Awake and Alive

Chapter Eleven: Versus the Devil Himself

Leomon stood on the outskirts of the Primary Village, an inner turmoil raging inside of him. He had traversed across several islands, and aside from seeing Mimi and Izzy, he hadn't seen any of the other children...

And now the youngest was before him – this was the one Digidestined whose Digimon hadn't digivolved yet.

Devimon's orders were to kill all who crossed his path.

Eosmon had said that the children were under her protection.

Leomon roared – angry, confused and conflicted.

Suddenly, Devimon's dark power increased and for that moment, it empowered Leomon to ignore that small part of him that was loyal to Eosmon. Below him, the baby Digimon screamed in horror. As he darted towards them, the Patamon attempted to attack him, only for it fail against his mighty prowess.

The boy and Patamon ran from Primary Village into the surrounding forest, and Leomon followed them with his sword out and ready. He knew that Ogremon was around somewhere, but that brusque digimon wasn't worth his time.

The only thing that mattered was obeying Devimon.

Ogremon could be heard now, having apparently taken a hostage to make the child cooperate. Leomon followed Ogremon's voice and spotted the child hiding behind a tree. One swipe of his sword and the tree was gone.

"I've been commanded by my master to destroy the Digidestined!" he howled, raising his sword in order to stab the child.

The boy screamed but just as Leomon brought his sword down, there was a hot blur and the boy and the Patamon were gone.

He looked around wildly before having to dodge as one of the other children showed up – the one who was with a Garurumon.

High above the battlefield, TK and Patamon watched from the arms of Eosmon. 

Patamon was gazing up at her with adoration, his energy connecting with her own pure one. He felt some kind of pull inside of him but he couldn't figure out why. Something told him that he knew Eosmon on a much deeper level... But why, he wondered as he flew up to rest on the angel Digimon's shoulder. Once he moved, she wrapped both arms around TK, who had been staring with fascination.

"I got you, little one." she had assured, brushing a hand against the human's cheek.

"Eosmon, thank you!" TK praised with shining eyes and flushed cheeks; Patamon nuzzled into the crook of Eosmon's neck, eliciting a laugh from her as she cupped his head.

"Let's head down. I'm sure your brother is desperate to see if you're alright."

TK nodded and then cheered with delight as Eosmon soared down to where Matt was watching Garurumon fight Leomon. As they moved, TK was also able to see Tai and Greymon fighting Ogremon; he was glad that the baby Digimon Ogremon had been holding hostage was safe again, this time at Lunamon's side.

"TK!"

Just as Matt moved towards his brother, Eosmon shot forwards to aid Garurumon. With a clap of her hands, she created her staff of light as Leomon swung his fist at her. She ducked and then thrusted her staff up to catch the lion Digimon in the stomach. He dropped with a pained grunt and while he was down, Eosmon began to bounce lightly on the tips of her feet. Dancing from place to place, her skirt billowing around her as her arms twisted hypnotically, the adoring bells on her anklets chimed loud and pure; Leomon clutched his head in agony, grunting and crying.

Garurumon made to attack again, but the ominous whirl of the Black Gears buzzed in the air as they flew down from Infinity Mountain. Eosmon staggered while biting back a gasp. In her moment of weakness, Leomon knocked her aside.