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Digimon Tamers Crimson: Episode 8 Antylamon's Plight
Simon, Rika and Henry all prepared their Digivices to evolve their digimon to champion level to confront Meramon but unfortunately the fire elemental had other plans in mind. He started throwing fireballs at Simon and co. while Nia and Impmon moved to find a blind spot on Meramon. "Surprised this one actually doesn't let us get to the next level." Terriermon said regarding Meramon preventing Simon and the others from leaving their current cover. "Even if we could get to champion level we'd need to use physical attacks with Growlmon and Kyubimon considering he's a fire elemental." Simon said trying to think of a way to get their digimon evolved and ready to take down Meramon. Nia and Impmon were directly behind the fire elemental noticing it's relentless assault. "So, Impmon. Do you have any non-fire elemental attack that could stun it?" Nia asked Impmon who was busy concentrating on what appeared to be a ball of cold air. "Yeah, I've been working on one. Though maybe a field test would be a tad bit more helpful before going into battle." Impmon responded to Nia who then said "This is the test Impmon! Help our friends!" Impmon finished his ball of cold air and held it up with one finger. "You don't even need to say anything Ma'am!" Impmon said before turning towards Meramon.
"Hey! Schmuckhead! Down here!" Impmon yelled getting Meramon's attention. "SUMMONING: ICE!" Impmon said throwing his ice attack at Meramon's legs causing them to freeze. "Hey Simon! The ice isn't going to last much longer. So hurry up!" Impmon yelled towards Simon and Co. who all nodded in response and swiped and evolution card through their Digivices.
EVOLUTION_.
GUILMON EVOLVE TO... GROWLMON!
TERRIERMON EVOLVE TO... GARGOMON!
RENAMON EVOLVE TO... KYUBIMON!
All the Digimon bar Impmon evolved to their champion levels just as Meramon was breaking out. Unfortunately for Meramon he had no time to stop them. "DRAGON SLASH!" "GARGO PUMMEL!" "DRAGON WHEEL!" All of them charged at Meramon with their attacks and reduced him to nothing but data which none of them absorbed. Impmon asked after the battle "I don't get it. Why didn't you absorb their data? "To the victor go the spoils" right?" Growlmon shook his head and said "Impmon, we don't need the data since like I said before, Our tamers make us stronger not just the data." Impmon then made an "Oh" expression on his face and shrugged his shoulders. "Well, you guys should probably head back. Me and Guilmon have got some patrolling for the night." Simon said telling everyone to go home "You sure that you should Simon? I could help you know." Nia asked. "Nia, for now the best thing you can do for me is staying safe with Impmon okay?" Simon responded to Nia who nodded taking Impmon onto her shoulders before waving goodbye to Simon. Growlmon and the others de-evolved into their rookie states before Henry and Rika left with Terriermon and Renamon. "Y'know Simon, I think that maybe you shouldn't treat this business as something you should carry alone all the time." Guilmon said to Simon as they headed up to a nearby rooftop. "Unfortunately they have lives to live and parents to go home to." Simon said before receiving a call on his comm. link "Yeah well so do you kid! You better hurry back home after patrol got it!" Simon recognized the voice as Kittan and responded "Alright, I'll be home as soon as possible okay?" He then hung up on the comm. link and Simon said to Guilmon "Well, there's no time like the present so let's get moving." Guilmon nodded as they started going around the town.
Meanwhile, in the Digital World Zhuqiaomon, the phoenix sovereign seemed significantly worn out as though he were in a fight of some sorts. "Lord Zhuqiaomon! What has happened to you!?" The dog Deva known as Catsuramon asked shocked at what happened to his master. "Is Antylamon fine?" Zhuqiaomon asked concerned for the Rabbit Deva. "I've been in communication with her and she says she retrieved the requested eggs. With all due respect my lord what do we need these for?" Zhuqiaomon then responded to Catsuramon's question "We need to send them to, the human world." Catsuramon shocked at this statement then asked "But why my lord? Surely you aren't suggesting that-" "Yes Catsuramon, I am." Zhuqiaomon said interrupting Catsuramon's question. "We need help from our so-called creators. Even if it means turning Antylamon into an abomination." Catsuramon knew that Antylamon wasn't told that bit of information as it was withheld from her when she was given the mission. However, Catsuramon knew since he would be the one sending her there. "I shall make sure she gets to the sphere in the sky." He said before heading into a transporter that Zhuqiaomon just so happened to have for missions regarding his Devas.
"Oh, Antylamon you will be the sole survivor of the Devas and one of the instruments of salvation for this world. Once I recover from these wounds I shall soon seek vengeance against Vamdemon for stealing my precious Devas." He then looked down and said "I apologize my loyal subjects, but Vamdemon has forced my hand." He then looked onto the horizon of his somewhat destroyed palace and then decided to rest and recover by temporarily turning to ashes.
Meanwhile, Antylamon was retrieving the four Digi-Eggs she was told to take to the human world at Zhuqiaomon's request. "Well, at least this will give our world some hope. I just wish it didn't involve stealing the eggs from primary village." Antylamon was running with the four eggs in one hand but someone then shouted "And just where do you think you're going old friend?" Antylamon turned around for a bit but then kept running. The mysterious figure then said to the larger figure "Well, get her!" The larger figure responded "Hmph!" And gave chase.
In the human world after patrol Simon decided to turn on his music player to help Guilmon fall asleep since he didn't feel that he could sleep. "Just listen to this song and you'll fall asleep for sure buddy." Simon stuck the ear buds in Guilmon who then heard some beautiful music.
Flowers, blooming in the snow
Bright through the fall
Oh, tell me do you know
Why we fight everyday?
When a world full of hate
Is a world where none can live?
Meanwhile in the Digital world Antylamon was running for her dear life and Catsuramon came just in time to help out. "You have the eggs?" He asked. Antylamon nodded in response and they both sped toward the desert sector of the Digital world.
Blossoms, drifting through the trees
Fair, through the spring
Oh, tell me what you see
With hope far away
Will I live to see a day
When we learn how to forgive?
Guilmon was slowly starting to get woozy after hearing some more of the song and Simon thought "I guess music really does soothe the savage beast. Except Guilmon here is far from a savage beast." "He's the greatest friend I could ever have."
Through the glass of every windowpane
May, turned into summer rain
Planting all the land so blue
You said nothing as the air grew warm
Trembled for the coming storm
Silent as though, you knew
It was then Antylamon and Catsuramon reached the desert sector of the Digital world with the mysterious assailant on their tail. "So now what? We wait for the data stream then head back?" Antylamon asked. "No, now you must go." Catsuramon said which shocked Antylamon to the point that she couldn't see the tail swipe about to hit her which then knocked her out. "I apologize, But you must survive as the last Deva."
Palm trees, wilting to the ground
Quiet, through the end
What do you think about?
As the rivers freeze
Can your branches stand for peace?
If you're all but falling leaves
Antylamon then de-evolved to her rookie form Lopmon which looked like Terriermon but brown and had three horns instead of one. She was then taken up into the data stream and headed for the Human world. However, Catsuramon did not get so lucky.
Ah
With the seasons changing over
Children growing older
Long as the sun watches on
I will sing for all forgotten sons
Vigil for the nameless ones
Pray for the dead
Can you hear, their song?
As the song ended, Guilmon finally fell to sleep and Simon then followed suit since they had such a long night of patrolling.
The next day was an average one for Simon and co. at school and after school they all decided to hang out at Shinjuku park since they do find some enjoyment in hanging out when there isn't trouble. "Y'know I think this four member team might work out fine." Impmon said regarding Simon and co. while receiving some looks from Renamon and Terriermon. "What? I mean in terms of Tamers and Digimon not just your Tamers okay?" The looks ceased but Impmon noticed Guilmon looking somewhat distant for some reason. "What's wrong dino boy?" Impmon asked Guilmon who snapped out of his somewhat trance and responded "It's nothing, I was just staring off and thinking about something." "So what's on your mind then Guilmon?" Renamon asked curious about the saurian.
"It's just that I wonder. If my connection with Simon runs deeper than just being Tamer/Digimon. What if, there's a possibility that maybe in some way I'm a part of him?" Guilmon said which confused Renamon and Impmon but Terriermon responded "Well, unless Simon's secretly a monster maker I highly doubt that he could create you. Besides, I've never heard of a human creating a Digimon before right?" Renamon looks at Terriermon skeptically and says "In that case whatever really connecting the two must be something else." Guilmon shakes his head and responds "Renamon, I know you're trying to deny what Terriermon is saying but, what if it is true? And in some way Simon did create me, what then?" Impmon was likely going to respond but suddenly a fog was forming somewhere in the park.
Simon looked at his digivice and noticed a signal coming from the park and said "Well, whatever it is we can't just leave it to the authorities." Simon and co. then headed towards the direction where the compass was pointing which ended up being the tool shed but saw that the fog was slowly dying down. "Hmm, What's this?" Henry asked upon seeing what appeared to be a chocolate version of Terriermon with four Digi-Eggs unconscious. Nia pulls out her Digivice and analyzes the unconscious mon. "Lopmon, Rookie Level, Data type. Attacks are Blazing Ice and Lop Twister." Henry picks up the unconscious mon and says to Simon "I wonder how Suzie will react to this." Simon raises an eyebrow and says "Well, why don't we head to your place and find out?" Henry then takes Lopmon out of the tool and Terriermon follows suit. "First I got to take Nia home and then I'll head to Henry's." Simon says approaching Nia but then she responds "Don't worry about me Simon, I'll make sure to get home by myself and at least Impmon's here to protect me just in case." Nia smiles and Simon nods waving goodbye to Nia. Rika left with Renamon as her escort leaving Simon to head back home with Guilmon.
At Henry's apartment he and Suzie were looking at Lopmon waiting for her to wake up. "I thought Easter wasn't until April." Terriermon joked before receiving a flick to his ears. "Ow! I was just kidding." Terriermon said rubbing his ears. "Do you think Lopmon will be okay?" Suzie asked Henry who responded "All I know for sure is that whatever happens, we know for sure a Digimon might actually need our help today." Simon walked into the apartment looking over the situation and said "I see you guys are busy." Suzie came up to Simon and said "Henry said that Lopmon might need help. What does he mean by that?" Simon looked down at Suzie and said "Well, we'll wait for her to wake up and she'll tell us." Suzie then turned back at Lopmon who starting to stir. "She's waking up!" Henry said as Lopmon then woke up noticing her current surroundings.
"Where am I? And who are you people?" Lopmon asked rubbing her head due to her receiving a head injury by Catsuramon. Simon approached her and said "Well, my name is Simon Ackerman and these are Jianliang Li Wong and Xiaochun Wong, but you can call them Henry and Suzie if you want. As for where you are, welcome to the human world or more specifically Shinjuku, Japan." Lopmon rubbed her eyes and responded "The human world? Wait! You're a Digimon Tamer?" Simon responded "Well, me and Henry but not Suzie however." Lopmon's eyes widened and said "We have to get back to the park now!" Simon responds "Okay then, Henry grab Terriermon and let's head out!" Henry nodded and got Terriermon in his hands. Suzie tugged on Simon's sleeve and asked "Can I come too? Please?" Simon looks at her giving him puppy dog eyes that nearly rival Nia in terms of being irresistible. "How do I say no to that face? Alright, you can come." Suzie jumped for joy at the response.
They then headed out of the apartment and back into the park where Lopmon first bio-emerged. "You left the eggs in this tool shed?" Lopmon asked noticing that all four eggs are still there and accounted for. "Well, nobody has used this thing for years as far as I know so yeah pretty much." Lopmon gave a sigh of relief knowing that the eggs are safe. "I came to give a message to the Shadow Tamer about what is going on in the digital world." Simon raised an eyebrow and said "Well if it's the Shadow Tamer you want that'll be me. But, we need to have everyone else at a meeting to discuss this matter." Lopmon nodded and responded "I was actually knocked out of my Ultimate form in the digital world by one of allies and I guess that's to make sure I arrive safely in this world. I think I might need a Tamer." Suzie approached Lopmon and said "Do you think I could be your Tamer?" She bent over to Lopmon and said "I've always wanted to be a Tamer but Henry just tells me no. However Simon says that it might happen at some point. So why not now?"
Lopmon pondered what Suzie said and responded "Well, don't you need a Digivice?" Henry was about to interject but Simon said "Give it a minute." Henry confused raised an eyebrow and suddenly a ball of light materialized in Suzie's hand and formed a white Digivice with a pink ring in the center. "Cool! Henry, I'm a Tamer now! See?" Henry was a bit concerned but Simon reassured him that everything will be fine with a hand on his shoulder. "Before we get started I'm going to need to check the bushes for something." Simon said unexpectedly. Henry then said to Suzie "Well, from now I guess both of our lives are in danger Suzie." "I know." Suzie responded prompting Henry to raise an eyebrow. "If you need my help, fine but I won't go looking for a fight unless it's necessary." Henry then patted Suzie on the head and said "Well, I guess I'm rubbing off on you in some way." They both smiled at each other for a moment. Lopmon and Terriermon were busy playing the mirror game with each other which confused Lopmon but Terriermon found it amusing. Simon came out of the bush at last but with his hand still inside. "What'd you find Simon?" Henry asked and to answer Simon pulled his right hand out of the bush with a somewhat scared Daisuke behind him. "Looks like Takeru's more paranoid than I thought."
Now that Suzie is a Digimon Tamer how will that affect the team dynamic? Why was Daisuke found eavesdropping in the bushes? Find out next time on Digimon Tamers Crimson! Also I do not own Euterpe nor the lyrics.