Rika returned home and told Renamon what had happened. The fox Digimon remained calm. She was never afraid to look danger in the face and laugh. It was a natural thing for her.
"I caused this problem, I'll solve it. Rika, I'm going after this on my own".
"But Renamon-".
"Rika, I can handle this, I promise".
"But he wants me to be there too".
"Alright, I guess I'm not going alone. If we have to go, we must leave now".
Rika nodded in agreement. "Yeah, Let's".
"Is this the place?" Renamon asked when they arrived.
Rika nodded. "Yeah it is".
"Well then, let's go in".
Renamon herself was surprised to at how homely the furnishings were. Every room was lit by many candles, making it look frightening and beautiful at the same time.
"Well, where is he? Show yourself!" Renamon demanded.
"Right here" a voice Rika knew all too well sounded in the shadows nearby, "I take it you're the one she wanted to steal one of my roses for?".
"I am".
"You realize that the punishment for stealin' from royalty is punishable by death right?".
"You're royalty?".
"I am. Prince Beelzemon. I shelter your human for an entire night and she repays me by stealin' from me! I don't appreciate that!".
"Well, it's because of me she stole your rose. Perhaps…a trade is in order".
"A trade?! What for?!".
"You let her go free…and I'll be your prisoner here".
"You're drivin' a hard bargain, missy, but I like the idea. You'll stay here as long as I tell you. As for your human partner, she's never to see you again. So…GET LOST!!!".
"Renamon, you're crazy for doing this" Rika told her.
"I know, but it's fruitless to negotiate any further with him. I'll be fine" Renamon embraced her human partner for the last time.
Rika left shortly afterward, leaving the fox with the demon.
A/N: It's getting intense people! Next chapter: Renamon gets a few unexpected surprises on Beelzemon's part. See ya then!