Without hesitation, Kyouko rushed to Labramon's side, crouching down next to her, reaching out to place her hand on the Digimon's head. Meanwhile, the FanBeemon buzzed its wings, before zooming through the air, right at Changeling, stingers at the ready.

"Labramon, are you all right?"

"Mmm. . ." the Digimon lifted her head a little weakly as she tried to push herself to her feet, "I-I'm okay! We Digimon are tough, just. . . let me at him again!"

"You fool, you're not strong enough!"

"I. . . I can be stronger. . .! For you and for those who need me to protect them!"

Kyouko's Digivice began to buzz.