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Digimon Tamers Crimson Episode 13: Measures of Light
After Daisuke's bout with Tortomon was said and done, Simon suggested they go to Shinjuku park and have XV-Mon De-evolve there. "How long do I have to do this Daisuke?" XV-Mon asked getting somewhat uncomfortable with hand-standing. "Until you turn back into V-Mon! We can't really hide a muscular dragon now can we?" Daisuke responded to XV-Mon's question. XV-Mon then concentrated on de-evolving back into V-Mon and kept his position. Meanwhile Simon was taking Kari towards the abandoned supply shack where he knew he stored the Digi-eggs Lopmon gave him... "That's peculiar." Simon said noticing a problem that Kari was oblivious to. "What's wrong? Is something wrong with this place?" Kari asked and Simon shook his head to answer no. "There should be at least three Digi-eggs. But now they're all gone."
Kari a bit confused by what Simon said decided to go outside and check on Daisuke and his Digimon however... "Excuse me!" Kari heard a voice that sounded a bit odd to her in that she's never heard it before. "I was just wondering if you could help me find my friends." The voice said and Kari turned around to see what appeared to be a very small dog with no toes on it's feet and a gold ring around it's neck like a collar. "I don't know where your friends are little doggie, are you lost?" The dog like creature got offended and responded with "I'm not a dog, I'm Salamon! And I need to find my friends before they get into trouble." Kari a bit worried responded "I'm sorry! I didn't know! I just thought that you were a lost puppy that's all." Salamon went up to Kari and rubbed up against her legs affectionately.
Simon watching the whole thing saw Salamon's interaction with Kari and started counting down from his fingers. "3..2...1..." He said and suddenly a Digivice appeared in front of Kari in the form of a sphere but transformed into a similar device like Daisuke's only Pink on the outside and a white ring. "So Simon, have you actually been to this Digital world?" Kari asked after receiving her Digivice. "I've never been there, but Guilmon has told me quite a lot about it. But what happened during the event of your brother's disappearance?" Simon responded to Kari's question with another. "Well, there was this fog that came out of nowhere and we got separated from each other. Tai told me to not move and wait for him... But unfortunately the fog dissipated and he wasn't there anymore..."
Simon noticed Kari's somber expression on her face as she said this. But then, it changed from somber to determined. "I want you to take me to the Digital world! I need to go there and find him! Salamon, and this Digivice are all the proof that it's all there! Please help me! If it means getting Tai back then... I want to be a Digimon Tamer! Like you, Daisuke and the others!" Simon wasn't the only one to notice her determination, Daisuke getting back with V-Mon noticed this as well. "But, Hikari... Are you sure about all of this?" Daisuke asked getting her attention. "Daisuke, for the longest time ever since we've met... You've always been the one to stick up for me. You were the strong one among us, willing to take on challenges despite your sensitivity. You were able to convince all of us that Ken truly did change after him being a bully. Most of all, you were the bravest among us!"
Daisuke noticing these compliments was a bit shocked to say the least and responded "You really mean that Hikari?" Kari nodded in response and Daisuke took a deep breath and said "To be honest when you first met me, your first thoughts seeing me on the field with my friends was "Tai?" At first, I didn't know who you were talking about. But then, you showed me pictures of your brother and well, I guess that maybe you saw me as a brother of sorts, but to be honest it was a bit more than that." Kari a bit confused asked "You don't mean that you..." Daisuke grasped both her hands in his and said "Hikari, believe it or not, I wanted to be more like you... Very kind and willing to help those in need. Plus, if it weren't for you I would have never been able to speak up for myself. I wasn't really a self advocate and I just got really nervous and self conscious whenever I would try to stand up for myself. I still do at times but now things have changed and I guess action speaks louder than words so here goes..."
Daisuke gets right in front of Kari and kisses her right on the lips as a gesture of how he truly feels...
Silence filled the air around the Tamers and their Digimon. V-Mon was confused just as much as Salamon. "So is he trying to take her data or something?" V-Mon asked. "I don't know what on earth they're doing. But it seems a little odd to me." Guilmon not as naive as V-Mon or Salamon just simply stared making a bit of an "Awww." noise seeing this sign of affection. Simon watched the whole thing go down and he thought "Looks like Davis finally grew a spine." He also notices that Kari seems to be returning the kiss as though to say that she's felt the same way about Daisuke.
They stop kissing to breathe and for Daisuke to gauge Hikari's reaction. "So you really feel that way about me?" Kari asked Daisuke. Daisuke grabbed her hands in his and responds "Hikari Kamiya... Ever since the first day we met I've always had a crush on you... You helped me the most when my parents died, I guess maybe that's because I've helped you with the absence of your older brother." Kari hugged Daisuke and said "You know what? From now on I'm gonna be a great Tamer and show that I am no damsel in distress!" Simon applause's Kari's resolve and says "That's admirable that you want to prove yourself... However, you need to make sure that you can handle just about anything that comes in through these fogs... From now on, since you have a Digivice, you will be somewhat obligated along with Davis to protect this world. I'll be there as well. But we need to make sure you won't run in fear at the first sign of danger."
(Insert Id(Sorrow)
Kari got up to Simon with Salamon in tow and says "Simon, I want to be as strong as your friends Nia and Rika. I want to have a resolve just as strong as they are. So, I'm going to have to take this path and follow you and Davis. I want to prove I'm not someone who passes out just for being outside for too long! I also want you to promise me something." Simon looked at Daisuke who nodded to Simon. "What is it?" Kari's eyes are getting somewhat moist and she says "Promise me... You'll find my brother Tai when you go to the Digital World!" Simon goes to wipe a tear away from her eye and says "Of course, but you, Daisuke, Henry, Rika, Nia and Suzie will be coming with me." Kari looks at Simon a bit shocked and Simon continues "So you don't have to worry about a thing understand? Also, I recommend not crying... Until the end of our Adventure."
Kari wipes her tears and says "Yes sir!" Simon smiles and says "We meet back here tomorrow for some training... Savvy?" Daisuke, Kari and their Digimon nodded in understanding. "Good, now get some rest... It's getting late after all."
Daisuke escorted Kari to her apartment before heading back to his and before departing Kari says "Thanks Davis. I guess I really do owe you don't I?" Daisuke shakes his head and says "No worries, Simon taught me that it is a gentlemen's duty to escort a lady back to their home." Kari giggles a bit still holding Salamon in her hands. "Daisuke Motomiya? I just wanted to say something." Daisuke a bit confused says "What is it?" Kari responds "To be honest I actually had feeling for you. I just felt as nervous as you did back there." She gives Daisuke a peck on the cheek thus causing Daisuke to blush. V-Mon asks "Davish? you okay there buddy?" Daisuke responds "Don't worry about it V-Mon I'm perfectly fine."
(End Id(Sorrow)
As Kari enters her apartment with Salamon she's greeted by her mother and a somewhat bone-crushing hug. "HIKARI! I was so worried about you sweetie! Are you okay?" Kari responds "I'm fine mom, could you please let go?" Yuko let go of Kari and said "So where'd you get the plushie?" Kari responded "Simon actually got it for me. But, it's not a plushie." Yuko hearing the fact that not only Simon gave her daughter a plush toy she never saw before, but also her daughter saying it's not a plush toy. "You mean, it's like Guilmon?" Kari a bit shocked by her mother's knowledge of Guilmon asks "How'd you know?" Yuko points to Salamon and says "Just because I wasn't good at cooking doesn't mean I don't know the latest news on the Shadow Tamer."
They then got onto the couch and Yuko says "Why don't you tell me all about what's going on." Kari a bit unsure of where to start says "Well, Simon's actually given me a lead as to where Tai could be." Yuko worried says "Kari, I don't recommend going after rumors again. Besides, I thought we settled this matter years ago." Kari responds "Simon told me that since there was a fog similar to the ones that have Digimon in them that day, That could be what happened to Tai except in reverse." Yuko then says "Even if this theory is true how could you back this up? Or rather how could Simon back this up?" Kari then said "Well, it's... because Simon is... The Shadow Tamer." Yuko raises an eyebrow to that statement and Kari continues "And I... Am one of the few people who are Digimon Tamers." She puts down her pink Digivice as proof.
Salamon speaks up and says "I'm her partner, Salamon. Appearances can be deceiving for the most part." Yuko looks down and says "At least tell me one thing..." Kari tilts her head and asks "What's that?" Yuko looks back up to her "That you come back to me. Simon has told me about being this "Shadow Tamer" for a bit wondering what my reaction would be. I thought it was just frivolous nonsense that he was telling me. I just can't believe that my own daughter has to get involved now." Kari puts a hand on Yuko's shoulders and says "Mom, I'm not alone. Daisuke's also a Tamer and I'm pretty sure Jun already knows about that." Yuko gets a bit hopeful and says "At least two of your closest friends are with you." Yuko and Kari then went into their separate rooms.
Salamon with Kari asks her "So why did you need to tell her all of this?" Kari looks at her partner and responds "I had to make it easier on her so that at least she won't worry about me all the time. Also, tomorrow I'll be able to learn more about being a Tamer with Simon and whatnot."
Yuko in her bedroom looks at a family photo with Tai and Kari and says "Simon, if what you said is true, then please... Bring back my baby boy safe and sound." She then sheds tears out of both sadness and joy.
The next day, Daisuke and Hikari met Simon out in the park for some training. "Alright, so now that you're here I'm going to go over a bit on the basics of being a Tamer. The first steps are somewhat obvious. You need to have a Digivice, a partner and knowledge of the Digimon trading card game." Kari a bit confused asks "What does the card game have to do with fighting actual Digimon?" Daisuke answers "It's because you're going to need to slash modification cards through the card reader to strengthen your Digimon and possibly evolve it." Kari processes this information and Simon then says "Like Davis said, modification cards will help even a rookie level take on a champion level Digimon without evolving. I really wish Guilmon were here to help provide an example but once again he's absent so for now I need you guys to help out here."
Simon then hands Kari a deck of cards and Kari looks through all of them. "Isn't this your deck Simon?" Kari asks a little more confused. Simon shakes his head and responds "I've collected a lot of these cards so, I've got spare decks depending on the situation." Simon then proceeds to explain to Kari about the Digimon cards. "Basically you have your offensive modify cards which basically boost any offensive stat of your Digimon. Then there's the Defensive cards. There are also health cards which heal your Digimon and then there's cards that can give another Digimon's ability to yours." Kari payed attention to what Simon was saying and looked at her cards closely to decide which one was which.
V-Mon meanwhile was busy punching at a tree while not punching it too hard. "Davish! What's going on over there!" He yelled to his Tamer who was looking through his deck to see what card did what since Simon gave a bit of an explanation of how the game works. "Since Kari and I are Tamers, I'm gonna have to watch her back from here on out! So, for now I'll see if there's any Digimon appearing around here." Daisuke thought to himself before taking V-Mon with him to go investigate the park for any Digimon threat that might appear. As he was looking around there was a fog that appeared nearby him. "I gotta tell Kari and Simon! V-Mon! You ready!" Daisuke yelled to his partner ready to fend off whatever was coming.
CARD SLASH! EVOLUTION ACTIVATE!
EVOLUTION._
V-MON EVOLVE TO... XV-MON!
Simon saw a light in the distance and said "Well Kari, looks like training begins now." He and Kari along with Salamon headed towards where the bio-emergence is... Only to find XV-Mon fending off a giant red beetle. "Kuwagamon... Virus Type... Champion Level. Attacks are: Scissor Arms, Power Guillotine, and Trap Scissors." Kari read off her Digivice. Kari then decided to use a modify card to help Salamon take on Kuwagamon.
CARD SLASH! HYPER SPEED ACTIVATE!
Salamon notice her speed increase quite a bit and then charged head on into Kuwagamon. "Sledge Crash!" It rammed into Kuwagamon who took his attention off of XV-Mon and focus on Salamon. "Petit Punch!" Salamon said before rapidly punching Kuwagamon in the face only for him to merely shrug it off. "Salamon!" Kari yelled before charging straight into battle to save her Digimon from the insect. Daisuke however not only tackled her out of the way but also saved Salamon from being crushed by Kuwagamon's claws. "Kari! Don't just charge in without a plan! Just leave it to me okay?" Kari looked into Daisuke's eyes and responded "Daisuke, I told you that I wanted to be brave just like you. I wanted to fight these Digimon with you. I'm not just gonna sit on the sidelines and cheer you on everywhere you go!"
Kari and Salamon then walked towards Kuwagamon with Daisuke and XV-Mon following suit. "Either way Kari, you're not in this alone. I'll be with you the whole way through." Kari responded "I know, but at the very least let me fight with you." Just as Kari was saying this her Digivice glowed and so did Salamon. Simon watching the fight sees this and says "You know what they say, Size isn't everything."
EVOLUTION._
SALAMON EVOLVE TO...
Salamon inside the Data core was starting to change. She ended up becoming bipedal, she gained claws on her back paws but gloved claws on her front paws. Her collar ring went onto her tail and she seemed to have a bit more of a cat like appearance overall.
GATOMON!
Gatomon raises it's claws at Kuwagamon who prepared to strike her while Simon was reading off of his Digivice. "Gatomon... Vaccine Type... Champion Level. Attacks are: Lightning Claw, Cat's Eye, Neko Kick, Cat Tail, Neko Laser and Neko Scratch." Daisuke looked at Gatomon and said "Looks like you get to take on a goliath Kari." Kari nodded and had Gatomon attack the Digimon. "Lightning Claw!" She said attacking her opponent who visibly flinched at the attack. XV-Mon went in for an uppercut to throw the beast off. "Gatomon! Use me as a boost!" XV-Mon said to Gatomon who nodded and jumped off of XV-Mon's head and went in for a drop kick on Kuwagamon who couldn't hope to trap a small and fast Digimon such as this. "Neko Kick!" She ended up kicking Kuwagamon so hard that she went straight through the airborne Digimon who then disintegrated into data. Kari went to pick up Gatomon and hug her in her arms.
"You did it Gatomon! I knew for sure that we could beat him together!" Kari said praising her partner. XV-Mon seemed to de-evolve much quicker this time around and Kari didn't see the need to de-evolve Gatomon anyway considering how well she blends in with the rest of the rookies. "So Simon, if me and Kari were meant to have Digimon then who else could be a potential candidate?" Simon ponders this and says "Well, I'm sure your friend Ken could be a Tamer considering what you told him and that he found out about V-Mon." Daisuke then considers that thought as well but Kari says "So you figure anybody who's had any form of interaction with a Digimon has the potential to be a Tamer?" Simon responds "Well, usually Digimon are more drawn towards children due to the fact that they're based on children's dreams."
Just as they were about to head back home Daisuke got a call on his cell phone. "Hello?" "Daisuke, I think I might need your help with something." Someone said on the other end of the line. "Ken? What's happening there?"
On the other side Ken noticed that his parents were a bit panicky and he said "Well... I think there's a Digimon in my house that looks like an insect..."
Who is this Digimon that lurks in Ken's home? Is he a Tamer just as Simon and Daisuke predicted? Find out next time, On Digimon Tamers Crimson!