Later, after the movie, and ever since Jia Li and Kudamon joined in, the entire group were having their meal, and boy did they enjoy it.
Gon: This is really good!
Sisu: It sure is!
Rayla: You're getting better at this, Boun.
Boun: Thanks, but I had quite the help from Jia Li.
When everyone entered the large dining room, Boun became ecstatic with the amount of ingredients in the kitchen, so Oragonking gave him permission to use it. He wasn't the only one as Jia Li also came to help. With each other's knowledge, along with the help of the others, Digimon and Dragons alike, they prepared the best meal ever.
Oragonking: I get that everyone's satisfied with their meals?
And indeed they sure are as they all sat back on their seats in the theater with full bellies, especially Snotlout and the Thorston Twins. Agumon has a big belly as well.
Agumon: That was the best that I ever ate!
Oragonking: Alright! It's time for the next episode of our movie to start!
In the year 2020 c.e, the Human World is connected by a network.
That Network is inhabited by an unknown life form called Digimon.
Lucas and his friends continued on their search for the Celestial Digimon.
They then crossed paths with a girl named Jia Li and her partner Kudamon, who were being chased by a Centarumon.
They then learned that Centarumon was being manipulated by Sangloupmon to hunt down the children.
After a difficult battle with Sangloupmon, Jai Li gained the confidence to fight and got her own Digivice, who's light evolved Kudamon into Reppamon.
With a new member in their group, Lucas and his friends continued towards the sea and crossed over to Cloud Continent.
-Digital World-
Sometime after traveling with their new friends, Jia Li and Kudamon, the group were now resting as they took a moment to eat something, while Sarah was sitting on a handmade chair beneath a large leaf that covers her from the Sun as she calmly took a sip from her tea.
Ezran: Since when did they have the time to make that?
Callum: I don't know, Ez. And I couldn't believe they had an easy time, even more than our journey!
Rayla clearly remembers that as she and the Princess faced an even greater enemy… lack of faith and trust.
Sarah: Your skilld have really improved, Palmon! What you brewed up here is just as tasty as the actual Golden Tippy!
Sarah turned to Palmon, who's holding a leaf on her hand as if she was a real Butler.
Palmon: Thanks, Sarah! But Jia Li also helped me out as well!
Palmon turned to the American-Chinese girl, as she was eating with the others.
Jia Li: I may know a thing or two about cooking.
Lucas: Well in my opinion, you're a great cook! It's terrific!
Agumon: The snacks are yummy too!
Biyomon: Uh-huh!
Tuffnut: I want snacks!
The Riders of New Berk hushed at him to be quiet.
Thanks to Jia Li, she has prepared by cooking a few fruits into something delicious, which Agumon and Biyomon are happily eating. Even Kudamon seemed to enjoy it too.
Vixen: It's so nice, I could stay here forever… Wait, we should probably be moving very soon, shouldn't we?
Rayla: I agree… a little.
Sarah: Mi Abuelito is very wise, and he told me once that traders who rush things make less money.
The others were a little surprised at Sarah's words before turning to Palmon.
Vixen: Palmon, how much further is the sea from here?
Palmon: It's right behind you.
Vixen and Lucas: What?
-Ocean Server Beach, Digital World-
After finishing with their meal, the group moved on, and just like Palmon said, the sea was right there in front of them.
Everyone was excited that they managed to reach the sea.
Tuffnut: So they were already close to the beach?
Zephyr: It looks pretty.
Agumon: Hey look, there it is!
Jia Li: So this is the Digital World's sea?
Kudamon: Yes, it's also known as the Ocean Server for us.
Kudamon said as he was on Jia Li's shoulders, while his tail was wrapped around her waist.
Episode 8: The name's James Marino
Agumon: Do you see the Continent yet?
Both Lucas, Agumon, and Vixen were on Birdramon's legs as she flew above the ocean, trying to get a view from the Cloud Continent as Lucas tried to look with his monocular.
Lucas: Nah. Afraid not. Nothing showing up so far.
Hiccup: You know, from experience, a continent would still be very far even by flying.
The other Riders nodded at him as they all remembered their long trek to new locations until they reached an island that they named Dragon's Edge.
Vixen: Hey, Birdramon, how are you holding up?
Birdramon: I'm fine! I just hope the distance isn't too far for me to fly across.
Birdramon batted her wings as she flew on ahead. Back at the beach, Sarah and Jai Li stayed and waited for the others to come back. They are both resting on handmade loungers, with a giant leaf blocking out the Sun for them. Palmon was standing beside Sarah while Kudamon rested on Jia Li.
Callum: Seriously, when do they have the time to make those?!
Back with the others, Lucas noticed something strange through his monocular.
Lucas: Wait a minute... What's that?
Vixen: What are you seeing?
Lucas: Check it out!
Vixen and Agumon looked to where Lucas was pointing and saw a whirlpool in the ocean's water.
Suddenly, in the middle of the whirlpool was a glowing red marking, which Vixen noticed.
Callum: Deja vu?
Rayla: Uh huh…
The two along with Ezran and Bait knew what's coming next.
Vixen: Huh?
Suddenly, three black orbs were shot out of the water and went straight at Birdramon.
Vixen: Birdramon, look out!
Birdramon dodged them along with a few more, but this movement caused Vixen to lose her grip and was now falling towards the sea.
Vixen: AAAAAAAAH!
Lucas: Vixen!
Birdramon: Vixen!
Before Birdramon took any action, two more orbs were shot from the whirlpool, hitting her wings and splattered, revealing that they were ink.
Fishlegs: Is that ink?!
Hiccup: That pretty much tells what they are dealing with!
Birdramon: AAAAAAAAAH!
Since the attack hit her wings, Birdramon could no longer keep herself in the air and crashed into the ocean. Lucas then emerged as he looked around for his friends.
Lucas: Vixen! Agumon!
Agumon then came out of the water as he turned to Lucas.
Agumon: Over here, Lucas!
Vixen: Are you two alright!?
The two then looked and felt relieved as they saw Vixen swimming towards them.
Lucas: We're fine! Is everybody else safe?
Vixen then noticed that there was someone missing.
Vixen: Birdramon!
Biyomon suddenly emerged from the water, having reverted and was now unconscious as Vixen grabbed her in her arms.
Vixen: Biyomon!
Suddenly, two white tentacle pads with three black claws shot out of the water and went straight at them.
Hiccup: Yep! A really big Calamari!
Lucas: Everybody swim!
The group tried to swim away as fast as they can, but the tentacles were catching on.
But just before they could grab them.
?: Marching Fishes!
Emerging from beneath kids was an army of colorful Fishes, who helped them get away right before the tentacle pad grabbed them.
Ezran: Huh? Where did those fishes come from?
Eli: And why are they helping them?
Vixen: I'm sorry, what now?
Everyone was confused as to where these Fishes came from, until someone emerged from the water in front of them.
It looked like a white, furry Sea Lion with no nose and long ears, purple markings, an orange-red mane, large claws, a short tail like a Sea Otter, and a W-shaped smile with two pointy teeth popping out.
?: Follow me, guys!
Lunnajane: Something tells me that Digimon is the one who called them.
The new Digimon led the kids riding the Fishes back to safety.
Lucas and the others were sitting on the sand as they recovered from the ordeal, while Vixen was checking on the unconscious Biyomon.
Lucas: Ah! Rescued just in time!
At that moment, Biyomon opened her blue eyes, to Vixen's relief.
Vixen: Biyomon, are you alright?
Biyomon: Yeah... I'm just glad you're okay, Vixen.
Jia Li: What happened?
Everyone turned to see Jia Li and the others running towards them after seeing Birdramon crash in the water.
Lucas: We don't really know. Something squiggly came out of a whirlpool in the middle of the water.
?: That creature was Gesomon.
Everyone turned to the Digimon that saved them as he came out of the water.
Lucas: Gesomon?
Kudamon: I've heard of Gesomon. They are known as the White Demon of the Depths.
Tuffnut: Ooh! Scary name! That's awesome!
Ruffnut: Yeah!
?: That's right! They're vicious Digimon who live at the bottom under the sea. When anybody tries to cross the strait, it jumps and attacks them without warning!
Everyone understood now why they were attacked, though Kim suddenly had a question.
Sarah: And who are you?
?: The name is Gomamon!
Lucas: So you're the one who came to save us!
Vixen: Thanks so much! You really have some amazing powers!
Gomamon blushed at that compliment.
Snotlout: Please… My Hookfang can easily eat those Fish for breakfast!
Hookfang agreed as he looked hungrily at those Fishes on the screen. But then…
?: Marching Fishes!
Before they knew it, both Snotlout and Hookfang were dragged away by the same colorful Fishes. The shocked audience looked at them before turning to the culprits.
Sarah: Gomamon? James?
James: Hi, everyone!
Gomamon: Yo!
Oragonking: Some way to make yourselves known.
Gomamon: I didn't like how they talked about my Fish friends.
Gomamon and James then sat with their friends to continue watching the movie, while Snotlout and Hookfang were still being dragged by the Fishes.
Snotlout: Somebody, help!
Hookfang: (Panicked Roars)...!
Gomamon: Marching Fishes, right? Yeah, it's my special technique! I'm glad you're here! You must be the Digidestined!
The others were surprised at Gomamon knowing about that.
Vixen: Hold on, Gomamon, you know about us?!
Gomamon: Yeah, in fact, I have a partner too.
Lucas: What kind of partner? You mean another Human?!
Vixen: Then there will be another kid searching for the Celestial Digimon with us.
Gomamon: Maybe... I mean, if he's interested…
Everyone noticed Gomamon's change of tone in his voice.
-Blake's House, Mission Bend, Houston, Texas, United States-
Back in the Real World at Lucas' House, the Sun was setting as Mrs. Blake was preparing something to eat while Lucy was in the living room watching the news, which is talking about the mass blackout incident again.
Newswoman: The power outages within the City has become more widespread. These districts are now affected…
Suddenly, the power went out.
Mrs. Blake: Huh? Oh, the microwave just turned off! If it doesn't come back soon, the dinner is going to be late.
Lucy heard what her mother was saying, but she also noticed that despite the power being out, the TV was still going on.
Lucas: Things are really going bad back home.
Vixen: Yeah…
Jia Li: I hope things are still fine when we make it in time.
-The Network-
Inside the Network, Kabuterimon continued flying towards the tunnels with Mike on his head, as the boy continued checking the situation back at home from his laptop.
Dak: How long will it take for you to reach the Digital World? The others were transported there the same day as you, right?
Mike: There are still some mysteries about the Digital World and its connection to the Network that we don't know about yet.
Newswoman: Officials have been unwilling to announce a predictive recovery time for this disruption, and without a secure source of power, the City could cease to operate in a few days.
Kabuterimon: This is terrible! The situation is getting worse every moment!
Mike knew that was true as he looked up at the path ahead.
Mike: We have to join Lucas group as fast as we can!
-Ocean ServerBeach, Digital World-
Back with Lucas, Vixen, Sarah, Jia Li, and their Digimon, they all stood in front of a hut made of green palm leaves as they started in confusion.
Sitting on a rock with leaves in front of a desk was a 12 year old boy that was writting on a notebook while reading a book. Cluttered on the desk where other School books for studying.
He has short dark brown hair, wears a blue buttoned T-Shirt with a pocket on its left and orange shorts. He wears a white and dark blue sneakers with white socks.
The audience were agaped at what they were seeing.
Callum: Is he studying?
Rayla: While he's lost in another world?
Sarah: This is new to me... What is this guy doing?
Jia Li: He's studying.
Lucas: In this place?!
Gomamon approached the Human as he still hasn't noticed Lucas and the others.
Gomamon: Hey, James. I know you're busy, but I've brought the other Digidestined to meet you.
Hearing that, the boy known as James turned around and was surprised to see Lucas and the others as he quickly got up.
James: Huh?... Huuuuh?! Are you Humans?
Snotlout: No they're Gesomon.
Snotlout and the twins started laughing while James got a littlle annoyed embarrassed.
James: I can't believe everyone is gonna see this...
The other Digidestined wondered what he's talking about.
Lucas: Nailed it! I'm Lucas Blake.
Vixen: My name is Vixen Paradis.
Sarah: Sarah Valentina Rosales.
Jai Li: I'm Jia Li Bai. Nice to meet you.
The Digimon also introduced themselves as well.
Agumon: My name's Agumon!
Biyomon: Biyomon!
Palmon: I'm Palmon!
Kudamon: My name is Kudamon.
James: Huh...
James slumped in dismay to the surprise of the others.
Everyone: Huh?
James: So there are no grown ups with you?
Leyla: You know, that would sound a little offending if someone say that to us.
Oragonking: And just to let you know; how will a grown up help you in this situation?
James nervously had nothing to say as he didn't thought about that.
The kids were surprised to hear that.
James: This is really important! Does any of you know how I can get back to the real world?
Lucas tried to think about it but came up with nothing.
Lucas: I don't have any idea how you could do that...
James: Uh...
James slumped in dismay again.
Vixen: Never mind that, we really need your help!
James: Huh?
James wondered what she meant by that.
Tuffnut: Wanna bet that he'll freak that he'll have to be a hero?
Ruffnut: (Cackles)... Yeah!
A while later, the kids were sitting inside the hut and told James of everything that's happening in Houston, as well as the reason why they are in the Digital World to begin with.
Vixen: So that's the story. Houston is in big trouble and it's about to get worse. We traced the problem to elements located right here in the Digital World.
Sarah: The only hope the City has is for us to stop the cyberattack.
James was confused by that.
James: What do you mean by us?
Lucas: To do it, we have to find the Celestial Digimon! And for that, we need both you and Gomamon' to help us!
James started to think carefully about that.
James: All I wanna do is get out of here…
The boy then remembered that he didn't introduce himself.
James: Oh, by the way, my name is James Marino.
Lucas and Vixen were surprised as they started to recognize him.
Lucas: Hey, Vixen, does this guy look kinda familiar?
Vixen: Oh! Come to think of it, he might've been one of the councelours at our camping trip recently.
Boun: He was at the camping trip? How did we miss that?
Lucas: He was the one who cut his finger and cried out for an Ambulance.
Now everyone remember that, while James felt embarrassed at that memory.
James: Even if your story were to be true, and I'm not saying it is...
The kids were surprised when James said those words as he got up and looked at them.
That sure surprised some of the audience.
Callum, Rayla, Ezran: What?!
Hiccup and Astrid: What?!
Dragons: What?!
Raya and Sisu: What?!
James: Why come to me to help you through this?! I'm not anyone special! I have no time for nonsense like this! I have an important entrance exam coming up!
Ezran: Well, we didn't knew if we'll ever succeed in bringing Zym back to his Mother. With all the dangers we encounted.
His friends nodded at him, but where glad that their plan worked out.
James then turned around… and hit his head on the wooden pillar of the hut, to everyone's shock.
The Thorston Twins were clearly enjoying the show.
Ruffnut: Why is he hitting himself? Why is he hitting himself?
She said it with a laugh.
James: I'm just a kid who loves playing sports with others, but I'm getting behind in my studies! It's not fair! My parents will give me a scolding if I don't ace the exams!
James continued banging his head on the wooden pillar while the others are worried that the hut will come down on them.
Cutter: If he keeps that up he'll bring the hut down.
James: And now when I was just taking a swim I became afraid of Calamari! Seriously! I can't take a break and now I am afraid of Sushi! And that is something I eat with my family back home! And even after all that, I. STILL. NEED. TO. STUDY!
The kids and Digimon got out of the hut just when James hit the pillar with his hands, which was enough to bring the whole hut down… with James still inside.
The kids looked at James that was underneath the palm trees with swirls in his eyes.
The audience was silent when they saw all of that. James covered his eyes in embarrassment as Gomamon patted him on the back to comfort him.
Sarah: Are you sure you wanna take this guy with us?
Lucas scratched his cheek as he laughed nervously.
After James got back up, he started picking up his books, while Gomamon tried to change his mind.
Gomamon: We need to go! James, you came to this world because you have an important role to play! Now's your chance to step up! We're partners! We'll work togethe...
James: Listen, Gomamon, you've been a great help and I honestly do apreciate it...
Gomamon: Huh?
Gomamon got confused as James got all his books in his arms.
James: But to tell you the truth… I really don't ever remember us becoming partners.
Fishlegs: I know it was asked before… but how are you so sure that you are partners?
The Digimon had no clear answer to that.
Gomamon became saddened at what James said. The other Digimon also felt sorry for him.
Lucas: James, right? Look, I know this job is dangerous, and we can't force you to come along, but... we're the only ones who can stop this attack.
James: Hypotetically, let's say that the five of us travel in this bizarre and dangerous world. And we're succesful in mounting this defense you're so commited to achieving, at that point is there any garantee that we're able to return to our world?
Gomamon was becoming sad for James saying that.
James: If you guys try to fight Gesomon, then I can't help you there. Remember when I said that I was afraid of Calamari now?
James recalled what happened… in doodle drawings.
-Flashback-
James: I was taking a swim in the beach until I was suddenly grabbed by Gesomon and dragged down.
James and Gomamon were happily enjoying themselves in the water until Gesomon's tentacles grabbed him and dragged him underwater leaving Gomamon shocked.
James: Fortunately, Gomamon went and saved me.
Gomamon went underwater, and a moment later he came out with James in his arms as he swam with him to safety.
-End of Flashback-
Gon: Oh, so that's why he's afraid of Calamari.
The kids now understood James' fear.
Jia Li: So that's why you're afraid of Calamari.
James: Gomamon, you can go with them and fight their fight, I plan to stay here and study.
Gomamon felt hurt that James wouldn't come as Lucas watched this.
James: Sorry I hurt your feelings, Gomamon.
Gomamon: It's alright, James.
The kids left James as they went back to the beach, looking at the spot where Gesomon last attacked them.
Lucas: As long as Gesomon's lurking out there, we can't cross this strait. We have to find a way to chase that creature off.
Sarah: I understand, but how?
Lucas crossed his arms as he tried to think of a plan, but then Vixen noticed that there was someone missing.
Vixen: Wait, where 's Jai Li and Kudamon?
Jia Li: I went to have a little talk with James.
The others noticed that the American-Chinese girl and her Digimon weren't with them.
Meanwhile, deep underwater, the red marking glowed as Gesomon waited for his prey.
Back to where James was, the boy managed to fix his broken hut and resumed his studies while Gomamon watched.
Gomamon: Come on, James, are you really not gonna go with the others?
James didn't look at Gomamon as he continued working on his hut.
James: Even if I did, there'd be nothing I could do to help. It's better if I stay here and and concentrate on what I need to do.
Gomamon was very sad at that… until he felt someone pick him up.
Jia Li: I know what you're going through.
James turned around and saw Jia Li with Kudamon on her shoulders, while holding Gomamon in her arms.
James: You're Jia Li, right?
The Chinese girl nodded as she continued.
Jai Li: My family are both Doctors. I learned a lot of them, and because of that, I don't like fighting. That's why I thought that I wouldn't be of any use to Lucas and the others.
James smiled as he thought that Jia Li was the same as him.
James: So you want to go back home too?
To his surprise, Jia Li shook her head at that.
Jia Li: I actually found a reason to fight and was able to help my new friends.
Jia Li remembers the first time when Kudamon Digivolved to Reppamon.
Jai Li: I realised that day that I can help others. Tell me, James, what reason do you need to help others?
James was surprised at that question as he looked away and thought about it.
James: I… I don't know…
Gomamon looked at his partner while Jia Li caressed his head.
Jai Li: You don't have to rush it. I know you'll find the answer, just like I did.
With that she turned around, bringing Gomamon with her. James turned around as he watched them go.
Kudamon: That Pep talk Jia Li did gave him the motivation to come. As expected from my partner.
Jia Li smiled as she scratched Kudamon's head which he enjoyed as he pressed on her cheeks.
Back with the others, they all sat on a log as Lucas told them what they should do.
Lucas: Biyomon, you should stay behind and rest until you feel stronger. We should be okay with just Agumon, Kudamon and Palmon. We have no chance against Gesomon in the water, but if we can get him on land, and the advantage will be on our side!
Agumon stood up as he agreed with the plan.
Agumon: We can do it! We can take that Slug down! We'll do it for us and Biyomon as well!
Palmon: That's right! We'll show 'em whose boss!
Biyomon felt grateful for them.
Biyomon: Agumon… Palmon…
Gomamon: Well if that's the plan, you can count me in! I'll be the bait to draw Gesomon over here.
Ezran: You made yourself bait? Isn't that dangerous?
Gomamon: Someone had to do it.
Rayla: But that's reckless! And I know because I tried that myself to lure away an angry old Sun Dragon!
The kids and Digimon were surprised to see Gomamon's in Jia Li's arms as she and Kudamon returned from James.
Sarah: Gomamon?
Gomamon: It'll be easy. I'll use my Marching Fishes to taunt Gesomon until he can't stand it and chase us to dry land.
Lucas: Gomamon, is James gonna help you?
Gomamon just shook his head at that.
Gomamon: 'Fraid not. He has too much on his mind with his studies and has no room for anything else. And taking on this on right now would be more than he can handle. But I think he's using his studies as an excuse... I think he's confused about suddenly being transported to another world, so he's using his class work to escape from this new reality. But one day, I'll know he'll come around and get with the program! He'll become a great Human who's here to help everyone out! That's why I'm gonna join all of you guys! I'm helping out until James takes his place with the rest of you!
Unknown to everyone, James actually followed him and Jia Li back to the beach without them knowing. Right now he was hiding behind a boulder as he heard their conversation.
Zubeia: Your faith in this Human came through.
Gomamon was now swimming in the water as he enacted the first part of the plan.
Gomamon: Here wo go! Marching Fishes!
At his command, colorful fishes swam behind Gomamon as he led them.
As they swam further into the sea, the whirlpool appeared again as Gesomon sensed their presence.
Gomamon: It's here!
Gomamon swam a little close to the whirlpool where Gesomon is hiding.
Gomamon: Hey, Gesomon! Over here!
Hearing his prey nearby, Gesmon's tentacle pad rose out of the whirlpool and went straight at his prey. Gomamon dived in time while the fish scattered as the tentacled pad grabbed only empty water.
The audience held their breaths, hoping that Gomamon wouldn't get caught.
Gomamon came out of the water a little far ahead as he taunted Gesomon again.
Gomamon: What's the matter? Why are you so slow? If you want me, come and get me!
The tentacle pad went back under the whirlpool, and just as Gomamon swam away, the whirlpool began chasing after him.
Zephyr: That whirlpool is following him?!
Nuffink: Cool!
Gomamon watched the whirlpool following him when all of a sudden, Gesomon attacked him with both tentacle pads and landed on Gomamon.
But a little ahead, Gomamon rose back out of the water as he barely escaped, but knew that he must continue swimming away.
Back at the beach, while looking through his Monocular, Lucas saw the whirlpool chasing after Gomamon as he was leading Gesomon straight towards them.
Lucas: I see the whirlpool!
Lucas and the others were standing on a cliff as they watched.
Lucas: It's working! They're both headed right for the beach!
Jia Li: You've got this, Gomamon! Just a little further!
Gesomon then launched a few ink balls above the water, and they nearly landed straight near Gomamon as he struggled to continue swimming.
Back at the beach James was watching all this happening while still being hidden by a rock. He couldn't help but worry about the danger Gomamon is in.
James: Gomamon…
Gomamon continued swimming ahead as he was nearly reaching the beach.
Gomamon: Almost there…
But then suddenly, he was hit by a tentacle pad from underwater and sent flying in the air. Lucas looked out of his monocular as he watched Gomamon with worry.
Lucas: Gomamon!
The audience became worried as well when they saw Gomamon flying.
Sisu: That gotta hurt!
Gomamon was sent flying so far from the sea that he landed harsly on the sandy beach, getting a few scratches.
James: Gomamon!
No longer having any reason to hide, James came out of his hiding spot and ran to check on Gomamon as he crouched and picked him in his arms.
James: Are you okay?! Talk to me!
Gomamon opened his eyes and looked at James, happy that he came after all.
Gomamon: Hi, James…
Lucas: Listen to me, guys! The two of you are in great danger! Hurry up and get out of here now!
Hearing Lucas saying that, James was about to stand up, until…
Gesomon: (Roar)...!
Hearing that roar, James looked to see a pillar of water rising from the whirlpool as Gesomon finally revealed himself.
Coming out of the water was a giant white Squid with grey markings on the front of his mantle. There are also metal tubes wrapped around his mantle and jaws where the mantle meets the arms. Aside from having two tentacle pads with three claws, he also has eight small tentacles that he uses to stand on.
Gesomon: (Roar)...!
Burlpe: Wow! That is one big Squid!
Summer: It's a Calamari, Burple. And yes, it's big!
Aggro: Good thing we don't have them back home!
Gesomon was coming on land and this was James que to leave with Gomamon.
Sarah: That's Gesomon?
Biyomon: We only saw the tentacles before now.
Vixen: Well, now we get to see the whole thing!
Now that Gesomon is on the beach, they turn towards their Digimon partners who are ready to fight.
Lucas: Agumon! You know what to do!
Sarah: You're on, Palmon!
Jia Li: You too, Kudamon!
Agumon, Palmon, Kudamon: Yeah!
They all jumped off the cliff as they started to Digivolve.
"Agumon, Digivolve to… Greymon!"
"Palmon, Digivolve to… Togemon!"
"Kudamon, Digivolve to… Reppamon!"
Gesomon noticed the new enemies standing in front of him. As they were confronting, James hid behind another rock as he checked on Gomamon.
James: Gomamon… why'd you act so recklessly?
Rayla: That's what I said!
Gomamon: I've been..
waiting so long…
James: Huh?
The boy was surprised to hear that. Back in the fight, Reppamon charged and pounced on Gesomon, pushing him far to the ground before jumping back to the others. It was then Togemon's turn to jump as she started spinning around and launched her needles.
Togemon: Needle Spray!
Gesomon covered himself with his tentacle pads as the needles stuck on them.
Burple: That's gotta hurt!
Greymon: Nova Blast!
The ball of fire Greymon launched went straight at Gesomon. But before it could hit, Gesomon jumped back into the water and dodged the fireball. Togemon, Greymon, and Reppamon closed in on the water to search for him, only for a tentacle pad came underwater and wrapped itself around Togemon.
Sarah: Togemon!
Kyle: Gesomon is quite resilient.
Gabumon: They need one more so they can beat him.
The tentacle dragged Togemon into the water as Greymon and Reppamon went to help her.
Reppamon: We're coming, Togemon!
But then a ball of black ink came out of the water and knocked Reppamon away.
Reppamon: GAAAH!
Then the second tentacle pad appeared and wrapped around Greymon. The Dinosaur Digimon launched flames on the tentacle to free himself, but it held strong.
Lucas: Those tentacles gave us quite the trouble. More so if he's able to use eight of them.
Back with James and Gomamon, the Digimon continued his explanation to James.
Gomamon: I've always looked forward to this, I've wondered and wondered abiut what kind of Human my partner would be. And then, when I finally found you… I was really excited and happy.
Gomamon clearly remembered that day, when he found James lying unconscious on the ground. Later, somehow Gomamon built a hut and put James on a bed of leaves while covering him with more of them. James then woke up, wondering where he was, until Gomamon showed up carrying fruits for him to eat.
James: Weren't you disappointed? To find out I wasn't a brave and adventurous Human being?
Gomamon got himself out of James' arms as he looked at him.
Gomamon: But that's not true!
James: What do you mean?
James was surprised as Gomamon continued.
Gomamon: Just listen to me, James.
-Flashback-
At night Gomamon was sleeping near the rock James was sitting as the boy studied. James noticed Gomamon sleeping and smiled at him.
In the morning, Gomamon opened his eyes and was surprised to see that he was on James' bed with leaf blankets on his back. He noticed James sleeping on his desk and knew it was him who tucked him to bed.
-End of Flashback-
Eli: You stood by his side this whole time?
James: I did. After everything he has done for me.
Gomamon: I've thought about it ever since you got here. And James, I've waited for no one else but you! And I know I'm right about that! This isn't a mistake!
At night Gomamon was sleeping near the rock James was sitting as the boy studied. James noticed Gomamon sleeping and smiled at him.
Hiccup: He can swat away fireballs?!
Reppamon then jumped to pounce on him again, only for Gesomon to fire a ball of ink again, knocking Reppamon off the air.
Reppamon: GAH!
Gesomon then fired more black ink balls again, this time at Greymon, who managed to block it with his arm, but one went past him and hit the rock where James and Gomamon were hiding. The attack cracked the rock, but not enough to break it completely.
Gomamon: That was really close, James.
James: Uhuh...
Still safe, James looked at Gomamon as he held his hands on his shoulders.
James: Hey, are you okay?
Gomamon: I'm fine, but I'm worried about you! You need to be able to work with others if you want to get things done succesfully! You have people like Lucas, and of course you'll have me too. I'll always be there for you! So you don't even had to worry!
James listened in awe at Gomamon as he remembered all the things that they have done together. From their first meeting, while building the hammock, to eating together in a campfire.
James: I know you're right, Gomamon. I've never once been alone in this world because you've been here to help me from the very beginning. If I'd been here all by myself, I probably would have been too freaked out to even open a book.
Joy filled Gomamon's heart when James said those words.
James: Gomamon, I know you're…
James shook his head as he rectified his words.
James: I am your partner, Gomamon!
At those words, a certain stylized cross with four small trilaterals appeared, and then a silver-grey light came out of his left pocket on his T-Shirt. James pulled it out and saw it was a Digivice. The light on the screen was glowing so bright that it engulfed Gomamon.
Mike: He's got his Digivice!
Tentomon: Which means that they are really partners!
"Gomamon, Digivolve to…"
Gomamon's body turned grey as the fur on his face started to grow and two fangs protruded from his upper mouth. His legs also grew as well and then a horn jutted out of his head. The grey light left his body into data particles as he charged at Gesomon, who tried to push each other back with their claws and tentacles, until the new Digimon tackled Gesomon back into the water.
Lucas: Who is that?
The new Digimon resembles a cross between a Walrus and a Polar Bear with blue eyes. He has long ears and white fur with black paws and red claws, and on his head is a single black horn.
"Ikkakumon!"
James came out of hiding as he looked at Gomamon's new form.
James: Ikkakumon?
Tuffnut: Man! He really looks very furry!
Ruffnut: And that also means they're so soft. I wish I had my axe so I can shave 'em.
Gesomon stretched out his tentacle pads around Ikkakumon and dragged him into the water as the group watched them vanish beneath the waves.
James: Ikkakumon!
Oragonking: Fortunately, Ikkakumon can breathe underwater.
Underwater, Gesomon continued to drag Ikkakumon deeper into the water, before the white furred Digimon charged instead of moving back and tackled Gesomon, slamming him into a rocky wall behind him.
Gesomon let go as he tried to get away, but Ikkakumon wouldn't make that easy.
Ikkakumon: Oh no you don't! Harpoon Torpedo!
Ikkakumon fired his black horn off his head like a missile, which then opened up to reveal a green organic missile with a red top in it as it picked up speed and hit behind Gesomon and exploded. The force of the explosion was strong enough to send Gesomon flying out of the ocean and fell face first on the very cliff the kids were standing on.
Astrid: His horn can be fired?
Gomamon: Yep! And reloaded every time I use it.
Gesomon then struggled to get up as Ikkakumon came out of the water with Togemon on his back as he picked her up.
Sarag: Togemon!
Hearing her name, Togemon charged in with her right box glove ready.
Togemon: Coconut Punch!
Gesomon, however, was able to stop the strong blow with his tentacle pad. But this still left him open for an attack.
Lucas: Do it, Greymon!
Greymon fired a stream of fire that hit Gesomon on the side while Togemon moved out of the way. Knocking that he can no longer win, Gesomon hopped on his small tentacles as he tried to escape back into the water.
Tuffnut: Hahaha! Look at him hop!
Ikkakumon: Got it! Harpoon Torpedo!
Ikkakumon fired his horn again, but just like with the Nova Blast, Gesomon swiped the horn away and continued his escape. Unknown to him, the horn revealed the missile in it as it changed direction and went after Gesomon like a hover missile, hitting behind his back again.
Namaari: An attack that will continue to chase them like prey.
Gesomon: (Pained shriek)...!
Defeated, Gesomon started sinking underwater, leaving a trail of ink behind.
With Gesomon finally defeated, Lucas and the others went to the beach and towards James.
Ezran: They managed to defeat him!
Jia Li: James!
Sarah: That Digimon's strong!
James: Yeah, that's my partner you're seeing out there.
Ikkakumon: (Roar)...
Ikkakumon let out a happy roar, glad that he and James are finally partners.
-Ocean Server-
Thanks to Ikkakumon being a swimmer, the kids and their Digimon were sitting on his back as they are now heading towards the Cloud Continent. James was standing on Ikkakumon's head in the front.
Ezran: That would have made a better transport to cross the sea. Even Rayla can relax and rest.
Rayla wanted to argue with that, but realised that Ezran has a point as Ikkakumon would have made a comfy and relaxing ride, even in the water.
James: All right! Now that I've joined up with a group, let's go find this Celestial Digimon as fast as we can!
Lucas: Wow, James, you certainly changed your tune.
James turned to look at Lucas.
James: But I still have to pass those tests! The faster we finish this, I could even bring Gomamon to our world! I'm older than the rest of you, so you should really pay close attention to me… Whoa!? Whoaaa!
James suddenly slipped and fell into the water, as Ikkakumon stopped to look at him along with the others.
Sarah: He just flopped!
Agumon: That was a bad flop!
Jia Li: He really flopped!
Vixen: Our poor councelor flopped!
Lucas: That is one serious flop!
Ruffnut: (Laughs)...! Look at the leader flop!
Tuffnut: I give that flop a perfect 10!
Everyone joined in the laugh as James sunk to his chair in embarrassment while Gomamon comforted him.
James came out of the water and was annoyed as he heard everyone say "flopped".
James: Stop saying I flopped already! I'm just down here studying for my exams!
All the Humans and Digimon couldn't help but laugh at him as he continued ranting in the water.
The audience also laughed as well as James felt a little embarrassed again. Snotlout and Hookfang also laughed as the finally were freed from the Fishes.
Snotlout: That is some flop! (Laughs)...
Oragonking: Just to let you know, James, if nobody tries to stop the Cyber-attacks on your world, you wouldn't have a School to go for the exams, or a home or a place to come back to if they try something as bad as a Nuclear Missile.
Hearing that, James now realise the severity of the crisis.
Oragonking: On to the next video!
-Next time on Digimon Adventure:-
Kyle makes another appearance.
The seven Digidestined finally come together to carry out their shocking plan!
Lucas: Next time on Digimon Adventure:
"The Children's attack on the Fortress"
The adventure continues in a new world.
James Marino
Age: 12
Appearance: He has short dark brown hair and green eyes. Wears a blue buttoned T-Shirt with a pocket on its left and orange shorts. He wears a white and dark blue sneakers with white socks.
Personality: He's an excitable boy who's curious when he sees something new, though this may drive him into trouble. Though he won't hesitate going into danger, if he does it right.
Gomamon
Personality: He has a disarming and fun-loving character. Though when things get dangerous, getting his partner out of danger is his top priority, even when the trouble is caused by his own partner.
