• Long ago, in the joining of the two worlds, peace reigned over both races. Humans and digimon alike lived and worked together in perfect harmony. But within this peace lurked a powerful evil. One so powerful, he broke the tranquility of the land and thrown the two races against each other. War ravaged the land claiming many lives. Eventually, the evil one established a strong army. With it, he drove back the digimon and ruled over the two races. Many have tried to over throw this mighty tyrant, but all have failed and lost their lives. No ray of hope shined through this dark period. Before everyone lost hope, a group of digimon and humans came out of hiding in a last attempt to free there world. Putting aside their hatred for each other, they destroyed the evil one and brought peace back to their world.

    Years past...

    Hundreds of years after the passing of the group, the digimon and humans made their way back into conflict. Another human took power and started to fight the digimon. The land once again turned towards war. But unknown to this human, another group was forming.


    In a quiet little village situated at the foot of a mountain, a tribe of Guilmon where going about their daily lives. In one of the huts, two young Guilmon were happily playing together. Both were completely unaware there lives were about to be changed forever. Another Guilmon walked into the room while the two quietly rolled a ball to one another. “Chris, I'm going outside to tend to the garden. If you need anything just holler” she said. “Ok mom” the older of the two replied. They continued rolling their ball. “Hey Ryu, wanna go outside and play” Chris asked. “Sure” the younger one replied. They both exited the hut and went to the clearing in the back. Chris is about three years older than Ryu, so he always watches out for his friend. Although Chris had a few other friends, he was always with Ryu, for Ryu did have any. Ryu was born with blue scales, so all the other digimon in the village didn't want to be around him. All except Chris, who actually admired him for his unique color.

    “Bet I can kick it farther than you” Ryu said as he set the ball on the ground. “Ok, go ahead and try” Chris said. Even if they were best friends, Chris and Ryu loved to argue and compete. They continued kicking the ball until eventually they got tired. “Let's just call it a draw” Chris said as he fell back onto the soft grass. “Whats the matter, tired” Ryu asked. “Just a little” he replied with a laugh. Ryu joined him. “Me too” he said. Then they both started to look at the clouds as they rolled by. Thats usually how they spent there days, playing around like any normal kids would do.


    All of a sudden, they heard the sound of a trumpet go off. They both leaned up to see what the commotion was about. A few moments later, an army of humans on horseback came storming over the hill that overlooked the village. “Chris, whats going on” Ryu said as he clung to his friends side. Chris didn't reply. He quickly got up and grabbed Ryu. He ran into his hut to tell his mother what was going on. As he ran, archers shot flaming arrows which ignited the grass huts and sent frightened and confused digimon everywhere. When he got to his hut, his mother and father where preparing lunch. “Mom, there's humans outside attacking the village” Chris franticly said out of breath. “What!” his father said. He ran outside to see what Chris was talking about. An arrow shot threw the window and caught the walls on fire. The three ran out of the hut to see the panic going on outside. Humans were chasing and killing digimon everywhere. Chris's parent's grabbed Chris and Ryu and headed for the forest. When they nearly made it to safety, a human came at them with a sword. Chris's father put Chris down and stood in front of the three, defending them. “Run” he said as he started to fight the human. The Chris's mother continued carrying Ryu as Chris ran behind her. As they entered the forest, Chris looked back at his father. Chris then looked in horror as the human stabbed his sword through his father's chest. “Dad!” Chris yelled in anguish. His mother then grabbed his shoulder. “Come on Chris” she said quietly.

    The three made it to a cave in the mountains side. Chris was crying at the loss of his father. “Chris, you have to stay strong” his mother said while embracing him. “They killed daddy” Chris said while crying. Ryu was crying to, he didn't know what was going on, nor where his parents where. “Now both of you listen. You must stay out of sight until I come back for you. I'm going to go look for help” Chris's mom said. She quickly left the cave and slipped into the trees. That was the last time Chris ever saw his mother again. Minutes turned to hours as he waited quietly with Ryu. “Chris, is she ever coming back” Ryu asked. “No, Ryu. They got her” Chris whispered.

    After three days of hiding, the two left the cave and slipped into the forest. Years went by as they lived in the forest. But no amount of time relieved the pain of what Chris saw that day.

    Eight years later...
    “Come on Chris, wake up!” Ryu said. Chris lied there for a few more minutes. “Don’t make me force you to get up.” Ryu threatened. “Alright, alright I’m up!” Chris said as he sat up rubbing his eyes. “Finally, we’ve already wasted half the day.” Ryu said as Chris got off the ground and stretched. “It’s not like we have anything to do anyway.” Chris said. “Well you don’t need to be sleeping all day.” Ryu argued back. “Then why don’t you suggest what we do this morning.” Chris said. Ryu started to think. “Well?” Chris said impatiently. “I say we go find some breakfast.” Ryu said. “Now you’re talking” Chris said, “Last one to the lake has to get the firewood tonight. GO!” Chris took off running towards the lake. “Hey, no fair!” Ryu said as he chased after him.

    The two arrived at the lake, exhausted form their race. “Ha, I win” Chris said as he collapsed on the shore. “You cheated” Ryu said catching his breath, “You got a head start.” Chris crawled closer to the lake and dipped his head in the water for a drink. “How’s the water Chris?” Ryu asked. “Nice and cold” Chris said while standing back up.
    “Ok, just wondering” Ryu said. Ryu ran at Chris and pushed him into the lake. “What the heck is wrong with you!” Chris screamed as he started to shiver. “Nothing like a morning swim after a race, eh?” Ryu asked as he started to laugh. “You just wait until I get out of the water” Chris said. Chris walked back onto the shore and began to chase Ryu. “Come on Chris, it was just a joke!” Ryu said running away from Chris. “Come here, I’ll show you a joke!” Chris said. “Well you’re going to have to run faster to catch me” Ryu said.

    Still running, Ryu ran deeper and deeper into the forest trying to avoid Chris. Chris started to catch up to Ryu. He was barely touching his tail when he leaped forward and tackled Ryu to the ground. “Fast enough for you?” Chris mocked. “Very funny” Ryu said, “Now get off of me!” Chris got up off of Ryu and started laughing. Ryu got up and looked around. “Hey Chris, do remember this part of the forest?” Ryu asked. Chris looked around as well. “Come to think of it, I don’t think I do.” Chris said. “Maybe we should turn back Chris” Ryu said. “Shh, what was that?” Chris said, “It sounds like… voices.” Chris crept forward and peered through the bushes. A group of humans armed with torches, spears and ropes were traveling through the forest. “Humans?” Chris said, ”What are humans doing in the forest?” Suddenly, Ryu tackled Chris into the bushes. “Ryu, now is not the time for horseplay!” Chris said. “Shh!” Ryu said as a second group of humans walked right in front of them.

    “Their tracks stop here” one of the humans said. “Why are we even out here?” another one complained. “You heard the boss, we have to catch and kill every digimon we encounter” the apparent leader of the group said. “But it’s been hours and we haven’t even seen one all day” someone yelled out. “We will keep going until night fall, now move out!” the leader commanded. The group left the area. All was quiet.
    “Chris, we have to get out of here” Ryu said in terror. Chris looked down and saw Ryu clenched to his arm in fear. “Don’t worry Ryu, I won’t let them hurt you” Chris said, trying to comfort Ryu. Chris stuck his head out of the bushes. “The coast is clear, let’s go” Chris whispered. The two silently ran out of the bushes. They ran all the way to the forest edge. “Were almost out of here” Chris said. But as soon as they stepped out onto the beach, one of the two groups spotted them. “Ryu run!” Chris said. The two ran back into the forest only to be stopped by the other group. They turned around and ran back to the beach. Quickly the two groups formed a circle around the two digimon. Ryu ducked behind Chris and started to cry. “Ryu, stand up and fight for yourself!” Chris yelled. Ryu got up and stood back to back with Chris. The humans took some rope and lassoed Chris around the arms and mouth. “Chris!” Ryu yelled. He tried to help Chris out of the rope, but the humans on the other side threw ropes around him as well. “I’m sorry Chris” Ryu said as he was dragged off.

    As the humans finished tying Chris and Ryu together, the leader stepped into the circle to see what the others have caught. “Our first catches of the day” the leader said. “What do you want from us, we didn’t do anything to you or your kind!” Chris said. “I am just simply following orders” the leader said back. He then unsheathed his sword and pointed it at the tip of Chris’s nose. “Any last words before you die” he asked, “No? Then farewell.” As the man lifted his sword into the air, a loud howl was let out in the forest. “What was that?” someone in the group asked. Out of the woods walked a Garurumon. “Ahh, another one” the leader said lowering his sword, “Capture that beast!” the leader commanded. All the humans went after the wolf. “I’ll be back to tend to you two in a moment” the leader walked off to help his men. The Garurumon violently attacked everyone that tried to capture her. After seeing his men being beaten, the leader ordered a retreat.

    After everyone ran away, the lone wolf slowly walked up to the two Guilmon tied up on the ground. “Please don’t kill us!” Ryu said as he franticly tried to escape. The Garurumon walked up to Chris first. “Great, first we’re captured by humans and now we’re going to get eaten by some other digimon” Chris yelled. The Garurumon raised her paw high in the air. Chris tightly closed his eyes, awaiting his death. Then a loud snap was heard as Garurumon sliced through the ropes. “Your, your letting us go?” Chris asked in astonishment. Garurumon glared at him. “I wasn’t going to eat you. Not now anyway.” Chris want silent at her response. Garurumon then freed Ryu. “Thank you for saving us” Ryu said as he got up.


    “Well if you to are ok, I must be off” Garurumon said. “Wait, you saved our lives. We have to repay you some how” Ryu said walking in front of Garurumon. “I don’t need anything thank you” Garurumon said as she evaded Ryu and continued towards the forest. “Well, we’re going to have to follow you until we have returned the favor” Ryu said as he started to follow Garurumon. “Ryu, we can’t just follow some random digimon we run into” Chris said. Garurumon was quietly listening in on their conversation. “You know we have to repay her somehow” Ryu said. Chris didn’t say anything and stormed off behind Garurumon. Ryu smiled and walked off to. “You may follow me if you like, but I told you I do not need anything” Garurumon said. “By the way, my name is Ryu and his name is Chris” Ryu said, catching up to Garurumon. “My name is Sakura” Garurumon said as the three entered the forest.

    Sakura, Ryu and Chris continued through the forest for two hours. “I’m hungry Chris, when are we going to get some food?” Ryu asked. “Well, if someone didn’t push me into the lake, we would have had something bye now” Chris replied. “Oh yeah, that was funny” Ryu said as he started to giggle. “Shut up Ryu” Chris said. “Do you two ever stop fighting?” Sakura asked, shaking her head. “We get into a couple of disagreements every so often” Chris replied. The sun was starting to descend as the three continued. “Maybe we should get some firewood and camp out here for the night” Ryu said, “I’ll go find some.” Ryu walked off deeper into the woods. “Well I’ll go find something for us to eat” Chris said, “Do you want anything special Sakura?” “Anything is fine” she said as she laid down next to a tree. “Ok, I’ll be back in a while” Chris said as he walked off. Sakura laid there for a couple of minutes, listening to the silence around her. The wind was whipping through the trees. Suddenly, there was a rustle in the leaves. Sakura jumped up. “Who is in there? Show yourself!” Sakura demanded. A Shurimon jumped down from the branches in the tree. “I am sorry to have disturbed you, I was merely taking a nap when I heard you and your friend” the Shurimon said.

    Meanwhile, Chris was gathering fruits from trees, when he heard some noises coming from the distance. “Hey, that sounds like a fight” Chris said as he followed the sounds. When he found the source of the sound, he dropped the food and stared in shock. There was Ryu, half dead under the foot of a Kuwagamon. “Leave him alone!” Chris said as he shot a fireball at Kuwagamon. The attack hit dead on, but proved to be ineffective. The Kuwagamon laughed and picked up Ryu by the throat. “After I finish devouring your friend here, I’m going to come after you” Kuwagamon said as he continued to laugh. “Chris” Ryu started to say in a beat up voice, “Run away.” “Who told you to talk?” Kuwagamon said as he slammed Ryu down to the ground. Ryu let out a scream of pain. Chris’s blood began to boil. The hazard symbol on his chest began to flash. Ryu looked at Chris before passing out to see what was happening. Chris let out a roar as his entire body began to glow. The glowing silhouette of Chris began to change form. “What’s going on?” Kuwagamon asked as he let go of Ryu. When the light dissipated, Chris’s body had changed from a Guilmon, to a Growlmon. Kuwagamon was paralyzed with fear. Like lightning, Chris shot forward towards Kuwagamon and thrust his claws through Kuwagamon’s body, killing him instantly. Chris removed his claws from his impaled foe and threw his body to the side. As he looked down at Ryu, tears filled his eyes. Chris knelt down, picked up Ryu’s beaten body, and slowly carried him to where Sakura was waiting for them to return.
    As Chris came into sight, Sakura didn’t recognize him at first. But when she saw Ryu, she quickly sprang up and ran to his side. “What happened?!” Sakura asked. Chris walked by her and leaned Ryu up against a tree. “He was attacked by a Kuwagamon” Chris said, wiping tears from his eyes. He then told her the whole story. “That’s awful” Sakura said, looking down at Ryu, “I’m afraid it looks like he doesn’t have much longer.” “Maybe I can help” the Shurimon said as she walked up to Ryu. “Oh, Chris I forgot to introduce you. This is Shurimon. She came out of a tree while you were gone” Sakura said. “How can you help” Chris asked, fighting back tears. Shurimon stretched her arms over Ryu. A white powder fell on Ryu’s skin and made him glow. When the glowing stopped, Chris was amazed to see all of Ryu’s cuts and bruises were gone. Ryu slowly opened his eyes and looked at Chris. “Chris, where am I” he asked. Tears welt up in Chris’s eyes. “Your ok Ryu, just go to sleep. Thank you Shurimon” Chris said. “Your welcome” Shurimon said as she collapsed on the ground. “Are you ok” Chris asked. “I’m just a little woozy. I used a lot of energy” She replied. “Well, I insist that you stay the night here. It’s the least we can do since you saved my friends life” Chris said. “If you insist, thank you” Shurimon said. Everyone laid down against the tree and started to sleep.

    The whole night, while everyone was asleep, Chris kept tossing and turning. He couldn’t stop replaying what happened to Ryu in his head. Finally, his nightmare was ended by the rising of the sun. He sat up to find Ryu was gone. He quickly jumped up and started looking around. He was relieved to find Ryu sitting in front of a berry bush, munching on berries. “I’m glad to see your ok” Chris said as he walked up and sat down next to Ryu. “Thanks for saving me yesterday Chris. You were right, I should have been more careful. Its horrible to think what would have happened if you didn’t show up and save me” Ryu said. “Well, it wasn’t just me. I saved you from Kuwagamon, but if it wasn’t for Shurimon, you wouldn’t have survived much longer” Chris said while stuffing his mouth full of berries. “Shurimon huh, well then I guess I’ll go thank her to” Ryu said, leaving Chris to devour the rest of the berries within seconds. As Ryu walked over to the tree, Shurimon was beginning to wake up. “Good morning” he said. “Well good morning, glad to see your doing better” she said. “I just wanted to thank you for saving my life yesterday” Ryu said. “Well, I couldn’t have just let you died” she said with a chuckle. “My name is Ryu” Ryu said. “You can call me Rei” she said. Sakura started to wake up. Chris walked over to greet her. “Ah, she awakens” Chris said. Sakura rolled her eyes as she got up and stretched. “I’ll take that as a good morning” Chris said.

    “So what are we going to do for breakfast” Chris asked. “Chris, you just ate a bush full of berries” Ryu said. “Well, I’m still hungry” Chris said, holding his stomach, “You could always serve as a substitute” Chris said. “Ha-ha, your so funny” Ryu said. “There is a stream nearby, we can have some fish for breakfast” Sakura said. “Let’s hurry before he mistakes me for the fish” Ryu said walking off. Ryu looked one way, then another. “Um, Sakura, can you lead the way” Ryu asked. “Sure” Sakura said walking in front of Ryu. Chris followed closely behind. Ryu decided to stick with Rei. As they made their way, a shuriken flew towards Rei. It struck her in the shoulder. “Rei!” Ryu yelled. Chris turned his head when he heard all the commotion. A Ninjamon came walking out of the bushes to see what it did. “Who are you and why did you hurt Rei” Ryu yelled at the unwelcome visitor. “It is none of your concern who I am and what I am doing” the Ninjamon said. Chris walked up to the Ninjamon. “I don’t know who you are, but it would be best if you left, for your sake” Chris said.
    The Ninjamon ignored Chris and walked right past him. He walked up to Rei who was on the ground. “Well, I must say you didn’t put up as good as a fight” Ninjamon said. “I’m too weak to fight” Rei pleaded. Ninjamon drew his sword. “Well, then it looks as if I am the best ninja after all doesn’t it” Ninjamon said as he lifted his sword above Rei. “Good bye Rei” Ninjamon said as he swung his sword down. The sword made a loud clang. To Ninjamon and Rei’s surprise, Chris had blocked the blow with his claws. He then blasted a massive fire in Ninjamon’s face. Ninjamon dropped his sword in Chris’s claws. Chris then shattered the blade in his jaws. “You will not win so easily next time” Ninjamon said as he ran away, deep into the forest. “Way to go Chris” Ryu said as he cheered. Ryu looked over at Chris. Chris was holding his stomach in pain. He fell over on his side and screamed in pain. “Chris! What’s wrong” Ryu said as he ran over to his friend’s side. Chris began to glow a bright light. His figure shrunk down to a tiny little ball. When the light faded, Chris had dedigivolved into a Gigimon.

    Chris got up onto his four stubby legs and looked up at Ryu. “Whoa, what happened” Chris said. “You dedigivolved” Sakura said as she walked up to him. Chris cowered behind Ryu at the sight of the now larger Sakura. “Aw, are you afraid Sakura is going to eat you Chris” Ryu said as he started to laugh, “Serves you right after doing it to me.” “Well enough about me, what about Rei, she needs medical attention” Chris said as he looked over at Rei. Rei had already bandaged herself up and was leaning against a tree asleep. Chris blushed of embarrassment. “Well, since you two are in no condition to continue, I guess I’ll go get the fish” Ryu said. “Ryu, please be careful. I can’t be there to save you this time” Chris said. “Don’t worry Chris, I’ll be ok” Ryu said. “Besides, the stream is within earshot. If Ryu gets into trouble, he’ll yell, I’ll be there to save him” Sakura said. “Ok, if you say so. Just be careful Ryu” Chris said. Ryu walked off towards the stream, unaware of the danger he left for Chris to face. Chris walked a good distance away from Sakura. He didn’t feel safe around her in his current form. He laid down next to a large rock and started to drift off. As he laid there, a Tyrannomon was hiding behind a tree, watching him. “Now I’ll just wait for that Garurumon to fall asleep” he said to himself. Sakura started to nod off and eventually fell asleep.

    Chris was just about to sleep when he saw the Tyrannomon come running towards him. “Who are you” Chris said as Tyrannomon grabbed him and continued running, “Sakura help!” Sakura jolted awake and looked at the kidnapper. “Chris hold on” Sakura said as she took off after Tyrannomon. She started out fast, but Tyrannomon began to outrun her. Sakura then tripped and slid on the ground. She then got up and started to run again. “Chris I’m coming” Sakura said as she began to run faster. Her body began to glow a brilliant light. Then, instead of four paws, she began to run on two. When the light subsided, Sakura had digivolved into WereGarurumon. Then, like lightning, she sped up twice as fast. Tyrannomon was up ahead, stopping to decide witch road to go down. “Sakura” Chris yelled again. “Quiet” Tyrannomon said, “I don’t like my meals to be so rowdy.” Sakura was about to catch up to Chris, when she jumped in the air and on Tyrannomon, knocking him down and on top of Chris. “I will teach you to take my friends for food” Sakura said while raising her claws into the air. Tyrannomon let out a shriek in pain as Sakura stabbed him in the back of the neck and through his throat, killing him instantly. Chris managed to wiggle his way from underneath Tyrannomon’s dead corpse. “I think we’ve had enough drama for one morning, don’t you think” Sakura said while picking up Chris. “Your not going to eat me now, are you” Chris said. “No, that would just add to the drama, wouldn’t it” Sakura said. They both started to laugh.
    As Sakura came back into the camping site, Ryu had already begun roasting the fish he had caught. “Hey Chris and” Ryu started as he looked at Sakura’s new form, “Sakura?” “It’s a long story” Chris said as Sakura put him down and dedigivolved back to Garurumon. “Well how about some food” Ryu said while walking over and picking up Chris. “You read my stomach. But don’t get used to picking me up this” Chris said. Everyone started laughing. Rei walked over and they all sat around the fire, eating the roasted fish. Sakura and Rei talked about their travels and all the digimon they’ve seen. After they all finished breakfast, Chris digivolved back into a Guilmon. “Hey I’m back” Chris said in excitement. “I remember when that happened to me when I first digivolved” Sakura said. “Yeah, I think that was my first time” Chris said. “Don’t worry, your body will eventually get used to it the more it happens” Sakura said. “Well since were all done her, what do you suggest we do for the day” Rei asked. “I really could use a nap after all the commotion today” Chris said. He walked over under a shady tree and began to sleep. “Chris sure can go to sleep fast. I’m going to go play in the woods. What about you Sakura” Ryu said while looking at Sakura who had already fallen asleep, “I guess they both have a lot in common.” “I guess I’ll go with you Ryu” Rei said, “I’ve been sleeping all day and I need to go for a walk.”

    Rei and Ryu went walking through the woods. “So Rei, what was that all about this morning with Ninjamon” Ryu asked, hoping to break the silence. “That is a story that began probably before you were born. But if you really want to know” Rei said. “Yes, that’d be nice” Ryu said. “Well, it all started when I was really young, when the two worlds were still apart. My clan lived together in a hidden village deep in the dark part of the woods. We all lived together with another clan of Ninjamon. One of their children and were always competing with each other. He claimed to be the best ninja and I kept trying to prove him wrong. Eventually we became bitter rivals. Now he roams many lands, getting stronger and coming back to kill me” She told him as they continued walking. “Wow, what a waste of a life. What do you think he would do if he finally won” Ryu said. “He would eventually go mad. Defeating me is his soul purpose he claims” Rei said. The two continued walking till’ they ventured upon a small spring. “Hey, look at that” Ryu said, “I’m going to go for a swim.” “Well have fun with that” Rei said while sitting on an old log. Ryu kept on swimming for an hour or two. He dove off of rocks surrounding the little spring, and even got Rei to go in for a while. When the sun was almost high in the sky, the two returned to their slumbering friends.

    When they arrived, Sakura was just waking up, and Chris was still asleep under his tree. Ryu decided to wake up his sleeping friend. “Hey Chris” Ryu whispered softly. “Wake Up!” He yelled very loud, startling Chris. “Huh, what” Chris said as he jumped up from his sleep. Ryu busted out laughing. “Hey what’s the big idea, I was sleeping” Chris said. “Yeah, and you would’ve stayed like that all day if I hadn’t waken you up” Ryu said. Chris got up and dusted the dirt off of him from where he was laying. “Well, let’s get some food since it’s almost lunch” Chris said as he yawned. “All you think about is food Chris” Ryu said rolling his eyes. “Well a growing digimon needs to eat” Chris said. “If you grow any more, we’ll all have to find another forest to inhabit” Ryu said while chuckling to himself. Chris ignored that last remark and walked out into the sun. “Well, you two can go find some more wood to burn, while Rei and I go and get more fish” Sakura said as she got up and stretched her legs. “Ok, come on Ryu” Chris said while walking into the forest. “Wait up Chris!” Ryu said running after him. “Those two are always doing something” Sakura said while shaking her head.
    “Come on Ryu, hurry up” Chris said while waiting on Ryu to catch up with him. “Why are we going so far, there is plenty of wood right next to the camp spot” Ryu said. “Well, Sakura didn’t say we couldn’t look around while collecting wood” Chris said. Just then, Chris heard a loud scream in the distance. “What was that” Chris said while looking in the direction of the sound. “What was what” Ryu asked. “You didn’t hear a scream just a second ago” Chris asked. “No, I don’t think so” Ryu responded. Chris took off towards the sound. “Here we go again” Ryu said as he started running after Chris. Chris kept on running until he came upon a cliff with a hill running down its side. He looked over the cliff and saw a village. But it wasn’t just any village, it was a human village. “Humans” Chris growled. Ryu came out from the woods and saw Chris staring at the humans. He jumped forward and tackled Chris to the side. “Get down, don’t you see the humans” Ryu said. “Get off me Ryu” Chris said as he pushed him off, “I see them.” Chris crawled up to the lip of the cliff and peered down on the village below. He saw a lot of humans going about their daily lives. But one human stuck out, a female human. She had a young Botomon at her feet and was brutally kicking it into submission. The little digimon screamed in pain as the human continued beating it. “Ryu, we have to help that poor Botomon” Chris whispered. “Let’s go get Sakura and Rei first” Ryu said. “Why” Chris asked angrily, “By the time we got back, she might have already killed the poor thing.” “But if you get caught, who is going to save you” Ryu asked him, “You know how weak I am. You had to save me yourself.” Chris thought about it for a minute. “Well?” Ryu said. “Alright, we’ll do it your way” Chris said, “But we have to hurry.” Chris and Ryu got up and dashed off into the forest.

    “I wonder what is taking those two” Rei said while grabbing fish out of the river for lunch. “Knowing those two, they are probably out goofing off” Sakura replied. She started to focus on a fish in the water. “Watch this Rei” Sakura said as she got ready to pounce on the fish. Just then, Chris came running out of the woods. “Sakura! Rei!” he yelled as he ran straight into Sakura. Sakura fell into the river, only to come out with the fish in her mouth. Rei busted out laughing hysterically. Sakura glared at Chris but then started to laugh herself. “What is it Chris” Sakura said. “Ryu and I were looking for wood when I heard a scream. I followed the noise till’ we came across a human village in the woods. That’s where I saw a human beating a Botomon” Chris said while catching his breath. “A human was beating a Botomon” Rei said as she came over from the other side of the river. “Where is the village” Sakura said as she shook the water from her fur. “It’s a little ways into the woods” Ryu said. “Lead the way” Sakura said. The three of them followed Chris into the forest as the sun started to go down. When they arrived at the village, all the humans were in their homes. But the crying digimon could still be heard from the far side of the village. “Ok, here’s what we’ll do” Sakura said, “Chris and I will go into the village and find the Botomon. You two go wait in the clearing in the woods. If we aren’t back in an hour, come and find us.” “Ok let’s go Rei” Ryu said as the two left. “Ready to go Chris” Sakura asked. She looked around to find he had already descended down the hill. “He’ll has a lot to learn” Sakura said as she made her way after him.
    The two snunk into the quiet village and made their way to the hut with the digimon in it. “Ok Chris, I’ll get the human, you get the Botomon and bring it to safety” Sakura said. Sakura busted down the door and attacked the first human she saw. Chris ran in behind her and searched the place for the abused digimon. He found it in a cage at the back of the hut. “You poor thing” Chris said as he took it out of the cage, “Don’t worry, I’ll get you out of here.” Chris quickly exited the hut to find a group of humans that came after him with spears. “Get away” Chris yelled as he shot a fireball at the group. They all ran away, leaving an opening for him to make his escape. As he came to the village entrance, he turned his head back to where Sakura was. “Be careful” he whispered to himself. Chris made his way back up the hill and into the forest. When he found Ryu and Rei, they were sitting and talking together on a log. “Hey Chris, glad to see you got the Botomon, but where is Sakura” Ryu said. “I left her while she was fighting off the human” Chris said, “Here, watch him while I go and see if she is ok.” Chris gave Ryu the Botomon and ran back to Sakura’s aid. While running through the forest, Chris kept hoping Sakura would be ok by herself. She did save him and Ryu after all. But as Chris came to the village entrance, his fears came true. For lying in a pool of blood with a dagger in her chest, was Sakura. “Sa…Sakura” Chris said as tears formed in his eyes. “What? Another monster” A human said as she removed the dagger from Sakura’s chest, “How many of these horrid creatures are there?” The human threw the dagger at Chris striking him just below the shoulder. Chris let out a cry in pain. “Aw, I missed” She said as she let out a laugh. Chris removed the dagger and threw it to the ground. Dark, ominous clouds started to roll in as Chris grabbed his wound and continued to cry. A strong wind started to blow followed by a mild rain. The human walked up and grabbed the dagger off the ground. “I won’t miss this time” she said.

    “Ryu, must you play in the rain” Rei said while taking shelter under a tree. “I can’t help it, I love the feeling of getting wet” Ryu said as he started to splash around in a puddle. “Don’t blame me if you catch a cold” Rei said. Ryu continued to splash around until a cold chill ran down his spine. “What’s wrong Ryu, are you done getting wet” Rei said as she chuckled a bit. Ryu started to sniff the air. “Somethings wrong” he said as he continued sniffing the air. “Wrong?” Rei asked, “What do you mean?” “I think…I think it’s Chris” Ryu said in shock. “Chris, what’s wrong with Chris” Rei asked. “I don’t know. It smells like him, but then there is this other scent I’ve never smelt before. I don’t like this” Ryu said. “Then let’s go check on them” Rei said. Ryu took off towards the village, leaving Rei behind. “Come on little one” Rei said, picking up Botomon, “Let’s go catch up.”
    When Ryu had arrived at the cliff, Chris and the human were angrily staring each other down. Ryu saw the human raise the dagger in the air. “Prepare to die” she said as she ran straight towards Chris. “Chris No!” he yelled as the human stabbed the dagger through Chris’s chest, coming through the other side. Chris let out a loud scream in pain and fell to the ground. Seconds turned into minutes as Chris lied there, motionless. Ryu fell on his knee’s and started to cry for the loss of his best friend. “Useless creature, not fit to roam the earth” the human said as she kicked Chris’s lifeless body. She began to walk away, as Chris’s body began to emit a black aura. Ryu stared in pure shock as Chris began to get up. “You” he said while clenching his wound, “You will pay for killing my friend, you and your entire village.” The rain and wind grew stronger and stronger. “How are you still alive” the human said frustrated. “Chris” Ryu yelled, “Are you ok.” Chris didn’t respond. The human then came after Chris for a final stab. Chris grabbed her hand with the dagger and bit it, causing her to drop her weapon. “Let go of me” she said as she struggled. She eventually managed to escape Chris’s grip and then started to run back to her village. She slipped and fell to the ground, spraining her ankle.

    The aura around Chris began to grow until it fully enveloped him. Ryu ran down to Chris. “Chris, what’s happening to you” he yelled over the crashing of thunder above him. “Ryu, get out of there” Rei yelled. Ryu peered into the thick aura, looking for his friend. All he could see was the flashing hazard symbol on his chest, and his glowing, blood red eyes. A lightning bolt shot down and struck Chris, causing Ryu to fly back. “Chris” Ryu yelled. Ryu looked at Chris to see the aura formed a silhouette around his body. The shape began to grow and expand to a giant beast, ten times the size of Chris. Ryu knew what was going on; it was the same thing that happened in the forest. “Chris is digivolving” Ryu said to himself as he watched Chris. Chris let out an ear-deafening roar as his new form was revealed. He had digivolved to WarGrowlmon. But unlike a normal digivolution, this one turned his body a dark black instead of red. Ryu was paralyzed with fear when he saw Chris’s new form. The human was equally frightened. She watched in terror as Chris made his way towards her. Chris reached down and picked up the human. She started to scream and struggle franticly as Chris squeezed her tightly in his grip. “Please, please don't kill me” she said, begging for her life. “You... kill... friend” Chris said, “You... must ...die!” Chris began to squeeze harder and harder on his victim. “That... that can't be Chris” Ryu said as he watched his friend force the life out of the human, “Chris wouldn't ever hurt anyone.” Ryu ran up and hugged Chris's leg, which was three times his size. “Chris, Chris please stop this” Ryu said while crying. Chris then kicked Ryu across the field and next to Sakura. “Ow, my arm” Ryu said as he laid there in pain, holding his broken arm.

    “R...Ry...u” Sakura said, barely holding on. Ryu looked over at Sakura. “Oh my gosh, Sakura are you alright!” Ryu said as he attempted to crawl over her. “I’ve been better” she said as she went into a coughing fit. “Don’t worry, I help you somehow” Ryu said as he struggled to get up. His leg was slightly damaged from Chris as well. He managed to get Sakura up on two paws. For the first time, Sakura saw Chris’s new form. “Is that… Chris?” she said. “Yes, for some reason, he digivolved and is now going to kill the human in his claws” Ryu said. Then Ryu saw Sakura’s wound in her chest. “I’m guessing he thinks your dead” Ryu said. “Lucky for him I’m not, at the moment” Sakura said as she struggled to stand on her back legs. “Don’t talk like that, you’ll be ok” Ryu said. The two leaned on each other and walked out to, though a safe distance from, Chris. “Chris! Sakura isn’t dead” Ryu yelled in hopes of getting Chris’s attention. “Please stop Chris” Sakura yelled. Chris was unaffected by the cries of his friends.

    All the commotion Chris was causing attracted a group of humans. Seeing this, Ryu and Sakura quietly maneuvered their way to where Rei and Botomon were fearfully watching Chris. The humans got their weapons and formed a ring around Chris. “Help me” the women screamed as Chris continued squeezing her. She then fainted in his claws from lack of blood flow. The humans were throwing things at Chris, hoping to get their villager back. But all those hopes were dashed when threw the unconscious human in the air. Everyone watched in shear horror as Chris then caught the women in his teeth. Blood ran down the sides of Chris’s mouth as he swallowed the women. “He…he ate her!” Sakura said. Ryu was speechless; he didn’t know what to say or think after witnessing his best friend eat another creature. “Hold still Sakura, you shouldn’t move around so much” Rei said while wrapping her wound. “Rei, aren’t you a little concerned of Chris” Sakura asked. “I am deeply concerned, he could wipe out the entire area in his current condition” Rei said. The humans, now angry at the loss of a loved one, ferociously started to attack Chris. The edges of Chris’s mouth began to glow a bright orange. When he opened his mouth, a massive blast of fire erupted out. He killed every human that had surrounded him. He even caught the entire village on fire. “I can’t take anymore of this” Ryu said as he started to run back down the hill. “Ryu! Come back, he’ll kill you!” Sakura said.

    “Chris, stop this. I know that the human hurt you and Sakura, but must you go so far” Ryu said while tears poured down his face. Chris brought his attention down to Ryu. “Ryu come back” Sakura pleaded. But it was too late; Chris grabbed Ryu by the throat and held him high in the air. “Chris you’re…choking me” Ryu said as the air in his lungs slowly ran out. Sakura began to cry. “Please Chris, don’t kill him. He’s your best friend” Sakura yelled out. Chris began to charge up another blast of fire to incinerate Ryu with. “Goodbye Chris” Ryu said as he turned his head. “I’ve had enough of this” Rei said as she put Botomon on the ground. Rei began to glow as ran and jumped straight off the cliff. “Rei! What are you doing” Sakura yelled. While in mid-air, Rei began to digivolved. She finished just in time to land safely on the ground as Aeroveedramon. The moment she landed, she shot off towards Chris. She tackled him to the ground, causing Chris to release his attack towards the sky. They both landed with a loud thud on the ground. Chris dropped Ryu as he struggled to get Rei off of him.
    “Hold still Chris” Rei said as she summoned a large gold sword in her hand, “This will only hurt for a moment.” Chris let out a roar in pain as Rei rammed the sword into his back. He then stopped moving as light encased his body and de-digivolved him back into a Gigimon. The sword in Rei’s hand shattered into light particles that landed on Chris and Ryu, returning a portion of Chris’s strength and healing Ryu of his broken appendages. Rei picked the two up and flew back to the top of the cliff where she set her friends down and dedigivolved back to Shurimon. “What a night” Rei commented as she sat down completely wiped out. “You can say that again Rei” Sakura said. Ryu was the first to come out of the daze he was in. “Ow my aching head” he said as he sat up. He looked around for a moment until he saw Rei. “Rei, what happened to Chris” Ryu asked. “He's right next to you. After I saved you from him you apparently got knocked out” Rei said. Ryu looked back and saw Chris quietly sleeping on the ground. “Well, I'm glad this is over” Ryu said as he examined Chris closer, “Wait, why is he still black?” “I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that question” Rei said. “Well, we all need to rest, so let's worry about it in the morning” Sakura said. Ryu got up, picked Chris up and followed Sakura and Rei back to their camping spot.

    The next morning, Ryu was the first one up. He couldn't sleep that night, so he got up to watch the sunrise. He kept thinking about how Chris, his best friend, almost killed him the day before. “Are you all right” Sakura said as she walked up behind him. Ryu, caught by surprise, jerked around. “Oh Sakura, you scared me” Ryu said. “Sorry, but I saw you up here by yourself and I wanted to make sure your ok” she said as Ryu continued staring out onto the horizon. “Yeah, I'm just a little worried for Chris. It's not everyday your best friend almost kills you” Ryu said while chuckling to himself, “I couldn't get a wink of sleep last night because of it.” “Me either” she said. “Your worried for Chris” Ryu asked. “Deeply. Usually I don't care for other digimon, but you two seem to have something unique” Sakura said with a smile. “Is that a good thing” Ryu said. They both started to laugh. “Do you think Chris will be his old self when he wakes up” Ryu asked. “I don't know. I've never seen a digimon turn black” Sakura said. “Well, I guess we'll find out soon enough.

    Later that morning; Rei, Ryu, and Sakura where all eating breakfast when Chris finally awoke. Ryu was the first to notice. “Good morning Chris, feeling ok” he asked. “Yeah, just a little woozy is all” Chris said as he made his way to the others. “You scared us yesterday you know” Ryu continued. “I don't know what came over me. When I saw Sakura, I thought she was dead. Then that human stabbed me and everything went black” Chris said, “What ever happened to that human anyway?” They all looked at him. “You really don't remember, you ate her, killed the villagers and burned down the entire village” Rei said, “After that you” Ryu cut Rei off. “It doesn't matter anyway, what matters is you are ok and we are all safe from the humans” he said. Rei took the hint and didn't continue. Chris sat down next to Ryu and ate some food Ryu saved for him.


    “Well, I think we need to get moving. If any of those humans did survive, they are probably looking for us” Sakura said. “I agree with Sakura. We are all a little weak to be fighting humans off” Rei said. “Well, I guess, if that is what you want to do” Ryu agreed, “What about you Chris.” Ryu looked down to see Chris asleep and leaning against him. “Poor thing” he said. Ryu picked Chris up as the four started to move to a better and safer location. The entire morning, they walked through the woods. Every once in a while they would stop and rest. Chris eventually woke up and started to walk on his own. As night started to creep up on them, they would stop for the day and wait till' morning. Two or three days went by until they found a decent spot to stay. Chris still remained a Gigimon, which had the others worried. While he slept, the others would talk about him and try to come up with something to change him back. But each conversation ended the same, nothing.

    “I wonder if this thing will ever wear off” Ryu said as he poked at the fire the had made. “He sure has changed a lot. He doesn't talk, eat, or act like his happy-go-lucky self. He even looks like he has nightmares every night” Sakura said. “Look at him now, he looks like he is in pain” Rei said as they all watched Chris sleep. Chris kept tossing and turning while his nightmare progressed. “I can't stand to see him suffer like that” Ryu said as the fire started to die down. “Well, I'm going to turn in for the night” Rei said as she got up and walked to the spot she had made to sleep. “Yeah, I am to. Good night you guys” Sakura said as she did the same. “Goodnight” Ryu said as he stared at the dieing embers. “Poor Chris, all these nightmares every night. I don't know how you stand it” Ryu said as he got up and went by Chris's side to sleep.

    Almost the entire night went by peacefully. The forest was quiet and a nice breeze blew over the area. Ryu, Sakura, and Rei were quietly sleeping when they heard Chris scream out. His eyes shot open as he jumped up. He was breathing heavy and covered in sweat. “Chris, it's ok” Ryu said as he picked Chris up, trying to calm him down. Chris buried his face into Ryu's arms and started to cry. “What happened” Sakura asked, walking up to the two. “It... it was horrible” Chris started to say. “What was horrible” Ryu asked. “My dream. All the dieing, all the pain. All of it was my fault” Chris said. “Slow down and tell us what your talking about” Sakura said. “I was going around destroying villages, killing humans and digimon. I even killed you three” Chris said as he continued crying. “It's ok, we're still alive and you are not harming anyone” Sakura said. “She's right Chris, you haven't left my side all night” Ryu added. “It seemed so real” Chris said as he finally stopped crying. “Yeah, dreams do seem that way. But you just need to remember its all in your head” Sakura said. “Ok” Chris said as Ryu put him back on the ground, “Thanks Sakura.” “Your welcome Chris, now go back to sleep and I'll see you in the morning” she said. Chris laid down and went to sleep. “Ryu, I'm afraid there is something more to these dreams. I had one similar to his” Sakura said once Chris was asleep. “You don't think he will really do that again do you” Ryu asked. “I don't know, but we need to be on our toes in case he does” Sakura said as she walked back to her spot and went to sleep. The rest of the night, Ryu couldn't get to sleep. He kept thinking about what Sakura had said. “What if he does turn into that horrible monster again. Last time I got lucky, but next time...” Ryu thought to himself. Eventually the sun began to rise as Ryu's tired eyes found rest.
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