Stuck in the Big City [Open]

"I think that's it," Juro said, somewhat lost in thought. The group stood there for a moment until a cry rang out in the square.

"Somebody help, please!" a lone Digimon cried as a Gazimon dashed away from the sound and toward Juro and the others.

"Th-that guy just robbed someone!" Dorimon shouted. "What do we do?"

"We fight, obviously!" Hopmon shouted. "Let's go! Bubble Blow!" Hopmon finally used his attacking move, a small spray of bubbles that really didn't seem to faze the Rookie level Gazimon. The enemy Digimon charged straight through Hopmon and went straight for Juro, thinking he would be an easy target.

I've got to protect Juro! Dorimon thought, shaking with fear at the sight of the charging Gazimon. Suddenly, Juro's Digivice began to glow, and Dorimon did along with it.

"Dorimon Digivolve to...Dorumon!"

Dorumon stood tall in its new Rookie form, ready to take out the Gazimon. "Metal Cannon!" The beast Digimon opened its mouth and shot a metal ball straight at the Gazimon, knocking him out and stunning him.

Juro was amazed to see Dorumon Digivolve so quickly. It felt like they hadn't been in the Digital World that long, and they already had gotten stronger. "Way to go, Dorumon," he said plainly, not letting on how proud he really was of the little guy.

Dorumon blushed. "Aw, it was nothing," he mumbled. "Had to protect my Tamer, after all!"

The runaway Gazimon got up angrily and eyed Juro and Dorumon menacingly. Hopmon, who had been watching on after being completely ignored by the enemy, was starting to get very angry. "Don't ignore me!" he screamed. Juro's Digivice began to glow a second time, heralding Hopmon's Digivolution.

"Hopmon Digivolve to...Monodramon!"

The newly evolved Dragon Digimon charged straight for the Gazimon, fist outstretched. "Beat Knuckle!" Monodramon brought down its fist straight onto the back of the Gazimon's, knocking it squarely unconcious. Seemingly satisfied with his new Digivolution and the takedown of the thief, Monodramon gave the onlooking crowd a little flex.

Interesting, Juro observed. Dorumon Digivolved in order to protect me, but when Monodramon Digivolved, it seemed to almost be out of sheer willpower, since he was upset over being ignored in the fight. It's interesting just how different these two seem to be.

"Well, I guess that takes care of the training aspect, at least," Juro decided, after his two Digimon suddenly Digivolved into Rookies. "Is there much else to do in this town besides beat up criminals and go shopping?"

While Juro was talking to Dust and Luna, Dorumon and Monodramon were having their own conversation. "I wonder what caused you to Digivolve, Monodramon," Dorumon said, giving his brother a quizzical look. "The only reason I Digivolved was to protect Juro, but you were nowhere nearby!"

"It was easy," Monodramon bragged. "I guess I'm just so strong that I can Digivolve whenever I want!"

"Woah, really?" Dorumon gasped. "Show me, Monodramon! Digivolve again!" Suddenly realizing that he might've caught himself in a trap, Monodramon quickly tried to wiggle himself free.

"W-well, I can't do it so soon after I've already Digivolved, you know!" He stuttered. "Besides, I don't want to make you jealous and all that."

"You're so cool, Monodramon," Dorumon said, giving his brother a pleasant smile. Monodramon grinned at him until he turned around, then audibly sighed.

"So that's it, then," Juro mumbled. "I see. Thank you again for your help. My name's Juro, by the way." He extended out his hand, so as to shake the fellow Digimon's hand. His two Digimon had successfully handed over Gazimon to the local authorities and reported back to him.

Juro just watched the two Digimon walk off without another word to him. He wondered if these creatures would be easier to get along with than other humans. So far, all of them seemed pretty nice. Juro walked over to his two Digimon, and the three of them decided what else to do with their day.