Digimon: Heroes Episode 23

*Deep inside the Palace of The Supreme Ruler in the Digital World, two large black dragon Digimon, each with four red eyes, claws and holed wings stood watch in front of the doors to the throne room. These were Devidramon. Suddenly, cries of anguish were could be heard throughout the palace as a large shadowed figure appeared in front of the two Devidramon*

Devidramon 1 & 2: *stare at the figure and hiss in anger* RAAAUUURRRGGGHHH!!!

*Suddenly, the mysterious Digimon charged toward them and the two Devidramon were swiftly cut in two. The figure then kicked the doors open, revealing the Supreme Ruler in his chair, facing his computer*

Supreme Ruler: Hmm? *turns to see the mysterious Digimon* Oh…it's you. I see you've…dismantled my protection. Oh well, so hard to find good help these days. *pause* Why have you come?

???: *walks up closer to the Supreme Ruler* I have a score to settle in the Human World, and you are the one who can get me there.

Supreme Ruler: It would be a futile mistake to try. Why should I help you? You haven't done anything for me since…well, no need to bring that up.

???: I suppose not. But what if I said I could easily remove one of the strongest Digimon from the group?

Supreme Ruler: *pause* Go on…

???: *smirks* I happen to have personal conflict with one of the Digimon in the Human World. Allow me to go there, and I will guarantee one less future headache.

Supreme Ruler: How do I know that you'll keep your promise?

???: Do I look like someone who'd go against their word?

Supreme Ruler: *pause* Your request…is granted. Darcmon!

*Just then, Darcmon materialized into the throne room, beside the mysterious Digimon*

Darcmon: You summoned, my Lord? *sees the shadowed Digimon* Whoa!

Supreme Ruler: Calm yourself, Darcmon. He's with us. He's going to the Human World, and you're going to assist him…

Darcmon: New York City, I assume?

Supreme Ruler: Precisely…and I need you to transport him immediately…

Darcmon: *nods* As you wish, my lord.

*With a wave of her staff, Darcmon opened up a Digital Gate*

Supreme Ruler: Now go. And if you fail… *pause* No, you've suffered enough.

???: Failure is not an option…my lord… *steps through the gate as it closes up behind him*

*Meanwhile, at Central Park, Antylamon was sitting in a meditative position. She was humming to herself and her eyes were closed. Several pigeons had perched on her shoulders as she was not paying attention to them, but instead listening to all the other sounds around her*

???: Hi.

*Antylamon suddenly snapped out of her state and looked down to see a little girl staring up at her*

Antylamon: Oh…Hello

Girl: Are you a bunny?

Antylamon: Well…not necessarily…

Girl: Then…you're one of those monsters from TV!

Antylamon: Well, yes, but some of us aren't as bad as the ones we fight against.

Girl: *smiles* You're too cute to be bad.

Antylamon: Well, I am one of the good guys…

Girl: *reaches out and touches Antylamon's hand* I like that.

???: Amy! Come on, time to go home.

Girl: *looks to the side* Coming, mommy! *looks back at Antylamon* Bye, bunny. *runs off*

Antylamon: *waves to the girl* Goodbye…

*Just then, Robert and Joey were seen walking up to Antylamon*

Joey: Antylamon.

Antylamon: Oh hello, Joey, Robert.

Robert: Did that little girl see you?

Antylamon: Yes, but nothing happened. All we did was talk.

Robert: Well, as long as her mother didn't see you.

Antylamon: No, she ran off to her after she was called on.

Joey: *raises an eyebrow* Why are you sitting like that?

Antylamon: Oh, I was meditating.

Robert: Well, that explains all the pigeons on your shoulders.

Antylamon: *looks on her shoulders to see the pigeons* Oh, I haven't even noticed them. Then again, they're not bothering me at all…

Joey: Why were you meditating?

Antylamon: It helps me to relax. To be one with nature. To listen to it, to feel it.

Robert: You mean like how Renamon is?

Antylamon: Yes. In fact, she taught me meditation.

Joey: Really? When?

Antylamon: Well, back in the Digital World, I was once trained by Wizardmon, as most of us in the resistance were. During that time, I noticed Renamon meditating alone. I asked why she was doing it, and she said it helps her to be calm. I asked if she could teach me, and she obliged. So, after a couple of days, I learned to be more calm and tranquil.

Joey: *pause* Can you gimme a lift?

Antylamon: Alright…*puts her hand down, letting Joey walk on her palm, then slowly lifts her hand up*

Joey: Thanks.

Antylamon: No pro -- *ears perk as she looks around*

Joey: Antylamon…Antylamon, are you okay?

Antylamon: *looks intently at something in the sky, but then shakes it off* I-I don't know…I just felt…weird, all of a sudden.

Robert: Trouble?

Antylamon: It could be…but I'm not sure…Maybe I've been meditating too long.

Robert: *looks at his watch* Well, hate to cut this short, but we got to get home. I've got homework to do.

Joey: Yeah, me too --

Antylamon: *tightens her grip around Joey* No, wait!! Joey, please, don't go!! I don't want to be alone!

Joey: *gags* Alright! Alright! I'll stay with you, just ease up on the grip!

Antylamon: Oh! Sorry. *loosens her grip around Joey*

Robert: Ant, you sure you're okay?

Antylamon: I…I don't know…I think I'll be better after a good night's sleep. Plus, Joey will be keeping me company.

Robert: Well…alright. Just be careful, both of you.

Joey: Okay, be sure to tell mom I'm here. She'll understand.

Robert: Okay, see ya tomorrow. *walks toward home*

Joey: *looks at Antylamon* So…now what?

Antylamon: I could show you how to meditate if you like.

Joey: That'd be cool.

Antylamon: Alright, just do what I do. *gets herself relaxed and begins to demonstrate*

*Meanwhile, in another part of the city, a group of soldiers were sitting by a large tank, on patrol and looking bored*

Soldier 1: Quiet night, huh?

Soldier 2: You said it. So, any plans for when we get back?

Soldier 3: Well I heard-- *frowns* Oh no.

*Just then, a group of several protesters holding picket signs approached the soldiers. They looked very upset and were yelling at the them*

Soldier 3: Oh, for the love of-- Do they ever stop?

Soldier 2: What the hell do they want now?

Picketer 1: I knew you government pigs were behind those Digital Monsters!

Soldier 1: What are you talking about?

Picketer 2: Don't play dumb!! President Bush admitted that the Digimon were a military weapon!!

Picketer 3: So it's all your fault that our city is being destroyed!!

Soldier 3: Hey, it's not our fault they're destroying the city! We can't control them!

Picketer 2: We need to put a stop to those horrible creatures once and for all!

Soldier 1: Why do you think the military is here? We're doing everything in our power to destroy those things!

Picketer 4: Liars!! *throws a tomato at the soldier*

Soldier 1: *is hit by the tomato* Ugh! Okay, that's it! *pulls out a gun* Go back to your homes, or I'm placing you all under military arrest!

Soldier 2: We're trying to keep this under control, don't make it worse for yourselves!

Picketers: MONSTROUS MILITARY, MONSTROUS MILITARY, MONSTROUS MILITARY!!!!

Soldier 3: That's it! Get 'em out of here!

Soldier 1: *pulls out assault rifle* Alright, back off! We will be forced to shoot on sight!

Soldier 2: These aren't blanks, people! We will not hesitate!

*Suddenly, the sound of a distant explosion could be heard, which quickly alerted the soldiers and the picketers*

Soldier 3: What the hell was that?

Picketer 4: What in the world?!

*Just then, there was another loud sound as an enormous shadowed figure approached the soldiers and the picketers. It was the mysterious Digimon*

Picketeer 1: It's another one of those monsters!

Soldier 2: Battle stations, men! Load the tank!!

Soldier 1: You folks better get out of here now!!

Picketeer 2: For once, they're right! LET'S GET OUT OF HERE!!!

*All the picketers dropped their signs and began running with their lives, with one of them dropping a camcorder which began recording what was happening*

Soldier 3: Alright, the tank's armed and ready!

Soldier 1: Better use the rifles too. *aims his rifle at the Digimon*

Soldier 2: FIRE!!!!

*The two soldiers fired their rifles at the Digimon, but it dodged their bullets, jumping out of their range of fire*

Soldier 1: Damn it! Fire the tank! *covers his ears*

*The soldier moved the barrel of the tank, aiming straight towards the shadow figure, who doesn't move. The tank fires, shooting directly at the figure, and soon... >BOOM< The tank hits. The soldiers look to see a large crater, where the figure once stood.*

Soldier 1: Did we get it?

Soldier 1: Well, let's take a look.

*The soldiers took a closer look at the crater, seeing absolutely no sign of the mysterious Digimon*

Soldier 2: Not a sign of the creature…maybe we did blast him…

Soldier 3: Hmm, and without any help from the Heroes? I doubt it.

*Suddenly, the shadowy figure lunged down, its left hand forming a large axe. It uses the axe to slice the tank in half, causing it to explode. Luckily, the soldiers were able to jump off just in time. The soldiers looked on to see the Digimon standing in the flames, revealing itself to be an Antylamon, only with darker colors, a much larger collar with a strange symbol on it, and no scarf. It gave them an evil sneer as it then disappeared*

Soldier 1: What the-- Wasn't that one the Heroes Digimon?!

Soldier 2: Better tell the General…he's not gonna like this…

*The next morning, at the Willis residence, Robert was flipping through the channels on TV, seeing Digimon related topics*

Robert: Ugh!

*Just then, Robert's mom walked in with several dishes in her hands. She immediately took notice of her son*

Mrs. Willis: What's the matter, Robert?

Robert: Every channel, it's the same thing! Digimon, Digimon, Digimon!! Why can't people just leave us alone?! *sighs* At least my identity is safe…but still, though! First Infermon attacks, then Diabolasmon attacks, Chris leaves, and now this. Why did they wait so long to talk about them?

Mrs. Willis: Don't worry, Robert. I'm sure things will get better. The people will realize that not all Digimon are bad at some point.

Robert: *sighs* I hope you're right, mom.

*Just then, Renamon materialized next to Mrs. Willis and took the dishes out of her hands*

Renamon: Good morning, Mrs. Willis. Let me help you with that.

Mrs. Willis: Why thank you, Renamon. *smiles and nods* See what I mean, honey?

Robert: *smiles* Good point.

*Robert then changed the channel to The Today Show with Katy Couric and Bryant Gumble*

Katy Couric: Welcome back to the Today show. So, Bryant, what do you think of these monsters appearing all over New York?

Bryant Gumble: Well, despite how some of them may be trying to help us, they've been nothing but a nuisance. And from the events that have happened last night pretty much prove my point.

*The screen switched to the Antylamon attack that the lost camcorder had recorded the night before*

Katy Couric: Looks like a home video camera caught this. And this was last night?

Bryant Gumble: That's right. Apparently from the footage, there was a riot going on in the area, as a group of protestors were standing in front of a group of soldiers who were on duty, saying that their actions were the cause of these monsters roaming around the city.

Katy Couric: Wow! Look at the size of that thing! Was anyone hurt?

Bryant Gumble: Fortunately, no. But from the footage shown, it managed to slice the tank in half, showing that this creature is more of a threat than we thought.

Katy Couric: You know, that monster looks like the giant rabbit that has been protecting the city so far, with those mystery men.

Bryant Gumble: You know, I think you're right, Katy. Perhaps we're being had by our city's so called Heroes.

Robert: Wait a minute!! *pauses the TV with Tivo* Renamon, come and look at this.

Renamon: *comes in, wearing rubber gloves and an apron* What is it?

Robert: There's something on TV tha-*looks at Renamon* What are you wearing?

Renamon: Oh, this? I guess I got to much into the moment.

Robert: Anyway, look what they played on the Today Show. *rewinds and plays the clip*

Renamon: Wait…is that… *eyes widen* ANTYLAMON?!?

Robert: Looks like it to me.

Renamon: I don't understand. Antylamon was never aggressive. Why would she attack those soldiers?

Robert: *narrows his eyebrows* Something's fishy here. Call the other Heroes. Especially Joey! *jumps off the couch and runs upstairs*

Renamon: *nods* Right. *looks at Mrs. Willis* Mrs. Willis, I think it's best if you keep the doors locked. Rather not have anyone trespassing…

Mrs. Willis: Don't worry, I will.

Renamon: *takes off the apron and gloves* Thank you. *pulls out her cell phone*

Robert: *runs down the stairs with his goggles, hat, and coat* Okay, let's go!

*Meanwhile, in Central Park, Joey was asleep on Antylamon's lap as she meditated. Just then, Joey's cell phone vibrated and a "I Just Can't Wait to be King" ring tone was heard playing, snapping Antylamon out of her trance, and causing the pigeons fly off of her again*

Antylamon: *gently moving Joey* Joey, someone's calling you…

Joey: *wakes up* Hmm? Oh, thanks. *answers his cell phone* Talk to me. *pause* Oh hi, Renamon. *pause* Huh. *pause* Mhmm. *pause* Okay. *pause* What? *pause* Uh…okay. *hangs up*

Antylamon: *stretches her long arms* What was that about?

Joey: Renamon wants us at HQ. But for some reason, she said to make sure no one sees you. Especially the military.

Antylamon: That's unusual…The military trusts us. How am I supposed to be unseen?

Joey: *raises a brow and smiles* Supersonic time!

*Meanwhile, at Heroes HQ, the Heroes and their Digimon arrived the building, just as Antylamon's sonic boom was heard throughout the city*

Mike: That must be Joey and Antylamon.

Kevin: Let's hope people think a storm's coming.

*Just then, Joey and Antylamon were seen heading towards the HQ, as Antylamon managed to skid to a halt*

Gatomon: *looking at a stopwatch* Hmm, 2.3 seconds. That's a new record.

Joey: *looking dizzy* Every time…still fun! *falls off of Antylamon's shoulder and onto her hand*

Antylamon: *chuckles and sets Joey down gently onto the ground* There you go.

Joey: Thanks.

Antylamon: So what's going on that I had to play Sonic the Hedgehog to avoid being seen?

Robert: Sorry Antylamon, we need you to stay out here. This is a private matter.

Joey: Wait, why does she have to step out?

Renamon: Private…matter…

Antylamon: *sets Joey down* Well…alright…I'll keep an eye out…just in case…

Joey: I think you should hide along the back way so no one can see you.

Robert: That would be a wise decision…

Antylamon: Alright, I'll be sure to give you a full alert if anyone is on their way here. *heads for the back way*

Robert: *grabs Joey by the arm* Come on.

*Later inside Heroes HQ, the Heroes and their Digimon were gathered around the computer monitor as Robert stood in front of it*

Robert: Guys, we have…a serious situation.

Kevin: How.. serious are we talkin' boss?

Robert: Play the clip, Renamon.

Renamon: This may not look good…

*Renamon presses the play button on the remote, showing the news footage of the attacks from last night, including incriminating evidence of Antylamon involved with the attack. Everyone watched the monitor and look in shock as they see the Antylamon attacking the soldiers*

BlackAgumon: Am I seeing what I think I'm seeing?

Veemon: I hope this is a prank! This can't be true!

Robert: I'm not sure, but whatever the reason, it's bad news for all of us…

Joey: No! It can't be her, she was with me all night.

Jermaine: Hey, Joey, calm down. I believe you.

Robert: We do believe you, Joey, but it's going to be hard to try and convince the Army, and I don't think they're too keen on a peaceful resolution…

Kevin: If it's not our bunny girl, then who the hell is it? It looks like Antylamon.

BlackAgumon: Certainly doesn't act like ours though…

Renamon: I don't know, but it looks…vaguely familiar…

Robert: *takes the remote from Renamon* Let me pause the clip. *pauses the clip and looks closely at the monitor* I don't think it is ours. Look, the colors are much darker in the skin and clothes.

Eva: Hey, yeah! It also doesn't have a scarf around it's neck.

Gatomon: And it's collar looks a lot bigger and has a different symbol on the front.

Jermaine: Well, we can at least prove that it's not the same…but what is it doing here?

Veemon: It's gotta be a virus!!

Kevin: Are you sure?

Veemon: Yup! I've heard of some species of Digimon like Antylamon having different attributes. This one clearly is a Virus type based on all the evidence we've observed.

Commandramon: *raises an eyebrow at Veemon* And you weren't in the intelligence field why?

Eva: Wait, what about Antylamon? Do you think she might know about this imposter?

Renamon: It's probably for the best. She should know what's going on now.

Robert: Hmm…*hooks up his digivice and types away at the computer* I'm downloading this image onto my digivice. Maybe she'll know who it is.

Joey: Good idea. I'll go get Antylamon.

Robert: We'll all get her.

*A little while later, the Heroes and their Digimon went outside to the back where they saw Antylamon sitting Indian style on the ground and meditating*

Mike: *raises an eyebrow* Is she…meditating?

Renamon: Yes, it helps her to relax. Antylamon, we need to talk to you now

Antylamon: *snaps out of it* Huh, what? *sees the others* So, meeting over I assume?

Robert: Yup. Listen, can you identify this Digimon? *takes out his digivice and activates the hologram of the bad Antylamon*

Antylamon: *ears perked, eyes widened* What?! Where did you find this?

Robert: It attacked a group of soldiers and protesters last night on another side of the city. Look familiar?

Antylamon: I thought he was gone for good…but I never knew he would find a way here…

Joey: Who is he?

Antylamon: *pause* He's my brother.

Everyone: YOUR WHA?!?!

Antylamon: Yes…he's my twin brother…but we're not on the same level…

Robert: Why didn't you tell us before?

Antylamon: Because I thought he would never come to this world, let alone approach me at all… Someone must've helped him…

Eva: Why don't you tell us about him?

Antylamon: *hesitates, but then takes a deep breath and sighs* I guess you guys have the right to know. It all started when we were young, at our Rookie levels.

****Flashback****

*It was a bright and sunny day in the Digital World. Two small brown rabbit looking Digimon with pink color patterns and three horns on their heads were playing in a large meadow of flowers and data grass. These were Lopmon. One of them was Antylamon and the other was her brother*

Antylamon: *narrating* My brother wasn't always evil, of course. He was actually a very good Lopmon once. Always looking out for me. However, none of that would last. One day, a year or so before the war began, my brother and I were exploring a region of the Digital World that had been long since abandoned.

*The two Lopmon stopped frolicking as they soon spotted the ruins of an old village at the end of the meadow*

Lopmon: This doesn't look like a safe place…

Brother: No kidding! It's like a Cyclonemon went through there! Hmm…Let's go check it out!

Lopmon: Maybe we shouldn't. There could be something dangerous in there…

Brother: Come on, where's your sense of adventure?

Lopmon: Well…we could look around for a little bit…

*The two Lopmon slowly walked into the old village, seeing the ruins of old houses and buildings as they walked further in. Just then, something caught the brother's eye as he ran away from his sister*

Brother: Yo, sis! Take a look at this!

Lopmon: *runs over to her brother* What is it?

*The brother was seen pointing at a giant malformed machine near one of the dilapidated old buildings. Lopmon stared at the machine in both horror and astonishment*

Lopmon: *eyes widen* Whoa…what in the name of moon carrots is that?

Brother: Let's find out! *jumps up onto the control panel*

Lopmon: Brother, wait! You don't know what that thing can do!

Brother: It's okay, I think this is the control panel! Hmm…Wonder how you turn it on.. *covers his eyes and starts to randomly select a button* Enny Meany Miny Moe! *his claw lands on a purple switch*

Lopmon: Brother, I'm serious. It could be very dangerous!

*Suddenly, the machine began to rattle and hum. Lopmon looked afraid, while her brother was just satisfied that he turned the machine on*

Brother: Cool!

Lopmon: *very worried* Brother, please be careful with what you're doing!

Brother: It's okay! I-- Wha?!

*The machine suddenly shook violently and sparks flew out. A sinister looking black smog started to leak out from the cracks of the machine and began to swallow the brother Lopmon*

Brother: GET OFF ME!!!! HELP!!!!

Lopmon: Brother!!

*The cloud swallowed the brother as it pulsed with dark purple energy for a moment. In a matter of seconds, the cloud dissipated and the brother fell to the ground*

Lopmon: Brother! *runs to his side* Are you alright? Speak to me!

Brother: *slowly gets up, speaks flatly* I'm fine.

Lopmon: But--

Brother: *bats Lopmon away with his ear* Ung!!

Lopmon: Ow! *falls over* Why did you do that?

Brother: *slowly turns around, a dark and angry look in his eyes* I said I'm fine…

Antylamon: *narrating* And from there it only got worse…

*A few weeks later, Lopmon's brother was seen pummeling other defenseless Rookie Digimon, almost killing them*

Brother: BLAZING ICE!!!! *strikes a Gotsumon* TINY TWISTER!!!! *bashes a Lalamon*

*Just then, Lopmon came onto the scene and grabbed one of his fists, stopping him from hurting the Rookie Digimon*

Lopmon: Brother, please stop! This isn't like you!

Brother: Let go of me, weakling!! *punches Lopmon in the face*

Lopmon: *falls to the ground* OW!!! What's wrong with you?! You were never like this!

Brother: That's because I am stronger now!! *steps on a fallen Gazimon's head* These Digimon are all weak! They need to be put in their place!

Lopmon: *narrows her eyebrows* It was that machine, wasn't it? It's turned you into this vicious monster!

Brother: IT'S MADE ME POWERFUL!!! Powerful enough…to do this! *digivolves* Lopmon digivolve to…DarkAntylamon!

Lopmon: *stares in horror* Oh my…

DarkAntylamon: An d with this new power, I shall destroy all those who oppose me. *pause* you, I'll save for last. Terror Blades!!

*The other Digimon were then sliced up and deleted as DarkAntylamon laughed evilly. Lopmon just stared horrified at what had happened, tears welling up in her eyes*

****Flashforward****

Antylamon: I was petrified…I didn't know what to do.

Joey: Oh my God…

Eva: That…that's terrible.

Renamon: How were you able to escape from him?

Antylamon: I didn't, he just…disappeared one day.

Robert: That machine…must have infected him with a virus.

Antylamon: It did. I learned later on that the machine was an early experiment by the Supreme Ruler, before he took over, in creating Evil Digimon.

Jermaine: Well, what are we gonna do now?

Antylamon: *looks down* I-I don't know… *her hands twitch nervously*

Joey: *puts a hand on Antylamon's* Ant…it's okay. You have me.

Antylamon: *looks at Joey, then at the others* Thank you…all of you…for being very supportive…

Jermaine: Yo, we gotta tell the army they got the wrong Digimon!

Commandramon: I know, but will they listen?

Kevin: Hey, they trust us, remember?

BlackAgumon: Yeah, but it's the public I'm worried about. They're not all that crazy about Digimon in general…

Eva: We gotta try.

Robert: She's right. We need to talk to the General about this. I'm sure he'll understand the situation/ *looks at Antylamon* But, maybe you should stay here, just in case.

Antylamon: It would be best. I would rather not endanger your lives while trying to reason with the General…

*Later that night, several military officers, including General Stanford, patrolled the streets of New York, in search of DarkAntylamon*

General Stanford: Keep your eyes peeled, men. This creature is liable to take this entire unit without flinching…

Soldier 3: And if we can't stop it…do we call in the Heroes?

General Stanford: That's right. We don't need to do anything drastic…Lord knows if we do anything serious, we'll just make the situation worse than before…

Soldier 5: But sir, what if that monster was one of theirs?

General Stanford: Do you really think kids like those would cause this sort of chaos on purpose, let alone trying to take out our own platoon?

*Just then, the radar in Stanford's jeep began to go off. Something large and fast was heading him and his men*

Soldier 3: We got somethin'?

General Stanford: Looks like it's ready for another surprise… SQUAD, READY BATTLEMENTS!!!

*Suddenly, DarkAntylamon appeared from out of the shadows and landed in front of the soldiers, starring at them with an evil glare*

Soldier 2: Oh, man…it's more menacing than when we last saw it…

General Stanford: *pulls out his walkie-talkie* All units, open fire!!

*The soldiers open fired on DarkAntylamon with assault rifles, grenade launchers and tanks. But DarkAntylamon leapt up, gracefully avoiding the attacks. He then landed on one of the tanks and took control of it, aiming its canon at one of the others*

General Stanford: Get outta the way!!

*The tank fired, destroying two more tanks. DarkAntylamon laughed evilly, jumped onto a building and started crawling up the side like a spider. More soldiers ran up to the side and started firing again. DarkAntylamon kept crawling towards the top, where he then saw Robert, staring down at him with his arms crossed. Sum 41's "We're All To Blame" could be heard in the background*

Robert: Something tells me you aren't our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

*Dark Antylamon's eyes widen in surprise as he jumped off onto another building. There, he found Renamon waiting for him*

Renamon: You're an elusive little rabbit…but so are we…

Robert: Get him, partner!!

Renamon: *leaps up* Diamond Storm!!

*White hot razor leafs rained down on Dark Antylamon, who simply shielded himself, not looking phased at all*

DarkAntylamon: Is that all you can do? You pathetic weaklings...

Renamon: What's your reason for coming to the Human World, faker?

Dark Antylamon: That is none of your concern! *lifts up his arms then throws them out, creating a strong wind*

Renamon: *stands her ground, slowly sliding away from the wind's impact* Well, no matter what, we won't let you continue your murderous rampage. *leaps up toward DarkAntylamon* Power Paw!! *lands a kick which hits him in the cheek*

DarkAntylamon: Grrrr…you're not as weak as I thought…But you will be soon enough!

Eva: This is not going to be easy…

Robert: We need to lure him away from buildings. Head for Central Park!

Joey: Renamon! Try and lead him to Central Park! We need to keep him from destroying more buildings!

Renamon: Gotchya! *looks at DarkAntylamon* Come and get me, big boy. *leaps from building to building toward Central Park*

DarkAntylamon: You're gonna regret this…*leaps after Renamon*

Robert: He's taking the bait! Move out!

*The Heroes and their Digimon quickly followed Renamon and DarkAntylamon toward Central Park*

General Stanford: Get me a chopper, we need to go after that thing!!

Soldier 5: Sir, are you sure you want to get mixed up in a monster fight?

General Stanford: Those kids might need our help, so do it!!

Soldier 5: Y-Yes sir! I'll have someone fly you over there ASAP!

*Meanwhile, the Heroes and their Digimon had arrived at Central Park, only to find that it was completely empty*

Mike: We're here, so where's the bunny?

Robert: I dunno…I hope Renamon is able to fight him off…

*Just then, several trees fell onto the path and Dark Antylamon was seen swiping away at Renamon with his axes*

Jermaine: If she doesn't, she'll be cut into pieces!

Robert: How are you holding up?

Renamon: Well, it's not getting any better, that's for sure!

Kevin: Come on, lets Digivolve and whoop his ass!!

Robert: Good idea.

*The Digimon nodded as their partners pulled out their digivices and held them out*

All Heroes: Digivolve!

Renamon: *digivolves* Renamon digivolve to…Kyubimon!

Commandramon: *digivolves* Commandramon digivolve to…Sealsdramon!

Veemon: *digivolves* Veemon digivolve to…ExVeemon!

BlackAgumon: *digivolves* BlackAgumon digivolve to…BlackGreymon!

*The five Champion Digimon surrounded DarkAntylamon, looking ready to fight*

Robert: Attack!!

Kyubimon: Fox Tail Inferno!!

Sealsdramon: Death Behind!!

ExVeemon: Vee Laser!!

BlackGreymon: Nova Blast!!

Gatomon: Lightning Paw!!

*DarkAntylamon used his blades to shield the blows, which exploded on his blades as he swiped them, clearing the smoke*

DarkAntylamon: You fools think you can stop me? This is pathetic.

*Just then, the spinning propellers of a helicopter were heard. DarkAntylamon and the others looked up to see an AH-64 Apache helicopter hovering above them, with it's light shining on DarkAntylamon. It was also armed with a Gatling gun beneath it*

General Stanford: You, rabbit creature! Surrender now or we will open fire! This is the U.S. Military! We will not hesitate to shoot!

DarkAntylamon: My, my. This whole world seems to be full of imbeciles, just waiting to be annihilated…

General Stanford: You asked for it!! FIRE!!!!

*The Gatling gun fired as Dark Antylamon dodged the oncoming bullets with back flips*

General Stanford: Keep firing!!

*DarkAntylamon simply kept dodging the oncoming bullets with his back flips. He then leapt up, using his powerful arms and headed toward the helicopter, ready to smash it*

General Stanford: LOOK OUT!!!!

Robert: Kyubimon!

Kyubimon: Right! *leaps up after Dark Antylamon*

DarkAntylamon: *suddenly turns his eyes on Kyubimon* Terror Blades!! *spins around sending slashes everywhere*

Sealsdramon: I got him! *takes out his twin blades and begins thrashing around*

*Just then, ExVeemon flew up and shielded the chopper as the blades' impact exploded on him*

Mike: *winces* Ouch, that's gotta hurt!

*Sealsdramon's blades blocked the ones meant for Kyubimon, but DarkAntylamon smacked him into her, knocking both Digimon back onto the ground*

Jermaine: Sealsdramon!!

Sealsdramon: Ugh, sorry soldier.

Kyubimon: No problem…

BlackGreymon: Our turn. *looks at Gatomon* Gatomon?

Gatomon: My pleasure!

BlackGreymon: Nova Blast!!

Dark Antylamon: *runs through the blast and punches BlackGreymon* RAAAHHH!!!

BlackGreymon: GAAAKKK!!! *gets slammed into a row of trees before collapsing to the ground*

Gatomon: BlackGreymon, NO!!! *leaps up at Dark Antylamon* Cat's Eye Hypnotism! *tries to put DarkAntylamon in her spell*

Dark Antylamon: Humph! *smacks Gatomon in-between his hands*

Eva: *eyes widen* Gatomon!!

*Gatomon fell out onto the ground as DarkAntylamon unclasped his hands*

Eva: *runs to Gatomon* Are you okay?

Gatomon: Pop my spine back into place…and then…we'll talk.

DarkAntylamon: *approaches the Heroes* Sad show from the so called Heroes of New York. Perhaps you simply got lucky with all those other Digimon?

???: Brother!

Dark Antylamon: Hmm? *looks in the direction of the voice*

*Juat then, Antylamon was seen, standing behind DarkAntylamon, with a serious look on her face

Joey: Antylamon!

General Stanford: There's two of them?

Soldier: Who knew?

DarkAntylamon: Sister…my my…it's been a long time…

Antylamon: Yes it has.

DarkAntylamon: So…you've finally reached the Ultimate level…and you're with the humans. Predictable. You've always had a soft spot for creatures weaker than you.

Antylamon: Unlike you, I'm not a war-hungry monster, bent on destruction and chaos! I chose to be friends with the humans and those who have helped them.

DarkAntylamon: So, you've befriended these weak creatures and their Digimon? Well, you'll soon share the same fate as them… *points one of his axes at her*

Antylamon: *stands in a fighting position* Don't do this, brother...

DarkAntylamon: I've done many horrible things…this won't phase me one bit…

Antylamon: *immediately charges toward DarkAntylamon with axe blades ready* Bunny Blades!!

Dark Antylamon: *charges toward Antylamon* Terror Blades!!

*Both sets of axe blades clashed, sending a surge of sparks everywhere and almost knocking the chopper from the sky*

Joey: Yowsa!!

Robert: What power!

General Stanford: Lord Almighty! This is getting intense!

*Antylamon pushed harder against DarkAntylamon as he struggled against her. She then swung her blades, knocking him into a flock of trees*

Antylamon: What do you have to say now, brother?

DarkAntylamon: *gets up out of the trees* You will never be stronger than me!

Antylamon: I am stronger, I've always been stronger than you. What makes you think I never will?

DarkAntylamon: THIS!!!! *slices at Antylamon's arms*

Antylamon: AAAAHHHH!!!!

Joey: *eyes widen* Antylamon!!!

*Antylamon managed to barely dodge the attack, but her arms were pretty cut up and were bleeding. Soon, the Antylamon were dodging each other's attacks all throughout the park*

Kevin: Whoa…

BlackGreymon: What can we do?

Kyubimon: Nothing…this is Antylamon's fight now.

Joey: But she'll get killed!

*Antylamon got kicked aside by DarkAntylamon and landed before the Heroes and their Digimon*

DarkAntylamon: Soon, I shall reach my Mega form, and I shall destroy you, once and for all!

Antylamon: *holds her injured arm, groaning in pain* No…you will…not…I…won't…let…you!

DarkAntylamon: You are near death, yet you still fight?

Antylamon: I won't let you harm my friends... and I won't back down... *stumbles a bit, landing on her knee*

DarkAntylamon: Ha ha ha!! You're tired. You cannot fight anymore.

Antylamon: Wanna bet? *tries to stand, but fails*

DarkAntylamon: Pathetic. *walks toward Antylamon*

Joey: *runs up and stands in front of Antylamon* Don't you dare come near her!!

Robert: Joey, get out of there!!

DarkAntylamon: Oh, this is priceless…a weak, foolish human thinks he can stand up to me? Well, I think this won't take long…

Joey: *picks up a rock and throws it at DarkAntylamon* Hyah!!

DarkAntylamon: *hit in the eye* AAARGH! You little vermin, I'll slice you in half!

Jermaine: Joey, get back over here, you'll be killed, man!!

Joey: *looks at the others* No! *looks back at DarkAntylamon* You wanna know why I'm standing up for Antylamon? It's because she's my partner. Not only that…she's my friend…My BEST friend! How dare you be so cruel to her? You're brother and sister, you should love each other!

DarkAntylamon: Spare me the drama, weakling…You've made a big mistake getting in my way…*readies his axes*

Joey: Well, I'm not going to let you hurt my friend!!

*Suddenly, a bright light emitted from within Joey's pocket. Quickly, he reached in and pulled out his crest, which now had a symbol on it that resembled a human hand with a small hole in the palm*

Joey: *eyes widen* Whoa!

Robert: Joey, your crest!

Kevin: Dude, I think he knows…

DarkAntylamon: What is this light?

Joey: *looks at the DarkAntylamon and smirks* It's friendship, pal! And now you're gonna pay! *inserts the crest into his digivice* Mega Digivolution!!

Antylamon: *digivolves* Antylamon digivolve to…

*Just then, Antylamon began to glow with a brilliant white light. Her old image dissolved away like pixels, revealing a small, naked, human sized creature with extremely long ears, floating in a fetal position. The white glow then shrank into silver armor, boots, and a helmet with three horns on top. The new entity reached behind her back and pulled out a pair of medieval axes, still glowing with white energy. The energy shimmered as she swung them, striking a pose*

???: Lepumon!

DarkAntylamon: *sees Lepumon floating in the air in front of him* WHAT?!?! HOW CAN THIS BE?!?! HOW DARE YOU DIGIVOLVE BEFORE I DO!!!!

Robert: *scans Lupumon* Whoa! Lepumon. A Mega level, Data type, Valkyrie Digimon. Her graceful appearance masks her ferocious attacks, such as Thunder Blades, Maelstrom, and the Light of Valhalla.

Joey: Wow…she's beautiful.

Lepumon: You see, brother…you digivolved from your vicious and villainous ways…whilst I have digivolved out of the friendship I have made with Joey and his friends…

DarkAntylamon: *growls* I do not care what form you are in, little sister, I shall still kill you and your human pet!! Terror Blades!!

Joey: Look out!

*Lepumon just smacked at DarkAntylamon's axe blades, changing them back into bleeding hands. The evil Digimon was speechless as he stood near the lake*

DarkAntylamon: This…can't be possible…

Lepumon: *smirks* Now who's weak?

Dark Antylamon: *narrows his eyebrows* I'll show you who…

*Suddenly, Dark Antylamon floated onto the middle of the lake and slowly sank and disappeared beneath the surface of the water. Soon, all was calm and quiet*

Joey: *raises an eyebrow* What the--?

Jermaine: Did he just…drown himself?

Kyubimon: I don't think so…

General Stanford: I don't understand, what was the point of--

*Suddenly, dark energy crackled from within the lake as it began to grow much, much larger. Suddenly, a beam of dark energy shots out of the water, giving off a sound like thunder*

Robert: *eyes widen* He's digivolving!

Jermaine: Oh… that's not good…

*Everyone looked up to see that the sky had turned dark purple with no cloud in sight. The dark energy then disappeared to reveal a gigantic evil looking Digimon that resembled a demonic dark purple rabbit with large arms, raggedy ears, sharp teeth and a jester collar around its neck emerged from out of the lake. This was Cherubimon, DarkAntylamon's Mega form*

???: CHERUBIMON!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

ExVeemon: *eyes widen* Holy--

Robert: He's gigantic!!

Lepumon: A large villainous monster…seems to fit him well…

Soldier: General, what do we do?!

General Stanford: What else can we do? OPEN FIRE!!!

*The helicopter's Gatling gun opened fire on Cherubimon. Unfortunately, he just glared at the chopper and gave off an evil chuckle*

Gatomon: Not this again!

Joey: *turns to Lepumon* Any ideas?

Lepumon: I'll do what I can…but I don't think it will be easy…*flies up toward the helicopter*

General Stanford: Hold your fire! Their Digimon is heading towards us!

Lepumon: *hovers next to the chopper* General, I know you mean well, but you cannot win this fight. It must be fought by brother and sister.

General Stanford: Understood, Antyl-- I mean…Lepumon. You heard her, soldier, get us out of here!

Soldier: Yes sir! Good luck to you all.

*The helicopter quickly flew off away from the battle, leaving Lepumon alone to deal with Cherubimon*

Cherubimon: You can't hope to beat me! We're evenly matched now! And I have the upper hand! LIGHTNING SPEAR!!! *creates a bolt of lightning and throws it at Lepumon*

*Lepumon blocked the attack with her axes, as the attack managed to push her a few feet away from Cherubimon*

Cherubimon: *is surprised, but attacks again* Storm of Judgment! *summons a thunder cloud that drops a set number of lightning bolts*

Lepumon: Thunder Blades!! *uses her axes to block the attack, causing a sound that resembled thunder*

Joey: *eyes widen* Whoa!!

Lepumon: HYAH!!! *slashes across Cherubimon's chest*

Cherubimon: AAAAHHHH!!!! The pain!! *doubles back* Thousand Spears!! *creates multiple Lightning Spears*

Lepumon: *twirls her axes, dissolving the spears* Ha!! Losing your touch?

Cherubimon: WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU CAN STOP ME?!?!

Joey: She's got me, that's what!

Lepumon: You're done! *zooms toward Cherubimon*

Cherubimon: *looking terrified* NO, WAIT, GET AWAY FROM ME!!!

Lepumon: Goodbye, brother! *a tear runs down her cheek* I love you… LIGHT OF VALHALLA!!!! *shoots a bright white light from her body that cuts through Cherubimon's head and right down the middle of his body*

*Just then, red light poured from the cut, quickly turning bright white. Cherubimon howled in agony as the white light consumed him. Suddenly, his color changed from dark  purple to white and gold, his red eyes had now become black, and had a small smile on his face*

Cherubimon: Sister…

Lepumon: Brother? *looks up at Cherubimon and smiles*

Cherubimon: Thank you…*slowly dissolves into data that floated away into the clouds*

Lepumon: *places her axes on her back* You're welcome…*stares at the data floating through the air, and a tear slides down her cheek*

Joey: *walks up to Lepumon* Is he…dead?

Lepumon: *floats down and lands on the ground* Yes. But he'll be reborn again, one day, like all Digimon are…only now, he has been purified.

Joey: Oh…

Lepumon: But when will that be? It's been years since I've seen him…and now…I've lost him again…my only brother…

Joey: *holds Lepumon's hand* It's alright, partner…I'm here for ya. We all are.

Lepumon: *looks at Joey, eyes filled with tears* Thank you…*kneels down and hugs Joey, tears streaming down her face* Oh Joey, we've been partners for so long, and yet it feels like we're more than just partners…its like we're siblings…

Joey: You mean…brother and sister?

Lepumon: Yes. It's like we have the same connection, you and I…

Joey: *smiles* And it will always be that way…Sister…

Renamon: *walks up and places her paw on Lepumon's back* I'm proud of you, friend.

Lepumon: *looks at everyone* Thank you…all of you…

*Lepumon smiled a little as she looks back at the rising sun, stretching her arms and yawning. Suddenly, she began to glow white and shrank to about below Joey's knee, becoming a Lopmon that fell over onto her back*

Joey: *raises an eyebrow* What the--?

Renamon: She de-digivolved into her Rookie form…

Lopmon: *sits up* Wow, that took a lot more out of me than I thought…

Robert: *scans Lopmon* Lopmon. A Rookie level, Data type, Beast Digimon. Her attack is Blazing Ice.

Joey: *picks up Lopmon* Whoa…

Lopmon: Yeah, it's a different perspective than what you were used to, huh?

Joey: Well…at least now you'll fit inside our house.

Lopmon: *smiles* At last… LEG ROOM!!!!

*Everyone laughed as the sun shined brightly over Central Park*