The first thing that their senses picked up was the faint scent of mild dew from what they believed to be the roof. Pitch black darkness caused all the surroundings to be concealed by veils of endless shadows. All they could do was to proceed forward to locate a source of light, then escape this place which made a shivering chill go down their spines. Each step only caused the chills to intensify greatly. Almost as if an omnious shadow followed like ones who stalk or are ready to attack an unexpected victim. The temperature only seemed to get colder as if bitter frost slowly covered their bodies.

To think that the ruins of the ancient city which once was a lost civilization of legendary warriors of a human race. Now all that remain were the destroyed rooms once filled with life. Ashame how such a great homeland is nothing except a lost memory. Now it is the den to the "Monsterous Berserker" that all fear in the Digital World known as "Survival". Perils that threaten lives lies behind every corner. Knowing full well that each possible breathe taken could be the very last one.

Life a constant struggle in a world of murder and betrayals.

That's the fate which a Koemon and Violet Elecmon since waltzing into "Monsterous Berserker" den. The beast footsteps boom like tremendous thunder that echoed around them. Hungry snarls were heard a short distance away, meaning that they meet "HIM" in a few moments. This ruin area would be their graveyard. All hopes of escape vanished alongside any will to fight. For no one alive EVER survived "Monsterous Berserker".

Just as the "Berserker" shadow started to draw closer into view. A floating neon pool of light appeared. A pair of small pink arms grabbed them from the back of their necks before pulling them inside.

There a heated battle rumbled inside Hanuel's apartment that could easily have been mistaken for a battle royale. Both humans and digimon fought one another to be the sole victor. Kiyoshiro was the first to fall. Honestly that wasn't too shocking considering he was the easiest to beat. Angoramon went down not long after. Rivalry caused Shiramon and Jellymon to eliminate one another. Foolish of them not to see the TRUE competition. Bokomon simply surrender once he sensed the battle got out of control.

That was the most logical choice in the whole fight. The fight known as Team Lirurun monthly "Game Night".

Gammamon and Pumpmon lost interest in "Game Night", so the two went to the living room to watch a cool anime movie. That left only three remaining players. Much to everyone's shock, Hiro who would always lose had somehow made it to the final three. Seems like he gor an unusual surge of good luck for this "Game Night". Hanuel and Mei were the back to back reigning champions of all the previous "Game Nights". This last game would be the one to decide this night's winner.

Hiro just needed to roll a six to get to the finish line on the board game. If he could pull this off then he could finally dethrone the un-defeatable champions! No longer will they hold onto the word "UN-DEFEATABLE". The fate of the game all lied upon which number the dice face fell on.

All eyes glued to the dice as it rolled onto the board. Slowing down until it was tilting to fall between five or six. The room fell silent except for the triumph of the movie background music. Hiro smile grew wider when the dice lean more to fall on six.

YES!! YES!!!! HE WAS FINALLY GOING TO WIN!! FINALLY HE'LL WIN!!

Then a portal opened to which Solisamon and two digimon fell out. Right onto the table which shattered from the combine weight. The Violet Elecmon swallowing the dice which it believed to be food.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! HE WAS SO CLOSE! THE VICTOR WAS JUST WITHIN HIS REACH!!!

Solisamon slowly got up and rubbed her sore head. That landing was unlike her other ones, probably from pulling the two digimon in while she was in the middle of traveling back home.

"You okay?" Mei asked while scooping up Solisamon.

"Head all dizzy" Spirals could be seen in her eyes but the rest of her seemed alright.

"Oh! Koemon!" Gammamon saw who he believed to be his friend rushed over to greet him.

The green monkey digimon in turn let out a feral hiss. Stopping Gammamon die in his tracks. Didn't take long to realize that this Koemon wasn't the friend they met at the resort.

The Violet Elecmon had to be restrained by Jellymon. Mainly because the shocks had no effect on her. It growled and snarled at her as if  it had no sanity.

"These digimon are pure primal. It would seem that where ever verse they came from never adapted to evolve. Making them stay in a state of acting like pure animals" Fascinating!  It could show how digimon acted in prehistoric times as well.

Bokomon wanted to see such a verse. Knowledge of such a place needed to be documented!!

Shiramon listened to the screeching chirps and hisses that escaped Koemon mouth.

"He says that we are going to pay for taking them away from their homeland. They would have rather died then suffer the embarrassment of being rescued by a girl" Shiramon translated. Giving the monkey a tail slap to knock him out.

Like it matters who saves you. Be thankful that your life wasn't cut short. Boys really are too prideful if they despite getting saved by a girl.

The others looked at Shiramon in surprised. Mouths gaping open while trying to process what they just witness. Even Mei rose an eye brow in intetest of this untold talent that Shiramon kept from them.

"You understood that? All I heard was chirps and hisses" Jellymon could understand Hiimon just fine. Though the other two were just spouting out gibberish.

"Assassins know the beastly language my mollusk sister. That and I know the feeling these two bare" Her tone then got serious from the carefree one a moment ago. "Each hiss and snarl are mere warning that one is not afraid to fight to the death if it means survival. To prove one's worth everyday just to get a bit more peace. Seeking shelter and food that can easily be stolen away if not careful. Survival is Mother Nature brutal test that all of us face. Allowing our instincts to override all other things to be one as your ancestors before you" Shiramon seemed to almost let her beast instincts take over right there.

"Well since Solisamon can't go back there till tomorrow, I'll get Mirei to look after these two"Mei sped dial her cousin. Quickly the two engage in a friendly conversation.

Solisamon after being placed down. Went to greet Hiro and Gammamon with a big hug and to tell them about the "Western Verse". She had a blast with helping Sheriff Dorulumon catch the "Rowdy Bandits". Made a new friend and is now a deputy.

"DON'T." Solisamon stopped dead in her tracks with how venomous Hiro voice sound. Why was he mad at her?

"Hiro? Why mad-" Then she saw how his always friendly emerald eyes now overflowed with a demon level of anger.

"Why would you ruin my one chance to win?! Can't you control your own power?! UGH!!! Why?! WHY?! YOU MESSED THIS ALL UP! WHY ARE YOU SUCH A KLUTZ?! Makes me wondeted if we should stay partners at all!" That last part made Solisamon froze.

Sure Hiro got mad at a few of her mistakes but never had he gotten this upset. She didn't know it was "Game Night".....Did he really not want to be her partner anymore?....

Hiro seemed to regret that last sentence. Sadly he can't take it back nor would he apologize. Solisamon should know how to manage her power. It flat out costed him a rare opportunity to finally beat them!

Gammamon couldn't decided to comfort Solisamon who was sobbing at this point or to make Hiro apologize. Gulus wanted to beat him up but he didn't want to break the rules he and Gammamon agreed upon.

Seriously to say that to one who views him as her precious big brother? What was wrong with him? Just a game Hiro! Just a stupid game...

Hanuel let everyone go home since they decided to go to the "Survival" verse with Mei. Kiyo and Ruli would watch over Hiro till he cool his anger down. Best choice was keep Solisamon with them.

Poor thing was still sobbing like the words shattered her core into fragments. They probably did....

Pumpmon and Bokomon did their best to calm her down to get some sleep. Bakumon had to be called since her sorrow caused must discomfort that would prevent sleep. Might have been the first time that Solisamon cried herself to sleep that night.

The morning had not gone much better. Solisamon didn't want to eat breakfast, Bokomon having to urge her to eat a fruit salad. Mei arrived a little afterwards. Still pretty peeved about how harsh Hiro was with her.

BLAMING HER FOR A MERE LOSS IS BEYOND EXTREME. HIRO AMANOKAWA WOULD TASTE HER NEW DIGISOUL KICK!!

Solisamon voice seems have gone mute since she hadn't spoken a word. Completing the verse problem being the only objective on her mind. Nothing else mattered then the mission itself.

"Friend..." Pumpmon hated to see his "Candy Buddy" sad like this. Especially since he couldn't cheer her up like he does all the times she is blue.

"I know he was close to winning and how excited he was. Then to make her question if they are staying partners....Tormenting the small mind of a child....." Shiramon couldn't begin to guess what Solisamon could be thinking after hearing such a thing.

Their words fell upon the oni child deaf ears. The least a "klutz" like her could do is her job right....

The neon pink portal open once again. This time they were entering the verse not exiting. The way there was far too silent, like they were walking to their death setences. They entered a jungle like area that seemed to have dangers inside all the shadows. Eyes were in all the hidden places that lurked within the verse. All landed in a clearing on the outskirts of the jungle entrance. Solisamon being the only one to fall in a suspicious bush of magenta striped daisies.

Hiro was right....She can't even get her portal right. Maybe he was right to let her go as a partner. So caught up in these thoughts, she hadn't notice that one if the petals had infected her right arm with poisonous pollen.

"You don't seem to be having the best of luck today huh?" Hanuel helped Solisamon crawl out of the bush. Then  they took notice of the poisonous red patch on her arm. "Your arm...Here let me see" They reached for it to get a closer examination.

Solisamon pulled her arm back. She refused to let a small injury hold her from completing her mission. She wasn't some youngster that everyone needed to be worried about.

Just because she thought that Hanuel suddenly smelled delicious and mouth watering. Does NOT mean that would fail!

Wait....why does she think Hanuel is food? They were her friend not food! Ugh...why is her head telling her otherwise then? Her thoughts are getting faint....

"Hans. Did we ever ask Solisa what was the problem here?" That question made everyone freeze in their tracks.

Great...GREAT!! They arrive without knowing who to help nor the problem in question!

"Could be about the girl that those two primal kiddos were talking about" All heads turned to Shiramon. She KNOWS the problem?!

"Shira, why didn't you tell us before we hopped in the portal?" Mei asked. Tad annoyed that Shiramon failed to share this with them earlier.

"Thought Solisamon told Hanuel and they texted you about it. You both were up so late last night that I really thought you might sleep in" Shiramon recalled waking up from her corner just to see Mei still texting away at three in the morning. Then the wolf assassin return to the slumberland.

The texts were actually about getting revenge on Hiro if he didn't apologize for his words. Hanuel would provide the hot glue and perfect size dress. Mei would handle make up and see if their was a "Damsel in Distress" verse. That way, Hiro would know how Princess Peach felt when Mario rescues her from Bowser.

"A child? Are you taking about a human?! This is the last place any aged human should be!" Bokomon couldn't believe the carelessness of parents something. He would never allow Heriss in that type of danger.

"New friend may be in trouble" Pumpmon was all for fun and games in a new place but not like this. Being in danger is one thing that isn't fun.

Solisamon nodded in agreemeent. The only thing she could do while trying to hold on to her slipping mind.

Come on! She faces life threatening situations nearly as much as Hiro! Why is it that her death could be the result of some flowers?! Can her day not get any worse?!

"GRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAH!!" A loud booming roar caused the whole area to shake from it's voice.

"ROOOOOOAR!!!!" Another roar soon followed it. It was much softer than the first. Sounded like the one a child makes when they pretend to be a scary monster.

The group braced itself for whatever digimon was coming their way. Digimon prepared to go straight to mega if ready. Mei readied the digisoul in her fists and legs. Hanuel got out their taser which the voltage seemed double as powerful then usual. Solisamon struggled to keep balanced from all the teetering and tottering her body made. Summoning her Oni Club Sword prove to be far more difficult.

Soon a large if not massively gigantic digimon leap from the forest to face them. A Lamortmon that size had tripled with orange orbs becoming a red color. Eye color aside, it seemed to be a regular Lamortmon.

"Lamortmon? Then could. the child be?" Mei paused. Squinting to get a better look at the small figure seen on Lamortmon back.

There a young six year old girl sat on the ultimate's back. Her brown hair was now down to the back of her legs.  Lack of proper hygiene has caused it to look all oily and dirty. Only thing that was used to style the uncombed hair were short cut vines. Functioning like they were hair acessories. Magenta pink eyes were filled with the same primal desire that seemed to have control over all the digimon here. Smeared berry juice acted as the  war paint she wore on her face, three streaks in a triangular like shape. Her clothes appeared to be made from the giant leaves in vines found within the forest. Know to change up her style once in a while to show she had creative. She wore no shoes which made it clear she was travelling in rhe forest completely barefoot. In her hands was a spear from a mightly historic tree which all warriors used when they were still among us.

This child may be unrecognizable if Mei hadn't grown up with Ruli. A person that she would trust with her whole being. Clearly it was the "Survival" verse version of their good friend Ruli Tsukiyono.

"GRRR!" Both growled violently at the two tamers. Looking ready to fight them.

"I'll take Lamortmon" Mei couldn't bring herself to attack Ruli. Even if she was a child that held a deadly spear like weapon.

Hanuel nodded in complete understanding. They could easily disarm a child without hurting them. One of the many benefits of their training.

This may teach the girl not to walk around with deadly dangerous spears. Those things can really hurt people if not careful.

Their sigimon partners took a step back. Knowing that their human partners were fully capable of handling this. The three digimon instead looked very concern for their youngest member.

Could all that crying last night have given her a fever? She was sweating uncontrollably that it was as if a small rain cloud loomed only around her. Maybe she ate something in this verse that was causing severe stomach pain.  Could just be a very bad cause of nerves because of what Hiro told her.

"Hey! Is everything okay?" Mei called out. Asking the digimon while dodging Lamortmon swords.

"Solisamon looks sick" Shiramon called back. Getting out her customized first aud kit.

Always updated with the lastest remedies for humans and digimon. There would for sure be something in there that could help. Thank you medical science!

"Must be that patch on her arm. It may be a floral infection!" Hanuel had grabbed Kid Ruli spear, the young girl struggling to get it back from their iron grip.

Bokomon blinked. He had researched that all types of plants had the potential to be gravely poisonous but a flower? Thouse usually had to be consumed not cut someone. "Survival" verse is stranger than any thing he witness in his life as a digimon.

Pumpmon tried to comfort Solisamon so Shiramon could get close enough to treat her. Though Solisamon went ballistic the moment he touched her infected arm. She lunged at him before attempting to take a huge bite out of his Jack O Latern face.

Her eyes now were all beast like with predatory slits like a cheetah. Snarls escaped her lips while excessive amounts of salvia oozed out of her mouth. She was on all fours and LOOKED REALLY REALLY HUNGRY.

THIS IS WHY WE ALWAYS TREAT WOUNDS OR NOTIFY THE GROUP BEFOREHAND!

"Great....Even when he isn't here...Hiro draws trouble to us...Just flipping great..." Mei used a stronger digisoul kick to send Lamortmon flying into a row of trees.

"Pump!" Hanuel knocked out the girl by striking her pressure point. Then rushed to help their partner.

Solisamon looked ready to strike again when Pumpmon knocked her out by using "Trick or Treat". Summoning the hardest pumpkin to hit his "Candy Buddy" on the head without getting her deleted.

"Sorry friend...." He didn't want to do it but he didn't want to be a pumpkin pie either.

They rounded up the three before planning their next move.

"This Lamortmon must have been raising her. Could be one of those cases where a child wonders into a Digital World with no means on how to get back" Bokomon recalled a few ancient texts  in digital history speaking about it.

"They must have grown close to each other then...." Mei couldn't bare to make eye contact. Given the fact that the pain held such sorrow.

Why does it have to be Ruli...? Mei just hated to see her cry. She would always fight those who brought pain and sorrow to her as kids. How can she fight this time? She would be the monster in this story......Forgive her Ruli....

"Training her aside, she is still far too young to live in a Digital World like this. Her parents must be worried sucj about her" Shiramon knows that any parent who loves their child must be worried sick. Especially if they were in a situation like this.

"So Ruli here is Tarzan?" Pumpmon asked. Thinking how much. this relates to the classical movie itself.

Hanuel was about to speak then pause to consider. Tarzan was raised in a jungle by animals. Ruli was raised by Lamortmon who is a berserker type of beast..... If not Tarzan then definitely Princess Monosuke.

"Grrrrr!!!" Solisamon woke up first. Not to keen on being tied up either.

"Solisamon getting primalized isn't good. We need to get her cured" Shiramon admittedly did NOT have the means to cure her. Though a prehistoric poison has a cure somewhere in the same timeline.

They would need to hurry too. Not as well trained as Mummymon, but if Shiramon calculations are correct....Solisamon may stay this way permanently if not cured soon.

"LET GO!" Then the group could see that the Ruli of this verse had just woken up. Boy did she have a loud voice.

"Please calm dow-" Bokomon tried to calm her down. Only for the girl to bite his hand hard.

In her defense, who would trust anyone that they met for the first time? The main reason that schools teach "Stranger Danger".

"SHUT UP! YOU ARE OUTSIDERS! YOU COME TO KILL US!!" Survival Ruli snarled while struggling to break free from her bindings.

"The ropes were made by a friend of ours. No matter how strong you are or what weapon you have, they don't break or cut" Best thing that Blues has made Hanuel this year other than more DIM cards.

It was a good thing that they weren't enemies anymore. They may have suffered an even more painful yet swift death by his hands. He faced a Petaldramon once who insulted the his family and Kelly. The digitama never appeared back in the Digital World after that.

Mei walked over and sat next to Survial Ruli. Kept a bit of distance to not get bitten like Bokomon did. She then took out a butterscotch candy.

Made her remember that she was all alone till a hyper social girl came to her and asked for a piece. Something tells her that she may get a simpler reaction.

"Is that a berry?" The little girl Tarzan asked. Eyeing the candy with awe.

"It's sweet like one but not quite. Here" Without giving her a single warning, Mei pop a butterscotch in the child's mouth.

The moment that yellow hard candy hit her taste buds is when they sung praises of heavenly delights. How could a small hard piece of shiny rock hold such an incredible taste?! Here she believed that the berries of the jungle were good. This "Butrsoth" put their taste to shame.

Ah candy. The easiest way to charm a child's heart.

Good thing she always has some on her when a mission involves a young child. It was her best way to calm them down. Shiramon may have rubbed off on Mei with how good she is with kids.

"I'm Mei. This is my friend Hansel. Those three are our digimon friends" Mei wasted no time with the introductions.

"Shiramon" Shiramon smiled. Doing her best not to scare the young child.

"Hello friend! I'm Pumpmon!" Pumpmon waved. Happy he was going to make another new friend.

"A pleasure to meet you young miss. I am Bokomon" He bowed courtesy. Showing that he was a gentleman.

"I am Rulimon" This seemed similar to  child who also was a digimon. Funny how both are taking the role of warrior.

"Is this big guy your friend?" Hanuel asked since Lamortmon started to stir a bit.

"He is my Papamon!" She smiled. Must care alot for him to give him a title of a father.

Shiramon gave Bokomon a look. "Papamon huh?" Oh how red he was getting from her teasing.

WHY DID HE EVER SHARE THAT PIECE OF HIS PAST WITH HER?! Ugh.....She would hold this on him for month... Like tamer like Digimon as the saying goes.

"Not. One. Word" He warned with a glare that said "You are playing with dangerous fire child".

Shiramon responded with a giggle. It would take much more than a look to scare her.

Rulimon then saw Solisamon. "She got cut by Madness Blooms....." Her tone made them all see how serious this was.

"Is there a medicine for it?" Mei asked. Watching Solisamon try to chew through the ropes like they were pasta.

"Yes. They in soup made from Oleamon" That made all the digimon pale except for Solisamon.

Those soups were known to be poison to the nose with such foul smells...Kama sama have mercy. on Solisamon stomach....

"Can you show us the way? I think we get lost in a maze of a jungle" Mei untied Survival Ruli before offering her hand.

Survival Ruli sniffed Mei hand as her Papamon taught her to do when meeting outsiders. The scents that they give off will see if they are trustworthy.

A sweet scent may fool others to believing it can be trusted. Though in reality..., it isn't anything but a lie. The scent only is a bait lure to gain a false sense of  loyalty. A foul sense can not be taken lightly either.  Practically the evil oozing out of one's heart. The only ones that can trusted. Are one who give no scent at all. Rare as they may be.....those who bare no scent are the ones that can truly be ones who have good hearts.

Mei scent? No smell though it seemed clear that this girl was already good. She had given her food. A trait where if one does a good deed then the other must return favor.

"Papamon. These outsiders are okay. Mean no harm" Survival Ruli spoke to the giantic Lamortmon. Placing her hand on his chest.

Lamortmon eyed the group before nodding. Allowing the young child to climb onto his back. He made a low growl before leading the way to the jungle.

"How did you do that?" Hanuel asked Mei while they began to walk. Curious how Mei could have convince the two to help them.

A memory of a hyper active girl made her smile. Hard to believe that she be recalling the times she thought to be lost forever.

"Let's say that my experiences have helped me learn how to deal with this" Thanks to Ruli. She owes that girl everything for being her first ever friend.

"Heh. Everytime I think I know you, you seem to keep surprising me. How many more secrets are you still hiding?" They jokingly asked. Almost as if they were teasing their sister figure.

Bokomon and Shiramon followed close behind their tamers. Leaving Pumpmon to carry the tied up Primal Solisamon. Even now she still tried to take a bite out of his gourd head.

"Why I have to carry friend?" Pumpmon could feel saliva spilling on the back of his head.

"You suggested "Digi Rock, Spirit Scissors, and Heavenly Parchment". Not our fault that you tend to always go with Parchment" Bokomon took notes on the vibrant colored trees. Not  at all apologetic to his teammate.

"GRRRRRRRRRAAAH!!!" Solisamon seemed to be falling deeper into her primal side.

Lamortmon let out a few more low growls and hisses. Shiramon nodded before translating the message to the others.

"The child cries are not of her falling deeper. She is actually fighting it back with her naure. Refusing to let the digimon that she is, be lost toone who seeks to take control" Solisamon is fighting.....They must get her that cure!!!

"Modern day and Primal instincts battling to take over both mind and soul" Shiramon smiles. Being an assassin means having both work together in perfect unison.

Nowadays it seems that their battle is in Modern day favor. Days go by as the ways used in the ancient times become forgotten. Primal intincts growing dull and lost forever.

This world seems to have fully embrace the primal instincts which are most likely forgotten in every other verses. To think that a young girl has adapted in this digital world. Survival Ruli has now walked through the ancient path of the warriors who once lived there.

Those ancient days were giantic digimon fought along with the human warriors that gain their respect. If only the beast that made all those warriors sacrifice their lives to take down. A digimon who no longer has a name......

"Papamon says we are getting close..." Survival Ruli called out. A vile smell then leaked into the air.

All looked ready to hurl from the smell of death filled foul toxic plants which only enhanced the smell. Carnivorous snapdragon venus flytraps acting as guards to Oleamon den. Self aware vines wiggle around, ready to throw intruders into the mouths of the flytraps.

Mei whistled "Gotta say that prehistoric Poison Ivy has some sevurity"

Hanuel could only facepalm at the reference. They couldn't believe that Mei actually knew about comic book characters.

Shiramon and Bokomon looked ready to do some gardening. Good thing that  they were itching for some battle acyion. Witnessing their tamers fighting only made them more excited to stretch their muscles.

"Can I take left?" Shiramon asked while cracking her knuckles.

"Very well. I wanted the right from the beginning" Just because he is a professor doesn't mean that he didn't enjoy a good brawl once in a while.

Both rushed into the crazed jungle garden. Digivolving into their ultimate forms just for a minute tops. Returning to rookie form to walk back to their tamers. All the threatening plants were cut down to the roots.

"That wasn't the warm up I needed. Quite underwhelming..." Shiramon yawned. She didn't even need to use any of her attacks.

"We can spar later. Prehaps even give me a few pointers" Bokomon had been sparring with Shiramon to increase his skills. Those ever sessions  were much more of a challenge than this.

Effortless it may have been. Those two still cleared the way for them. Soon one of their goals would be completed. To rescue their friend from losing herself to her primal ways.

Deep down.....this first ordeal may be a delay to make these two say goodbye.....

Lamortmon. Are you strong enough to let this child go? To bid her farewell after all the time they had spent together?

Child of human raised by a digimon. To master the forgotten ways of primals. To ask her to say goodbye to the mon that she deed "Papa". That may break her heart entirely. All heartfelt goodbyes seem to be painful in one way or goodbye.

Could be the first time that the heroes in the digital world, are villians in the eyes of a child.

Lamortmon didn't seem to be as strong since years were catching up to him. He only had a handful of battles left in him. He wouldn't be able to protect the precious child which he had considered to be his cub. He wanted to return her to the safety of the humans. There at least she would be protected.

Though only humans could unlock the gate. Ruli being far too young to hold the knowledge to open it. That may be the reason these outsiders came. To return this little child that came to their world so long ago.

His heart shall be in great pain but.....Ruli needs to go home before she witnesses his death.....

"We are here!" Ruli called out. Smiling that they reached "Floral Toxica" domain. One of the twenty domains of the giantic humters of this verse.

"I think Pumpmon passing out from the smell told us" Shiramon covered her nose. Pumpmon looking as if his core left his body to go to digital heaven.

Putrid fumes escaped from a dull red flower that could be the size of a house. The leaves looked like the thorn sharp blades could slice any body in two with a single touch. Toxic like vapors could be seen as a pink smog that mimicked the appearance of cotton candy. The dull red petals that drooped like sorrowful expression on a rainy day. Foul smelling toxins seem to be that digimon sweet fragance. Prehaps to some species, the fragance is indeed sweet but to others...

IT IS BAD!! SMELLS WORSE THAN A DUMPSTER FULL OF ROTTEN CHEESE AND CAT LITTER DROPPINGS!AWFUL! AWFUL! AWFUL!!! KAMA SAMA PLEASE BLESS THEM WITH SOME AIR FRESHERS!! Showers....They would all need heavy duty showers once they get back.

Here they thought that Oleamon was bad....Her ansector is WAY WORSE!! ABSOLUTELY WORSE!!!

"Solisamon may be dying after drinking this soup....Poor Poor Solisa...." Shiramon already was praying to Kama sama for the young child sake.

Best to take a bit of it if the soup in case thos situation happens again. To avoid facing this digimon again.

Lamortmon let out a massive roar which seemed equal to a scale ten earthquake back home. The entire  jungle shook till the flower began to move.

Oleamon made a few noises by the clicks of her tongue. Shiramon listened to her then faced the rest of the group.She seemed a bit disturbed by whatever Oleamon just said.

"So you all have come to taste my delicious soup, is that right? It has been ever so long since I had guests willing to taste it. Though my dears. I shall not give it out my delicious meal without a fight. Prove yourself worthy and defeat me. Thy reward shall be my delicious nectar"

Fighting is only way to get what you desire here. So be it then....!

Lamortmon and Survival Ruli readied themselves for a fight. Truth be told, Oleamon and Lamortmon have been fighting over terriority since the moment their eyes met. Every full moon night is when the two would usually fight. This time would be an exception.  The FINAL BATTLE which shall settle the matter once and for all!

Pumpmon being knocked out meant that they were short a fighter. Solisamon wasn't in any shape to participate either. Best to have help in a fight against a gigantic digimon enemy.

Ancient Wisemon and Bayolamon digivolved to their Ultimate forms. Sensing that these forms were needed for an opponent with this level of strength. Their friends warned them about Oleamon tactics in combat. Hopefully Oleamon ansector held the similar battlestyle.

Lamortmon revealed his stone blades that contain bits of pyrite. Forging the two blades from two strange boulders . Melting them down with the flames a defeated Flalizarmon. Transforming the metal into the twin blades he is proud of.

Ruli prepared her wooden spear. Ready to fight the foul smelling floral witch with all her strength. Papamon fought many foe to keep safe. This time she would help.

She couldn't lose him here....She couldn't lose her one and only "Papa"....She didn't want to lose her dear "Papamon"..... Her greatest fear was to lose him.... A goodbye that completely break her spirit and heart.

This fight would decide if it is their time to say goodbye. A father to the young child that was rescued from dying in the cave in. How he taught her the secrets of survival and how to fight with the spear she now carries. If his senses hadn't suddenly dull now.....

He was sure that he would NOT survive this battle. Whether he won or lost, he shall fight with every fiber of strength still within his body.

Not wasting a single moment did Oleamon use "Leaf Shredder". Trying to slow down her prey with the sharp poisonous leaves.

"Moonlit Cannon!" Bayolamon blasted them away like a forest fire blasted through.

They aren't going to fall for some cheap tricks. Not wise to fight opponents that are aware of your move set.

Honestly it just gives the team an advantage sadly. Takes the surprise of wondering what sort of trick the enemy has in store next.

Till.... "Jameal" scent spreaded throughout the battle field. Ancient Wisemon and Bayolamon were above the scent to be entranced by it. The three humans with them were paralyzed by the aroma.

Good thing that Hiro wasn't here. He would never allow them to live this down. For all the times they got on his  case to be more careful around the foes. Not too keen on choking on their own words. This would be a secret to take to their graves.

"MEI!"

"HANUEL!"

The fragance would only effect them too if they got too close. Only way to stop this is to defeat the overgrown lily.

Lamortmon looked at Survival Ruli then made a growl. Bayolamon looked at him in disbelief. Like what he just spoke was absurd nonsense.

"I'll fight her while you two get the others to safety. Allow me to face her. This final battle shall the most honorable one I ever fought. Protecting the dear child that I have cared for as if she were my own cub. I believe that this fight was foretold to me. If my sacrifice means that she can survive. Then I shall greatly glad expect it" Is he serious?! DOESN'T THAT GIRL DESERVE A PROPER FAREWELL?!

"DON'T YOU DARE! WHAT ABOUT HOW THAT LITTLE GIRL FEELS?! YOU WOULD RATHER BE KILLED OFF IN A BATTLE THEN SAY GOODBYE?! THAT GIRL SEES YOU AS A FATHER! YOU KEPT HER SAFE IN A CRAZY DIGITAL WORLD LIKE THIS! SO THERE IS NO WAY....NO WAY THAT WE ARE LETTING FIGHT ALONE!" Ancient Wisemon eyes looked furious  at the giantic feral ultimate.

"THAT GIRL SEES YOU AS HER "PAPA"! YOU KNOW HOW SACRED THAT TITLE IS TO A CHILD?! HAVING SUCH FAITH IN YOU THAT SHE GIVES YOU THAT TITLE! SHE SEES YOU LIKE YOU ARE THE GOLDEN IDOL IN HER EYES!! DON'T YOU DARE DIE OFF IN BATTLE WITHOUT GIVING HER THOSE LAST WORDS!  LAST BATTLE OR NOT, SHE AT LEAST DESERVES SOME PARTING FAREWELLS!" If Oleamon doesn't kill him than be sure that SHE will.

NO! NO! NO! THIS IS NOT GOING A SAD CHARACTER DEATH! NO....NO...j-just no.......Why is fate this cruel....?

Lamortmon gave them a look which told them "The only way without anyone getting hurt. Please allow me to save my cub. The last act which I shall preform as that girl's father.  She may hate me for not saying goodbye but  this is what I must do". His body ached from the countless battles he had been in while protecting his dear child. Even so, he would risk it all for this .

Bayolamon hung her head low in silence. "Let's go...." Holding back the tears which threatened fall for this sad farewell. Knowing deep down that it is the fate of all partnerships of humans and digimon.

Digimon are semi immortal beings in their own perspective. Data does not decay or weaken over the course of time. Data can restore itself and even strengthen over time. Data can last eons and eons throughout the history. Time acquires more history that becomes even more new digimon over time. Humans lifespan do not extend to that of digimon. Explaining how Digi Destinies in history can't always be withthe humans who they build strong bonds with. Stronger bonds only lead to more  sorrowful goodbyes.

Digimon could at least get a memory wipe when they die. Reforming back into the starting point as digitamas. To erase the sweet memories they once shared with their cherished humans. While humans carry the final moments regaling in the memories they shared alongside the digimon. Fated to be together for the adventous journeys they walked upon together.

Ancient Wisemon picked up Pumpmon, Solisamon, and Hanuel . Bayolamon took Mei and Survival Ruli into her arms.  Both of them gave a knowing nod to Lamortmon before leaving. Swallowing down the bitter sorrow in their hearts before taking to the sky.

Lamortmon smiled while watching the small group get to safety. Readying his blades to go toe to toe with the venomous floral giant. While the two were exchanging blows with one another, memories of Survival Ruli came to his mind.

His life for the last few years were now flashing before his eyes.  Couldn't helo but smile fondly at those priceless recollections.

Flashbacks:

A small child wails were heard outside the ruins. It was those annoying screams that got Lamortmon attention. The audacity to not only enter his terriority that many know not to step foot in, but to disturb his sleep means a death setence.

He stepped out to put an end to the source of the crying. Only to see a small creature that he hadn't seen before. Small yet scrawny like a cub just born.

He tried to ask it why it came here and where were it's parents. Sadly the small cub did not seem to know his language. Only thing he could tell is that this cub happened to be a girl.

"Papa...." The young three year old managed to speak.

Papa? He was a murderous beast that is one of the territorial giants. What business did he have to have that title. Best to get her to one who is actually a paternal figure.

Completely lost in thought, the giant didn't seem to notice the small cub clinging onto his fur. Feeling safe within the warm comfort.

Next Flashback:

It had been a dozen full moon cycles before the cub came into his life. Bringing him a new objective in his life other than being a murderous monster. "Papamon" was the name the young cub started to call him. Not a bad sounding title either.

As of now, he was teaching her how to determine which fruits were edible and which were poison. He pretended to be resting while she when to a fruit tree.

Letting out a low grumble if she happened to chose the wrong fruit.

"T-this one?" She asked. Holding out a Digital Apple with a shiny red color.

He nodded. Watching how happy she was to enjoy it's sweet taste. Munching away at the fruit that was the prized berry of the jungle. Savoring the sugar juice that bursted out with each and every bite.

Final Flashback:

Lamortmon had returned from SaberLeomon terriority. The lion put up a good fight but now the lion no longer lives. Lamortmon held no interest in claiming the terriority where constant bloodshed falls. He didn't want his cub to witness such horrors at her current age.

He did manage to procure a gift for her. In the center of SaberLeomon domain lies a tree that has said to been there for millenia. The hardest wood of the entire jungle that many fought over from years past. The enormous stump was all that remained of the once great tree.

Now it would serve a new purpose. One that was a means to fight as well as protect. Becoming a weapon and a shield to a cub who may have been from the tribe of humans who once walked here.

Returning to his den where his young cub awaited him. How she ran to him and smiled.

"Papamon! Papamon came back!" She would cheer as she nuzzled his warm fur.

He growl and made a few chirp noises that one would hear from a bunny rabbit.

"Present for me?" She blinked a few times. What type of present could he have gotten her?

There he bestow a spear made from the millennia tree. The body of the spear held an ivory white color while the tip seemed to be crystalized cherry wood. A rare material that is almost impossible to find.

"Is this really for me?" Her eyes widened while taking the spear into her hands. Marveling at the first present that her "Papamon" bestowed to her.

He nodded as he sat beside her. She had been training years to master the ways of a primal digimon.  She has more than earned the right to wield a weapon of her own.

"I'm a warrior like you Papamon! Now we can fight together forever!" Holding her spear high as she vowed to remain by his side forever.

Forever huh? That sounded like a the best wish that any parent could ever have granted.

End of Flashback:

Forever surely sounded perfect. Though all parents must go through a lesson when raising their children. That they can only ever be with them for soo long. The time to let them go. That the chapters of life spent together must come to a close eventually.  The future chapters of the child's life are those they must walk alone with the love their parents provided the them.

Lamortmon had watched over that young girl for so many years. Smiles and tears that only made him proud to be her "Papamon".

"I love you....my sweet cub. Live well my brave warrior. You have many battles ahead of you but do not weep. May my death be the mark of your new life. Live among humans again. Have them learn of our existence once more like the brave souls who came years ago! BE THE BRIDGE TO BRING MORE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HUMANS AND DIGIMON! GO FORTH, DEAR DAUGHTER! GO FORTH AND BE THE ONE TO HELP THEM!" There using the last of his strength, Lamortmon final attack took Oleamon and himself out.

"Thank you....Ruli. You were my one and only sunshine of happiness" Those words reached Ruli ears just enough to wake her.

"Papamon? Where's Papamon?" Fear filled the child small heart. Why isn't her Papamon with them?

He couldn't be in that bright supernova like light right....? He's too strong to be gone like that! He must be sleeping in the den again......

"Live among humans again. Have them learn of our existence once more like the brave souls who came years ago!"

He couldn't be gone....He promised to be with her forever....

"BE THE BRIDGE TO BRING MORE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HUMANS AND DIGIMON!"

No...No...Papamon...P-papamon couldn't be.....

"Thank you....Ruli. You were my one and only sunshine of happiness....I love you my cub"

Tears fell from her eyes which seemed to flow on forever. The shocking reality that Lamortmon gave his life in order to assure that she would live.

Her Papamon.....was dead....

"PAAAAAAAAAAPAAAAAAMOOOON!!!!" Her cries could have shatter the cores of those two ultimate digimon right then and there.

Lamortmon.......Truly he was a Papa.... Though he was not present to say them....

HIS FINAL WORDS DID REACH THAT GIRL. This was not the goodbye that the group was expecting to see.

Verses.......Do all have a purpose to fulfill or does it go along with whatever falls within it? To have painful moments that can shatter the digicore emotional?

Bokomon had no answer to this accursed question. Part of him honestly did not want to know the answer to such a question.

In the first time that he became a Professor, he DIDN'T WANT TO KNOW!!

"I gave Solisamon the soup from the leaves that caught some. Given how large Oleamon was, it makes sense that we fund some here" She walked up to him. Waiting for their friends to snap out of the "Jameal" spell.

"Makes you wonder how long we have with our tamers...." Bokomon shivered at the thought when thay day would come.

"It's why humans cherish their short lifespans so much. It may be why our digimon elders know so much. The ones who were the Digi Destinies of previous generations"  Shiramon looked at Mei. Knowing that her tamer had a shorter time with her.

Solisamon had told her while the others kept it silent from her. Knowing that she only had two decades of time worth with her.

"Hmmm..." Both turned to see Solisamon starting to wake up. Good thing she didn't hear their conversation.

"Let's take Survival Ruli to this verse Human World. We can head straight home afterwards." There wasn't anything that Bokomon wanted then to get a long rest.

There be no midnight reading tonight!   Herissmon was going camping with a few friends with Bakumon supervising. Best since he and Hanuel would need to discuss this matter alone.

Pumpmon shouldn't know about this matter quite yet. To learn that his friend will one day go away could cause him to go into a berserker frenzy.

Luckily Lamortmon den happened to be the pathway to the human world.  All that was needed the bridge again was a human.

Mei took that role. Using her hand to press against a partially destroyed panel.  No matter what verse she comes from, Ruli was her friend. One she gladly help.

"Thank you all. Papamon may be gone...." She could feel the tears fall again. Still in shock that Lamortmon was no longer with her.

"He may not be with you physically anymore. That is sadly a truth which still painful to your heart. Lose of a loved one can't be easily overcome....No one is expecting you to just get over it" Hanuel knelt down to the young girl level. Wiping away her tears with their thumb.

"Though he is always with you in spirit. The memories that you both made are precious treasures that no one can take away. You are his brave warrior. I know that once you're readythat you will fulfill the wish he asked of you" She smiled warmly before hugging her. "Remember that you have friends to help you too".

Right! They were fellow digi destinies! The moment they all met is also when they welcome here into their Digi Destinies Family. If ever a problem comes that is overwhelming for her....

....Be sure that they wouldn't hesitate to come to aid. A promise made between fellow tamers.

The two of them walked her through the sparkling white portal that would lead them to the human realm that resided in this verse. Guiding her to the local authorities to help locate her family. Bidding farewell to the youngest Digi Destinies they know other than Violet. Both wore the brightest smiles that they could muster. Their digimon hiding  away from the public eye to not stir panic.

Look out everyone! Strange creatures have appeared out of no where! Call the Military! Call the President!  Aliens!! Aliens have invaded our world!! RUN!!! RUN AWAY!!! That is the type of reaction that they prefer to avoid right now.

They waited until her birth parents came to get her, then went through the portal back home. Achieving all the promblems that they had come to solve.

The moment they landed back at Hanuel apartment is when Mei broke in tears. Having to hold it all in so that brave little girl didn't have to have an even harder time.  To see that girl lose the most important figure in her life as he fought to make sure that girl could live on. Sobbing as hard to the point that her tears were streams with a violent current.

Please Kama sama do not allow the same fate to await their Ruli. She couldn't witness such a brutal scene ever again.  Take all of Mei wishes to help prevent such an event to happen to her friend. No one should ever have to suffer that amount of despair .

To lose the partner that they went on so many adventures that build up the character growth which made them into the adults that they transform later on in life. Knowing that at the end of that journey could mean losing the digital being that became what seemed to be a lifetime friend....

Makes one wonder. If being a digimon partner is worth having to say goodbye at end of it all.? Having the possibility of losing that best friend who memories will be erased of all them together.

Hiro waited up for Hanuel to bring Solisamon back home. After having some time to calm down, he realized that he had been pretty harsh to his little sister. The way her teal eyes shook with lmuch confusion and to give him look of fear. He had lost his temper over something as trivial as a board game. Mei and Hanuel may win more than Ruli and Kiyoshiro but it wasn't as if those two won every game.

Ruli won every game of trivia based around the latest trends along with celebrities of the world. She became the "Social Media Queen" for all the knowledge modern day gossip. Isn't it fitting of the creator of Lirurun.

Kiyoshiro mastered every single videogame ever since Mei dominated them all  in Super Smash Bros. He has the title of the "Digital Gamer" Never to lose any game that wasn't in real life time.

Hiro may have jealous of his team mates since he was the only one not to recieve a title for their "Game Night". That doesn't excuse the words he spoke. How could he ever make Solisamon question if  she should still be his partner?

He needs to apologize to her once she got back home. Doing whatever it took to mend the emotional damage he caused. The noise of the door opening made him left his head to see Solisamon entering the dorm room.

He rushed her side. Ready to hug her but he stopped since it may be too soon. Strange how she came home by herself. Usually anyone who watched over her would accompany her home.

"Solisamon? Did you come here alone?" He asked. Noticing that she was staring at him.

She didn't answer him. Her mind seemed soley focus on him yet she saw him like he was a spirit.

One day....We have to watch our human partners leave us....

Solisamon walked pass Hiro to join Gammamon who was sleeping away. Dreaming the falls that rained liquid "Champions". His smiling face practically oozed drool.

"Solisamon wait. Let me apologize-" Solisamon next words made him fall to his knees.

"Why sad? When big brother time is up then Solisamon no longer partner. It's what Hiro wanted....Solisamon only trouble....klutz....Not good partner or sister...." She spoke that last bit. Before resting once her head made contact with that fluffy pillow.

Hiro stared at her while trying to make sense of what he heard. Did she say that when he dies that what he told her would come true?

He didn't mean it...No...Solisamon...no...Please..don't think that way....

How could she think like that?

Then it hits him like a brick....

HE IS TO BLAME FOR GIVING HER THAT REASON IN MIND.....HE MADE HER DOUBT HERSELF...

HE MADE A CRACK OF DOUBT FORM INSIDE HER DIGI CORE HEART....