Chapter 7
After school the next day, Yumi went to the computer lab, and Iinomon was happy to see her. She looked around to see that Cody wasn't there yet. She asked, "Where's Cody?" "He had to go to Kendo practice." Davis explained. "Oh." Iinomon was eager to go back to the Digital World, when there was a distress call from one of the Digimon. Iinomon wanted to go now more than ever. "Where's the distress call coming from?" Obana questioned, holding Tsubasamon close. "It's farther than anywhere else we've been to. Farther north." Yolei said. "We need to wait for Cody. I'm not leaving anyone behind." Yumi said stubbornly. "But the Digimon could be seriously hurt! We need to go now!" Davis said, trying to persuade her.
She was unsure of what to do, when Joe came into the room. "Joe? Why are you here?" Yumi questioned. "My Digivice was activated. Gomamon's in trouble." Iinomon was struggling hard, saying, "I don't care how annoying he is, we need to help him!" Yolei gave Yumi a questioning look. "Iinomon and Gomamon fight a lot…with each other. He's always making jokes about her, and she fights him out of anger. I'm used to it by now."
Yumi explained. They decide to go, when Cody runs in. He tries to introduce himself to Joe, but everyone drags both of them into the Digital World. Miharumon shook herself clear of snow. "Not complaining, I see." Yumi said with a smile. "I like this weather." Miharumon retorted lightly. She starts sniffing the air, but she doesn't think anything of the scent as Joe hands out hand warmers. Yolei tried to open hers, but dropped it onto the snow. It melted some snow before she picked it up, and revealed Gomamon. Miharumon was there in a moment, digging him out. Joe helped her out, and Gomamon soon woke up. "You're pretty beat up, Gomamon." Miharumon said as she tried to sooth some of the worse bruises. "I picked a fight with the Digimon Emperor, and he turned some Digimon on me."
Miharumon was already putting another reason to defeat the Digimon Emperor. Gomamon showed them where the Control Spire was, but, to get to it, they needed to cross a frozen plain. Yumi remembered when they had found one just like it on Vile Island, and how they found a hot spring. As she was reminiscing, the Digimon were breaking down trees. Everyone soon made a sled, and tied the Digimon to it. Miharumon was in the lead, and Gomamon stayed in the sled, since he was still hurt.
They set off at a thrilling pace, and Miharumon felt exhilarated. Soon, they saw a line of Frigimon in front of the spire, and Miharumon instantly saw the dark rings. They shot a Subzero Ice Punch barrage at them. "Go left!" Miharumon cried, turning the sled sharply. The punch grazed her slightly, freezing her shoulder. She broke the ice with her hard running, and shouted, "Right!" As they turned sharply, the attack grazed the sled. Before Miharumon could shout, an attack struck the ground in front of her. She didn't falter, and ran through the snow. They ran past the Frigimon, and Miharumon couldn't help but snap at a dark ring. They ran, but the Frigimon shot at a hill, making a small avalanche. Miharumon ran at it, and Yumi yelled, "GO LEFT!!" The Digimon turned sharply, and were heading towards a ditch.
As everyone else slowed down, Miharumon sped up, ready to make the jump. They jumped it, but the sled was half on the edge, half off. Miharumon pulled with all her strength, and it inspired the others to do the same. The sled was pulled up, and the Digimon started running again. Miharumon heard a river, and turned sharply, trying to avoid it, but the sled tipped over. She saw Yumi and Cody fall over the edge, and she reached for Yumi, but she slipped out of her grip. As the two fell into the freezing cold water, Miharumon yelled, "YUMI!!" Gomamon went in after them, and brought them out. Everyone brought them to a cave, and built a roaring fire to keep them warm. Yumi was rubbing her arms, trying to get warm, when Miharumon lay down on her lap. Yumi smiled, feeling warmer. Joe gave both of them tea, trying to get them warm. The others left to destroy the Control Spire, leaving Yumi, Cody, and Joe behind. Cody felt he should be out there with the others, and Yumi felt the same.
Joe explained how they were there for a reason, and they'll probably make a difference anyway. Yumi silently agreed, when Miharumon snarled, and the cave shook. They ran outside to see the Digimon Emperor and a Shellmon. Miharumon snarled, and Joe said, "Now I know why we stayed behind. To give the others enough time to destroy the Control Spire." "Then let's start." Yumi said, getting her Digivice. Miharumon Armor-Digivolved to Michiyomon, and shot a Howling Missile. Shellmon hid in his shell, and shot a powerful jet of water at her. It struck, smashing her into the Cliffside. "MICHIYOMON!" Yumi cried out as she ran to her Digimon. Shellmon tried to attack Cody, but Armadillomon Armor-Digivolved to Digmon, and protected Cody. Michiyomon stood up, but she was shot again. Michiyomon Dedigivolved to Miharumon, and Yumi lifted her onto her back.
Digmon used Gold Rush, and destroyed the dark ring on Shellmon. Suddenly, an Ebidramon grabs him, dragging him into the water. "DIGMON!" Cody yelled, running to the waters edge. Yumi ran over, and Miharumon's ears perked as she said, "They destroyed the Control Spire. Yumi, help me Digivolve." Yumi nodded as she placed Miharumon down. Gomamon Digivolved to Ikkakumon and jumped into the water to save Digmon, while Miharumon Digivolved to Haramon, and turned to the Digimon Emperor, snarling. "You wanted her to Digivolve." Yumi said, smirking. Haramon shot a Howling Tornado, but Wormmon jumped in the way, taking the full force of the blow. Yumi felt bad for the small Digimon, and said, "You don't deserve a Digimon like Wormmon. All he does is protect you and you push him aside!"
Haramon backed up her words with a snarl. "I'll do whatever I please with him!" "Not if I can help it!" Haramon shot a Howling Tornado, but he dodge, getting away as Ikkakumon brought Digmon out of the water and destroyed Ebidramon's dark ring. After everyone else joined them, they left Gomamon in charge of the area. Miharumon was angry with the Digimon Emperor, and was sympathetic towards poor Wormmon. Yumi felt it, and put a reassuring hand on her partner's head. They went back home, and Yumi was already wondering if Miharumon could Warp-Digivolve to Ayumimon and defeat the Digimon Emperor once and for all.