"…yeah-ouch, dude! Get off me!"

"Jeez, Tyson. I'm getting off you. Give me some time, will ya?" The red-haired kid said, who was practically over Tyson after the fall.

Tyson slowly opened his brown eyes, hazy and blurry. It was dark everywhere he saw, with slight reflections which helped him see through. One by one, the whole team got up, gently scrubbing their heads, getting rid of the pain.

"We made it! How on earth aren't we dead?" Michael exclaimed. "That was one big fall!"

It was a good question, indeed. The fall seemed really big, but it didn't batter them. They were safe and secure not really knowing how.
A bright light shined over them. Speakers were revealed. They covered themselves from this bright shining light almost blinding them.

"Of course we can't kill you, fools." This was Doctor B's voice occurring from the speakers. "We need your bit-beasts and we need you to battle in order to capture them."

Tyson got up immediately. He balled his fists, gritting his teeth. "Okay! Battle right here, right now!"

"Not so fast." B continued. "What about your friend? Don't you have to save her?"

"Oh yeah! Julia!" Mariah cried.

"In order to do that," he started off. "You will have to cross this area. You will eventually reach the stadium. However, if you fail in the middle, that's obviously your loss."

"What do you mean by 'fail'?" Kenny interrogated. "It's a path we've gotta deal with!"

"Don't take it lightly. It won't be that easy. Well, of course, this wasn't part of our plan. This is nature, blame it. If we could, we could've directly reported you to the stadium. However, due to natural circumstances, I'm afraid that's not possible. And may you know, you were brought to a plateau, before you start wondering how we dug a hole. And if you die, well- that's not important."

"Jeez, what a pain! Well, we're getting out no matter what! C'mon guys, let's head out!" Tyson ordered, fumed.

"Right!" Everyone followed.

The beginning of this adventure seemed like a regular walk. Everyone walked nonchalantly and carefreely. On the spur of the moment, a sound was heard. They turned back to see a rock rolling down in their direction. They all gasped together.

"Run, everyone!" Max yelled. However, Daichi slipped over a rock and rammed into the ground. He was left behind. Hilary stomped on her feet and turned her head back. Her feet were on the move and she pushed Daichi in the nick of time. Unfortunately, it was the 'nick of time', and the side of the rock clashed against her shin as she flew in the air and slammed into the sides of the cave.

"Hilary!" Tyson cried. He ran towards her and lifted her up in his arms tenderly. "Hilary, are you okay?"

She wasn't okay. Her shin was bleeding. She tried to get up but failed to walk.

"Don't push yourself." Kai said firmly. "It's unplausible."

"But I can't stay behind! I'm not going to!" Hilary growled. She shot up on her feet. "I'll walk. I'll take support from the walls of this cave. I'll be okay."

"We'll support you all the way, girl." Mariah said, winking at her.

"Thanks."

Tyson's smile on Hilary faded away as he turned towards Daichi. "You know, you should really learn to thank people, kid. After all you've both been through, can't you at least thank her? You would've been done for!"

"Geez, okay!" Daichi said, closing one eye. "Thanks, Hilary."

Walking ahead, they came by a shallow river covered up with black stones. They had no choice but to cross it. There was no pathway. Coming onto the edge, they witnessed they had to crawl down a few steps naturally stoned, covered with water. Hilary was vulnerable and rendered at her feet. She held her hands close to her chest and gulped. Tyson turned back at her and stretched his arm out. Hilary gazed at him dumbfounded, but he grinned and nodded. Hilary placed her palms on his as he gently pulled her towards him.

"Thank you." She muttered. "You aren't always derogate, you know."

"What made you think I ever was?" He retorted, still holding her in his strong arms. The duo hadn't realized that they had been gazing and grinning at eachother with everyone gazing at them too.

Rick coughed, breaking the silence. "If you're done making your romantic scene," he said. "Can we please continue?"

Tyson and Hilary gazed at eachother, then turned scarlet, pulling away from eachother.

"Sorry." Tyson said, scratching the back of his head.

Doctor B was stoically staring at the camera, focused on Tyson.

"They crossed the river!" He cried. "They managed to cross the river!" He banged the table with his fists. "That dragoon wielder…who in the world does he think he is?"

Gideon smirked. "He's the three-time world-champion," he said firmly. "This should be nothing for him. It's the power of him and dragoon. They're strong, together and individually."

"But, sir! We can't let em'-"

"Calm down, Doctor B." Gideon said, interjecting him. "They've still got a match to finish. I'm certain they can't win that one, even with Tyson around. Their opponent…is strong. They'll need someone who isn't carefree, easygoing and good at heart. But the first think they'll think of is to send someone like him, that is, Tyson. So the victory is ours."

The rest of the part seemed nothing but dark with ominous thoughts knocking into everyone's heads, except for Kai's. He was focused on getting Julia back. She was indeed an interesting character who he could very well relate with. He wanted to know her better. There was no way he could let go off her. Even Hilary never made him feel that way.

While everyone was clutching on to eachother, Kai independently took on the lead, ticking Tyson off. On the spur of the moment, he stopped, startling everyone behind which clearly explained they weren't paying attention while walking.

"What's wrong, Kai?" Ray asked. He looked ahead of Kai, realizing the problem. A small, steep plateau was in their way. As far as they could see, there was no other way out. Besides, it was very dark. They couldn't see a thing.

"So we have to climb this," Tyson said. "We have no choice. It's too dark to search for another path."

"Oh no." Hilary gulped.