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Digimon Tamers Crimson Episode 24: The true meaning of... Goodbye.

Later on the same night, Simon returned home to... A very worried Kittan, along with Leeron, Leyte and Dayaka. Leyte noticed that Simon's wounds have been healed meaning... That Simon has his healing factor back but, that doesn't mean she didn't want to have a talk with him. "Kid... Why do you have to worry us?" She asked Simon who responded "It's not my fault that I was trapped in a sphere for a whole day. Also, what's Dayaka doing?" Leyte then answered "Dayaka is checking to see if any of your friends suffered major injuries. All things considered, I'd say you, that little girl and the blonde guy are the least of our concerns." Simon then responded "Well, thanks for the checkup doc. But I need you to understand something..." Leyte turned to go help Dayaka with the other Tamers and left Simon with Takeru and Suzie. "Takeru, I believe that MagnaAngemon's Heaven's gate can open up a portal to the Digital World." Takeru then responds "How would you even guess that? I mean, you seem to know a lot about the species of Digimon out there. So explain how you know about this?"

Simon sighs and responds "Emir told me through giving me a data collection on all the various species of Digimon, and what they're all capable of. Although I do often see some emails from a person called Vincent, who Emir mentions, hacks into his email account. So I think for now, we should wait until tomorrow to tell our parents, teachers and probably Yamaki that we're going to the Digital World." Suzie then raises her hand and asks "Lopmon told me a bit about the Digital world, and I was just wondering... Besides the last Deva and Vamdemon, what are we going to do down there?" Takeru then added "Yeah, I mean... Vamdemon can't be the only other reason we'd go to the Digital World. Unless it's..." Simon nodded and said "Yep, we gotta kill the guy who mind controlled you TK." Takeru then said "Alright, but I actually need to tell you something Simon." Simon then says "Wait until our trip to say some words... First, we make sure everyone else is okay and then get ready to go. Meanwhile, I need to go see the tailor who made me this "Shadow Tamer" getup." Takeru then asks "Why do you need to see your tailor?" Simon before walking to go see his dad responds "I want to make a new symbol. Not one of fear... But one that actually inspires hope."

Simon then goes to see his father and his mercenary gang about the Digital World. Takeru looks to Suzie and says "I gotta go home and tell mom about this. Otherwise... She's gonna have a helluva panic attack." Takeru walks out with Patamon in tow, leaving Suzie with Lopmon. Lopmon said "Suzie?" Suzie turns to see Lopmon using her nickname again and asks. "Yes Lopmon?" Lopmon then asked "Do you wish to check up on Jianliang?" Suzie ponders this and says "Sure!" Suzie then brought Lopmon with her to go see Henry, who seemed to have a couple bandages over his face. "Henry? Is everything okay?" Henry then said "Well other than a few scratches, yeah, I'm fine." Terriermon comes up and says "Momentai Suzie... Also Lopmon, you can just call him Henry right? Not just Jianliang." Lopmon then says "My apologies, I just thought that you didn't like that name, that's all." Henry responds by saying "Well it's a name that my friends call me. And at first it was a bit odd but now... I actually got really used to it. But, the story of that name is actually from when me and Terriermon first officially met Simon..."

Rika was listening to Henry's conversation with Suzie and her injuries weren't really bad either... Considering that she was protected by Renamon for the most part. She then called to Renamon through their psychic link. "Renamon... Can I speak to you?" Renamon appeared next to Rika and using their link asked "What is it?" Rika then responded asking "Do you know what the Digital World is like?" Renamon thought about this and said "It's a world that operates quite differently from this world. It has different sectors which connect with one another through a progression similar to that of one of your buildings. It's even said that, when mere years go by in this world... Possibly decades go by in the Digital world." Rika then asks "What do you plan to do in the Digital World?" Renamon responds "I'm going to go back to my village... And burn it to the ground." Rika responded "Renamon... I just want you to understand that no matter what... I have to come with you!" Renamon then said "Honestly, if I said no... You would have been very insistent that I take you." Rika responded "That supposed to be another way of saying I'm stubborn?" Renamon responds "It depends..."

Nia noticed that Impmon was looking away from her for some time. "Impmon, I'm not in a hospital gown alright?" Nia said and that got Impmon's attention. "Sorry ma'am! I just get a little nervous considering well... How you and Simon's first official meeting went. And also about the whole hospital gown thing." Nia sighed and responded "Look, that was one time and it's not gonna happen again alright!?" Impmon then said "Alright fine... So Nia, How was that first kiss back then?" Nia sighed and said "Honestly... It felt pretty amazing. Well, it took him a little bit before he kissed back but, he got better with time." Impmon then said "I guess he's a natural born sucker!" And he started laughing before Nia responded "Impmon, I'd rather you not say things about him... Especially when he saved our lives." Impmon then said "But then again, I guess you two are even by now considering you went to rescue him first. I'm honestly not even sure how these Human relationships even operate." Nia then says "Well, for him... He has a lot to juggle with. Being leader of the Tamers, Being the Shadow Tamer and being my boyfriend/protector." Impmon then asks "Yeah, and how do you keep your hair that short by the way?" Nia responds "Simon cuts it."
Impmon then thinks to himself "Honestly... His precision surprises me. It's a bit hard being the trickster around someone who could blow my head off, just for bad-mouthing her lover. Speaking of which..." Impmon then asks "So Nia, are you two lovers by now or what?" Nia shakes her head and says "We've only been dating a year, and Simon wants to wait until we're older to actually get serious." Impmon then says "You know what? Next time you guys have a nice dinner together... I'm gonna light the candles." Nia then says "That would be nice. Thanks Impmon!" Impmon responded "Don't mention it!"

Daisuke notices that Hikari is acting a bit... odd ever since the whole Vikaralamon incident. "So Davis... You got any serious injuries?" Daisuke raises an eyebrow and says "Honestly... No. It's just, a couple scratches, that's all." Hikari then hugged Daisuke and said "That's a relief." She then says "So, what do you think about all this?" Daisuke then asks "All of what?" Hikari answers "All of these recent events..." Daisuke thought for a bit and responded "Well, they did help all of us bond together much eaisier. And I still think that, maybe I should say something to Simon about what happened back then." Hikari then says "Daisuke... Why haven't you said anything to him yet? We've had all these opportunities to do so, I mean... Why not tell him anything?" Daisuke responds "It's because this time was a time that... He needed to be alone to think things over. And telling him right now, he wouldn't even bother to listen to me." Hikari then hugs him and says "Daisuke... Seize an opportunity and take it! And I'm gonna be honest about something..." Daisuke then asks "What is it Hikari?" She then responds "I actually think you're pretty... attractive looking."

Daisuke responds "You don't have to flatter me because we're in a relationship right?" Hikari shakes her head and says "No, I mean... You have so many qualities about you that's really attractive about a guy." Daisuke responds "Besides my tan, what else makes me attractive?" Hikari blushes at that response and answers "You're very passionate about these things. You don't just kiss me then not tell me why, and also you actually get really into the idea of a relationship. Also, I think that you're the bravest person I've met besides my brother." Daisuke then asks "Y'know... I've actually wanted to live up to the level of bravery Simon and your brother have for the longest time. And you telling me this... Makes me feel like, I'm getting somewhere with that. But now, I'm no longer afraid of being able to speak up about my feelings. And once I get the chance, I'll tell Simon about that day." Hikari then says "That's the spirit! Also, you actually heard what I said about your tan to Jun right?" Daisuke nodded to confirm this... and Kari looked down on the ground in shame. "It's always when something silly happens that I get into dreamy mode." Daisuke then says "Y'know Hikari, I'm still really surprised you think that way." Hikari then says "Really?" Daisuke once agains nods, and then they kiss.

Ken sees the two kiss and smiles at the sight. "So Ken, how are we gonna tell your parents?" Wormmon asked Ken who thought about it for a bit and responded "I'll have to tell them why exactly we're doing this." Wormmon then said "We're doing this because..." Ken then finished with "To make sure that Vamdemon, nor any other evil Digimon threaten this world." Wormmon then asked "You've mentioned Osamu a few times before. So tell me... How do you think he'd respond to all of this?" Ken answered "Well, I guess he'd be pretty angry at me since I'm essentially going to fight instead of well... doing most of my homework." Wormmon then asked "Why's that?" Ken responded "It's because, he wants me to be successful in life. We used to play with each other all the time. But, Osamu would help me in my studies since he was quite a prodigy. Mom and Dad would always build him up and sometimes they would try to support me. But ever since that accident five years ago... I've just became an insensitive jerk. Always just bullying kids and taking my rage out on them. After a while I just ended up without friends. But then, Daisuke showed up and helped me redeem myself. And from then on, I wanted to emulate my brother... Minus the build up of course. And now that I think about it... Osamu probably would have wanted to take my place in this whole Tamer business."

Wormmon then said "Ken... I think you should be you. Rather than try to be like Osamu." Ken a bit confused asked Wormmon "Why's that?" Wormmon then said "I like you for who you are, not for what you're trying to be. And I also want you to understand, I'll follow you wherever this path may take me!" Ken then picked up Wormmon and gave him a hug to thank him for these kind words. Ken then said "I think we should go tell Mom and Dad now Wormmon." Wormmon nodded and Ken left the room to head out to his house. Daisuke and Hikari grabbed their Digimon and Hikari said "Well Daisuke... I wish you the best of luck with telling your sister." Daisuke nodded and said "Same to you. I love you Hikari!" Daisuke then ran with V-Mon to his apartment. Hikari looked down at Gatomon who looked back at her and said "Shall we then?" Hikari nodded and said "Of course, I'm sure Mom isn't gonna be happy about this." She then walked with Gatomon to her apartment.

Meanwhile with Simon...

Simon gathered all of the people in Kittan's mercenary group as well as Gai, who so happened to be there. Kittan then asked "So Simon, what's this meeting about?" Simon took a deep breath and said "After school tomorrow, I'm going to the Digital World with my friends." Leyte then said "Yeah, after you and your friends just got back from defending Shinjuku from a giant boar. Honestly Simon, If you're gonna tell a joke at least have some punchline to it." Simon then responded "I'm being completely serious about this. We have to go to the Digital World and stop these attacks once and for all!" Leyte then yelled "OUT OF THE QUESTION!" Dayaka then said "Leyte, just calm down for a few seconds okay?" Leyte then said "Are you really going soft on me!?" Dayaka then responded "No but... Still, he's pretty good on his own and plus he's got his friends right?" Leyte then said "Kittan, he's your kid, so talk to him!" Kittan then looked at Simon and said "Look, Leyte is just worried about you alright? And plus, after all the time I spent in that god forsaken place... I'm a little worried too."

Gai then added "You mean after all the time we spent there, right?" Kittan then said "Right. And all we're doing is making sure you come back safe and sound." Leeron then added "Plus I think you've become part of our little gang as well... Despite the fact that you're still underaged but nonetheless." Simon then said "I'm doing this because... If me and my friends don't stop Vamdemon, or Yggdrasil or any other evil Digimon out there... Then who will?" Leyte then said "Y'know kid, you're still a pain in my ass regardless of being part of our little family so promise us this, come back alive and well. If I see so much as one injury on you... I ain't gonna treat ya anymore GOT IT!" Simon then saluted and said "Yes Ma'am!" Kittan then said "Well guys, I think we should at least leave off on a group hug. That sound fine?" Everyone nodded to Kittan's question including Guilmon who was actually using Simon's phone to tell the Matsukis about what's going on. Simon looked over at Guilmon and asked "What'd you tell them boy?" Guilmon then said "I told them what you said to your dad." Simon and Guilmon then got into the big family group hug.

With Henry and Suzie...

Henry and Suzie finished their family dinner and they wanted to tell their parents about their... Trip. "Mom, Dad... Can we talk?" Henry started. Janyu then said "Alright Jianliang, let's hear you out." Mayumi sees that Henry was much happier now than he was before. And not only that, He and Suzie seem to be getting along very well. "Alright Jianliang, what is it you want to say?" Mayumi asked and Henry then responded "Well, you know the whole thing about us being Tamers?" Janyu and Mayumi both nodded and Henry then said "Well, Simon said that... We have to go to the Digital World tomorrow. And in all honesty I was a bit scared to tell you myself but..." Suzie then added "Well I'm here too! And I'm going with him!" Henry then said "What Xiaochun said." Mayumi then said "Jianliang, ever since I learned about this whole Shadow Tamer business and after what happened today, Do you really think I'd let you go off with Xiaochun to this... Digital World or whatever!?" Henry responded "I never expected you to just let us go. But, you gotta understand! Simon can't do this on his own! He needs my help as well as the others!"

Suzie then added "Yeah! Big brother and I are Tamers... So we can't just simply abandon one another!" Mayumi responded "I know that... It's just... I don't want to see either of you get hurt or anything!" Janyu then said "I feel just as bad right now, but we need to understand that at this point... All we can do is hope for their safety." Terriermon and Lopmon entered the scene and Terriermon said "Plus, we're gonna be going to protect them from danger! So just sit back and momentai okay?" Mayumi a bit comforted by Terriermon's words asked Lopmon "Will you make sure my daughter is safe?" Lopmon nodded and said "We're like a big family aren't we? Family sticks together right?" Mayumi smiled and Janyu said "I guess in some way, we're all part of the family." Henry and Suzie both stood up and bowed in respect to their parents before heading to their rooms.

With Rika...

Rika and Renamon were sitting around, near the garden trying to think of a way they can tell Rumiko and Seiko about going to the Digital World. Renamon then suggested "What if you... wear that dress your mother always tries to make you wear?" Rika shook her head and replied "I'd sooner die than wear that!" Renamon then responded "It would be nice thing for you to do. And besides... Your mom is really gonna miss you." Rika then said "Y'know, my suggestion would have worked!" Renamon responded "And risk the kitchen turning into a war zone?" Rika sighed and said "Look, I just don't really like the idea of wearing something like that. And plus, I don't even like dresses." Renamon responds "What about your school uniform?" Rika answers "I'm required to wear that on a daily basis. It's not like something I can choose to wear to school!" Renamon laughed a bit at Rika's predicament and says "Y'know, I honestly think that you completely forgot your idea in that argument of yours." Rika stops and then says "That's only because I feel like this whole scenario is degrading." Renamon then asks "Honestly Rika, you're currently in the safety of your home... How in what way is this going to ruin any "reputation" that you built up?"

Rika was about to say something but realized that Renamon was correct about it. She then walked to her room and said "I'll get changed." Renamon responds "That's what I thought." At the dinner table Renamon came to see how things were going. She sees that Seiko is cooking up some Bento while Rumiko sits and waits. "So, Renamon... I have to ask, how old are you?" Seiko then responds "You know it's not polite to ask a lady their age." Renamon holds up her paw and says "To be honest, it's hard to recount my years of living since so much time passes by in the Digital World. I believe that for now, thinking about age isn't something I should focus on... Knowing that Humans aren't physically ageless like us. And Ms. Hata, Digimon do not have genders. Though we are distinguished by genders from time to time, according to the humans I have encountered." The door opened nearby and out came Rika, wearing a pink maid dress but with her hair down. Seiko commented "Why Rika, you seem to have decided on wearing a dress for dinner tonight haven't you?" Rumiko approached Rika a bit stunned by her appearance and said "Rika, you look beautiful in that! But I have to ask... What's the occasion?" Rika hangs her head and says "Mom, I need to tell you something important."

Rumiko responds "Alright, let's take a seat then." Rika takes her seat across from Rumiko and begins to tell her about what's been happening recently. After a little while Rika finished what she was saying to her mother. Rumiko shocked responded "Rika... You mean that this whole thing was a-" Rika nodded and said "Mom, I just wanted to do something nice for you before I left to the Digital world." Rumiko then said "But... Why are you even going to such a dangerous place? I mean... think of all the things that could happen to you!" Rika responded "But what about anyone else? What could happen to all the innocent people in Shinjuku and around the world? If we don't do something about this, we're all doomed to be ruled by the evil Digimon. So please mom... I need to fight alongside my friends. Just let me go with them!" Rumiko still a bit shocked noticed Seiko nodding in this approval. She then says "I'll let you go. But Renamon, you have to promise me... That you'll bring my daughter back! Alright!?" Renamon responds "You have my word Mrs. Nonaka. As long as I'm here, Rika will be safe." Rumiko reassured then says "Alright Rika, you have my blessing." Rika then says "Thank you. And also... I love you mom."

With Nia...

Nia told Erwin the details immediately when she came home. Erwin was taking in all of what Nia said to him, about the recent Deva attack and about going to the Digital World. "Nia, you do realize what you are asking me right?" Erwin asked Nia who nodded in confirmation. "You're asking me if I'll let you go to a dangerous place where there's a slim chance at survival, and go along with your friends correct?" Nia once again nodded to confirm Erwin's question. He looked at Impmon who trying to maintain his composure without being scared and asked "So Impmon, I'll assume that you'll protect my daughter in the Digital World?" Impmon responded "Erwin, after all that I've been through let me ask you this: Just who the hell do you think I am?" Erwin smiles and says "I guess you've learned quite a bit from Simon, haven't you?" Impmon then says "Well, being around you humans for months, as well as having the honor of being your daughter's partners has taught me something." Erwin asks "And what's that?" Impmon looks at Nia and says "Humans, are not people you should mess with. I kind of figured our creators weren't really much on the outside, but I now understand that it's what's inside that counts."

Nia then said "Dad, I need to be there not just for Simon... But for all of my friends. Cause if I just abandon them... Then what good am I?" Erwin gets up and grabs a weapon out of his closet and says "Make sure this ends up in your bag Nia." Nia sees that it's a single barrel shotgun and she then says "Okay then, I will!"

With Takeru...

"Mom, I need to let you know something..." Takeru said with Patamon on his head. Natsuko looked over at the two and asked "What is it Takeru?" He then approaches his mother and gives her a hug. Natsuko isn't sure how to take this and responds "I thought you don't really do hugs anymore?" Takeru says to her "Mom, I love you. And there's something important I need to tell you." Natsuko then says "Takeru, please don't tell me that you're-" Takeru raises a hand and says "No mom, I'm not a homosexual, just so you know." Natsuko then said "But wait, does that mean-" Takeru nodded and said "I have to go on a little trip with my friends for a while." Natsuko's eyes were welling up with tears and she said "But, what about all your school work!? Doesn't that matter to you!?" Takeru responded "What about the lives of millions of other people?" Natsuko was a bit shocked by what her son just asked. She asked Patamon "Where are you all going pray tell?" Patamon responds nonchalantly "To the Digital World. Why do you ask?" Natsuko upon hearing that her son is going to some, unknown place with untold dangers... Passes out right in front of them.

Patamon pokes Natsuko for a bit, before Takeru says "Help me move my mom to her bedroom." Patamon nods and they both carry Natsuko to her bedroom. After closing the door to her room, Takeru then says "Looks like I'm gonna have to write a note to her before I leave." Patamon nods and goes to get a paper and pen. Takeru looks back at his mom's door and thinks to himself "Mom, I have to do this, for my friends and for all of you. So for now, just wait for me okay?"

With Ken...

Ken was in the living room with Wormmon and his parents, explaining about the recent events and about the trip to the Digital World. His mom asked him "Ken, is there anything we can say that might dissuade you from going there?" Ken then says "Mom, it's not that I want to leave. But, it's just... That I have to go there." His dad then said "Ken, I know that Osamu meant a lot to you, but that doesn't mean you have to do this! Just because he would do these things, doesn't mean you should!" Ken responded "I'm doing this, but not because that's what Osamu would have done... But rather it's because it's something I would do. I've always wanted to be just like him... But I have learned from my experiences that... I should be more like me. I should do things just because it's the right thing to do. Not because that's what someone else would do. So now, I'm gonna be going, because my friends will need me on this journey and so that nobody else will have to bear the burden we carry. So, understand that there's nothing you can say that will dissuade me from helping my friends. But all I ask is for you to understand, that what is truly at stake are other innocent lives."

Ken's parents thought about this and his mom said to Wormmon "Please look out for my son alright?" Wormmon nodded and said "I promise to protect your son and save the world!" Wormmon then climbs onto Ken who says "I apologize for leaving you. But, I promise to return once everything is said and done okay?" Ken then walked right upstairs to his room to turn in. Ken's parents looked at their son both expressing worry but at the same time, feeling proud of the good son they have raised.

With Hikari...

Hikari returned home to her worried mother... Who started hugging her the moment she walked in through the door. "Kari! I was so worried about you! Please tell me you're okay? Any scratches? Any broken bones?" Hikari nodded and said "Mom, I'm okay and don't worry, I didn't get a scratch on me alright?" Yuko sighed in relief and said "Kittan called me a little earlier today, He told me that you and your friends are going on a trip." Hikari initially panicked at first and said "Well, you could say that..." Yuko then responded "So, is there anything you'd like to tell me about this place?" Hikari sighed and sat down on a kitchen stool before saying "Mom, I'm gonna be going with my friends to a place called: The Digital World. And... I'm probably going to be away for a while." Yuko felt quite a bit of fear in her heart and said "Hikari Kamiya. Do you realize what you're essentially asking me to do?" Hikari nodded and said "Mom, I know you don't want me to go... But my friends are going and we need to make sure that, no more evil Digimon come to this world." Yuko then said "I know that Kari, but... You understand that I can't lose you too right?" Hikari nods once again and Gatomon adds "Kari's been telling me that, the Digital World might be where this Tai person is."

Yuko started shedding some tears and said "Hikari, you're still determined to find Tai?" Hikari nodded and said "Well, Digimon have been appearing in those fogs we keep seeing, so Simon suggests that Tai might be in the Digital World." Yuko turns away from Hikari until Miko rubs up against her legs. "Y'know, ever since Simon gave us Miko he's been very close to us. And I know that Miko probably wants food but still... I think she's trying to tell me, to have faith in his word. Hikari, can you promise me two things when you get there?" Hikari nods and says "Sure mom. Anything while I'm there." Yuko then says "First, if he's there... Find your brother and bring him back here. Second, please come back home safe and sound." Hikari went up to her mom and said "Can... And will do!" They then hugged it out for a bit while Gatomon thanked Miko for her support... Only to receive a "Meow" as a thank you.

With Daisuke...

Daisuke opened the door to his apartment... To be greeted with Jun making Mikisugi some coffee. "Mr. Mikisugi, what are you doing here?" Daisuke asked questioning why his coach is in his apartment. "Daisuke, I'm glad to see you! Your sister makes some really nice coffee around here." Jun then says "Daisuke, we need to talk." Daisuke nodded and proceeded towards the chair across from the couch his coach is sitting in. "So Daisuke, what's this I hear about you going on a trip with your friends?" Daisuke responded "Well, let's just say it's a pretty important one and that um..." V-Mon interrupted by saying "We're going to the Digital World!" Daisuke then yelled "V-MON! I WAS TRYING TO CALM HER DOWN!" V-Mon responded "WELL YOU WERE TAKING FOREVER! SO WHAT WAS I SUPPOSED TO DO!? HUH!?" Jun stood in between them and said "Look, I don't care who tells me. Either way, I'm still not gonna be happy about it!" Daisuke and V-Mon then looked back at Jun who sat on the couch again. Daisuke then apologized to her, and Mr. Mikisugi then said "So, Daisuke... Tell me, why are you going to this... Digital World that V-Mon just spoke of?" Daisuke at first hesitated, but then responded "Well sir, it's because of all the attacks on our world. And well, Simon just thought of the idea since we can't just sit around and wait for their attack."

Jun said to him "Simon's a good kid and all, but still... I'm just not sure if you should." Daisuke then responded "You remember that night six years ago?" Jun nodded and Daisuke continued "Well, that shadowy figure that ended up saving me from the car accident... Was Simon." Jun was shocked to hear about this, especially considering that normally he doesn't really like to bring up the incident. Mr. Mikisugi then said "Does Simon know about this whole thing?" Daisuke nodded at Mikisugi's question and said "Well he remembered it just a few days ago. Why'd you ask?" Mikisugi responded "Well, it seems from what I hear, this hazard power of his seems to be under his control now. But for now, we can't be too careful now can we?" Jun then walked up to both Daisuke and V-Mon before saying "Listen closely you two. Because, I won't repeat myself... Promise me, that you'll come back safe and sound. I don't want to lose my baby brother, nor his best friend got it!?" Daisuke and V-Mon both nodded and they pinky swore to Jun that they would come back alive. "Excellent! Now that we got that out of the way, how about saying goodbye to your coach here?" Mikisugi said hoping that Daisuke would give him a hug, which he did. And so, Daisuke and V-Mon decided to head into their rooms to prepare for tomorrow.

Mr. Mikisugi then says "Y'know, at first I thought taking in a Digimon for one of my teammates was a huge mistake. But now, I think it's working out great for us!" Jun then bows to him and says "Thank you for visiting, Mr. Mikisugi!" Mikisugi responded "It was my pleasure, and besides... I don't think I've ever had tastier coffee before in my life. Well, I guess I'll be seeing you around!" Mikisugi then walked out the door leaving Jun alone to wonder about what Daisuke's going to do.

And so, it seemed that everyone was able to say their goodbyes to their parents, and loved ones. However, there was one more person Simon was missing before he could be ready for his trip to the Digital World.

The next day, after school...

Simon was about to head outside the school, but he was then greeted by Mr. Asagi who asked "So, Ackerman... Can we talk for a few minutes?" Simon responded "I guess you deserve to know what's going on, Mr. Asagi." They then both sat on a bench to recount recent events...

Afterwards, Mr. Asagi was shocked to find out where exactly his students were going. "Simon, do you realize where the hell you're taking them?" Simon then responded "We're going to the Digital World. And I already know that you and my father along with Gai and Erwin were Legendary warriors." Mr. Asagi commented "Yes, I know that we were once Legendary warriors... But, that doesn't mean we should put the lives of the current generation in jeopardy!" Simon responded "Look, I know you don't want us to go... Just understand that, it's not by choice that we leave... It's by duty that we must." Mr. Asagi then got up and punched the fence right next to the bench and said "Dammit! I just feel so... Helpless! To stop any of my students from doing these reckless things!" Simon then got up and said "For now, that's just how things are. But know that you aren't useless. You've taught us so much in the school year we spent with you, and to be honest... Nobody outside of my family has ever worried about me that much... Besides the Matsukis of course." Mr. Asagi then said "Just please tell me you aren't going to die." Simon responded "Of course not... We're going to live through this and fight another day." Mr. Asagi felt a little relief from Simon's words of encouragement and said "Alright, I'll take your word for it." Simon bowed in respect and said "Thank you for everything sir!" He then headed straight home to get ready.

When Simon got home he got on his usual Shadow Tamer gear, only this time with a blue flame pattern trench coat with a little orange on the top and bottom parts. Simon approached Guilmon and said "You ready to go boy?" Guilmon nodded and they headed out of their apartment. When Simon got out there, he was greeted by the presence of the other Tamers and surprisingly Yamaki. "So Yamaki, what do you have for us?" Simon asked Yamaki who handed him a comm. device. "This is for you guys. We can't have you leave this world without any way of communication. Now all I ask, is for you to save this world... Understood!?" Simon responded "Yes sir." Yamaki walked away and said "Good, now go get em'!" Simon approached his friends and asked "You all ready for this?" Everyone nodded simultaneously and Simon said to Takeru "Takeru, you're up first!" Takeru nodded and grabbed a blue card out of his deck.

Card Slash! Super Evolution Activate!

SUPER EVOLUTION._

Patamon Evolve To... Angemon!

Angemon Super Evolve To... MagnaAngemon!

MagnaAngemon then raised excalibur up and made a circle while saying "Heaven's Gate!" And just like that, a portal appeared before the Tamers. Simon turned to the group and said "No time like the present right?" He then jumped into the portal with the others following suit...

And so, the Digimon Tamers now enter the Digital World. But what dangers lurk within? Can our heroes hope to defeat Vamdemon and find a way to stop Yggdrasil? Find out next time, on Digimon Tamers Crimson!