Just realized something went wrong with this chapter: it was showing a future chapter. Here's the real thing (so sorry).
Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon. I'm in a hurry, so no joke today.
LAST TIME:
ISAMU: We were nearing the canyon Wormmon told us about to get to a lake that should provide some key to defeating the Digi-Agents. Unfortunately, we bumped into a DarkLizardmon with a taste for destruction. We fought her off as best we could, but Shadramon couldn't even damage her. Finally she turned her attack to me, but Wormmon Digivolved, normally, and became Stingmon. Stingmon defeated the fire-lizard and now, we're off to the canyon.
Chapter 6
Rocky
"Three times!" Hyogamon shouted in his icy lair. "How do they defeat my minions three lousy times?" He looked into his seeing-crystal; the humans and Digimon were traversing the rocky cliffs. "I don't care if DarkLizardmon did get her data scattered across half the Digital World, she should have at least taken one of them with her."
He paced back and forth for a few seconds. "With each new enemy, those two find some new power that allows them to defeat me," he mused. "But they've all achieved all their possible Digivolutions." He looked back at the crystal. They were standing on a high precipice with little room to maneuver.
"That's it!" he said. "Time to put the elements to my advantage. But first, I believe I've been long overdue for introductions."
The group reached the canyon not long after DarkLizardmon's attack. From there, the road split into two paths: one along the top, a safer choice but rugged and probably time consuming; and the other following the canyon walls, not the safest route, but easier to travel on. The choice, while not too favorable, was obvious.
While the platform was wide enough to walk on, the drop on their left side made them feel nervous, some more than the others. "Maybe we should have gone the other way," Dracomon said.
"Maybe," Daichi said, "but then we would've expended all our energy trying to just walk, let alone trying to fend off a total of more Digimon than we already faced due to that extra time."
"Alright, fine," Dracomon said, "just don't expect me to come to your rescue when you fall."
"I heard you the first time, Dracomon," Daichi said, "you can't fly as Coredramon… even if that is pretty sad."
"I'll pretend I didn't hear that," Dracomon said indignantly.
"Healthy relationship?" Isamu asked.
"Healthy relationship." Wormmon replied.
As they walked on they began to feel colder. At first they thought is was the wind, but Daichi held his D-Power by the strap and it didn't even move, indicating there was no wind. "Stand sharp, guys" he said, "I don't think we're alone."
"You got that right!" a voice said above them. They looked up to find an ugly humanoid staring down at them with an open gape.
"Is that Ogremon?" Isamu asked.
The Digimon jerked a bit and yelled, "Don't you humans even know your Digimon? I am insulted to the highest degree!"
"Actually," Daichi said, Analyzer in hand, "that's Hyogamon, an icy virus type Digimon, champion level. His Ice Cudgel attack will make you wish for frostbite."
"At least one of you knows something," Hyogamon said. "Now," he changed the subject, brandishing his icicle weapon, "I'll give you one chance: leave now or—"
"Save it," Isamu said, "we've heard it all from the rest of your Agent pals."
"Oh, they weren't my pals," Hyogamon said, "they were my minions." He paused to let the message sink in. "That's right, kiddies; you're dealing with one of the big wheels of the Digi-Agents, soon to be masters of the world!"
"Well, whatever, you are," Daichi said, "we're not going back." ("You tell 'em," Dracomon encouraged.)
"Oh, well," Hyogamon said, holding his forehead in this free hand. He removed his hand and snapped his fingers. Suddenly the canyon began to shake. Daichi, Isamu, and their Digimon turned to find a section of the wall of the canyon between them beginning to crack. The wall violently exploded and revealed what appeared to be a being made of stone with a metal helmet.
"Golemon," Daichi read from his Analyzer, "a rock Digimon, virus type, champion level. He's a mindless warrior who uses his Rock Punch attack to rock his targets' world."
"Golemon," Hyogamon said, "destroy them all; don't even leave their footprints remaining." Golemon lifted his fists and slammed them in front of the ground near Daichi, causing the floor beneath them to crack. Both he and Dracomon got out of the way just in time. Isamu pulled out his D-3.
Wormmon Digivolve to… Stingmon!
"You too, buddy," Daichi said, already holding a Digivice card and his D-Power.
"Did we forget already?" Dracomon said. "I can't fly as Coredramon! You tell me how I'm going to be useful around here if I can't use my wings."
"Right," Daichi said disappointedly as he put the card away. But when he brought his hand out, though, he had a new card. "But that doesn't mean we still can't help out. Digi-Modify! Power Charger, activate!" Dracomon flew up and positioned himself so he faced Golemon. "Dragon Breath!" He released his attack and Golemon was forced to brace himself. However, the attack, even with the increase in strength, did no noticeable damage.
"Spiking Strike!" Stingmon activated his blade and flew toward Golemon. Unfortunately, he was blocked by the stone Digimon's arm. "Rock Punch." Golemon raised his other arm and punched Stingmon out of his way. "It's no good," Stingmon said when he regained himself, "I can't get close enough to hit him."
"You got any long range attacks in that arsenal?" Isamu asked.
"I got one," Stingmon replied. He pointed his arm at his target. "Moon Blaster!" A white beam shot out of Stingmon's gauntlet where the blade usually appeared and struck Golemon. But the attack proved useless as it hardly hurt him. "No dice," Stingmon said. "It looks as though close range attacks are the only things that can do anything."
"Then allow us," Daichi said. "Time for a combo move. Digi-Modify! Hyper Speed, activate! Gatomon Lightning Paw, activate!" Dracomon started flying toward Golemon at high speed.
"Hit his chest," Stingmon relayed, "it's the weakest point in his armor."
"Got it, bug-man," Dracomon affirmed. "Lightning Paw!" Moving faster than he was already, he got through Golemon's arms before he could move them and struck his chest. Golemon reeled back a bit, but otherwise showed no signs of tiring.
"You humans are out of your league," Hyogamon taunted from the top of the cliff. "There's a reason I wanted you to battle here. Separately, your Digimon may be great fighters, and together they might be unstoppable. But take one factor away, and the whole battle changes."
"What are you talking about?" Daichi demanded.
"I was aware that Coredramon can't fly very well, so Digivolving that lizard wouldn't exactly be an option. And since Stingmon can't touch Golemon without getting touched back, you two are history. Golemon!" Golemon swung his fist into the wall behind him, nearest to Daichi. The ground shook and the cracks in the wall extended to the ground beneath his feet. Eventually it gave way and Daichi began to fall into the ravine.
Dracomon quickly dived after him but wasn't sure what he could do at his current strength. Daichi realized this and, without bothering to think twice about his actions, pulled out his Digivice card. "Digi-Modify! Digivolution, activate!"
Dracomon started glowing. Isamu saw this and wondered what had caused Daichi to make such an action. "Dracomon Digivolve to… Coredramon!" The glowing stopped and Coredramon appeared in full color; but what everyone noticed was that it was a different color: blue.
Coredramon spread his wings and flew downward, catching up to the descending Daichi. He caught the human in his arms and began to ascend back to the battlefield. Daichi was relieved to be saved, but then realized something. "Hey, Coredramon, I thought you said you couldn't fly."
"You know what?" Coredramon said. "So did I." He continued upward until he reached the platform where Isamu and Stingmon were waiting.
"Coredramon?" Isamu said in disbelief. "Is that you?"
"Surprisingly…" he said as he let Daichi back onto the ground. "But let's worry about this later. Strike Bomber!" He flipped over and crashed his tail onto Golemon. Because he still had the effects from the previous modify cards, the damage was much more noticeable, but still not enough. "Hey, Stingmon, I got an idea," he said. "Just follow my lead."
"This will be good," Stingmon said sarcastically.
"Hey, Rocky!" Coredramon yelled. When Golemon looked up to him, Coredramon opened his mouth. "Blue Core Blast!" He shot a blue fireball into Golemon's face. The stone warrior brushed his face in reaction to the minor pain. In that time, Coredramon flew behind him and grabbed his arms. "Now, Stingmon!"
"I get it," Stingmon said to himself as his shoulder guards raised themselves. "Spiking Strike!" Stingmon activated his blade once more and flew toward Golemon. But without his arms, Golemon had no means for defense. Stingmon struck his chest and Golemon convulsed in pain before disappearing.
"Looks like you were right about our teamwork, Hyogamon," Isamu taunted.
Hyogamon fumed a bit and said, "No matter, I can still take you down. Ice Cudgel!" He took the icicle in his hand and slammed it on the wall below him. The canyon started to shake violently and rocks of varying size began to fall.
Everyone realized that they would be crushed if they didn't act soon. "Hey, guys," Coredramon said, "in here!" He pointed to a hole in the wall that had been made by Golemon. Everyone hurried in just as rocks were beginning to pile up outside the entrance. When the avalanche finally stopped, Hyogamon looked at the scene below. The humans and their Digimon were nowhere to be found.
"Even if they're not dead," he said to himself, "at least they'll be trapped forever." He laughed as he walked away.
Are the Digi-Destined all right? And if they are, how will they get out? Find out next time on Digimon: Digital Monsters!
Again, I'm so sorry to anyone who saw the other chapter six before this. I have no idea what happened. With any luck, it won't happen again.
This is CF, signing off.