"FOR THE KING AND QUEEN!" the Flymon yelled as they buzzed out of their hive, one giant swarm that darkened the sun. Behind them, the smaller swarm of the Honeybeemon was following. On the ground, even the Kunemon fought bravely to defend their home.
Their hearts were filled with bravery and confidence, as they knew that cowardice was not only dishonorable, but also a distraction. They knew their king had given their new allies the order to attack their enemies' base from the inside, so all they had to do was to hold off the enemy until they were defeated from within.
Which doesn't mean it was going to be an easy job. On the other side of the battlefield, Snimon and Mothmon were flying into battle, supported by Dokunemon and the Ebidramon of the pirate crew. It would be a fierce battle, but the Yellow Syndicate had one advantage: They just had to defend their hive until the Hybrid Tamers were successful with their own mission.
"Give them no quarter!" KingFlymon commanded as his troops came buzzing past him. "Show them that we'll defend our home until the end!"
"Honey, do you really think it was a good choice to let these three kids go by themselves?" QueenBeemon wondered. "I mean, they are only three of them, and they plan on sneaking into a hideout filled to the brim with hostile Digimon... not to mention their powerful leader."
"I know the odds are against them, my love," the king said. "But somehow, when I looked at them, I was confident that they would be victorious. They are filled with the enthusiasm of youth and connected by the power of friendship. Add their obvious experience with Digimon battles, and they are a force to be reckoned with. Most of the Green Syndicate ruffians have never left this island before, therefore they are unfamiliar with such heroic youngsters. They won't take them serious, and that gives our young friends an advantage. Besides, they really seem to know quite a bit about that Millenniummon, especially Ryo... I have faith in them, honey! Maybe they will even help us free from the Green Syndicate's terror reign forever."
"That would too good to be true, dear..." the queen sighed.
Kitsunemon, Brawlmon and Ryo were sneaking through the woods. In the distance, they could already hear the sounds of battle.
"I feel bad, leaving them to fend off the enemy by themselves," Brawlmon frowned.
"I know, but this might be the only chance we have," Kitsunemon insisted. "The king told us about a rogue member of the Green Syndicate that might help us enter their hive through a secret entrance. With his help, we might even reach Millenniummon's command center with no problem."
"I hope you're right," Ryo muttered. "I fear that the longer we wait, the more will Millenniummon be able to block Monodramon from his thoughts... and if that happens, I don't know if he'd ever be able to come back..."
"We'll find a way, Ryo!" Kitsunemon said. "Remember that Kei is still sitting at the computer. I'm sure she already has a solution to our problem."
"I wish I could be as confident as you, Rika..." Ryo sighed.
"I had my doubts about Kei as well," Kitsunemon admitted. "But she's a smart and witty girl, and I'm sure she'll find a way... FLARE BLASTER!"
The flames came shooting out of her muzzle and scorched the pair of Dokunemon that had been hiding among the leaves. The two green worms squirmed around in pain as the flames singed their carapaces.
"I'll finish them off," Brawlmon shouted. "Twirling Fox Kick!"
With a multitude of kicks, Brawlmon sent the Dokunemon flying and they exploded in a shower of digital fragments. Both fox sisters closed their eyes and absorbed the streams of data.
Ryo watched them with a thoughtful expression. "Must be weird, being able to absorb a Digimon's data just like your partner does..." he muttered to himself, quiet enough that the sisters didn't hear him.
"Quick!" Kitsunemon said. "I don't want to know how many scouts are still nearby. We can't let them know we're here, so remember to take out every guard you see."
"I know that, Rika. Who's the more experienced Digimon Battler anyway? You or me?"
Kitsunemon smirked. "Point for you, sis! C'mon, I can smell that this path is being heavily used by insect Digimon... we must be on the right way."
"Well, as long as we can trust that huge snout of yours..." Ryo grumbled.
Rika gave him an angry bark before sniffing the ground and following the path. Ryo and Brawlmon followed her.
A few minutes later, they arrived at a steep ravine. Its walls were plastered with a thick, slippery layer of loam. They could also see several, round holes.
"This must be it," Brawlmon whispered. "I suppose those holes are where they fly out when they're leaving for battle."
"Well, that's definitely no entrance we can take," Kitsunemon frowned. "If this is the hive's entrance, how could we get in there?"
"Only if you strictly follow my instructions," a cold voice above them exclaimed.
Surprised, the three Tamers jumped to their feet. Above them, a tall figure was standing, a humanoid insect Digimon with a green carapace and two long wings.
"No need for aggressions," the stranger explained. "I am the Yellow Syndicate's double agent. Call me Stingmon!" In a fluid motion that filled even Brawlmon with envy, Stingmon leapt off the branch he was standing on. "The king informed me you would come," he said.
"How could he do that?" Ryo still was a bit on edge. "Don't tell me insect Digimon have cellphones..."
"No, but the Minomon network spreads all over the island," Stingmon explained. "The green leaders have yet to learn about their role as our little spies. Of course, their new leader knows even less about us... In spite of everything, he turned out to be a great adversary and a tactical genius. His tactics are unlike everything I've seen before."
"That's just like Millenniummon..." Ryo growled. "Control is everything..."
"Does anyone know you're here?" Kitsunemon asked.
Stingmon shook his head. "No, the hive's chieftain has assigned me to scout the southern woods for any reserve troops the Yellow Syndicate might have."
"Well, I guess he just has to do without that information," Brawlmon assumed.
Stingmon nodded. "Precisely. We have to hurry, though. I know the exact times when the guards are being changed, but I also know that a few of them are slackers that never are on time. I'll just pretend to be the previous guard's replacement, and he'll never suspect a thing."
"And I guess we just have to trust you because we have no other choice, right?" Ryo asked.
Stingmo frowned. "Is your friend always so mistrustful?" he asked the girls.
"No, only when his best friend is in danger," Kitsunemon replied. "And we are just on our way to save him."
"Well, whatever. I am here to do my job and that is to help you free us from that tyrant. Follow me, and I'll guide you to the entrance fur the supply caravans. It's at the bottom of the ravine."
"I figured as much..." Kitsunemon groaned, dreading the upcoming climbing tour.
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