Digimon Adventure 02, Episode 11: The Storm of Friendship.
TK narrated, "Tai wanted to get back to the Digital World to save Agumon; Yolei didn't want to go so she stayed behind. Cody accidentally set off a trap set up by Ken and Tai went ballistic. It turns out he's still traumatized by how Agumon almost died when he first Digivolved into SkullGreymon 4 years ago and he hasn't stopped blaming himself since then. Meanwhile Ken couldn't control Agumon with Dark Ring so he made him Digivolve into SkullGreymon. Ken made the Dark Ring more powerful by turning it into the Dark Spiral. Sora and Biyomon went to where Agumon was being held all on their own because Sora couldn't stand seeing Tai upset and Agumon suffering. They found Agumon and surprisingly Wormmon secretly helped release Agumon; he wanted Ken to use him for his experiments but Ken wouldn't listen. When Agumon reunited with Tai and the rest of us, Ken showed up to wage a huge battle and Ken regained control of Agumon. Tai was devastated. Yolei arrived with the older kids and got Tai to stop feeling sorry for himself. We all set off to find Agumon."
We skip the theme song.
In the mountainous regions of the Digital World MetalGreymon who is under the Dark Spiral's power is stomping about with Ken riding on him and looking at his laptop to check his control over the Digital World.
"Now that I've got my bear force and my armor, I'm conquering more territories each day," Ken said. Ken is right, more dark squares are appearing on the screen. "With these new and improved Dark Rings, not only will I control MetalGreymon but all other Digimon as well." Metal Greymon roars viciously, pleasing Ken. "You're ready for a bite now too aren't you? Let's go!"
Meanwhile, the old and new DigiDestined continue to ride on the train cart in hopes of finding Agumon.
"I sure hope we're not lost," Mimi said.
"Are you guys sure this is the direction Ken and MetalGreymon went?" Izzy asked.
"We are, we saw them go this way," Cody said.
"Then we're on the right track," Joe said.
"Actually, Joe this is the only track," Gomamon said.
"I hope Agumon will be okay," Sora said.
"Don't worry Sora, Agumon's a survivor," Biyomon said.
"Right, we just need to have faith in him," Kari said.
"Alright DigiDestined, this time we'll get Agumon back for sure," Tai proclaimed.
"Yeah, there's no way Ken can stop all of us," Matt said.
"Right, but we shouldn't let our guard down. We may have the numbers but remember Agumon is the most powerful Digimon out of everyone in the group. Izzy looks to the Digimon. No offense you guys," Izzy said.
"No, none taken, Izzy," Palmon said.
"We know ourselves how strong Agumon is," Patamon said.
"Yeah, I wouldn't see any other reason why the Digimon Emperor would've gone after Agumon in the first place," Gomamon said.
"I concur, he clearly proved that when he dispatched that DarkTyrannomon with ease," Hawkmon said.
"He's a one "mon" wrecking machine," Armadillomon said.
"And in the past, Agumon defeated more evil Digimon than the rest of us," Biyomon said.
"Wow, really?" Veemon asked.
Tai talks to Davis and Matt a bit quietly.
"In fact, Agumon is so tough he kicked Gatomon's butt in every single sparing match they had even though she's a champion level and even when she had her Tail Ring those times," Tai said.
"Really, I never knew that," Davis siad.
"I wouldn't say that out loud if I were you," Matt said.
"Hey I'm short, not deaf! And I'll have you know I beat him in at least one of our sparring matches!" Gatomon argued.
"That's not how it sounded when you told us the story," Tai said.
"And that's not how we remember it," Gomamon added.
Gatomon's face drops in a funny way and Kari cheers her up.
"Cheer up, Gatomon, everyone loses. We can't all be winners," Kari said.
"She's right; I lose in go fish all the time, mostly because I don't know how to play," Yolei said.
Gatomon brightens up and everyone laughs, including Yolei. They immediately get serious again.
"At any rate guys, Izzy's right; we can't let out guard down so we all have to fight at our very best," Tai said.
Davis gets up facing Tai and Matt with worry.
"Hold on a minute, are you saying you're planning to fight MetalGreymon?" Davis asked.
"Yeah…" Tai reluctantly said.
"With all of us together I think we stand a chance. There are just some things that have to be done, am I right Tai?" Matt asked.
"Yeah…" Tai said.
"I'm not so sure guys, what makes you think we'll be able to defeat Ken and MetalGreymon?" Davis asked.
TK isn't happy with what Davis just said.
"What makes you think we can't?" TK asked.
Davis turns around, annoyed.
"Who asked you?!" Davis snapped.
"I'm speaking from experience! We have to fight because if we don't we'll never save Agumon! What're you so afraid of anyway, Davis?" TK asked.
"Who said anything about being afraid, I just don't wanna see Agumon hurt, that's all TS!" Davis argued.
"No one said we had to hurt him; all we have to do is get rid of that Dark Spiral!" TK said.
"And how do you propose we remove it, especially without hurting Agumon! Any ideas under that fancy hat?" Davis asked.
TK gets up, feeling vexed.
"At least I'm trying, goggle-head, and don't make fun of my hat!" TK snapped at Davis.
Davis has had enough and tackles TK. TK tries to fight back and tries to get Davis off. The new kids watch this in horror. Kari and Yolei try to separate them.
"Stop fighting, do I have to separate you two like a couple of children?!" Kari asked.
"Let 'em fight!" Tai said. They look at Tai in surprise. He and Matt are smiling.
"What do you mean?" Kari asked.
"Isn't that bad for team moral?" Cody asked.
"When Matt and I were younger we used to fought a lot too, but if we hadn't fought all those times we wouldn't have become such good friends so let them fight it out of their systems," Tai said.
Davis and TK calm down and Kari, Yolei and Cody stare at Tai and Matt in confusion.
"Leave it to boys to think they have to become friends," Yolei said.
"Well I think a good way to make friends is to play a good game of checkers," Cody said.
"Sounds great, I get the winner," Matt said. Tai nods and Mimi gets up.
"Listen Davis," Mimi said Davis faces Mimi. "I understand how you're feeling; I'm not comfortable with fighting Agumon either."
Davis: Really?
"Yes, frankly I've hated fighting since day 1, but we have no choice but to fight him," Mimi said.
"But, Mimi, there's gotta be another way," Davis said.
"I wish there were Davis but there isn't. If we don't fight Agumon then he'll be forced to continue suffering under that icky Dark Spiral forever and living a life as someone's slave is worse than death itself," Mimi said.
Davis then turns to Biyomon.
"Biyomon, are you sure you wanna fight Agumon! He's your boyfriend, you love him, right?" Davis pointed out. He then turns to Gatomon. "And Gatomon, this is your brother we're talking about. Are you really willing to fight him and possibly hurt him?"
"I don't wanna fight Agumon, he's the best big brother I could ever ask for but we have no choice but to fight him. I can't let my brother endure torture under a tyrant like I did once," Gatomon said.
(Flashback)
She remembers how often she screamed in from Myotismon's Crimson Lightning attack when she was Salamon.
(End of Flashback)
Gatomon clenches her fist.
"I won't like it…but…if I have to thrash Agumon in order to get that Dark Spiral off him then I'll do it. For his sake, I won't hold back. I'm sure he'd do the same for me," Gatomon said. Kari bends down touches Gatomon's shoulder.
"I know how you feel, Gatomon," Kari said.
"And of course, I love Agumon, I love him with all my heart but it's because I love him that I have to fight him. I can feel what Agumon's going through right at this very moment. In my mind I can hear him suffering and calling for help," Biyomon said. An image of Agumon turning his head appears in her mind. "I can't stand hearing him suffer. I want Agumon to be free. I hate having to do this but fighting Agumon is the only way to save so I'll do it." Sora bends down to her partner.
"I'm proud of you, Biyomon and I'm sure that deep down Agumon is begging us to defeat him. Sora turns to Davis. Sometimes we need to make sacrifices for our friends for the sake of friendship, Davis," Sora said.
"Friendship?" Davis asked.
"Right and that's why we need to catch up to Ken," Tai said.
Matt nods in agreement.
"Everyone blow!" Matt shouted.
Meanwhile, Tentomon has arrived in Gabumon's area which is under the influence of a control spire. Right now he's in a place filled with various rock pillars.
"Gabumon, oh Gabumon! Where could he be?" Tentomon asked as he stops when he spots a towering control spire. That's either the biggest sun dial I've ever seen or it's one of the Digimon Emperor's control spires. Tentomon hears someone coming from behind on the ground. "Hold your horses!" He hides behind one of the pillars and carefully takes a peak. "What's that?" A group of Pagumon with Dark Rings are prancing about. "A squadron of Pagumon and they're all being controlled by those Dark Rings. I'm definitely gonna need some back up! I've got to find Gabumon!"
Meanwhile, the train carts are moving at a faster pace. Cody goes up to Matt.
"Matt, can we talk about something important?" Cody asked.
"Sure, Cody. Do you think you can stay on lookout on your own for a while, man?" Matt asked.
"Sure I can manage," Tai said.
Matt gathers with everyone.
"So what's on your mind?" Matt asked.
"They wanna talk about Tai," Sora told Matt.
"About Tai?" Matt asked.
Davis fills them in on Tai's anger ever since they came to the Digital World. Matt isn't so concerned but everyone else sure is, especially Sora when she hears what Tai almost did to Cody.
"Tai really did that Cody?" Sora asked.
"Yeah, he was this close to strangling me," Cody said.
"Tai must've been more upset than we thought," Biyomon said.
"I don't see the big deal. Sure Tai can be a hothead sometimes but who can blame him in this case; I'd be angry too if Ken stole Gabumon from me," Matt said.
"Yeah but this was different. Tai was also angry about how Ken forced Agumon to digivolve to SkullGreymon," Kari said.
"And he said it reminded him of an incident like that 4 years ago. I'm not an expert in maths but Tai plus SkullGreymon equals Tai getting really angry," Davis said.
The older kids now fully understand what's going on.
"Poor Tai…" Sora said, feeling bad for Tai.
"I think we know what you're talking about, you guys," Izzy said.
"He still hasn't fully healed from those scars," Joe said.
"So Tai really did force Agumon to Digivolve to SkullGreymon once?" Yolei asked.
"That's right. Tai still carries the scars from the battles with our second opponent Etemon 4 years ago," Matt said.
(Flashback)
Tai is stuffing Agumon with fruits, bread and burger he took from the others but Agumon is unable to take anymore and is barely able to ask Tai to stop but he doesn't listen.
Tai berates the group for slowing down and for playing soccer in the coliseum.
"Tai was the only one with the Crest during that time, but because of that his ego went out of control," Matt narrated.
"That's right; Tai felt that because he was the only one with the crest he had to do everything all on his own so he started acting so bossy and pushed Agumon to his limits in order to have him Digivolve," Sora said.
Tai's Greymon keeps getting pummelled by the Evil Greymon and is unable to battle properly at his best due to being overfed and was tossed like a rag doll, crashing into the stands.
"As a result Greymon was unable to fight back against his enemy and got beaten badly," Joe said.
"None of us knew much about the Crests at the time, we didn't know they were supposed to represent the strongest traits in our hearts," Matt said.
"And without that knowledge, Tai did the unthinkable," Izzy said.
Tai jumps down and runs to the evil Greymon. He throws a rock and grabs its attention.
"We know, he put himself in danger to make Greymon Digivolve but it completely backfired," Davis said.
"That's right and instead of Digivolving to MetalGreymon, Greymon turned into a horrible monster," Izzy said.
"I still get shivers just remembering SkullGreymon," Mimi said.
Greymon absorbs dark energy and transforms. He becomes a hideous and deformed skeletal version of himself with and orange missile attached to his back.
"And that monster attacked anyone and anything in its sight without a care in the world," Biyomon said.
"Yeah, we were lucky to even survive SkullGreymon," Gomamon said.
SkullGreymon swats away the Evil Greymon and utterly obliterates it with his Dark Shot attack. He then proceeds to attack Tai. Few moments later he savagely knocks away Garurumon, Kabuterimon and Birdramon with ease.
"Eventually SkullGreymon reverted back to Koromon, but not without inflicting a few wounds. Tai was scared because it was the first time Greymon had ever Digivolved," Matt said.
"It was a terrible experience for both Tai and Agumon and they'll never forget it, or the lesson that was learned. Tai realized at that point, that he doesn't have to go doing everything by himself. He'll always have his friends to be there for him and help in any way they can. And he also learnt the importance of taking care of your Digimon and treating it with respect," Sora narrated.
SkullGreymon breaks through the coliseum. He goes on a rampage outside the desert but eventually stops in his tracks. Black smoke comes out and SkullGreymon DeDiigivolves to an injured Koromon. Tai goes to pick him up along with everyone else and he looks at him while feeling shame, regret and guilt.
(End of Flashback)
After retelling the story the children and Digimon look down in sadness.
"I guess Tai hasn't been able to get over that incident, even after all these years it still affects him," Matt said.
"Wow, bummer," Davis said.
"It must be hard to watch your Digimon partner become a monster right before your very eyes, especially when it happens twice," Cody said.
"That's so awful, I feel so sorry for Tai and Agumon," Yoei said.
"It is to be expected, no human or Digimon can recover from such a traumatizing experience so easily no matter how long it's been," Hawkmon said.
"Yeah, and Tai and Agumon were so scared after that fiasco, Agumon was unable to Digivolve for a while," Mimi said.
Davis, Veemon, Cody, Armadillomon, Yolei and Hawkmon gasp.
"You're kidding, right?" Davis asked.
"I'm kidding, wrong!" Mimi stated.
"Both of them were eventually able to move past and look to the future but we sometimes wondered if there were any lingering effects," Joe said.
"I guess we were right to worry; deep down Tai is still suffering," Sora said.
"There's still something that bugs me," Kari said.
"What is it, Kari?" Izzy asked.
"When Tai told us how Agumon apologized to him despite doing nothing wrong, he said he was just like me. What did he mean by that?" Kari asked.
"Just like you?" Sora asked.
"I think I know where all of this links up to," Izzy said as he sighed.
"What do you mean, Izzy?"
"Do you remember a time you almost died from pneumonia Kari when you were about 4 Kari?" Izzy asked.
Everyone gasps in Kari's direction and she remembers the incident.
Yuugure
(Flashback)
Little Kari is sitting on the couch watching her cartoons, but sighs in bore.
"That's right, I remember, I was sick so I stayed behind from Kindergarten but the thing is I didn't want to stay inside. I wanted go play outside with the other kids but if I went outside all on my own then everyone would worry, especially since I was sick. But even so I wanted to go outside anyway. That's when Tai came in," Kari said.
Young Tai opens the door.
"Hey I'm home!" Young Tai said.
"Tai wanted to play soccer and I wanted to play with him. And I didn't want to worry him by staying at home on my own so we agreed to play for a little bit and then head back as if nothing ever happened," Kari said.
Young Tai kicks the ball over to little Kari.
"Like that, just like me! Now you try!" Young Tai said. Kari kicks the ball but it veers off course. Tai picks it up. "No, that's not right." Young Tai turns around only to see that Kari has collapsed. Kari! KARI!"
An ambulance picks Kari up and takes her to the hospital.
"It was awful; I ended up with pneumonia and almost died from it! But what made me feel even worse was when my mom let Tai really have it when it was all my fault to begin with," Kari said.
Kari sees her mother slap Tai in his cheek which becomes red. Mrs Kamiya is feeling a mixture of anger towards her son and horror for what she just did.
"What were you thinking, you knew she was sick!" Yuuko exclaimed.
Mrs Kamiya sobs and Mr Kamiya puts a hand on her shoulder and Tai rubs his cheek and is about to cry as well.
"I managed to convince my mom that it wasn't Tai's fault and everyone made up but it still had an effect on the both of us. Then when I was brought back home," Kari said.
Little Kari looks over to Young Tai.
"Tai, I'm sorry I can't kick the ball very good; you'll probably never wanna play with me again," Little Kari said.
Tears well up in Tai's eyes and he sniffs as he begins to cry.
(End of Flashback)
Everyone is stunned and at the same time look at Kari in sadness.
"Really, you weren't angry at Tai at all?" Davis asked.
"Of course not, Davis. It was my own fault for going outside even when I knew I was sick. It wasn't Tai's fault at all," Kari said.
"Unfortunately, that's not how Tai sees it. You see Kari, I know you didn't mean anything bad but what you said accidentally hurt Tai," Izzy siad.
Kari widens her eyes in shock.
"What're you talking about?" Kari asked.
Izzy somberly looks down.
"It happened when you got sick in Machinedramon's territory. Tai freaked out because he blames himself for what happened to you all those years ago," Izzy said.
Another flashback occurs.
(Flashback)
Izzy, Tentomon and Agumon (who begins to cry) regard Tai with expressions of sorrow as tears drip from his face.
"That's her, that's Kari. She never thinks about herself, it doesn't matter if she's feeling bad or feeling bummed out about other stuff; she's always worried about the other kids. She wouldn't be sick; she'd be just fine if she never came to this stupid place! But she came because she knew that we needed her help! She never thought about what she wanted, SHE NEVER DOES!" Tai exclaimed.
Tai has an emotional meltdown, not caring that they're all watching.
"It's because she cares," Izzy said.
"She's a kid, I'm her big brother; I'm supposed to look after her and protect her and think of what's best for her. Tai clenches the medicine tightly. That's what I'm supposed to do!" Tai said.
(End of Flashback)
We go back to the present where Kari is so shocked and distraught from hearing how hurt her brother was.
"Tai was traumatized, he blamed himself for what happened to you Kari and he swore he wouldn't let it happen again. Agumon selflessly apologizing to Tai must've reminded him of that incident and that's why he's trying so hard to save him," Izzy said.
"I had no idea Tai felt that way. She stares at her brother. I'm such a terrible sister, I never meant to hurt him like that but it's just who I am," Kari said with regret.
"Hey, don't say that about yourself, you're a great sister Kari. Jun, she's a terrible sister," Davis said.
"Really, right now!" Matt scolded.
"Sorry," Davis apologized.
"But Davis is right Kari, we know you didn't mean to hurt Tai. You can't help but care about others," Sora said.
"No one can change who you are Kari. You're a kind and gentle person," TK said.
"And that's what makes you who you are," Matt said.
"And it was your kindness that helped free me from Myotismon forever," Gatomon said.
Kari smiles.
"Thanks everyone," Kari said.
Yolei and Mimi get pumped up.
"Let's go and save Agumon!" Yolei said.
"Right, the sooner we save him, the sooner Tai can stop thinking about the past, and the sooner I won't have to get my shoes dirty," Mimi said.
"Then there's no time to lose," Izzy said.
…
Matt rejoins Tai and they blow on the sail, making it faster.
"So what did Cody want to discuss?" Tai asked.
"Well he…" Matt tried to say.
Suddenly, Cody's D3 makes a beeping sound and he checks it to find a digi-egg signal which they're getting closer to.
"Hey everybody look at this! My D3's found a DigiEgg!" Cody said.
"Well, don't just stand there, hit the brakes!" Davis said.
The train carts stop and everyone gets off. They follow the signal and stop when they spot a wall with the Crest of Friendship carved on it.
"Who could've carved that!?" Yolei asked.
"Someone with a really big chisel!" TK said.
It kinda looks like my Crest of Friendship but why would someone go to the trouble of carving that onto the side of a wall?" Matt asked. The signal gets stronger.
"I think the egg's in there!" Cody said.
Davis and Veemon run over to a small crater.
"Bigfoot was here!" Davis said. Everyone else runs up to him.
"What's down there?!" Tai asked.
It's a strange black DigiEgg with sharp teeth like decorations and a horn shaped like a lightning bolt. The Crest of Friendship is engraved on this DigiEgg.
"Looks like a flip-flop with a bent nail in it," Kari commented.
"Has anyone had their Tetanus shot?" TK asked.
"It's got that same symbol!" Davis said.
"Yep, it's definitely got the Crest of Friendship on it alright, I wonder if it's meant for you, Matt," Tai said.
"Or maybe it's meant for the one with the most friends," Matt said.
"Or maybe it's meant for the one with the fewest friends, like me," Davis said. Tai and Matt chuckle.
"But why would there be another one of these DigiEggs? Don't all of you younger kids have one already?" Mimi pointed out.
"Yeah, we each have our own ones," Yolei said.
"Maybe it's supposed to belong to some other random DigiDestined kid who we might have to wait for forever," Joe said.
"Or maybe some of you can store 2 DigiEggs in your D-terminals," Izzy said.
"Someone should try to pick it up, after all what's the worst that could happen?" Cody asked.
"Well, it could be a trap set up by the Digimon Emperor," Yolei said.
"I don't think it would be booby trapped, after all its emblazoned with the Crest of Friendship," Matt said.
"Then I think you should go for it Matt," Tai said.
"Wish me luck, just in case," Matt said. Matt gets in the crater and tries to pick up the egg with all his might but no good. "No luck."
"Cody why don't you give it a try?" Tai asked.
"Okay," Cody said as he attempts to pick it up as well but gives up. "I should've had a bigger breakfast."
Sora walks down.
"Oh move aside, let a woman handle this," Sora said. Cody moves and Sora bends down to pick up the egg but fails.
"So much for girl power," Tai sighed.
"Well why don't you try then?" Sora dared Tai.
"Okay I will," Tai said he also tries to pick up the egg as everyone encourages him.
"Lift Tai, lift! Lift Tai, lift!" Everyone chanted. Tai gives up and everyone groans.
Izzy attempts to lift the DigiEgg from its resting place but comes up with nothing.
"That's it for me," Izzy said.
Joe tries to pick it up but also falls short.
"I should have more oatmeal," Joe said.
Mimi tries to pick it up with all her might with Palmon standing behind her just in case. Eventually Mimi yelps and falls on Palmon. Both have swirls in their eyes. Tai, Matt and Izzy drop their faces in embarrassment and Matt face palms.
"Some things never change," Matt said/
"You think?" Izzy asked.
TK, Kari and Yolei (who tries that hardest) all attempt to pick it up but it's still a complete flop.
"I think I'm done!" TK said.
"Me too," Kari said.
Yolei falls on her head, but luckily her helmet saves her from any injury. Now the only one left is Davis but he's too reluctant for some reason.
"I think you guys are going about this all wrong," Davis said.
"So you think you can lift it up?" Tai asked.
"Yeah, you just have to use physics," Davis said.
"What do you mean?" Matt asked.
Davis twiddles his fingers and tries to think of an excuse.
"You see in physics, there's this little thing called equilibrium, when you have two Librium's that are the same, they're equilibrium," Davis said. Tai and Matt catch on to Davis harebrained excuse and play along.
"That makes perfect sense to me," Tai said.
Izzy, Cody and Joe watch in confusion.
"Did that even make sense?" Joe asked.
"I don't think Davis even knows what he just said," Izzy said.
"You know, Tai, I was really making that stuff up, I don't know anything about physics, I usually leave all that stuff up to professors, scientists and Izzy; I didn't think you'd take me seriously," Davis said.
Tai and Matt have had enough they both grab Davis on both sides
"Oh, I'm sick of all your blabbering, Davis; you're the only one that hasn't tried yet so just get in the hole!" Matt said.
"Yeah lift that Digi-Egg up so we can get outta here!" Tai said.
They push him in and Davis stumbles towards the egg, barely avoiding its spike.\
"Hey, I could've put my eye out!" Davis exclaimed. Davis adjusts his feet and grabs the egg. "Okay, this shouldn't be too hard." Silence, Davis counts to 3 but he doesn't bother trying to pick up the egg and acts like it was too heavy for him. "I can't do it, I give up." A horrible noise blares through the air and everyone is forced to cover their ears. "Ahh! What's that terrible noise?!"
"It's hurting my ears!" Yolei exclaimed.
"Something's coming!" TK said.
The ear piercing noise is coming from a Flymon which is dive-bombing towards the Digi-destined.
"Deadly Sting!" Flymon shouted.
Flymon fires multiple stingers that Davis and the others barely manage to avoid but Patamon wasn't so lucky and he drops to the ground.
"Patamon!" TK gasped as he kneels down to his partner.
The Digimon Analyzer activates.
"It's Flymon! The only thing worse than his Deadly Sting attack is the noise he makes when he's attacking; when I hear him coming I usually just dig a hole 'till he blows over," Armadillomon said. The Digimon Analyzer deactivates.
Davis and Veemon exchange looks of determination.
"Let's do it!" Veemon said.
"Right, pal!" Davis said.
…
The D-terminal extends.
"Digi Armor Energize!"
The DigiEgg of Courage comes out.
Armor Digivolve theme
Digimon,
Veemon Armor Digivolve to…!
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
Veemon quickly fuses with the DigiEgg and is engulfed by rings of fire that take shape as images of Agumon and all of his digivolutions appear. Claws extend from his fist and then a spike from his head.
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
Flamedramon, the Fire of Courage!
Digimon!
…
"Fire Rocket!" Flamedramon shouted.
Flamedramon surrounds himself in a blazing aura and blasts off but Flymon uses some incredible speed to avoid getting roasted. Yolei and Hawkmon decide to join in.
"Hawkmon!" Yolei said.
"Right!" Hawkmon acknowledged.
…
The D-terminal extends.
"Digi Armor Energize!" Yolei shouted.
The DigiEgg of Love comes out.
Armor Digivolve theme
Digimon
"Hawkmon Armor Digivolve to…"
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
Hawkmon quickly fuses with the Digi-egg and is engulfed by rings of wind that take shape as images of Biyomon and all of her digivolutions appear. He sprouts metal wings and takes flight
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
"Halsemon, the Wings of Love!"
Digimon!
…
"Tempest Wing!" Halsemon shouted.
Halsemon spins like hurricane but Flymon dodges again. He makes a beeline for the kids and the other Digimon.
"Here he comes again!" Matt shouted.
The pattern on Flymon's wings glow and he makes the same horrible noise. Everyone groans in pain as they're forced to cover their ears except for Halsemon who has to stand there and take it. When it ends TK notices Patamon's missing.
"Patamon's gone!" TK gasped.
"Where'd he go?!" Kari asked.
"Did he run away? Matt asked.
"No, look up! There he is!" Yolei said.
Flymon has Patamon in his grip and is flying off in the distance.
"Help, TK, HELP!" Patamon exclaimed.
"Hang on, Patamon, we'll save you!" TK said.
"But how? He's getting away!" Kari said.
"Patamon!" TK said.
TK gives chase, followed by Davis, Flamedramon and Halsemon.
Flamedramon: I think we're gaining!
MetalGreymon lands right in front of them and stops them from going any further.
"Where do you think you're going?!" Ken asked.
"MetalGreymon!" Tai exclaied.
"TK, Davis get outta there!" Matt called out.
Ken snickers and Davis and TK glare at him in anger. Flymon holds Patamon in front of him.
"Here's your new play toy, your evilness," Flymon said.
"Patamon! Put him down!" TK demanded.
"No, I'm just getting started with him!" Ken said as he reveals another Dark Spiral.
"He's got more Dark Spirals!" TK gasped.
Everyone gasps in horror, having an idea of what he'll do.
"What does he have planned?" Kari ased.
"You can be sure it's something bad!" Tai said.
"I have one guess on what he's gonna do," Izzy said.
"When I put this on your little I will have complete control over him and I can make him do anything I want," Ken said. He looks to Patamon who opens his mouth in fear. "Do you hear that, I'm gonna make you do my laundry one piece at a time and then I-
"I'll never let you get away with this!" TK said.
"Don't interrupt me when I'm planning my evil deeds!" Ken exclaimed.
"Put Patamon down you big bully, he never did anything to you!" Mimi said.
"Yeah, who do you think you are, stealing away our partner Digimon from us and using them for your sick plans?!" Joe exclaimed.
"Cowards do not deserve to have partner Digimon. It is my right to relieve you of them just as I did with Agumon. Digimon are nothing but data without feelings and once I'm done with Patamon, I think I'll take away the rest of your Digimon," Ken said.
"Ken you're sick and twisted!" Sora said.
"Why thank you," Ken said, taking it as a compliment. He furrows his eyebrows. "And will you stop calling me Ken, my name is the Digimon Emperor!"
Flamedramon growls and brings up his claws for an attack.
"Fire-" FLamedramon shouted, but Davis stopped him.
"Hold it Flamedramon!" Davis said as Flamedramon stops. "You might accidentally miss and hit Patamon."
Flamedramon is somewhat embarrassed.
"I'm such a hothead, sorry," Flamedramon apologized.
"We have to separate Patamon and the Emperor," Halsemon said.
"I don't see how we can!" Davis said.
TK runs up to Davis with annoyance in his eyes.
"We've gotta try," TK said.
Davis is starting to get annoyed with TK himself.
"Oh yeah, how?" Davis asked.
"We can trap him by using you as bait," TK said.
"Me? Why do I have to be the one?" Davis asked.
"We have to use some kind of bait that we can do without!" TK said.
"Oh yeah? Well, we can easily do without your hat!" Davis said.
The two have another wrestling match until Yolei gets in between them stops their fight.
"Stop fighting, now's a good time to remember the Crest of Friendship, okay!" Yolei said.
Ken laughs in enjoyment at the quarrel happening within the group.
"I'd love to see how this turns out but I've gotta run. I have a few chores to take care of like taking over the Digital World," Ken said.
"There's no way we're gonna let you use Patamon to help you with your plans!" TK said.
"That goes for Agumon, too!" Tai added.
"That's funny because I wasn't asking for permission!" Ken said.
Patamon sweats with fear when Ken turns to him.
"You really should have Flymon trim his nails back," Patamon said.
Patamon tries wriggle free but Flymon's grip is too strong. Ken sadistically edges the Dark Spiral closer to Patamon just for fun.
"Just hold still, in a few seconds you won't remember a thing except what it's like to be my slave!" Ken said.
The Spiral gets closer and Patamon can't break free.
"Patamon!" TK gasped.
TK runs in to help his partner before anyone can stop him, prompting MetalGreymon to use his Mega Claw attack.
"Get down!" Tai shouted.
Tai tackles TK to the ground, barely avoiding the attack. All seems lost for Patamon but luckily help arrives just in time.
"Blue Blaster!"
"Super Shocker!"
Blue streams of flames and a lightning bolt blow through the air. The lightning bolt destroys the Dark Spiral and the blue flames free Flymon from Ken's control. He flies to the DigiDestined.
"What?!" Ken yelled.
"Was that…?!" Matt pasued.
"HEY!" Gabumon's voice shouted. Everyone look up to see Tentomon holding up Gabumon. "Look out below!"
"Sorry we're late everyone, but we ran into traffic," Tentomon said.
"Tentomon!" Izzy said.
"Gabumon!" Matt said. Both of them land on the ground and the Digi-destined run to them. "I knew you'd make it! Great to see you again, Gabumon!"
"It's good to see you too, Matt! Sorry I couldn't be here earlier but with some many control spires it was difficult to remain as Garurumon," Gabumon said.
"That's okay; I know you would've been here sooner if you could," Matt said.
"Perfect timing, you guys!" Tai said.
"I told you I'd be here with back up, didn't I?" Tentomon asked.
"I never doubted you for a second, pal," Izzy said.
Flymon stops in front of TK and offers Patamon.
"Here's your friend back, sorry for Digi-napping him," Flymon apologized.
"That's okay; it's not your fault, Flymon," TK said.
Patamon jumps into TK's arms.
"TK!" Patamon said.
"Patamon, how do you feel?" TK asked.
"Kinda like a big piece of dental floss, but other than that I'm fine," TK said.
Davis is amazed with the bond between TK and Patamon.
"I have to hand it to TK; he really risked himself to save Patamon, what a friend," Davis said.
"Would you protect me I were in danger, Davis?" Flamedramon asked.
Davis is caught off guard by this question and is unsure of how to answer.
"Huh? Um…maybe…" Davis paused.
Flamedramon is offended by his partner's response.
"Maybe?! Maybe?! What about definitely?!" Flamedramon exclaimed.
Ken is disgusted at the sight of friendship.
"Oh, you guys are gonna make me cry. If you really wanna a test of your friendship I'll be more than happy to give you one, prepare for the fight of your life. MetalGreymon!" Ken said.
MetalGreymon roars and prepares to do battle.
"Gabumon, we've gotta fight!" Matt said,
"Are you sure? I don't want to fight Agumon, he's my friend," Gabumon said.
"If that's how you feel then you have to fight because if we don't, Agumon is gonna suffer forever," Matt said.
Gabumon stares into MetalGreymon's red eyes and can see that deep down Agumon is suffering, filling him with determination.
"Alright, let's do it," Gabumon said.
"Sora, we have to help!" Biyomon said.
"Right!" Sora agreed.
"Tentomon, get ready to Digivolve?" Izzy asked.
"I live to serve!" Tentomon said.
"Joe, let's go and join in, too!" Gomamon said.
"I'm right with you!" Joe said.
"I'm ready when you are, Mimi!" Palmon said.
"Let's do this for Agumon!" Mimi said.
Digivolution theme
Palmon is quickly spinning in the Digi-zone.
"Palmon Digivolve to…" It fails. "Hey it didn't work!"
Gomamon is quickly spinning in the Digi-zone.
"Gomamon Digivolve to… It fails. Ikkaku-wait, what's going on?!"
Tentomon is quickly spinning in the Digi-zone.
"Tentomon Digivolve to…" It fails. "Kabu-oh, never mind."
Biyomon is quickly spinning in the Digi-zone.
"Biyomon Digivolve to…" It fails. "Hey, what the heck happened?!"
Gabumon is quickly spinning in the Digi-zone.
"Gabumon Digivolve to… It fails. "Garurumon! GARURUMON!"
…
Gabumon is somewhat embarrassed and everyone has worried expressions.
"Well, this is embarrassing!" Gabumon said.
"We can't Digivolve!" Tentomon said.
"Of course you can't, you're in the no Digivolving section!" Ken said.
Tai growls in annoyance until Flymon speaks up.
"Let me fix that," Flymon offered.
Everyone looks up at Flymon who's right next to a Control Spire.
"A Control Spire!" TK said.
"No, get away from that!" Ken demanded.
"Deadly Sting!" Flymon shouted.
Flymon launches a barrage of stingers that pierce through the control spire and causes it to collapse. The older kids Digivices beep and regain their functions.
"Prodigious! Our Digivices are working again!" Izzy said.
"It's good to know some Flymon can be nice sometimes," Sora said.
"Thank you, Flymon!" Mimi called out.
"My pleasure!" Flymon said.
"You might wanna get outta here, it's about to get ugly!" Joe suggested.
"You don't need to tell me twice. Kick him in the can for me!" Flymon said.
Flymon flies off in the distance but the Digimon Emperor is unfazed.
"So what, with MetalGreymon on my side I'm invincible! Not even an army of Digimon can stop me," Ken said.
"You're about to eat those words!" Matt countered.
"Wait; let me try reaching out to him one last time!" Tai said.
Tai runs towards MetalGreymon much to everyone's horror.
"Tai, are you crazy?!" Sora exclaimed.
"Get outta there!" Yolei called out.
Tai stops in front of MetalGreymon.
"MetalGreymon…Agumon! Don't listen to the Digimon Emperor! Try to remember who you are, don't you remember all those times we fought together. You and I made the ultimate team and we won so many battles together!" Tai said.
"I don't know or care! It changes nothing," MetalGreymon said.
Kari and Gatomon get next to Tai to desperately help out.
"No! You were always there for us whenever we needed you, Agumon! When I first met you I wasn't scared and you allowed me to be your friend!" Kari said.
"Agumon! Brother, please come back to us. We formed a brother and sister bond after saving the Digital World! We fought alongside each other and we spent a lot of time together, don't you remember that?" Gatomon asked.
Deep down Agumon tries to fight Ken's control but the Dark Spiral is too powerful.
"I said…I DON'T KNOW YOU!" MetalGreymon said.
"How could you forget your friends, Agumon! Tai is your partner, Biyomon's your girlfriend and Gatomon is your sister. Plus, I'm one of your closest friends," Gabumon said.
"He's right, please come back to us, we don't want to hurt you, especially me! Agumon please let us help you!" Biyomon said.
Ken laughs.
"It's no use, the Dark Spiral has erased his memory, your friend is mine forever!" Ken said.
"I have been granted this armor so that my masters will may be done! It feels great. The raw power is amazing and its movements are more precise than the original. I am unstoppable!" MetalGreymon said.
"This isn't you; you can still fight the Digimon Emperor's control, MetalGreymon!" Biyomon shouted.
"She's right, look at me! I was able to free myself from Myotismon's grip thanks to Kari and Wizardmon!" Gatomon said.
"Whoever you are, you must still feel pain!" Gabumon said.
"Absurd!" MetalGreymon said.
"Then, go ahead and destroy us! You never finished off the Digimon last time! Did that piece of viral scrap you call an armor mess up your aim!" Tai said.
MetalGreymon gets ticked off.
"SHUT YOUR MOUTH!" MetalGreymon roared.
MetalGreymon brings up his claw to go in for the kill but all of a sudden a bright light comes from Tai's now black Digivice. He brings it out and it's so blinding everyone is forced to cover their faces, including Ken. The light engulfs Tai, Kari, Gatomon and MetalGreymon.
…
A few seconds later Tai, Kari and Gatomon open their eyes to find themselves in a dark void of some sort. Their entire surrounding is full of nothing but darkness until a light appears. The three of them walk inside and within a flash they find themselves in some sort of cyberspace. The entire world around them is filled with white hexagons and they're surrounded by floating cubes surrounded by rings of black fire.
"What is this place?" Tai asked.
"I have no idea! Gatomon?" Kari asked.
"I'm just as clueless as you are; maybe I'm having a dream in one of my catnaps," Gatomon said.
"I very much doubt that," Tai said/ One of the green cubes which don't have rings of black fire stop in front of Tai and he touches them. The moment he does he becomes stunned which Kari and Gatomon notice.
"What it is, Tai?" Kari asked.
"Touch this with me and you'll see," Tai said.
Kari and Gatomon are confused but follow Tai's wishes. Gatomon gets on Kari's shoulder and the all touch the cube.
(Memories)
Memories of Agumon with Tai, Kari and Gatomon flash in front of them.
Tai and Agumon's final goodbye and the two of them fight Etemon and Apocalymon together.
Koromon and Kari playing together when he and Tai first came back to the Real World.
Agumon and Gatomon standing together and the time they spent together after restoring peace the first time.
(End of Memories)
Tai, Kari and Gatomon are shocked with what they've just witnessed.
"These are…" Tai said.
"Agumon's memories!" Kari said.
A voice calls out in the distance.
"Tai," a familiar voice said.
They turn around to find a yellow figure with his back turned.
"Agumon?" Tai asked. The three of them walk toward the figure. It turns around and reveals himself to be Agumon with a sad expression. Tai attempts to touch him but the moment he gets close Agumon floats in the air and he slowly starts to dissipate in green light much to their horror. "Agumon!"
"I'm fine, don't worry about me. The Digimon Emperor may have control over my mind and body, but he'll never have control over my heart. Tai, Kari, Gatomon listen, please fight me with everything you guys have got. Don't hold back one bit," Agumon pleaded.
"Agumon, are…are you sure?" Kari asked.
"I'm very sure. Ken has used me to cause pain and suffering for innocent Digimon. I don't want anyone to get hurt because of me. I'd rather I get hurt than you get hurt. All I want is this suffering to stop," Agumon said. Half of Agumon's body is surrounded in green light and he gets further.
The three of them start to tear up.
"Agumon, don't leave!" Tai pleaded.
"I have to. Ken's Dark Spiral is too powerful, I can't fight it off, but don't worry, Tai; a part of me will remain inside here. Please you have to fight me without holding back. It's the only way to free me and I have every faith you can," Agumon said. Agumon smiles and Gatomon becomes more distraught and tries to reach out to her brother.
"Agumon, don't go!" Gatomon pleaded.
"Don't worry, Gatomon, I'll be fine," Agumon assured.
"Agumon!" Tai exclaimed.
Agumon and Tai reach out to each other but Agumon's left claw becomes fully engulfed in green light and he floats higher in the air as he dissolves.
"No wait!" Kari exclaimed.
"Agumon come baaaack!" Tai yelled.
"I know you can do it, my friends!" Agumon said.
Agumon completely dissolves into green particles, leaving a distraught Tai, Kari and Gatomon behind.
Back in the Digital World Tai's Digivice stops glowing and it has returned to its normal coloration. Everyone is having a hard time processing what happened. MetalGreymon seems to be frozen like a statue with his claw only centimeters away.
"What…just happened?" Cody asked.
"Tai's bond with Agumon must've caused that light to erupt from his Digivice," Izzy said.
Tai, Kari and Gatomon look at MetalGreymon whose eyes have returned to normal.
"You think some light show will stop me? Attack MetalGreymon!" Ken demanded. MetalGreymon doesn't obey and Ken is stunned. "What're you waiting for? I command you!"
"Tai…" MetalGreymon said.
The three of them gasp in amazement at MetalGreymon saying Tai's name.
"MetalGreymon!" Tai said.
"MetalGreymon is fighting the Digimon Emperors control," Tentomon said.
Ken become furious and brings out his Digivice.
"I said attack! I am your master and you will obey me!" Ken said.
Ken points his Digivice at the Dark Spiral and the D3 glows with purple light, beaming out a stronger signal and turning MetalGreymon's eyes red again. He holds his head and roars in pain.
"Oh no, MetalGreymon!" Kari cried.
Tai, Kari and Gatomon escape before MetalGreymon could stomp them. They regroup with the others.
"Are you okay?!" Yolei asked.
"What just happened?" TK asked.
"We were sent to this mega freaky place where we saw Agumon, our Agumon!" Tai said.
"Are you serious?" Joe asked.
Kari: Yes we are, and he needs our help!
Tai: Agumon is asking us to fight him at full power, no holding back! He'd rather get hurt by us than have to go through this torture Ken's dishing out!
Davis: You're kidding right?
"I'm not kidding Davis, Agumon needs our help and we have to do this for him," Tai said.
"It's just like I said, Agumon would rather be defeated by us than remain a slave to the Digimon Emperor. Is everyone ready?" Matt asked.
All the DigiDestined nod except for Davis who's still reluctant to fight MetalGreymon.
"Then let's go!" Tai said.
Digivolution theme
Digimon!
The Digivice beams a light high above. Sparkles of light drop from above
Digimon
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
A blue beam of light pours from the top of the Digi-zone and forms an image of a Garurumon that soon disappears. Gabumon spins in the Digi-zone and gains data.
"Gabumon Digivolve to…"
"Garurumon!"
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
A red beam of light pours from the top of the Digi-zone and forms an image of a Birdramon that soon disappears. Biyomon spins in the Digi-zone and gains data.
"Biyomon Digivolve to…"
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
"Birdramon!"
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
A green beam of light pours from the top of the Digi-zone and forms an image of Kabuterimon that soon disappears. Tentomon spins in the Digi-zone and gains data.
"Tentomon Digivolve to…"
"Kabuterimon!"
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
A silver beam of light pours from the top of the Digi-zone and forms an image of Ikkakumon that soon disappears. Gomamon spins in the Digi-zone and gains data.
"Gomamon Digivolve to…"
"Ikkakumon!"
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
A green beam of light pours from the top of the Digi-zone and forms an image of a Togemon that soon disappears. Palmon spins in the Digi-zone and gains data.
"Palmon Digivolve to…"
"Togemon!"
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon!
…
The older kids champion level Digimon get ready for battle. Matt mounts on Garurumon.
"Alright, Garurumon we have to attack with all of our strength," Matt said.
"I'm afraid of hurting MetalGreymon!" Garurumon said.
"We have no choice; if we don't use our full power he'll crush us like grapes! Isn't that right Tai?" Matt asked.
He nods in agreement.
"Go get him," Tai said.
"TK, Digivolve me to Angemon, he's a better choice in this case," Patamon said.
"Right!" TK agreed as he brings out his D3.
"Let's do this for Agumon, Kari!" Gatomon said.
Kari brings out her D3.
"For Agumon!" Kari said.
Cody brings out his D3.
"You ready partner?" Cody asked.
"You just spoke my language!" Armadillomon said.
Digivolution theme
Digimon!
The Green D3 beams a light high above. Yellow sparkles of light drop from above
Digimon
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
A blue beam of light pours from the top of the digi-zone and forms an image of Angemon that soon disappears. Patamon spins in the digi-zone and gains data.
"Patamon Digivolve to…"
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
"Angemon!"
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon!
…
The D-terminal extends
"Digi Armor Energize!" Cody shouted.
The DigiEgg of Knowledge comes out.
Armor Digivolve theme
Digimon!
Armadillomon Armor Digivolve to…
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
Armadillomon 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. Drills extend from the rocks.
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
His Drill knows extends.
"Digmon, the Drill of Power!"
Digimon!
…
The D-terminal extends
"Digi Armor Energize!" Kari shouted.
The DigiEgg of Light comes out.
Armor Digivolve theme
Digimon
"Gatomon Armor Digivolve to…"
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
Gatomon fuses with the DigiEgg and is engulfed by rings of pink light that take shape as an image of Angewomon appears. She sprouts her wings and takes flight.
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
"Nefertimon, the Angel of Light!"
Digimon!
…
Digmon, "Gold Rush!"
Digmon fires his drill limbs and MetalGreymon sidesteps out of the way.
Nefertimon, "Rosetta Stone!"
Nefertimon launches a slab of stone that MetalGreymon dodges.
Togemon, "Try a little Needle Spray!"
Togemon releases a shower of needles that is blocked by MetalGreymon's metal claw. He then runs in for an attack.
Birdramon, "Meteor Wing!"
Birdramon fires her feathers as if they were meteors.
Kabuterimon, "Electro Shocker!"
Kabuterimon blasts a ball of electricity.
Ikkakumon, "Harpoon Torpedo!"
Ikkakumon launches his horn and it turns into a missile. The combined attacks stop MetalGreymon in his tracks.
Angemon, "Hand of Fate!"
Angemon launches a beam of energy from his fist.
Halsemon, "Tempest Wing!"
Halsemon spins like a tornado and they make a direct hit on MetalGreymon's armor and having been caught off guard they manage to do some damage and he roars in pain.
"Careful, you'll hurt him!" Tai said.
Halsemon and Angemon land next to Tai.
"Sorry," Halsemon said.
"Guess we don't know our strength," Angemon said.
"You both did what you had to do, don't worry about it," Tai said.
Garurumon attempts to bite off the Dark Spiral.
"You're getting annoying!" MetalGreymon said.
MetalGreymon throws Matt and Garurumon off and they back on the ground without a scratch.
"Howling Blaster!" Garurumon shouted.
Garurumon launches a powerful stream of blue flames that hit MetalGreymon's exposed area and he roars in pain again.
"MetalGreymon, I'm sorry but we're doing this out of friendship!" Matt said.
MetalGreymon stomps but Garurumon dodges. Flamedramon and Davis are the only ones who aren't fighting.
"Davis, help us!" Tai said.
"Come on, Davis, aren't you gonna help them fight?" Flamedramon asked.
Davis is paralyzed with fear.
"I just can't do it, there's a chance I'll hurt MetalGreymon!" Davis said.
Flamedramon is starting to boil with anger.
"You don't understand about friendship!" Flamedramon said.
Davis has lost the courage to fight and Flamedramon De-Digivolves to Veemon much to Davis' horror.
"Veemon! Oh no!" Davis said.
MetalGreymon uses his Mega Claw attack and Davis and Veemon barely avoid it. Veemon is on the ground and desperately looks to Davis for help.
"Davis you have to fight, how can you just stand there and let him try to hurt me?!" Veemon said.
"Lay off, what do you want? I don't wanna hurt anybody!" Davis said.
Tai is becoming increasingly vexed with Davis' unwillingness to fight and so is Matt as he and Garurumon get next to Tai.
"It's not about what you wanna do; it's about the things you have to do for friendship!" Tai said.
"Right," Matt agreed.
"Friendship?" Davis asked.
"That's right, Davis, we know you don't want to hurt our Digimon friend, but it's precisely because he's our friend that we have to fight," Sora said.
"Think about what I said, if we don't fight then Agumon is gonna suffer forever," Mimi said.
"And don't forget this is what Agumon wants," Joe said.
"Sora, I'm ready for another attack!" Birdramon said.
"Do your best, Birdramon!" Sora said.
"I'm gonna give it another try," Togemon said.
"Be careful Togemon!" Mimi said.
"Go, Kabuterimon!" Izzy said.
"You got it!" Kabuterimon said.
"Give it all you got, Ikkakumon!" Joe said.
"Right!" Ikkakumon said.
"Everyone, attack MetalGreymon together!" Tai ordered.
"You heard him, go!" Kari added.
Garurumon, "Howling Blaster!"
Birdramon, "Meteor Wing!"
Kabuterimon, "Electro Shocker!"
Ikkakumon, "Harpoon Torpedo!"
Togemon, "Needle Spray!"
Halsemon, "Tempest Wing!"
Digmon, "Gold Rush!"
Angemon, "Hand of Fate!"
Nefertimon, "Rosetta Stone!"
All of their attacks score a direct hit on MetalGreymon and they explode but MetalGreymon is unfazed and he roars. Ken sneers.
"When will you learn that I'm unstoppable?" Ken taunted.
The DigiDestined yelp in terror.
"MetalGreymon is an Ultimate Digimon; they can't win!" Izzy said.
MetalGreymon opens up his body armor in the background of the explosion.
"Giga Blaster!" MetalGreymon roared. He fires two missiles and they explode on Nefertimon. She screams as she's blown away. "Giga Blaster!" Two more missiles land hit on Angemon who shouts in pain. "Giga Blaster!"
Another one hits Digmon and he's grunts in pain.
MetalGreymon fires a rapid barrage of Giga Blasters that all make direct contact with Halsemon, Togemon, Ikkakumon, Kabuterimon, Birdramon and Garurumon one by one. They all roar/grunt/scream in pain and get blown away in the air and to the ground. Matt manages to hang onto Garurumon.
"He blew them away so easily!" Yolei said.
"MetalGreymon is just too powerful!" Cody said.
Garurumon gets up.
"But we can't give up!" Garurumon said
"He's right we've gotta keep trying," Matt said.
Angemon flies in and aims for the Dark Spiral with his rod but MetalGreymon cuts it in half and Angemon is pushed back.
"Hand of Fate!" Angemon shouted.
Angemon fires another Energy Beam from his fist but MetalGreymon deflects it with his metal claw and then slices away at Angemon. Angemon is blown away and De-Digivolves back into a screaming Patamon.
"Patamon!" TK shouted as he ran over to his bruised partner.
Togemon takes advantage of MetalGreymon's distraction and goes for the Dark Spiral.
"Light Speed Jabbing!" Togemon shouted. Togemon unleashes rapid punches at the Dark Spiral but there isn't a single crack and MetalGreymon growls in annoyance. He grabs Togemon's hair and she tries to struggle free. "Hey let go of my hair or I'll get really angry!"
"Follow her request as painfully as possible!" Ken ordered.
MetalGreymon throws Togemon to the ground.
"Revenge Flame!" MetalGreymon roared.
MetalGreymon breathes a powerful stream of flames that engulf Togemon, causing her to scream in aguish and when it clears he kicks her away. Togemon screams as she is sent flying and degenerates back to Palmon who is continuing to scream.
"Palmon!" Mimi cried. Palmon manages to catch her injured partner. "I've got you!"
"Tempest Wing!" Halsemon shouted.
Halsemon spins like a hurricane again and shoots off towards MetalGreymon but he easily stops Halsemon in his tracks and then knocks him to one of the large rocks. Halsemon painfully grunts and reverts back to Hawkmon who's been bruised up.
"Hawkmon! Yolei gasped as she ran over to her partner.
Ikkakumon, "Harpoon Torpedo!"
Kabuterimon, "Electro Shocker!"
Both of them launch their respective attack but MetalGreymon's fires his Giga Blaster attack again and the missiles explode on impact. Kabuterimon and Ikkakumon fly through the smoke making it difficult for MetalGreymon to see them. Kabuterimon flies in from the side and Ikkakumon leaps at his possessed comrade from the other side to get the jump on him but to no avail. MetalGreymon barely even moved. He blocked both of them, stopping the bug and walrus in their tracks. He smashes Kabuterimon into the ground and lifts Ikkakumon by his horn. He blasts missiles at Ikkakumon, sending him screaming and flying and then he blasts more at Kabuterimon, blowing him away as well and the two of them degenerate.
"Tentomon!" Izzy gasped.
"Gomamon!" Joe gasped.
Izzy catches a screaming Tentomon and Gomamon who is also screaming comically crashes into Joe's face and the two of them hit the ground.
MetalGreymon kicks Digmon away and he revert back to Armadillomon who hits the ground all bruised and unconscious.
"Armadillomon!" Cody gasped as he ran over to him.
Birdramon flies high above and launches another Meteor Wing but MetalGreymon cuts it apart easily.
"Mega Claw!" MetalGreymon roared.
MetalGreymon fires his claw and it wraps around Birdramon who he swings around and repeatedly bangs on the ground. He releases her and Birdramon is lying on the ground injured.
"Birdramon!" Sora gasped.
MetalGreymon walks up to her.
"So, how would you like your life to end?" MetalGreymon asked.
Birdramon twists her head enough to speak to MetalGreymon with strain in her voice.
"Agumon…please…" Birdramon weakly said.
"BE QUIET!" MetalGreymon roared.
"Don't be…such a fool…" Birdramon said.
"I said quiet!" MetalGreymon hissed when he grabs Birdramon by the neck and blasts out another powerful stream flame. Birdramon is engulfed in flames and screeches in pain. She degenerates to Biyomon who is groaning in pain.
"Biyomon!" Sora gasped.
"Put the squeeze on her and crush this pigeon like the insect she truly is!" Ken said.
MetalGreymon roars and squeezes Biyomon. The Digimon of Love screams in absolute agony and anguish, horrifying Sora.
"No, stop it!" Sora pleaded.
Nefertimon flies in for a close range attack.
"Hang on! Cat Eye Beam!" Nefertimon shouted.
Nefertimon launches pink beams from her head dress but there isn't a scratch on MetalGreymon's armour and he merely crushes her to the ground with his claw. Nefertimon screams in pain and she reverts back to Gatomon.
"Gatomon!" Kari gasped.
MetalGreymon increases the pressure and Gatomon screams in agony, unable to handle it. Her screams get louder and louder as the pressure keeps increasing.
"That's it, crush her! Crush her like a bug MetalGreymon!" Ken commanded.
MetalGreymon obeys and Gatomon is screams on absolute pain and anguish. Kari is horrified.
"GATOMON!" Kari screamed. Sora and Kari can't help but rush in but MetalGreymon responds by using his Giga Blaster which explodes in front of the both of them. The girls scream as they're blown back but Tai catches them both.
"Kari, Sora are you okay?" Tai asked.
"We're fine, but Gatomon…" Kari said.
"Biyomon, stay strong!" Sora said.
Both of them can tell their partners are close to reaching their breaking point as they scream even louder.
"Garurumon we have to save them," Matt said.
"Howling Blaster!" Garurumon roared.
MetalGreymon knocks the flames away with his head armour and continues to crush Gatomon and Biyomon. Davis can't help but stare in complete terror at the carnage and brutality he is witnessing.
"Agumon, please stop! Can't you see that's Gatomon you're hurting; your sister!" Kari said.
MetalGreymon stops crushing her upon hearing "sister". He looks at the injured and bruised up Gatomon who turns her head around and gives a sad and tearful expression.
"Agumon…" Gatomon said.
"Ga…to…mon," MetalGreymon struggled to say.
"Agumon, look at your other arm! That's Biyomon in your grip, your girlfriend, the one you love. Don't you recognise her?!" Biyomon asked.
MetalGreymon then turns to Biyomon who also looks at him with a pained and tearful expression. Biyomon attempts to slowly reach out to the possessed metal dinosaur.
"Oh, Agumon…I don't want to see you suffer anymore…I love you," Biyomon said.
MetalGreymon widens his eyes in shock upon hearing that. His eyes turn back to normal and they fill up with tears.
"Agumon, stop! You have to fight it; we're all here for you! Don't you remember us, don't you remember Tai!?" Mimi asked.
MetalGreymon then turns to Tai who looks at him with a pitiful expression. Looking at the friends he cherishes the most causes him to let go of Biyomon and release Gatomon.
"I…need…help…" MetalGreymon said.
"WHAT?!" Ken exclaimed.
The kids exclaim with happiness.
"Agumon!" Tai and Kari called out.
Ken growls in annoyance but then snickers.
"Don't make me laugh! Digimon are nothing but programs designed to follow orders, specifically my orders," Ken said. Ken turns to MetalGreymon. "And you will obey my every command!"
Ken raises his dark D3 again and it glows. The Dark Spiral gains more power and MetalGreymon roars in pain as his eyes glow purple instead of red. Agumon tries to fight it from within but Ken's control is too strong. MetalGreymon kicks away both digimon. Gatomon and Biyomon scream.
"Biyomon!" Sora exclaimed as she catches her bruised and injured partner in time.
Gatomon is on a collision course with the wall. Kari runs in her direction.
"I'm coming!" Kari shouted as she jumps and catches Gatomon. She shouts in pain when she crashes into the wall.
"Kari, no!" Davis said.
Kari lands on the ground with her partner and groans. Both of them are covered in dirt but Kari doesn't care about her injuries and tenderly looks to her partner.
"Gatomon, are you alright?" Kari asked.
Gatomon wakes up and horrified by Kari's injuries.
"Kari you're hurt!" Gatomon said.
"That doesn't matter to me; you're my best friend and I won't let you get hurt," Kari said.
"Kari…" Gatomon said as she smiles. "I'm so lucky to have you as my partner. Thank you."
"Don't mention it," Kari said.
Davis is stunned by this display of friendship.
"Wow, Kari saved Gatomon without even caring for herself," Davis said.
Tai, Matt and Garurumon look on.
"Something's not right, Matt; MetalGreymon didn't finish them off with his attacks," Garurumon said.
"It's as if he's holding back," Matt said.
"The remnants of his heart are holding him back," Tai said.
"Then we have to take advantage of that. Agumon, don't worry we're gonna try one more time to remove those rings from your arm," Matt said.
"Matt, Garurumon do your best!" Tai said.
Garurumon once again tries to bite the spiral off his arms. Davis can't help but be awed by the level of friendship he's witnessing.
"TK, Kari, Sora and Tai have such a deep bond with their Digimon, much deeper than I ever would've imagined. TK, Kari and Sora risked their lives to save Patamon, Gatomon and Biyomon and it must've taken Tai a lot to say we had no choice but to attack MetalGreymon. And not just him, everyone around me have a strong bond with their Digimon," Davis thought.
Yolei and the others are catering to their Digimon while MetalGreymon throws Garurumon off and proceeds to stomp Veemon, but despite his injuries Patamon flies in to save him.
"I've got you, Veemon!"
Patamon grabs Veemon and saves him from being squashed like a bug. The both of them are on the ground.
"I owe you one," Veemon said.
"Don't worry; I'm keeping track," Patamon said.
"Veemon, are you okay?" Davis asked.
TK comes up to rebuke Davis.
"He is but no thanks to you! Patamon risked his life to save him despite his injuries and all you did was sit there and watch!" TK said.
"TK I…" Davis paused. Davis clenches his fists as he is hit with sudden realization. "Now I'm beginning to understand what makes friendship so powerful. You have to do whatever it takes to protect them because they would do the same for you," Davis thought. He shouted, "VEEMON I'M YOUR FRIEEEEEEND!" This declaration of friendship causes a blue light to burst from Davis' Digivice and the same thing happens to the Digi-egg of Friendship. Davis and everyone else can't help but be shocked and amazed by what they're seeing. "This is new!"
"His Digivice is responding to the new DigiEgg?" Cody asked.
The DigiEgg of Friendship floats away from its resting place past Yolei, Hawkmon, Kari and Gatomon.
"What's it doing?" Kari asked.
The egg stops in front of Davis and Veemon comes up to him.
"Look it stopped right in front of you," Veemon said. He smiles at his partner. "Take it; it's your DigiEgg of Friendship, Davis."
Davis takes a hold of it.
"My DigiEgg of Friendship!" Davis said.
"A second DigiEgg for Davis!" Sora said.
"That's incredible!" Palmon said.
"Davis already has the DigiEgg of Courage so how could now he have another one? I think that means Veemon can become twice as powerful. We can win now," Cody said.
"Hey, that's cool!" Veemon exclaimed.
Davis regains his determination.
"Hey let's give it a try!" Davis said as he stands proudly. "Digi Armor Energize!"
Armor Digivolve theme
Digimon
"Veemon Armor Digivolve to…"
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
Veemon fuses with the DigiEgg and is engulfed by rings of electricity that take shape as images of Gabumon and all of his digivolutions appear. From the electricity, 3 black protuberances form, then the legs and then a lightning shaped horn.
Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!
He blasts off and does a loop before landing back.
"Raidramon, the Storm Friendship! RAAA!"
Digimon!
…
The Digimon Analyzer activates.
"I'm Raidramon, as Veemon I use the Digi-Egg of Friendship to Armour Digivolve. My Thunder Blast, Blue Thunder and Electric Bite attacks annihilate my enemies," Raidramon said. The Digimon Analyzer deactivates.
The new and old DigiDestined and their Digimon are in amazement, glad that a new fighter has been born.
"Finally someone who can stand up to the Emperor: Raidramon!" Cody said.
"Prodigious!" Izzy said.
"He's in for a real shock!" Joe said.
Ken can't help but gasp in "shock" at this new Digimon but he shrugs it off and sneers.
"Show him who's in charge here," Ken said.
MetalGreymon fires his claw but Raidramon evades it with some amazing speed and electricity charges up above his protuberances.
"Blue Thunder!" Raidramon shouted.
Raidramon fires a powerful blast of blue electricity that scores a direct hit on the Dark Spiral.
"Got ya!" Davis said.
The attack was powerful but not powerful enough to break off the spiral.
"It's no use; it won't come off!" Matt said. Ken laughed.
"Your weak attempts make me laugh! Give up yet!" Ken said.
"There's gotta be a way to get through to MetalGreymon somehow," Tai said.
"Don't worry, Tai; we won't give up; we'll get him back for you, right Garurumon?" Matt asked.
"Right!" Garurumon agreed.
Everyone looks to Davis who is still a bit uncertain.
"Davis, this is a team effort, we're both gonna attack at the same time, we need you!" Matt said.
"I'm not sure!" Davis said.
"Not sure?! This time you're gonna do things the right way!" TK said.
"How can I?" Davis asked.
"It must, we'll fight together," Raidramon said. Davis erases all doubts from his mind and understands what he must do.
"You're right, all this time I've been worried about what's best for me and not the team; well you guys can count on me now," Davis said.
"Let's go, now!" Matt said.
Davis is mounted on Raidramon who steps forward.
"Raidramon, are you ready? Let's give it our best shot!" Davis said.
We fight to win
Raidramon and Garurumon rushes in.
"Good luck, guys!" Tai said.
"Howling Blaster!" Garurumon shouted.
Garurumon fires a blue stream of flames that MetalGreymon evades and Ken has trouble hanging on. Raidramon takes advantage of his distraction and jumps. His horn charges up with electricity.
"Thunder Blast!" Raidramon shouted.
Raidramon fires super charged lightning bolt and it makes contact. Everyone prays that it works this time (in split screen). When it dies down, the Dark Spiral gets vaporized under Raidramon's power. The DigiDestined open their mouths in surprise.
"Look it's off!" Matt exclaimed.
Ken is stupefied and shocked.
"WHAT?!" Ken yelled.
As a result MetalGreymon degenerates and an Airdramon scoops Ken. Agumon is in the air and falls to the ground a bit bruised and covered in dirt. Tai goes over to him and lifts his head off.
"Agumon, please wake up!" Tai said.
Agumon opens his eyes and is happy to see Tai.
"Are we still having those cookies and ice cream?" Agumon asked.
Tai outright hugs Agumon and he cringes a little.
"I'm sorry we attacked you Agumon!" Tai apologized.
"I'm sorry, too," Agumon said.
"I'm sorry that you're sorry," Tai said.
"I'm sorry that you're sorry that I'm sorry," Tai said. Tai and Agumon look at each other with tears welling up in their eyes. "Tell you what, I won't be sorry anymore and you don't be sorry either okay?"
"Sorry," Agumon said.
Kari and Gatomon come over for the reunion.
"Agumon, Tai!" Kari said.
"Brother!" Gatomon said.
Both of them hug on to Agumon and Tai joins in. The others can't help but coo at the scene.
"Aww, what a beautiful reunion," Mimi said.
"I'm so happy for you, Tai," Sora said.
"What a relief," Izzy said.
Biyomon pleadingly looks up to her partner who immediately understands what she wants. She walks over to Tai and Agumon who've separated from the family hug.
"Agumon. There's someone else who's dying to see you," Sora said. She lets Biyomon down and the bird limps over to the small dinosaur who gives her an affectionate look. The both of them have clearly been waiting for this moment and they tear up.
"Biyomon…" Agumon said.
"Oh, Agumon…" Biyomon said. Despite her injuries she manages to run and give her boyfriend a big hug and he returns it. She lets a couple of tears stream down her face. "You're back…I knew you'd make it."
"I'm sorry, Biyomon," Agumon apologized.
"Don't be sorry, it wasn't your fault. What matters is you're finally free. I've never been so happy," Biyomon said. She gives Agumon a big kiss, replacing his eyes with hearts. Tai, Sora, Kari and Gatomon watch this scene in happiness. Yolei becomes giddy with excitement.
"Aww, how cute! I wonder what the baby would look like?" Yolei cooed.
Matt dismounts and Garurumon De-Digivolves back to Gabumon.
"Did I do good, Matt?" Gabumon asked.
Matt kneels down smiling proudly.
"You did great, Gabumon now come here for a noogie!" Matt said as he noogies Gabumon and he can't help but cringe and laugh at the same time.
"Ow! Hey, cut it out Matt that hurts!" Gabumon said.
The older kids walk up to them. Agumon looks at his best friend, girlfriend, his sister and his fellow Digimon in shame.
"I saw what I did. I savagely attacked my fellow Digimon again. Sorry Gabumon, Biyomon, Gatomon, everyone," Agumon said.
Gatomon shakes her head and just holds her brothers hands.
"That's okay; it wasn't your fault, Agumon," Gatomon said.
"Yeah, you had no choice but to obey that creep's orders," Gomamon said.
"You're still our friend, no matter what," Palmon said.
"She's right; you don't have to apologize at all, Agumon," Biyomon said.
"That's right we completely understand, we're just happy you've come back," Gabumon said.
"If you say so but I think after this I need an aspirin that size of MetalGreymon!" Agumon said.
All of them laugh at Agumon's joke. They stop and Gatomon tackles Agumon for a hug.
"Dear Brother!" Gatomon said.
Agumon wells up with happiness and hugs back.
"You saved me, all of you. Thanks guys, especially you Gabumon," Agumon said.
"Aww shucks. I think Davis and Raidramon are the ones you should be thanking," Gabumon said.
Kari goes over to congratulate Davis with the other younger kids.
"Davis you saved the day, we thought you were wonderful," Kari said.
Davis is having a hard time processing what he just did and sounds as if he's gonna throw up much to everyone's confusion.
"Are you sick?" Kari asked.
"What's the matter with him?" TK asked.
"I'm not sure but I'm getting out of here before he throws up!" Cody said.
Matt jumps on and ruffles Davis' hair; his way of congratulating him.
"Davis, you saved Agumon and you didn't even lose a single hair," Matt said.
Matt stops and Davis is a bit honored by the praise, though his hair's been messed up.
"Not yet," Davis said.
They get off just as Raidramon De-Digivolves back to Veemon and the DigiEgg in the form of a blue light heads into Davis' D-terminal. Ken however isn't very pleased.
"Please, now you're gonna make me throw up," Ken gagged. Everyone can't help but glare at Ken. "Too bad for you I'm a genius and a genius is always well prepared."
"What do you mean?" Tai asked.
"Did you really think I wouldn't be prepared if by some miracle you actually defeated Agumon? I had a back-up ready! Rise Megadramon!" Ken commanded.
Ken rides his Airdramon to a rock formation that explodes; revealing a Megadramon with a Dark Spiral. It roars with fury. Everyone can't help but yell out in terror.
"Oh no, it's Megadramon!" Gabumon gasped. The Digimon Analyzer activates. "Megadramon is really bad news. He's an Ultimate level Cyborg Dragon type Digimon who's Darkside Attack contains wicked and destructive powers, making him one of the strongest Ultimate Digimon there is. It'd be best not to cross his path." The Digimon Analyzer deactivates.
"We have no choice; look!" They spot the Dark Spiral. "He's got a Dark Spiral!"
"Our Digimon are all out of energy so they can't Digivolve," Yolei said.
"That's right! Now Megadramon, crush these fools like the insects they truly are!" Ken said.
Megadramon flies off and heads towards the group who're paralyzed with fear.
"We've got to get out of here or we're mince meat!" Cody said.
"That's disgusting!" Mimi said.
"He didn't mean that literally, but I get the point, we have to escape now," Izzy said.
"We can't…" Agumon said.
Everyone looks at Agumon in shock.
"What do you mean, Agumon?" Tai asked.
"We can't outrun him, no matter where we go in the Digital World he'll always find us. The only way to really escape is to beat him right now," Agumon said. Agumon walks up with the fire of determination in his eyes. You guys risked your lives to save me so now it's my turn to do the same.
"But Agumon you're hurt!" Tai said.
"That's never stopped you before, Tai, and it won't stop me either. We can only win if you truly believe and if we have the courage to stand up to him," Agumon said.
"I never thought of it that way before," Tai said. Tai watches Ken and Megadramon continue approaching. He clenches his fist and there's a faint glow coming from his heart. "You're right; I'm not ready to surrender to Ken! Not now, not ever." Tai steps up with new resolve and his Digivice ready. "If it's a fight he wants, it's a fight he'll get He turns to Agumon. "Coming Agumon?"
Tai runs in Ken's direction.
"Now that's what I like to here! I'm right behind ya, pal!" Agumon said.
Tai and Agumon recklessly charge in. The others stare in horror at Tai's reckless assault.
"Tai where are you going?! Are you crazy?!" Matt yelled.
"Don't do this, you're gonna get killed!" Kari said.
"Come back Tai or he'll rip you to shreds!" Sora yelled.
"Tai, if you're gonna do this, then take these!" Davis said as he takes off Tai's goggles and tosses them to him. Tai catches them and straps his old trademark goggles back on with renewed determination as he runs to Ken.
"Thanks, Davis!" Tai said.
Ken can't help but grin at what Tai and Agumon are attempting.
"Oh, what's this, a foolish attempt to defeat me? If you were smart you'd run away right now!" Ken said.
"I'm not afraid of you big blowhard, come down here and fight like a man, Ken!" Tai said as he holds up his Digivice. The glow in his heart becomes brighter.
"I admire your bravery, I really do but all you're doing is bringing yourself a world of pain. Show him, Megadramon!" Ken ordered.
"Darkside Attack!" Megadramon shouted.
Megadramon fires organic missiles at both of them. Agumon gets a bit far ahead and they explode in front of him. He shouts and is blown to the ground. Tai helps him up.
"Don't worry, Agumon; I'm staying with you till the very end!" Tai said.
Tai's looks at his Digivice glowing brightly and finally notices the orange glow in his heart which takes shape of the Crest of Courage. It beams a light in the air and Ken is forced to cover his eyes.
"That glow looks familiar!" Davis said.
"It's Tai's Crest of Courage!" Izzy said.
"But how?" Sora asked.
Tai and Agumon are stunned at the sight of what looks like Tai's Crest.
"Agumon is this really the Crest of Courage? I thought I released it!" Tai said.
"No Tai, it's your courage itself, taking shape of your Crest!" Agumon said.
"I don't think it's just my courage," Tai said. Tai smiles at his partner. "It's the courage I'm feeling from you as well! It's not my Crest that's giving us power!"
"It's our courage and it's giving me even greater strength than before, I can Digivolve now!" Agumon said.
Tai gives off his trademark Kamiya grin.
"Then, go for it, use my courage, pal!" Tai said as he aims his Digivice and the symbol glows brighter.
Brave Heart
Digimon!
An orange light envelops the area they're in and bursts out high into the sky, releasing orange sparkles.
Agumon Digivolve to…
An orange beam of light pours from the top of the Digi-zone and forms an image of a roaring Greymon that soon disappears. Agumon quickly spins in the Digi-zone and transforms.
Greymon!
The other kids and Digimon gasp in awe at what they're witnessing.
(-)
Digimon!
Tai's Digivice vibrates rapidly and turns solid orange. It shoots a beam of light that sends the Crest of Courage spiralling off into the air. The Crest of Courage stops and explodes, beaming light down the Digi-zone and gives Greymon strength.
"Greymon Digivolve to…"
Greymon's left arm turns into a large metal claw, his brown head plate became covered in armour. He sprouts bluish-purple wings, grows hair and two armor plates cover his chest as well. After gaining his armor he roars.
"MetalGreymon! RAA!"
(-)
Tai rides on MetalGreymon and trips up Megadramon. MetalGreymon releases a ferocious roar. Megadramon gets up and blasts out his missiles but the Cyborg dinosaur cuts them all to pieces with his metal claw and they explode behind him. The other Digi-destined and their Digimon are in awe. They can't believe Agumon has reached Ultimate level again after losing their crests, except the new kids since they aren't aware of the story yet.
"I say!" Hawkmon said.
"Wow!" Armadillomon said.
"It's MetalGreymon again!" Matt said.
"He Digivolved all the way to Ultimate?!" Cody exclaimed.
"He looks different from the one we fought!" Yolei said.
"Because that's the real MetalGreymon!" Izzy said.
"But how?" Mimi asked.
"Everyone released all their crests!" Palmon pointed out.
"She's right, there's no way we could Digivolve past the Champion level without them!" Gabumon said.
"Somehow, Tai and Agumon's courage together must've given Agumon the strength to reach his ultimate level one last time!" TK said.
"Of course, it wasn't really the Crests that gave us power; the power has always been within our hearts," Kari said.
"Who cares how? What matters is that we're gonna win!" Davis said.
"Yeah!" Veemon said.
Ken isn't deterred at all.
"Do you really think some weak imitation of MetalGreymon is enough to defeat me?!" Ken hissed.
"The MetalGreymon you created is the weak imitation. This is the real one, show him!" Tai said.
"No problem! Giga Blaster!" MetalGreymon shouted.
MetalGreymon opens up his body and launches to missiles that make impact. Megadramon comes out unscathed and the both of them have a wrestling match.
"Both of them are Cyborg Dragon Digimon, this will be a real battle of strength," Joe said.
"Boy, I'll say!" Kari said.
MetalGreymon and Megadramon use every bit of strength they have but it seems Megadramon is gaining the upper hand and begins pushing him down. MetalGreymon is forced to his knees but Tai refuses to quit.
"Don't give up, MetalGreymon, we can win. Use my courage, it'll give you all the power you need!" Tai said.
Tai's orange Digivice is violently vibrating; the shape of his crest glows brighter and in response MetalGreymon glows. Ken is stunned with what he's witnessing and MetalGreymon glares right at the one who tormented him.
"Gah! Where's this power coming from?" Ken asked.
"For the record, I'm nobody's servant," MetalGreymon said. MetalGreymon pushes back and bashes Megadramon chin with his helmet. The Dark Dragon Digimon is forced back and MetalGreymon takes flight and readies his claw. "Hey, up here you bucket of bolts!" Megadramon looks up. "Mega Claw!"
MetalGreymon launches his claw but Megadramon sidesteps and wraps his long tail around it.
"I've caught you! Darkside Attack!" Megadramon roared.
Megadramon launches missiles again but MetalGreymon skilfully evades them and leans closer.
"Raa! Who's caught who now?!" MetalGreymon countered.
He retracts his claw and Megadramon is brought closer. Megadramon tries to pull MetalGreymon down and MetalGreymon tries to pull him up to toss him. His friends cheer him on.
"You can do it, MetalGreymon!" Gabumon said.
"Go, MetalGreymon!" Biyomon said.
MetalGreymon is slowly starting to gain the upper hand.
"Get him MetalGreymon, go, GO!" Gomamon shouted.
MetalGreymon overpowers Megadramon and starts spinning him around.
"Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!" Palmon cheered.
MetalGreymon is spinning faster.
"Yeah, that's what I'm talking about!" Veemon said.
"Thrash him MetalGreymon!" Gatomon said.
"Do it!" Patamon said.
MetalGreymon tosses Megadramon and the Dark Dragon Digimon roars as he is thrown away.
"Giga Blaster!" MetalGreymon roared.
MetalGreymon launches two more missiles and they explode upon impact, destroying Megadramon's Dark Spiral. He crashes on the ground unconscious but alive.
MetalGreymon roars with victory.
Let's kick it on
Tai gives the thumbs up.
"Alright, you the Mon, MetalGreymon!" Tai said.
The other DigiDestined cheer with joy and victory for Tai and MetalGreymon. Ken growls and is forced to escape with Airdramon and Wormmon. MetalGreymon sets his sights on a control spire from afar.
"Giga Blaster!" MetalGreymon roared. MetalGreymon's missiles disintegrate it. "Giga Blaster!"
MetalGreymon launches one in the air and soon he launches hundreds of them that fly across the area. Everyone is confused.
"Well, that's a real waste of ammo," Joe said.
"What's he up to?" Davis asked. As the missiles fly, MetalGreymon speaks.
"My Giga Blaster contains homing devices and I've set them to destroy every control spire within a 10 mile radius in this area!" MetalGreymon said.
The missiles destroy multiple control spires one by one and the explosion can be seen from afar. MetalGreymon lands in front of the others. Tai jumps off and his partner reverts back to Agumon and both of them high five.
"Alright!" Tai and Agumon cheered.
…
After that Tai and Agumon are being congratulated by everyone.
"Tai, you were amazing!" Sora said.
"That was probably the coolest thing I've ever seen," Davis said.
"You did great out there man!" Matt said.
"You're the best Tai!" Kari said.
"Thanks, but I didn't do it alone!" Tai said.
"Wow, Agumon, how did you Digivolve to Ultimate level again?" Biyomon asked.
"It was really weird but I felt Tai's courage within his heart and it took the form of his crest. Because of that I felt this surge of energy that allowed me to Digivolve again," Agumon said.
"That's amazing," Patamon said.
"It wasn't just my courage; I could also feel Agumon's courage welling up inside as well and that gave him the strength to Digivolve again," Tai said.
"Prodigious! Our Crests may be gone, but their meaning still lies deep within our hearts," Izzy said.
"You know you; you never told us what happened to your Crests," Cody pointed out.
Joe puts a hand on his shoulder.
"We'll tell you about it when the time's right," Joe said.
"I bet Ken's crying and complaining about how we kicked his butt today!" Davis gloated.
Ken is in outrage as he rides back to his base.
"I can't they were able to destroy my new Dark Spirals! I'm just gonna have to make them even more powerful!" Ken said.
"Hey Ken; is it okay if I drive for a while? You said once we took over the Digi-World I could drive, well can I?" Wormmon asked.
Ken gives Wormmon the death glare causing him to recoil in fear.
"How many times have I told you when I'm thinking; don't talk! And I'm always thinking so never talk! Why are evil geniuses always surrounded by fools?" Ken asked.
Here we go
The gang prepare to head home.
"Well our work here is done for now, so let's head home," Davis said.
They open the Digi-port and one by one the entire gang fly through the gate. First Davis, then Yolei, Cody, TK, Kari, DemiVeemon, Poromon, Upamon, Patamon, Gatomon (Who're bandaged up), Tai, Matt, Sora, Izzy, Joe and Mimi all fly through the portal.
…
Contrary to the weather before, the sun shines brightly and is setting, filling the room with a bright orange colour as they emphasize what has happened. The Digimon are all bandaged up after a gruelling battle. Tai and Kari's faces are covered in some plasters and Davis is wearing Tai's goggles again.
"Okay so we managed to get Agumon safe and sound, but we can't relax with Ken still out there. Tentomon, I need you to be a spy, and find out what he's up to," Izzy said.
Even the older kids Digimon on the other side are bandaged up.
"The name's Mon, Tentomon," Tentomon said.
In the meanwhile, there're still some Control spires in my territory but now that I'm back I can work on taking back this are from the Digimon Emperor's control completely so I'd better get to work soon after I heal," Agumon said.
"I have every confidence in you, Agumon," Tai said.
"Thanks Tai, say when can I have those ice-creams and cookies you promised?" Agumon asked.
"Ice-cream and cookies, why wasn't I invited?" Gabumon asked.
"We'll make some tomorrow and then send them to you," Kari said.
"We're gonna head back to our areas and continue guarding them from the Digimon Emperor," Biyomon said.
"Right, and we'll be ready for him," Palmon said.
"Make sure to keep us posted, and try adding some jokes every now and then okay?" Gomamon asked.
"Uh…will do!" Izzy said.
The screen closes and Davis looks at his D-terminal; now he has 2 Digi-Eggs.
"Whoa, 2 DigiEggs that's cool," Davis said. Tai and Matt walk up to Davis.
"Davis, thanks a lot for saving Agumon, you're a good friend," Tai said. Davis can't help but be surprised.
"Who me, a friend?" Davis asked.
Matt gets him in a strangle hold and gives a friendly noogie, a painful friendly noogie.
"That's right, c'mere; you're officially part of the team now, time for a noogie!" Matt said.
"It's true, you did a really great job today, Davis," Joe said.
After the noogie, Davis walks up to the younger kids.
"Hey, did you see that I got a noogie that means I'm one of the guys now!" Davis said.
"I have a question, if you're one of the guys now does this mean you used to be one of the girls, and how come you never told me about it? I wish you humans would make up your mind," DemiVeemon said.
Davis picks up DemiVeemon and shakes him side to side.
"Okay then how's this for friendship!" Davis said. Everyone can't help but nervously smile at this scene.
"He's not the only one who's got a lot to learn," Matt said. The older kids exchange smiles and Davis and DemiVeemon are eager to learn.
"Great! Teach me!" Davis said.
"You'll learn soon enough, Davis; let's just take it one step at a time" Matt said.
"Starting with the noogies!" Kari said.
"Right!" Davis said.
Davis extends his head to Matt and everyone laughs as he groans in pain from more noogies.
Will the DigiDestined ever stop the evil Digimon Emperor? Find out next time on Digimon, Digital monsters!
