mumumum ... Ay, tus ergo ... " Charpimon and Mel giggled. Just then the same Guilmon maiden from the night before came in carrying a tray of toasted bread, marmalade, cooked eggs, and some more water.

"Oh, thank you!" said just about everyone there. They climbed down from the straw loft and bowed. The maiden Guilmon giggled, no one had ever bowed to her before.

"You all are so polite!" she giggled as she set down the tray.

"Miss, if I may say so, is there anything that we can do to repay you? Any chores you need help with?" asked Wormmon.

"Well, there are the daily chores, and the wheat needs harvesting, but you should ask my father that." she said smiling. "Just come to the house when you are done with breakfast."

"Strange, this ring, it seems to have a life of its own ... " thought Caleb, as he fingered his ring. It glinted in the light of the sunrise. Caleb hadn't been able to sleep much, as he had much to think about. He sat on the window seat in his room, the cold stones comforting on his fevered skin. "I wonder if Mark is okay. I'm sure he's fine with that Gabumon and his partner, but ... I don't know."

"Caleb? What's wrong?" asked Elsemon. He, on the other hand, had been able to sleep quite well.

"Oh, nothing really, just thinking. I mean, what is really going on? One minuet we were at summer camp, having the time of our lives, and now we're here, stuck in this other dimension where we have no idea what's happening or where we are, or even how to get home." Caleb said hopelessly.

"And that's nothing? I'd hate to hear what your real troubles are." said Elsemon. He sat down next to Caleb. "I can't really help you with exactly where we are, or how to get home. But if there is a way, I will always stand by your side, no matter what happens." He looked Caleb directly in the eye. "Forever."

"Wow, now that's loyalty." thought Caleb. "Thanks Elsemon." He said smiling. "I feel a lot better."

"Yeah! Now let's go and have some breakfast!" said Elsemon, springing to his feet.

"Hmmm ... Food?" asked Michael from the next bed over. Elsemon and Caleb exchanged impish glances, and them jumped on top of Michael and started whacking him with their pillows. "Arg! Hey, get off!"

To Be Continued ...