Digimon Adventure, Episode 5: Old Reliable

Kari narrated, "After rescuing the Gotsumon from the Digimon Emperor's prison, Gatomon saw this strange Control Spire. Meanwhile, the Emperor and his Vegiemon slaves had captured Gabumon and a village of Gazimon. RedVegiemon threw Gabumon into the river, but he was still able to call Matt and the rest of us for help. We rescued the Gazimon by pretending to be prisoners, but the Vegiemon found us again. When RedVegiemon cracked the Control Spire, Gabumon was able to Digivolve to Garurumon. That Spire was the key to the Digimon Emperor's power and our new mission is to destroy the rest of them."


We skip the theme song...


We open up to see a blizzard blowing. We see some Gizamon tiredly work, carrying some beams. They were building a new prison for the Digimon Emperor to put some captured Digimon to make into his slaves. He cracks his whip to make them work faster. Wormmon came crawling by Ken with a warm coat.

"Wear this, it's cold!" Wormmon said. The Digimon Emperor cruelly glared at Wormmon.

"Leave me alone!" The Digimon Emperor snarled, kicking Wormmon. One of the Gizamon fell, tired from the work. "Get up!" He repeatedly whips the Gizamon. Gomamon was nearby and he sees how he's treating the Gizamon. Seeing enough, he rushes to stop him.

"Hey, quit it!" Gomamon demanded as he grabbed the whip. "They're all tired and need rest! Maybe someone should use that whip on you, you big bully!"

"Number 1, don't ever talk to me without calling me 'Sir'. Number 2, Don't ever talk to me!" The Digimon Emperor scolded as he swings the whip and makes Gomamon let go. "Whoever among you can destroy this creature will get a special prize package. The rest will get some lovely parting gifts. So, who is up for the challenge?" The Gizamon started to gather around Gomamon, taking up on the challenge. The Digimon Analyzer activates. "I know all about Gizamon. They're amphibian Digimon with webbed feet. Their fins cut through the water like knives." The Digimon Analyzer deactivates.

"They won't attack me!" Gomamon exclaimed. The Gizamon then curled up and attacked Gomamon, severely injuring him. The Digimon Emperor grinned.

"That was way too easy," the Digimon Emperor said.

"Yeah, they've defeated him, master. Now tell them what they've won," Wormmon said.

"Right," the Digimon Emperor said, summoning Dark Rings. They clamped on the necks of the Gizamon. Their eyes turned red. "Here's your reward. You all get the honor of being my slaves. Now get back to work building the prison!" The Gizamon proceeds to work on the prison's construction. "Move it, Wormmon. I want you to make me a hot chocolate."

"But what about Gomamon?" Wormmon asked.

"Let him freeze," the Digimon Emperor said.

Gomamon is badly injured and he struggled to get on his feet.

"I've just got to climb up this little hill," Gomamon thought as he weakly climbs the hill "Okay, maybe it's not such a little hill after all. Huh? What's that?" He spotted a TV and he weakly crawls towards it and collapsed. "Joe."


In the real world, Joe is with his classmates, but he hears his Digivice going off and he knew it meant trouble.

"Gomamon!" Joe gasped.

"So, are you guys ready for that big anatomy test today?" One of the boys asked.

"Yeah, I spent the whole night looking in the mirror. What about you, Joe?" The other boy asked. Joe grips his Digivice, knowing his partner needs him.

"Uh, I just remembered I forgot to remember something. Gotta go," Joe said, taking off.


Over to the elementary school, Cody is walking down the school's stairway when Davis came running up to him.

"Cody!" Davis shouted. Cody turned to see Davis.

"Oh hi, Davis. What's up?" Cody asked.

"'What's up?' Are you crazy? Where are you going?" Davis asked.

"I'm going home. I've got kendo practice this afternoon," Cody said.

"What? Pratice later! The Digital World is in danger!" Davis exclaimed.

"I'm sorry, Davis. But my grandfather is the teacher and he would be very disappointed if I missed a lesson. See ya," Cody said, taking his leave.

"Yeah, but..." Davis said. Kari walked up and noticed Davis is troubled.

"What's the matter with you?" Kari asked. Davis saw her and he blushed a bit.

"Kari! Great! I'm going to the computer room. Why don't you come with me?" Davis offered.

"Sure, let's go!" Kari said. Davis' face lit up.

"Really? You and I together, all along in the dangerous Digital World? Finally! It'll be like my dream come true!" Davis happily exclaimed.

"Excuse me?" Kari asked. Davis realized what he said, so he had to change his words.

"I said 'I'm studying french. Parlez-vous?'" Davis asked. Kari and Davis make it to the computer room and he sees TK and Yolei are already there. Davis sighed. "Ugh...I just can't win."

"What's going on?" Kari asked.

"We just got a message from the Digital World. It's a distress call from one of the Digimon!" TK said.

"Who?" Kari asked.

"I'm not really sure yet!" TK said. Yolei looks over the computer screen and sees one of the black areas blinking.

"I've got it! The signal is coming from one of the black areas controlled by the Digimon Emperor! And it's a lot further than any area we've ever been to!" Yolei said.

"Well, this should add to our frequent flyer miles!" Kari said.

"According to this map, the emperor's area is getting a lot bigger. I bet his ego is, too!" Yolei said.

"It won't be long until he controls the entire Digital World!" Davis said.

"Then every single Digimon is in danger," Kari worryingly said. Davis looked right at her.

"Alright, I've had enough of this clown! Let's head to the Digital World!" Davis said.

"But we have to wait for Cody to get here!" Upamon argued.

"He's not coming!" Davis said.

"What's he doing?" Upamon asked.

"He says he has kendo practice," Davis said.

"One question: What's kendo?" Upamon asked. Davis rolled up a magazine and he hits Upamon a couple of times. This makes Upamon mad. "What did you hit me for?!"

"You wanted to know what kendo is!" Davis said, smiling.

"Huh?" Upamon asked, dumbfounded.


Meanwhile, Cody is wearing his kendo gear, practicing with his grandfather, but he was having trouble doing so because of the Digital World. An image of Upamon appeared before him and he hesitates, and his grandfather lands a light hit on him. Cody and his grandfather took off their gear.

"Let's take a break," Cody's grandfather said. "What's the matter with you today, Cody? You just don't seem to be concentrating enough." Cody's grandfather said.

"I'm sorry, grandfather," Cody apologized.

"You have lost interest in the martial arts, have you? Or hanging out with your old Grandpa?" Cody's grandfather asked.

"Of course not!" Cody answered.

"I can read faces. Your expression tells me something is troubling you deep down inside. You father acted the same way when he was a boy. I have been to many lands and met many people, and in all my travels, I have found only one thing I can count on. Prune juice! Ha!" Cody's grandfather said, holding out a packet of prune juice, giving off a humorous Goofy face.

"Huh?" Cody asked.

"Yep, take two big glasses, and you'll be fine," Cody's grandfather said, laughing. "You want some?" Cody's grandfather offered.

"No thanks. I'm afraid my problem is even too big for prune juice," Cody said.

"Hmm?" Cody's grandfather asked, puzzled.

"There are others that are counting on me to do something, and I'm afraid I might let them down," Cody said.

"I once told your father. People will rely on you only to the extent that you rely on yourself. Try your hardest, and you won't let anyone down," Cody's grandfather said. Cody took what he said to heart, knowing he was right.

"Right. I've got to go, grandpa. Thanks for the advice. Seeya," Cody said, taking his leave.

"No problem is too big for prune juice," Cody's grandfather said. He happily slurps the packet.


In the computer room, the group hears the sound of footsteps in the hall, and they knew someone was coming their way.

"Oh, boy! I knew Cody would show up!" Upamon said.

"It's not Cody, okay! Now, everybody hide!" Davis said. Everyone ran around, carrying their Digimon partner, but it turns out to be Joe coming in the computer room.

"Huh?" Everyone asked.

"It's Joe!" TK and Kari said.

"Hi, guys!" Joe greeted.

"Oh..." Upamon sadly sighed.

"Wow, even though Tai told me about it, it's still weird seeing the Digimon here in the real world again," Joe said.

"This is Joe, our old friend we told you about!" TK said.

"Oh... The doctor? That's really cool!" Davis said.

"Would you mind taking a look at my tonsils for me?" Yolei asked.

"Joe, this is Davis and Yolei. Joe's not really a doctor yet," Kari said.

"I'm glad your here! We got a distress call from the Digital World," TK said.

"I know, it's from Gomamon," Joe said.

"So your Digivice was triggered, too? That's why you came!" TK said as DemiVeemon went over to Joe's bag, thinking that there are treats inside.

"Candy!" DemiVeemon Said. Joe pulled his bag up, so DemiVeemon tried to jump for the bag.

"Hey, these are supplies for an emergency!" Joe corrected the little Digimon.

"Do you plan on coming to the Digital World with us Joe? We could really use your help!" Kari said.

"Absolutely. I'm worried about Gomamon," Jor said.

TK shows Joe his Digivice just so he would see what the new ones look like.

"These are the Digivices of the new DigiDestined! They're the only things that can open up the gate to the Digital World," TK said.

"Yeah, Izzy gave me a heads up about them. And he also told me all about this jerk who calls himself the Digimon Emperor," Joe said.

"Alright, let's open up the gate!" Yolei said.

"Right!" Davis agreed.

Davis and Yolei held up their Digivices to open the digital gate when Cody enters the computer room.

"What about me?" Cody asked.

"Cody! How could you just abandon me for kendo? I thought something bad might have happened to you! To think I trusted you so much!" Upamon said.

"Upamon, I didn't mean it like that. It's just I-" Cody said before Upamon coldly turned his back on him in a huff. "Upamon..."

"What's wrong with him?" Joe asked.

"I honestly don't know. Normally, he's hyperactive. But not today," Cody said.

"Hey, everybody, the gate's open!" Davis said.

"Alright, come on! Let's GO!" Yolei exclaimed, pointing her finger forward.

Davis gave an expression that screams, "Is that really necessary?"

Here We Go!

The DigiDestined transfers into the Digital World. First is Davis and Veemon, second is Yolei and Hawkmon, third is Cody and Armadillomon, fourth is TK and Patamon, fifth is Kari and Gatomon, and finally is Joe.

...


They arrived in the frozen area and Davis starts shivering.

"Great. I hate the cold. Kari, are you okay?" Davis asked.

"Mm-hmm," Kari answered.

"I'm sorry, but we weren't proberly introduced before we took our trip. My name is..." Cody tried to introduce himself, only to be interrupted by Davis.

"Hey, I'm freezing my goggles off, and you're introducing yourself? Let's go!" Davis exclaimed. Joe took out some packets for the group. He hands one each to the younger kids.

"Here, you can use one of these. They're hand warmers. Kari," Joe said, handing one to Kari.

"Thanks a lot," Kari said.

"Leave it to you! Good, old reliable, Joe," TK praised.

"I watch all those survival shows on TV," Joe said. Yolei is having trouble opening hers.

"Ugh! I won't open!" Yolei exclaimed. She drops her hand warmer on the ground. It melts the show, leaving something underneath showing. "Joe, look!" Joe does look.

"Huh? Woah, Gomamon!" Joe gasped. The DigiDestined and their partners dig up Gomamon from the freezing snow. "Gomamon, speak to me!" Gomamon woke up.

"Joe," Gomamon weakly said.

"What day of the week is it?" Joe asked.

"It's Saturday," Gomamon answered.

"Actually, it's Thursday. But you never did know the day, so you're back to your old self," Joe said.

"I heard from Tentomon that we could use that TV to contact you if we were in trouble," Gomamon said.

"Boy, it looks like you're going to wipe out my entire first aid kit," Joe said.

"I always get misty at happy reunions. I actually think I'm gonna cry," Armadillomon said.

"Don't, your tears will turn to icicles," Gatomon said.

"I mean I would if it weren't for a certain someone," Armadillomon said.

"What's up with you, Armadillomon? You were in such a chipper mood earlier today," Patamon said.

"It's nothing. Leave me alone," Armadillomon said.

"Armadillomon," Cody said.

"You really look terrible Gomamon. But I mean that in a nice way," Joe said.

"I picked a fight with the wrong guy. The Digimon Emperor," Gomamon said.

Out in the distance, the DigiDestined has noticed a Control Spire.

"He's built another Control Spire here, too!" Davis scowled.

"What's that?" Joe asked.

"The Digimon Emperor's secret weapon!" Kari answered.

"He hunts down Digimon, then puts these Dark Rings on them, making them him slaves. And the Control Spires supply power to those rings!" TK said.

"And no one can Digivolve!" Kari added.

"Dude, I'm gonna rip it down!" Davis said.

"But we're going to have to cross that ice if we hope to get close enough to destroy it!" Kari said.

"Now I know what Matt means when he says I'm walking on thin ice," TK commented.

"Did you bring any skates? We need 6 pairs," Yolei asked Joe.

"Sorry, I'm all out," Joe replied.

"Hey Joe, do you have any rope?" Davis asked.

"Yeah," Joe replied.

The Digimon chops down trees by using their attacks. They decided to build a sled to cross the ice and reach the Control Spire and destroy it.

"Claw Chop!" Armadillomon shouted, slashing a tree.

"Beak Buzzsaw!" Hawkmon shouted, taking the feather on top of his head and threw it at the tree.

"Vee Headbutt!" Veemon shouted, headbutting the tree, making it fall.

Using the chopped down trees, the DigiDestined have built themselves a big sled and the Digimon would pull the sled like they were huskies pulling a sleigh. Well, all except for Gomamon due to his injuries.

"Phew. Well, that's done," Davis said, wiping away some sweat.

"What a great looking sled!" Yolei said.

"Now all we have to do is go for a ride!" Davis said.

"That's easy for you to say. We're pulling!" Armadillomon said.

"I'm no dog," Hawkmon said.

"Come on, you guys. We're counting on you!" Cody said.

"Okay!" Patamon said as Armadillomon turned his back on Cody. He sighed to himself, wanting to apologize.

"Now, mush!" Davis shouted.

"Yay!" The kids shouted as the Digimon pulled them like sled dogs.


Back to the construction sight, the Digimon Emperor was informed that the DigiDestined has arrived by Wormmon.

"So they're here?" The Digimon Emperor asked.

"Mmm-Hmm," Wormmon nodded.


Back with the DigiDestined, the Digimon kept pulling the sled, getting closer.

"Go, Veemon!" Davis cheered.

"What a way to travel!" Yolei said.

The Digimon saw something up ahead of them, and what they saw were enslaved Frigimon.

"Uh-oh, we've got visitors!" Patamon gasped.

"Snowmen. How cute!" Yolei cooed.

"No, they're Frigimon, but what's that around their ankles?" TK asked. They got a closer look and they saw that all the Frigimon have Dark Rings around their ankles.

"Uh oh!" The DigiDestined said, knowing that it's a bad sign.

"Attack!" The Digimon Emperor ordered. The Frigimon attacks with their Subzero Ice Punch. The Digimon Analyzer activates. "Freeze them, Frigimon, with your Subzero Ice Punch! It's amazing how these docile creatures can be turned into such abominable snowmen." The Digimon Analyzer deactivates.

"Woah!" The DigiDestined screamed as the Frigimon's attacks in their paths, making the snow erupt. Some of the snow splashed on Davis's face, making his nose run.

"That's cold!" Davis shivered.

"Forget about the Frigimon! They're not very fast! We can outrun them!" Joe said.

"What?" Davis asked.

"Our mission is to destroy the Control Spire, right? So it's better to keep going than to waste time fighting!" Joe said.

"But they're attacking us!" Davis argued.

"Joe's right! Just run right past them!" TK said.

The Digimon kept on running and they slip past the Frigimon. They saw that they weren't chasing after them.

"Alright!" Yolei cheered.

"We made it through!" Davis exclaimed.

"Aim for that hill!" The Digimon Emperor ordered. The Frigimon send their Subzero Ice Punch to the hill.

"They missed us by a mile!" Davis taunted. But it turns out, they were creating an avalanche. The entire group screamed. "It's an avalanche!" The sled jumps over a crevace, but before the second one, they stop and Cody falls off the cliff into the river. Cody screamed as he fell.

"Cody, no!" Armadillomon screamed, forgetting why he was mad at Cody.

"I'll save him!" Gomamon shouted, diving in the river to save him. Gomamon came back up with Cody in his arms.

"Is he okay?!" Armadillomon exclaimed.

"Relax, pal. He's fine," Gomamon assured.

"We gotta get him somewhere safe," Kari said.

"There should be a cave around here, so we're gonna have to try that," Gomamon said.

"Okay, let's go," Joe said.

With that said, the DigiDestined have gone to find a nearby cave to take Cody.


They eventually found the cave and built a fire to help keep him warm. Cody shivers after Gomamon has rescued him. Armadillomon was filled with regret, because he was mad at Cody and he almost lost Cody because of it.

"Cody, I'm sorry," Armadillomon apologized.

"Don't apologize, Armadillomon. It's okay," Cody said.

"No, it's not okay, Cody. I was so mad at you because you had Kendo and I thought you were choosing that over me," Armadillomon said.

"I wouldn't choose anything over you, Armadillomon. It's just, I was distracted during my practice, and the one thing that was distracting me was letting everyone down. Especially you. I'm just sorry I made you feel that way," Cody apologized. Armadillomon was moved that Cody had to stop everything he was doing just for his sake.

"I forgive you, Cody," Armadillomon said.

"Drink this herbal tea. It's 10% herbal, 90% tea," Joe said, offering him a cup of tea to contribute with combating the cold.

"Thanks a lot, Joe," Cody said, accepting the tea.

"Boy, that Joe really comes prepared!" Yolei said.

"That's nothing! Wait until you see him during hayfever season!" Kari said.

"We'll have to leave Cody here," TK said. The girls agreed, but Davis has a different opinion.

"What?" Davis asked.

"TK's right. I'll stay back here and take care of Cody," Joe said.

"Thanks, Joe," TK said.

The older kids were about to take their leave of the cave when Cody stood up.

"I'm going, too!" Cody stated. They turned around and they looked at him. My grandfather told me that if I rely on myself and try my hardest, I won't let any of you down!"

"You're not letting us down," Kari said.

"Yeah, and besides, you'll need to reserve your strength," Joe said.

"That's right, Cody. We've got a long fight ahead of us, and we're gonna need ya!" Armadillomon said.

"I guess you're right. I'll wait here. Don't be gone long," Cody said.

"We'll be back, quicker than you can say 'Digimon Emperor'!" Davis said.

The DigiDestined leave Cody and Joe behind and carry out with their mission. Cody shivers a bit shortly after they left.

"Are you okay?" Joe asked.

"A little tired," Cody said.

"Me too. I could really use a nap. I propose we take this opportunity to get some shuteye," Armadillomon said.

"I couldn't sleep! I feel I should be out there helping the others!" Cody said.

"I know exactly how you feel. I used to feel the same way, but I thought it was nausea. And then I slowly began to realize something. All of us are here for a reason. There's a big picture we can't see yet, and I don't mean a wide-screen TV. So, us staying behind...is for a reason," Joe said.

"But what?" Cody asked. Before Joe could answer, they felt the cave shaking.

"Come on, let's go!" Joe said.

They ran outside and they saw the Digimon Emperor and an enslaved Shellmon. He has a Dark Ring around his arm. The Digimon Analyzer activates.

"Meet my newest slave: Shellmon. His Aqua Blaster attack shoots water so hard it can demolish solid rock!" The Digimon Emperor said. The Digimon Analyzer deactivates. "It appears that I have discovered your secret little hide-out."

Joe grits his teeth. He looked at the Control Spire out in the distance and he realized that they went off to destroy the Control Spire since it's keeping Gomamon from Digivolving.

"Gomamon! Now I know the reason we were supposed to stay behind! So the others

could have time to destroy the spire. I need you to create a diversion with some of that great Gomamon charm of yours!" Joe said.

"Gotcha!" Gomamon said. He jumped out of Joe's arms and ran towards Shellmon and keep him busy. "Why did one Shellmon take the other Shellmon's lunch? Because it was shellfish!" Shellmon reaches out for him. "I guess you heard that one already!" Cody gasped.

"That's the great Gomamon charm?" Joe thought.


Back at the Control Spire, it's being guarded by the Frigimon, so Davis took out his D-Terminal.

"Time to get down to business! Veemon, let's do it!" Davis said. The D-terminal extends. "Digi Armor Energize!" Davis shouted.

The Digi-egg of Courage comes out.

Armor Digivolve theme

Digimon

"Veemon Armor Digivolve to…"

Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!

Veemon fuses with the Digi-egg and is engulfed by rings of fire that take shape as images of Agumon and all of his Digivolutions appear. Out of the fire, claws extend from his fists and then a spike from his helmet.

Armor Digivolve!

Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!

"Flamedramon, the Fire of Courage!"

Digimon!


"Subzero Ice Punch!" The Frigimon shouted, but Flamedramon dodged and flames build up in his claws.

"Fire Rocket!" Flamedramon shouted, firing at the Frigimon, hitting them.


Back with Joe, Cody, and the Emperor, Shellmon reaches out for Gomamon again.

"You have no sense of humor!" Gomamon yelped, dodging.

"Try the knock-knock jokes!" Joe said.

Seeing enough, Cody had to do his part against Shellmon, so he turned to his partner.

"Are you ready?" Cody asked.

"You bet!" Armadillomon answered.


The D-terminal extends.

"Digi Armor Energize!" Cody shouted.

The Digi-egg of Knowledge comes out.

Armor Digivolve theme

Digimon!

"Armadillomon Armour Digivolve to…!"

Armadillomon quickly fuses with the Digi-egg and is engulfed by rings of rocks that take shape as images of Tentomon and all of his Digivolutions appear.

Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!

"Digmon, the Drill of Power!"

...


Joe was awestruck by what he witnessed. It was even more amazing to him than Tai said it was.

"Armor, huh? Not bad!" Joe said, impressed. Digmon rushed at Shellmon and saved Gomamon after knocking him down. Gomamon woke up.

"Thanks, Digmon!" Gomamon said, retreating.

"You're welcome!" Digmon said, holding his own.

"Hey, leave him alone!" Cody said.

"Aqua Blaster!" Shellmon shouted.

"Cody!" Joe shouted.

Shellmon fired high-pressured water from his head and aimed it at Cody, but Digmon saved him and took the hit for his partner. He yelped.

"Don't worry Cody, I'll protect you! I'm letting it happen to you again on my watch!" Digmon said.

The Digimon Emperor watches as he growled, but Wormmon watches as he groaned with concern.


Back at the Control Spire, the fight between Flamedramon and the Frigimon continues.

"Don't crowd! Plenty of it to go around! Fire Rocket!" Flamedramon shouted, firing more of his Fire Rockets at the Frigimon, hitting them.

"Strike 3!" Davis shouted.

"Flamedramon can handle the Frigimon by himself. So it's up to us to destroy the Control Spire!" TK said.

"Okay, but I think we're going to have to do it from the air!" Kari said.

"Got it!" Yolei said.


Back to the fight with the Digimon Emperor...

"Hold on tight, Cody!" Digmon said, turning around. "Gold Rush!" He fired his drills at the Dark Ring, destroying it and freeing Shellmon.

"Alright!" Joe and Gomamon cheered in unison.

Suddenly, a crustacean Digimon jumps out of the water at them. He has a Dark Ring around his arm as well. Joe, Cody, and Gomamon screamed

The Digimon Analyzer activates.

"No problem. I'm never out of ideas or slaves. Ebidramon uses his Twin Scissors attack to crush the enemy like a snail," the Digimon Emperor said. The Digimon Analyzer deactivates. Ebidramon, destroy them all!

Ebidramon grabs Digmon and pulls him into the water in an attempt to drown him.

"Digmon!" Cody gasped.

"If there was some way you were able to Digivolve. What's taking them so long with the spire?


Back at the Control Spire, Hawkmon, Patamon, and Gatomon have Armor Digivolved and took to the skies to take out the Control Spire.

"Cat's Eye Beam!" Nefertimon shouted, firing a pink beam from her headgear. It turns the bottom of the Control Spire red.

"Mane Needle!" Pegasusmon shouted, firing needles from his mane, taking out a chunk.

"Tempest Wing!" Halsemon shouted, firing red crescent-shaped energy and finishes off the Control Spire. It begins to fall. The power of the Dark Rings weakened and the Frigimon were no longer slaves to the Emperor.

"Timber!" TK shouted.


Seeing the Control Spire fall, Joe smiled.

"They did it! They destroyed the spire, now you can Digivolve!" Joe said.

"WHAT?!" The Digimon Emperor roared.

"He said 'They destroyed the spire, now you can Digivolve'," Wormmon repeated.

"It's just a figure of speech!" The Digimon Emperor yelled.


Digivolution theme

Light beams from his Digivice. Energy sprinkles downwards.

Digimon!

A silver beam of light pours from the top of the Digi-zone and forms the image of Ikkakumon that soon disappears. Gomamon gains his data and spins around fast in the Digi-zone.

"Gomamon Digivolve to..." Gomamon transforms into a large wooly walrus-like Digimon. "Ikkakumon!"

...


Let's Kick It Up!

Ikkakumon jumps in after Digmon and saves him from Ebidramon's grip. Digmon emerged on the surface of the water as Ebidramon glared at Ikkakumon.

"Now, it's my turn. Gold Rush!" Digmon shouted, firing his drills at Ebidramon, hitting him.

"You got him!" Cody said.

"Finish him, Ikkakumon!" Joe said.

"Harpoon Torpedo!" Ikkakumon shouted, firing his horn like a torpedo. It opened to reveal a green missile and it struck Ebidramon, exploding. The Dark Ring is destroyed, freeing Ebidramon.

...


Satisfied that their mission was successful, the DigiDestined stood before Gomamon before they did.

"Alright, Gomamon, you're in charge here," Joe said.

"Great, a frozen wasteland, just what I always wanted," Gomamon joked. Joe laughed.

"At least you'll have plenty of time to practice your jokes," Joe said.

"Very funny," Gomamon said.

"I guess we'd better head back home," TK said.

"Before we go, there's just one thing I have to finish," Cody said. Joe looked at him.

"Oh really? What's that?" Joe asked.

"Our introduction," Cody said. He bowed his head. "Hello, my name is Cody."

"I don't get it Cody, what's the big deal?" Davis asked.

"My Grandfather says that next to prune juice, manners are the most important thing a man can have," Cody said. Davis chuckled nervously.

"You know, Cody reminds me a lot of Joe. Always honest, and sticks to the rules," Kari said.

"I think he reminds me of Izzy. Just loaded with curiosity," TK added.

"Part Izzy and part me? That's a scary combination!" Joe said.

"He's got a split personality!" Davis said.


The Digimon Emperor scowls at his latest defeat by the hands of the DigiDestined. The black area changes to white.

"Blast! They've destroyed another control spire! And that was a freshly conquered area, too. Alright then, I'll just have to go to plan B. Wormmon, what is plan B?" The Digimon Emperor asked. He didn't receive an answer from Wormmon. "Well?"

"We could all become friends?" Wormmon asked. The Digimon Emperor glared at Wormmon.

"That's not plan B, you fool!" The Digimon Emperor snarled.

"Don't blame me, I can't spell!" Wormmon said, scared.


They made it back to the computer room as the sun begins to set.

"I bet he's home crying, 'mommy, those mean kids destroyed another one of my spires. wahhh...'" Davis taunted.

"The fight's not over yet," Kari said.

"Joe, will you come back and fight with us again?" Cody asked.

"Sure. Who knows, maybe I'll even find my own digiegg someday. But, I have to watch my cholesterol!" Joe said.

"I was wondering if you'd like to come over to my house sometime. I think you'd like my grandfather, and I just know he'd like you," Cody said.

"Sure, I love prune juice," Joe said. Kari approached Cody and Joe.

"Would it be alright if I came over too? I'd just love to meet your grandfather!" Kari said.

"If Kari's going, I'm going!" Davis said.

"Do you always have to do everything I do?" Kari asked, annoyed.

"But you and I are partners!" Davis said.

"Sorry Davis, but you already HAVE a partner," Kari said, pointing to DemiVeemon.

"Uh, you mean him?" Davis asked.

"Yeah! You got a problem with that?" DemiVeemon asked.

"It's just not the same," Davis sighed, earning a laugh from everyone.

Where will the Digimon Emperor build his next Control Spire? Find out next time, on Digimon: Digital Monsters!