The Digimon Adventure 01

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

Episode #20

Escape From The Dungeon

"Oh blessed Sun!" said the male Gatomon joyfully.

"Yeah, but don't get too excited just yet." said Nomon, looking down the wind blasted mountain side. "We still have to get away from this horrible mountain and find our friends. We still could be caught." Nomon looked around. She could clearly see the other Digimon that she had gotten to know so well. Hawkmon must have fought in those wars he talked about; he had a black patch tied over one eye, and several scars on his face and wings. He was shorter and stockier than other Hawkmon she had seen, but that was made up by his nasty and tough look. Usamon really did look just like his brother and sister, except he was black and red, and had only two horns. The other two Nomon were a married couple, the male with a more green-blue colored tail. The Veemon was rather skinny and thin, and had bags under his eyes. He looked very old and haggard. The male Gatomon had pierced ears and several extra tail rings. His fur was slightly tanner than normal Gatomon, and his stripes were black. The Patamon just looked like a Patamon, albeit a bit small.

"Arright cap'n, where to now?" asked Hawkmon, as he walked over to Nomon. All eyes turned expectantly.

"Down the mountain. And from there ... " her speech broke off. After thinking for a second she turned to Hawkmon and said, "You fought in a war, right?"

"Several."

"Were there any underground organizations at that time?" asked Nomon.

A smile crept across Hawkmon's face, and he said, "I like how you think, Nomon. I like how you think."

"Mark and Kuzumon had been walking for about three hours by now, and had only stopped for a quick breakfast of the lembas and water. They were enjoying each other's silent company, and the beauty of the forest. "This is nice; Kuzumon has short legs too, so I don't have to worry about being left behind. He's great."

Mark thought. He smiled. Kuzumon really was the best friend. "I'm glad you think so." Kuzumon said. "What? I didn't say anything." Mark said, a little surprised.

Kuzumon stopped. "But I could have sworn that you just said something. I heard you say that I was great."

"Well, yeah, but I didn't say it, I thought it. Can you read minds?" Mark asked, excited about this new discovery.

"Well, no, but maybe it has to do with the fact that we are partnered together." Kuzumon reasoned. "Try thinking of something else."

"Uh, OK." Mark said. He closed his eyes and said, "OK, I'm thinking of a number between one and one hundred."

"Seventy Four." Kuzumon said confidently.

"Wow! You're right!" Mark said smiling in surprise and delight. "This means that we can talk to each other through our minds!"

"Telepathically." Kuzumon added.

"I wonder if the others can do this." Mark said. Then he felt a pang of guilt. "We sure did spend a long time at the Inn. We should have been out, looking for the others."

"It was only a few days." Kuzumon said, trying to comfort his friend.

"I know, but still ... "

"Chin up Mark, everything will be fine." Kuzumon said, wrapping a wing-hand around Mark's shoulders, lifting himself off the ground. "Come on, let's go find them!"

Mark seemed to brighten up a bit. "Yeah, OK!" he said, and they went running down the forest path, laughing with each other.

"Hey diddle diddle," sang Mel.

"The mon and the Sickle," continued Charpimon.

"Oh would you stop singing that annoying song?" hollered Lexxy. Mel and Charpimon had made up a song to the tune of 'Hey diddle diddle.' That was two hours ago.

"Wow, she must be feeling better." said Charpimon to Mel, smiling a bit.

"Yeah, she only yells like this when she's in a good mood!" said Mel as she whacked down a group of wheat stocks.

"I'd hate ta see what she's like when she's in a BAD mood!" said Ryoshi. Everyone had to laugh at this, even Lexxy.

"I haven't felt this good in such a long time." thought Lexxy. "Maybe the Digital World isn't half bad."

"Los pollitos dicen 'piyo piyo piyo' cuando tiene hambre, cuando tiene frio ... " Mel and Charpimon started to sing.

"SHUT UP!"

"What ... happened ... " thought Caleb. He opened his eyes, but couldn't see anymore than when they were closed. It was as if all light was extinguished from the room they were in, if room is the right word ... There was a feeling in the room of a vast openness and it was terribly cold. Gasping for breath he wheezed, "Can anyone hear me?" He called out to emptiness. His voice seemed dull and disembodied. He thought he heard a faint reply, but that's all it was, faint.

Caleb continued to think of ways to escape, where he was, what it was that Kurayamimon yelled out, and why had he betrayed them? He couldn't feel his hands or feet, or what they were being held down by, and he was totally dis-oriented. "I wonder if I'm still wearing the ring Kurayamimon gave me. Why didn't I realize it was a trick before?" he continued thinking. He hadn't noticed it yet, but the darkness seemed to be lifting from the room. As it did, he was able to see where he was. "Oh my word ... !"

"Sure there were underground organizations, during every war. I know of a few hidden areas, but I'm not sure if they still exist. I remember a few villages and clans being near the river over there. That would be my best guess." Hawkmon said as he pointed south-east-east, down the river.

"All right. Let's get a move on, we don't want to be caught out in the sun." Nomon said as she turned to the group. They nodded silently, and began to make their way down the mountain side.

To Be Continued ...