Chapter 17: The Redemption Of Ken

In the Subspace Bomb Factory, the alarm has been activated, as Kari, Rosa, Gatomon, Snivy, and Emolga are running across the hallway.

Rosa: If my guess is correct, this is where the Subspace Army is making all of those bombs. Kari, get ready for this!

Kari: I'm ready, Rosa!

Rosa pulls out two Pokeballs.

Rosa: Swanna, Accelgor, come on out!

She calls out Swanna and a gray insectoid Pokemon wearing a pink mask around his head. The gang found an elevator and it takes them to a lower floor. They got out of the elevator, only to find themselves in a room with some Guardromon and Mekanorimon. The Guardromon and Mekanorimon did their usual attacks like Grenade Destroyers and Twin Beams, but the gang easily dodges their attacks. Swanna uses Water Pulse on the Guardromon, while Accelgor uses Acid Spray to spit out globs of acid on the Mekanorimon. They took out the Evil Digimon and return to the elevator. The elevator takes them to a lower floor, where they found themselves in a room of some Kunemon and Karatenmon. The Kunemon and Karatenmon did their usual attacks like Electric Threads and Feather Flare, but the gang easily dodges their attacks. Snivy uses Leaf Blade on the Kunemon, while Emolga uses Spark on the Karatenmon. They took out the Evil Digimon and return to the elevator. The elevator takes them to a lower floor, where there is a door.

Gatomon: I wonder where that door will lead us?

Snivy: Maybe it could be another trap.

Emolga: Well, let's find out.

The gang went inside the door and it takes them to another room, where they got ambushed by some Goblimon and Tankmon. The Goblimon and Tankmon did their usual attacks like Goblin Strike and Heavy Cannons, but the gang easily dodges their attacks. Gatomon uses Lightning Paw on the Goblimon, while Snivy uses Leaf Tornado on the Tankmon. They took out the Evil Digimon and got out of the room. They returned to the elevator, where it takes them to a lower floor. They went into the next room, where they got ambushed by some Harpymon and Gorillamon. The Harpymon and Gorillamon did their usual attacks like Wind Seeker and Energy Cannon, but the gang easily dodges their attacks. Swanna uses Wing Attack on the Harpymon, while Accelgor uses Mega Drain on the Gorillamon. They took out the Evil Digimon and got out of the room. They ran across the hallway, where they saw some BomberNanimon. The BomberNanimon threw their Free Throw Bombs at the gang, but they easily dodged their attack. Emolga uses Electro Ball on the BomberNanimon, easily taking them out. The gang walks past the next elevator and made it to the next room, where they got ambushed by some Arcadiamon Ultimate.

Rosa: Darn it! We should've taken the elevator! Now we have to fight those guys!

The Arcadiamon Ultimate uses Freeze Tentacles on the gang, but they easily dodged their attacks. Gatomon uses Lightning Kick on the Arcadiamon Ultimate, while Snivy uses Energy Ball. They took out the Evil Digimon and left the room. They went on the elevator and it takes them to a higher floor. They got off the elevator and went through the door to the next hallway, where they encountered more Tankmon, Guardromon, and Mekanorimon. Emolga uses Shockwave on the Tankmon, Swanna uses Bubblebeam on the Guardromon, and Accelgor uses Bug Bite on the Mekanorimon. They took out the Evil Digimon and continue down the hallway. They blasted through the door and charged in and skidded in front of Ken and Wormmon.

Kari & Gatomon: Ken?

Rosa: This is the place.

The gang looks around the room and saw alot of Subspace Bombs and Guardromon. Rosa's Pokemon got in their fighting stances.

Snivy: Stop this right now, or you'll be in big trouble!

Ken: Stop! I don't wanna fight you.

Kari, Rosa, and their Pokemon and Digimon looks in confusion.

Kari: What's the matter, Ken? You don't wanna fight us?

Ken and Wormmon just stood still. Meanwhile, in the other side of the Subspace Bomb Factory, Brock, Max, Matt, Joe, and their Pokemon and Digimon made it to the hangar. Brock and Max pulls out two more Pokeballs each.

Brock: Crobat, Forretress, come on out!

Brock calls out a purple bat with four wings and a round insectoid Pokemon inside a metal ball.

Max: Shroomish, Shuppet, come on out!

Max calls out Shroomish and Shuppet. As the gang made their way through the hangar, they encountered some Tankmon, Thundermon, and Sealsdramon. The Evil Digimon did their usual attacks like Heavy Cannons, Thunder Volt, and Death Behind, but the gang easily dodges their attacks. Crobat uses Supersonic to create soundwaves to make the Evil Digimon confused and attack each other. Forretress uses Rapid Spin to spin his body into the Thundermon, Shroomish uses Mega Drain on the Tankmon, while Shuppet uses Shadow Sneak on the Sealsdramon. They took out the Evil Digimon and proceed to the next area. They destroyed some blocks blocking their way and encountered more Tankmon and Chikurimon. Mudkip uses Mud Shot on the Tankmon, taking them out. The gang avoids the Chikurimon and Poochyena destroys the Bomb Block with Crunch to destroy the other blocks. They jumped over to a platform with some floating platforms spinning around it, where they got ambushed by more Tankmon and Mekanorimon.

Max: Aww, come on! Why do we keep encountering those Digimon?

The Mekanorimon uses Twin Beams on the gang, but they easily dodged their attacks. Before the Tankmon could attack, Poochyena uses Sucker Punch on them, while Ralts uses Magical Leaf on the Mekanorimon. After they were taken out, some MetalMamemon and Sealsdramon appears. The MetalMamemon fires their Metal Smirk Bombs at the gang, but they easily dodged their attacks. Mudkip and Onix uses Earthquake on the MetalMamemon and Sealsdramon, easily taking them out. The gang then jumps over a series of platforms, taking out some Thundermon along the way. They made it to a door at the end of the hangar and enter it to another hallway. They jumped onto some giant treadmills, where there are Flybeemon and falling spike ceilings.

Joe: Aww great! Now we have to deal with some Digimon and spike ceilings while running on those treadmills!

Matt: Let's take out those Digimon and avoid the spike ceilings!

The Flybeemon uses Lightning Sting on the gang, but they easily dodged their attacks. Gomamon uses Marching Fish to take out the Flybeemon. The gang avoids the spike ceilings, while running along the treadmills, and made it to a door with three lightbulbs on it.

Max: It looks like this door won't open.

Brock: We might need to find some switches to activate it.

Matt: Me and Joe will go look at the higher levels of this place.

Brock: Me and Max will go look at the lower levels.

Brock, Max, and their Pokemon climbs down the ladder, while Matt, Joe, and their Digimon jumps up the platform. As Gabumon and Gomamon destroys some blocks above them, they encountered some Argomon In-Training. Gabumon uses Blue Blaster on the Argomon, taking them out. They keep on breaking some blocks until they reached the platform with a red switch on it.

Matt: I wonder if this is the switch we could activate.

Joe: Maybe it's a trap.

Matt: Well, I'm willing to take the risk.

When Gomamon activates the switch, the spike ceiling starts descending on them.

Joe: I knew it! It's a trap!

Gomamon: Let's get outta here!

Matt, Joe, and their Digimon jumps down the platform before the spike ceiling could crush them. Meanwhile, Brock, Max, and their Pokemon climbs down the ladder, where they found themselves in a hallway with two paths.

Brock: It looks like there are two paths we could use.

Max: Me and my Pokemon will take the right path.

Brock: Then me and my Pokemon will take the left path.

Brock and Max splits into two groups, as they went through different paths of the hallway. Brock and his Pokemon went to the left path, where they jumped onto a big platform. Suddenly, they got ambushed by some Phantomon, Vilemon, and Chikurimon. The Phantomon and Vilemon did their usual attacks like Diabolic Stars and Nightmare Shocker, but the gang easily dodges their attacks. Crobat uses Poison Fang to bite the Phantomon with his venomous fangs, while Forretress uses Mirror Shot to fire a light blue energy sphere at the Phantomon. Mudkip uses Mud Bomb on the Vilemon, while Onix uses Rock Throw. They took out the Evil Digimon and made it to the next area, where they found the blue switch.

Brock: I believe this is the switch. Let's activate it.

Mudkip activates the switch.

Mudkip: The switch has been activated. Let's get outta here.

Brock and his Pokemon leaves the hallway. Meanwhile, Max and his Pokemon are at the other side of the hallway. They went on the giant treadmills, where they found more Flybeemon and Numemon. The Flybeemon fires their Needle Stingers at the gang, but they easily dodged their attacks. Shroomish uses Seed Bomb on the Flybeemon, while Shuppet uses Shadow Ball. The Numemon tried to run away, but Ralts uses Psychic to hold them in place, allowing Poochyena to use Dark Pulse on them. After the Evil Digimon were taken out, the gang made it to the end of the hallway to find the green switch.

Max: It looks like we found the switch. Let's activate it.

Poochyena activates the switch.

Poochyena: The switch has been activated. Let's regroup with the others.

Max and his Pokemon leaves the hallway. The whole gang reunites in front of the door, which now has three lightbulbs glowing.

Brock: It looks like the door has been activated. Let's go inside.

The gang went inside the door and found themselves in another hallway, where they encountered more Mekanorimon, Tankmon, and Guardromon. The Evil Digimon did their usual attacks like Twin Beams, Heavy Cannons, and Grenade Destroyers, but the gang easily dodges their attacks. Gabumon uses Crush Nail to slash at the Mekanorimon with his claws, while Gomamon uses Surfer Dive on the Mekanorimon, Tankmon, and Guardromon. They took out some Evil Digimon and made it to the next area, where there are some Tankmon standing on the fire jets and a button in front of it.

Joe: Now we have to fight more of those Digimon?

Gomamon: Look closely. They're standing on some jets. Maybe can activate them by pressing that button.

The gang pressed the button and the fire jets activated, burning the Tankmon. The gang made it to the next area, where there is a ladder and some fire jets. The gang climbs up the ladder and found a button. They pressed the button and some platforms fell on top of the jets. The gang jumps on the platforms and encountered a BigMamemon. The BigMamemon threw his Big Smirk Bomb at the gang, but they easily dodged his attack. Crobat uses Wing Attack on the BigMamemon, while Forretress uses Gyro Ball to spin his body like a metal ball. They took out the Evil Digimon and climb down a ladder to get past the fire jets. They then saw more fire jets up ahead. They climbed up another ladder and pressed another button to deactivate the fire jets. The gang made their way to the next area, where they went on another platform. As the platform starts moving up, They got ambushed by some Mamemon.

Brock: More Evil Digimon! Let's take them out!

The Mamemon fires their Smirk Bombs at the gang, but they easily dodged their attacks. Shroomish uses Spore to make the Mamemon fall asleep. Shuppet uses Ominous Wind on the Mamemon, taking them out. When the platform stops, the gang got ambushed by some FlameWizardmon and Arcadiamon Rookie. The FlameWizardmon and Arcadiamon did their usual attacks like Fire Cloud and Erase Sickles, but the gang easily dodges their attacks. Mudkip uses Water Gun on the FlameWizardmon, while Onix uses Iron Tail on the Arcadiamon. When they took out the Evil Digimon, the walls started closing in. The gang jumps in between the openings in the walls, as they closed in without crushing them. When the walls opened up, the gang jumps up to the ladder and climbs up. They reached the top and made it to the next room, where there are some blocks on the floor.

Matt: I wonder what are those blocks are for?

Max: Maybe if we break them, they may hide a key.

As the gang breaks some blocks, they found a key. When Gomamon grabs the key, some BigMamemon appears. Poochyena uses Crunch on the BigMamemon, while Ralts uses Disarming Voice. They took out the Evil Digimon and left the room to run down the hallway. As they ran down the hallway, they found a door. Gomamon uses the key to unlock the door and found a cracked wall in the room.

Joe: I wonder what's with the cracked wall there for.

Brock: Maybe we can break it open. Onix, break it down!

Onix slams the cracked wall down with his tail. The wall breaks open, allowing the gang to fall in the same room Kari, Rosa, and Ken are at. Kari, Rosa, and their Pokemon and Digimon turns around.

Kari: Matt? Joe? What are you two doing here?

Matt: We were wondering about this ourselves.

Rosa: Brock? Max? You're here too?

Brock: We were about to ask you the same question.

Then a red glow appears. Ken and the gang turns around to see a red hologram of Myotismon.

Kari, Matt, Joe, Gatomon, Gabumon, & Gomamon: MYOTISMON!

Max: So you're the one behind this!

Myotismon: I must congratulate you Digidestined and Pokemon Trainers for making it this far. But now this is the end. Guardromon, activate the bombs now!

The Guardromon turns around and heads toward the bombs. Suddenly, Ken and Wormmon stood in front if them.

Ken: No! Stop it right now! This ends now!

Max: What is he doing?

Brock: I think he's trying to stop them.

Myotismon: Hmph! Pathetic fool!

He held up a button and pressed it. The Guardromon's eyes turned red.

Kari: Myotismon, stop!

But it was no use. The Guardromon passed Ken and Wormmon and grabbed the bombs. Ken knew he had to stop them. He whips at some of the Guardromon with his whip.

Myotismon: You would dare turn against me? You will pay for your treachery! Guardromon, destroy the traitor and continue with your work!

He pressed the button again and the Guardromon started shaking and fired their lasers at Ken, catching his robes on fire.

Wormmon: KEN!

Joe: NO! STOP IT!

But the Guardromon got the bombs and spread them across the room.

Myotismon: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! There's nothing you can do! Now watch as your destruction is at hand!

Brock: We gotta stop them!

Onix uses Iron Tail on one of the Guardromon, while Gabumon uses Blue Blaster on another one. Snivy uses Vine Whip on one of the Guardromon, while Gatomon uses Lightning Paw on another one. Poochyena uses Crunch on one of the Guardromon, while Gomamon uses Marching Fish on another one. None of their attacks are working.

Myotismon: Hmph! I think I shall engulf the world in Subspace with a huge cannon me and Mewtwo made. As for you, Digidestined and Pokemon Trainers. It's time to bid you farewell.

And his hologram disappears and some Pteramon flew in. Just when they were about to attack...

?: SILK THREAD!

Wormmon fires some some silk with needles at the end of them and destroys some Pteramon. Ken stood up and took off his robes, revealing him as another Digidestined. He has blue straight hair and wears a gray long sleeve shirt and pants.

Kari, Matt, & Joe: Ken! You're alright!

Ken: We have to stop them once and for all! Let's do this!

He pulls out his gray and black D-3 Digivice and it starts glowing, making Wormmon glow as well.

Wormmon: Wormmon Digivolve to...STINGMON!

Wormmon has transformed into a green humanoid insect Digimon with red eyes and black arm guards. Snivy, Mudkip, Poochyena, Ralts, Shroomish, and Shuppet starts glowing to.

Snivy: Snivy Pokevolve to...SERVINE!

Mudkip: Mudkip Pokevolve to...MARSHTOMP!

Poochyena: Poochyena Pokevolve to...MIGHTYENA!

Ralts: Ralts Pokevolve to...KIRLIA!

Shroomish: Shroomish Pokevolve to...BRELOOM!

Shuppet: Shuppet Pokevolve to...BANETTE!

Kari pulls out her D-Terminal and activates it.

Kari: Digi-Armor Energize!

Gatomon: Gatomon Armor Digivolve to...NEFERTIMON! The Angel of Light!

Matt and Joe's Digivices glowed too, making Gabumon and Gomamon glow as well.

Gabumon: Gabumon Digivolve to...GARURUMON!

Gomamon: Gomamon Digivolve to...IKKAKUMON!

The gang fought off an army of Evil Digimon. Stingmon uses Spiking Strike to stab the Pteramon with his arm spikes, while Nefertimon uses Cat Eye Beam on the Arcadiamon Rookie. Servine and Emolga uses Leaf Tornado and Discharge on the Kokatorimon, while Swanna and Accelgor uses Air Slash and Bug Buzz on the Commandramon. Marshtomp and Onix uses Mud Bomb and Rock Tomb on the Goblimon, while Crobat and Forretress uses Air Slash and Rollout on the Phantomon. Mightyena and Kirlia uses Dark Pulse and Dazzling Gleam on the BigMamemon, while Breloom and Banette uses Sky Uppercut and Shadow Claw on the Pteramon. Garurumon uses Howling Blaster on the Commandramon, while Ikkakumon uses Harpoon Torpedo on the Goblimon. Suddenly, a Megadramon and a gray version of Megadramon with metal wings called Gigadramon appears.

Ken: Look out! We now have Megadramon and Gigadramon!

Brock: Leave them to me! I can take care of them!

The Megadramon and Gigadramon uses Dark Side Attack and Genocide Gear to fire missiles from their arm cannons, but the gang easily dodges their attacks. Marshtomp uses Muddy Water to summon water made of mud to attack the Megadramon, while Onix uses Stone Edge to summon giant spiky rocks to attack the Gigadramon. The gang took out all the Evil Digimon. Stingmon, Nefertimon, Servine, Marshtomp, Mightyena, Kirlia, Breloom, Banette, Garurumon, and Ikkakumon reverts back to their normal stages. But the countdown has started. Onix tried to stop the Guardromon by slamming it, but it didn't work. Ken and Wormmon looks at the two Guardromon.

Ken: Guardromon, please stop this.

The Guardromon looks at him, but they didn't respond. He looks down in sadness.

Max: Come on, Ken! We have to get outta here!

Ken: I can't. Just let me be.

Matt was pressing buttons on his Digivice. It says "Autopilot on." He turns to the others.

Matt: We have to get outta here! This place will explode soon!

Kari: Rosa, come on!

Rosa: Right behind you, Kari!

Kari, Rosa, Brock, Max, Joe, and their Pokemon and Digimon follows Matt out of the room. Onix grabs Ken and Wormmon with his long tail, as he follows the others.


That's it for chapter 17. Now Ken has finally joined the team. Next time, Brock's group will try to escape the Hidden Land and reunite with Ash's group in the desert and Silver's group from the Rocket Frigate.