Light the way (Mar)

Gravimon finally seemed to be showing signs of damage and fatigue after Apollomon's reckless attack. While his face didn't seem to change, nor did he make a sound, the scratches on his body told a different story. Apollomon, meanwhile, seemed a bit winded from launching an attack of that magnitude. The jewel that he had shot the projectile from was smoking, as well. Afterburner, even after all their training, was still proving to be a dangerous move.

NeoVamdemon was also not having a good time against Yuudai. He attempted to stop the VictoryGreymon's sword with his hand, and while it seemed to do the trick, it caused his right arm a lot of pain.

The two enemy Digimon quickly regrouped. "It seems we must make our retreat, Gravimon," NeoVamdemon muttered. "We will be of no use to our master if we are defeated here."

"...Yes," Gravimon grumbled.

After making sure his accomplice was in agreement, NeoVamdemon turned to Apollomon. "Listen well, Apollomon. Our master has a vested interest in you, and to that end we will stop at nothing to bring you with us. Today may not be the time, but soon the day will come that you will join us...whether you decide to or not." He brought his non-damaged hand up and tapped the air behind him, causing a tear in space to form and reveal a portal. "Until that appointed time, try not to die." With that, NeoVamdemon and Gravimon disappeared into the portal, and it closed behind them before anyone else had a chance to give chase.

Apollomon sighed, partially relieved that they were out of immediate danger, but also of worry concerning the future. Were these guys connected to BlackDynasmon somehow? Just who was their master? Was it that Bagramon that he had been hearing about more and more? He would've spent more time asking himself questions he knew he didn't have the answers to, but he noticed that the floating sand and crystals around him were suddenly...not floating anymore. The sudden removal of Gravimon's presence was causing the dried-up lake to revert to how it was previously. Apollomon and the others would have to quickly get to a higher altitude while also watching out for the giant bits of sandstone and debris if they didn't want to end up buried!