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Chapter 9 – Angemon To the Rescue

As both Pumpmon and Ibismon saw Vamdemon leaving the room, they quickly entered the room to check on Angewomon's condition. They found out that Angewomon was lying on the floor, shaking violently and whimpering softly. Vamdemon must have struck a lot of fear in her, they thought. They hurried towards her immediately and asked about her current condition.

"Lady Angewomon, are you okay?" Pumpmon asked.

"What did Lord Vamdemon do?" Ibismon asked worryingly.

Yet, Angewomon ignored them and continued to shake in fear, ckenching her teeth.

"Lady Angewomon…" Pumpmon whimpered and he moved closer to Angewomon. He then put his hand on Angewomon's shoulders and asked, "Are you okay?"

"Pumpmon, let's move Lady Angewomon to her bed and let her get some rest. She must be tired and shocked," Ibismon said.

"Alright, Ibis. Give me a hand," Pumpmon said.

"Certainly," Ibismon smiled and said.

Together, they lifted Angewomon and put her on the bed. Ibismon covered Angewomon under her blanket and told her to get some rest.

"I'm fine, Ibis," Angewomon finally answered, "I'm just feeling kinda weak. I just need some rest, and then I'll be fine. Don't worry…"

"I'm sorry, Lady Angewomon…" Ibismon said sheepishly.

"For what?" Angewomon smiled and asked.

"I didn't do anything… I ran away again… I'm sorry…" Ibismon answered.

"I'm such a coward!" Pumpmon cried, "I made Lady Angewomon get hurt again and again and again!"

"I know you all want to help," Angewomon answered, "but Vamdemon is too strong for all three of us. We just have to endure a little, okay?"

"Don't you hate him, Lady Angewomon?" Ibismon asked.

"Yes. I loathe him!" Angewomon said angrily, "Yet, I couldn't do anything to stop things from going his way. I'm the useless one,"

"Maybe your friends could be able to help," Pumpmon suggested.

"I hope they will…" Angewomon said, suddenly wondering about Hikari's current location. True, the Digidestined may outnumber Vamdemon, but Vamdemon's skills are definitely stronger than them. She was not sure much about the outcome. Then again, it was too early to think about help, since none came up to now. Taichi must have realized that Hikari was gone and would aware the rest of the Digidestined. Maybe help would arrive soon, Angewomon hoped.

Angewomon simply could not stand Vamdemon. By acting kind and loving proved even worse than being evil to her. She looked outside the window and prayed that someone might rescue her soon.

Maybe her wish will come true.

"Well, anyways, Lady Angewomon, get some rest," Ibismon said, "Sorry, but I have things to do."

"It's okay," Angewomon replied. "You don't wanna make Vamdemon angry."

"I think I should go too," Pumpmon piped up. "I'm sorry, Lady Angewomon."

"You two, don't worry so much. I'll be fine," Angewomon said, now a little irritated.

"As you say…" Ibismon said and left the room, with Pumpmon behind her.

Yet, when the two of them reached the door, the window behind them broke with a 'Crash' and someone rushed in suddenly. Angewomon was so glad to see the person who rushed in.

"ANGEWOMON!" The person screamed and moved towards her and her bed.

"Angemon!" Angewomon could not hide her happiness and she got off the bed.

Angemon put both his hands on Angewomon's shoulders and asked her, "Are you okay? Did Vamdemon do anything to you?"

"Yes he did. A lot and unforgivable," Angewomon answered angrily, "But I'll tell you later. Get me to somewhere sa-"

Angewomon suddenly went into silent mode and Angemon was startled by her sudden change of expression.

"What?" He asked worryingly.

"I don't need your help!" Angewomon grunted angrily.

"Huh?" Angemon did not know what to say for he was still shocked.

"You are merely a Champion and I am an Ultimate! That's why I don't need your help!"

"Angewomon… look, this isn't the time to act cool and tough, let's just get out of here!"

"There they are!" A voice shouted and the Angels turned back to look.

A few Demidevimon were standing there pointing at them.

"Quick! Alert Lord Vamdemon!" One of the Demidevimon shouted. Immediately, they turned around to warn Vamdemon about Angemon's presence.

"Oh, no, this is not good. Angewomon, we'll escape from the window!" Angemon shouted.

"You two, find some place to hide. Tell Vamdemon you've never returned to this room since he entered!" Angewomon said to Ibismon and Pumpmon.

"Sure!" Pumpmon answered, "Ibis, let's go before he comes,"

"Okay. Take care, Lady Angewomon," Ibismon said, feeling sad that she and Angewomon had to part soon.

"You too, Ibis. And Pumpkin. Bye," Angewomon said her final words before Angemon quickly grabbed her hand, and leaped out of the window, spreading his wings.

"How's Hikari?" Angewomon asked as Angemon let go of her hand, letting Angewomon fly on her own.

"I'm sorry. We couldn't find her. When Taichi found out that you and Hikari were not back, he alerted us and we went out to find you two, but luck wasn't really on our side. When we got to the alleyway, neither of you were there."

"Wait a moment, how did you know I was at the alleyway?"

Angemon smiled and showed her a helmet, the same one she was wearing before Vamdemon removed it from her.

"It was dented when I found it. But I managed to fix it a little-"

"GIVE ME THAT!" Angewomon yelled angrily and snatched the helmet from Angemon before he could react and put it on her head.

"Women…" Angemon whispered to himself as they continued flying on their journey to Yagami Residence.

"How did you know I was there?" Angewomon asked suddenly.

"I told you," Angemon said while rolling his eyes, but luckily he, too was wearing a helmet, so Angewomon could not see him doing so, "I found your helmet…"

"I mean at Vamdemon's castle!" Angewomon said angrily, unable to believe that Angemon was so stupid.

"Oh," Angemon said, "Well, see... Just now I was alone at home and I was Patamon when suddenly I Digivolved into Angemon without meaning to,"

"Uh-huh," Angewomon replied. She could not help feeling that Angemon's answer was very lame, almost as if he made one up on the very last minute.

"Then I turned around to see something which… err… kinda has a human male figure holding a sword, but it was glowing with very strong golden light and I don't even know what it is. Well, he told me where you were and which room you were in and which window to break and before I knew it, it was gone," Angemon finished.

Angewomon did not say anything and Angemon could not help having the feeling of being neglected.

"Look, I know it sounds stupid but it's true!" Angemon said angrily, "Or else how would I know your location?"

"And that thing did not mention about Hikari's location?"

"Nope, but we'll find her, Angewomon, I promise."

"But where could she have gone? When Vamdemon attacked her she was unconscious on the floor. And Vamdemon only captured me. Not her. And it's impossible for her to get lost on the way home!"

"Well, what do you think?"

"I don't know…"

"Angewomon…"

"What?"

"Do you think we're safe from Vamdemon now?"

Angewomon turned around. No one was flying behind them. No carriages, no bats, no Demidevimon. Not even birds.

"Maybe…" Angewomon said. "Hikari's house is somewhere below,"

"Yeah, c'mon. Let's report to Taichi so that he can tell the others I found you."

Angewomon nodded and she and Angemon flew down into Yagami Residence.

"Angewomon!" Taichi shouted as he saw them, "Angemon!"

He ran towards them and asked, "Where's Hikari?"

At once, the Angels' face dropped.

"Sorry, Taichi," Angewomon said sheepishly, "I know it's my entire fault that Hikari's missing…"

"No, it's okay. I'll tell the others you're back," Taichi said and left to grab a phone and call the rest of the Digidestined.

Angewomon felt really guilty. It was her fault that Hikari was missing, yet nobody blamed her. Then, out of the blue, she remembered something that Vamdemon told her.

Vamdemon said he blew up the house.