Chapter 17

She awoke to the sound of lightning and thunder. She got up, to see that Iinomon had Digivolved back to Miharumon while she had been sleeping. Yumi got up quietly, trying not to wake Miharumon, and went onto her balcony. She saw Tai, Agumon, and Kari looking at the thunder with worry. "Tai! What's going on?" Tai looked at her in surprise, and explained how Kari was the eighth Digidestined and that Gatomon was her Digimon. He also told her that Gatomon and Wizardmon had gone to get Kari's crest, but that they had gotten into a fight. Yumi said, "I'm going with you." Tai nodded as he ran back inside with Agumon. Yumi ran back inside, and woke Miharumon.

She put on her shoes as she explained everything to Miharumon, and they were soon out the door. Miharumon Digivolved to Haramon, and Agumon Digivolved to Greymon. When Myotismon, Gatomon, and Wizardmon came into sight, Haramon instinctively snarled, shooting a Howling Tornado. Greymon shot a Nova Blast, but Myotismon dodged Haramon's attack and directed Greymon's back at him. Yumi got off Haramon's back, and ran to where Tai and Gatomon were. "Here to try and stop me from taking your friend, wolf?" "You're not going to lay a finger on her as long as I can help it!" Haramon snarled, shooting a Howling Tornado.

He dodged, and used a Crimson Lightning to bring Greymon to his knees. Haramon snarled as she jumped at him, using Slashing Fangs. He countered with Grizzly Wing, making her falter in midair and fall to the ground, the bats aggravating her. She used Slashing Fangs, destroying the bats in one move.
She's powerful even without the crest. I must separate them soon! He thought, and used Crimson Lightning. Haramon shot a Howling Tornado, knocking the whip off course. Greymon Digivolved to Metalgreymon, but neither of his attacks worked. He Dedigivolved back to Agumon, and Myotismon used his Grizzly Wing to grab Gatomon.

As the bats went toward Yumi, Haramon shot a Howling Tornado, and ran in front of her protectively, snarling. He left with Gatomon, and Haramon called after her. "We'll get you back, Gatomon! I promise!" Yumi called to her. Yumi got on Haramon's back, saying, "Get on." When Tai and Agumon were on, Haramon raced back. When they got back, Haramon Dedigivolved and they went inside. Yumi got Miharumon some more food before going to sleep fitfully. She awoke the next morning to hear screams. She shot up in bed, and ran out of her room to see her mother being dragged off by Bakemon.

"MOM!!!" Miharumon shot a Howling Inferno, and the Bakemon coming for Yumi disintegrated. Her mother was dragged away, and she said, "MOM!!!!!" Miharumon felt her distress and ran out into the hallway, shooting a Howling Inferno. The Bakemon disappeared, but her mother was lost from sight. She saw that Tai's door was open, and no one was inside. "They're taking everyone." She raced back into her apartment, put on a white tank top and jean shorts before running out and going down the hall, Miharumon right beside her. She ran outside and started following the crowd to wherever they were going. She waited outside, thinking of a way to get in, when a crowd of people came out.

Darktyrannomon also appeared, and Palmon Digivolved to Togemon. When it looked like Togemon couldn't handle it, Yumi ran towards Mimi, with Miharumon by her side. Suddenly, Mimi's crest began to glow, and Togemon Digivolved to Lillymon.

She used Flower Wreath to counteract the virus, and Darktyrannomon was now harmless. Suddenly, Myotismon appeared, and banished Darktyrannomon back to the Digital World. Miharumon snarled as he used Crimson Lightning, but Lillymon dodged, using Flower Cannon. It didn't have any effect, and he used Nightmare Claw. He paralyzed her, and used his Grizzly Wing to steal some data. Lillymon fell to the ground, and Miharumon Digivolved to Haramon, jumping to protect Lillymon's paralyzed body. She snarled, and saw Birdramon fly down. Birdramon took Lillymon, and Haramon shot a Howling Tornado at Myotismon.

He dodged, and used Crimson Lightning. It wrapped around her body, and he lifted her into the air, and slammed her back down. Haramon whimpered softly, but stood, to have the Crimson Lightning tighten so much that it felt like the breath was being forced out of her lungs. She coughed, out of breath, and she fell back down, breathing hard. Yumi ran to Haramon's head, asking, "Are you alright?" "I…can hardly…breathe." Haramon said between breathes. Suddenly, another Crimson Lightning came racing towards Haramon, but Yumi got in the way, ready to take the blow, for her friend.

Her crest glowed brightly, and Myotismon said, "No! This can't be happening!" But it was. Haramon Digivolved to Endohmon, a ninja Digimon. She had long brown hair and a black sash over her eyes. She had a black tank top with the Crest of Loyalty on it in white. She had black pants, and two huge shuriken on her back. She said, breaking the Crimson Lightning, "It's time I showed you the true strength of loyalty, Myotismon." She used Leaf Hurricane, where she threw one of the shuriken on her back, and it made a small hurricane wherever it goes.

Myotismon was hit dead on, and flew back. "It's time I took you down!" Endohmon said, jumping onto a rooftop. She took out some exploding tags, did a hand sign, and the tags circled Myotismon, the ring growing tighter and tighter. When his arms were pinned to his sides. She said, "If you stop this foolishness now, you can survive." "I refuse to back down to the likes of you!" She had an emotionless face on as she said, "So be it." She did another hand sign, and used a powerful move called Exploding Purification. There was only dust where he used to be, and she already thought he was gone, when she heard Yumi cry out.

She turned to see Myotismon had somehow escaped her attack, and was now holding Yumi, with a Crimson Lightning tied around her neck. Endohmon flinched, and he said, "Don't interfere, or she dies." Endohmon, not wanting that to happen, had to watch as he took her friend to a place she didn't know, to do something horrible, probably. She saw Birdramon come back for her and Yumi, but Birdramon could tell something was wrong. Sora was riding Birdramon, and asked, "Where's Yumi?" Endohmon just couldn't say it. "He's…He's got her." That all she could say, her voice was failing her, for the first time in her life.

Sora said, "Why? Why didn't you stop him?" "Because I didn't want her getting killed!" Sora could hear the tears in Endohmon's voice as she continued. "You think I'm happy about this? I've lost my best friend, and I have no idea where she is. If you think I'm enjoying this, you're dead wrong!" Sora said, after a moment of silence, "Come on." Endohmon nodded, and followed Birdramon with ninja speed. They soon ran into Tai, who told them where to find Matt and Kari. As they raced there, Endohmon worried about Yumi. When they got there, Matt said, "Hey!" His smile disappeared when he didn't see Yumi. "Where's Yumi?" He questioned.

Endohmon stayed silent for a moment before saying, quietly, "He's got her."
Matt's worst fear had come to life, and he said, "You can't be serious! You're supposed to protect her!" "He tricked me! I'm sorry! I didn't want this either!" Suddenly, a voice said, "If you want to see her so badly, just allow me to destroy you." Endohmon turned around, hoping that what Phantomon said wasn't true. Myotismon didn't destroy her! Did he? She thought. Anger flared in her as she used Leaf Hurricane. Phantomon dodged, and summons Tuskmon and Snimon.

"Where's Yumi?" Endohmon demanded, leaving the two summoned Digimon to Birdramon and Garurumon. "I really don't know. Why don't you come with me and you'll find out." "Never." She said stubbornly, defiantly. She took out some exploding tags, did a hand sign, and the tags started to glow, circling Phantomon. When he was bound, she said, "Tell me where she is, and I won't blow you into itty bitty pieces." Her tone was serious. She wasn't here to mess around. She needed to find Yumi before something horrible happened. "He's holding her at the convention center with the other humans." "Just for being helpful, I'll destroy you."

Before she could do her hand sign, she heard Kari say, "STOP!" Endohmon paused, looking down. "I'm the tenth child. If you stop hurting my friends, I'll go with you quietly." "I can't let you, Kari." "But, Endohmon…" "I'm not losing another friend to Myotismon!" But Phantomon had already cut clear of her exploding tags and made a sphere around Kari, lifting her into the air, as Tuskmon and Snimon disappeared. "Kari, no! Come back!!" Endohmon cried, but it was futile, they were gone. Endohmon said, her voice steady, "I'm going to get them back!" She looked at Sora and Matt. "Are you with me?"