Hey everyone! So I finally gained the courage to write my own fanfic which I'm happy about and I really hope you'll enjoy this. It's a Zero Two/Tamers/Frontier/Xros Hunters crossover. Main couples are Taito, Joumi, Sokeru, either Hiyako or Koukari (please choose for me), Kensuke, VeeGato, Jurato, Jenruki, Takouji, KiriNe and TagiYuu.
Chapter 1: An Emergency Call
~Odaiba, Saturday Morning~
It had been 5 years since the defeat of MaloMyotismon and the digimon had returned to the digital world. Davis had invited everyone to meet up at the bridge on Highton View Terrace. Everyone agreed and met up early Saturday morning to reminisce. Things were a bit awkward in the original group as Sora and Matt had broken up a week ago. They were still friends of course but not as close as they had been before.
"I feel like something's about to happen again." Ken said softly looking out at the depths of the water under the bridge. Things seemed too peaceful and while this would normally be a good thing, he had a feeling something big was about to happen, something that might test them in ways they hadn't been tested before. Davis seemed to notice the concerned look in Ken's eyes and placed a hand on his best friend's shoulder in an attempt to reassure him.
"Even if something's coming, we'll handle it." Davis said, certainty ringing through his tone. "After all, we're not the DigiDestined for nothing you know?" He grinned at the other and Ken smiled, despite himself. Being around Davis, one just could not help but become more optimistic about the situation even when things were hopeless. He supposed that was why Tai had named him leader of the second team.
Suddenly a bright light flashed in the sky and the waves began rising up. Mimi subconsciously grabbed Joe's arm who attempted to shield her but the portal seemed to swallow them all in.
~Shinjuku, Saturday Morning~
Takato was hanging out with Henry, Rika, Kazu, Kenta and Jeri at the spot where Guilmon's hide-out used to be. Despite 4 years having passed since the defeat of the D-Reaper, Takato still held a hope that one day he would see his digimon again. He created him after all, so there must be a window of hope, an exit somewhere in the digital world.
"Thinking about Guilmon?" Henry asked his best friend noticing the far-away look in his best friend's eyes. He, Rika, Takato and Jeri had become even closer during the four years where they didn't see any ray of hope in entering the digital world. Takato and Jeri had begun dating two weeks ago and even gone on their first date, although the digimon being separated from them left a hole in all their hearts.
"Yeah, I really miss him." Takato admitted his eyes dropping sadly to the ground for a moment. Jeri took his hand, squeezing it and Takato smiled at the gesture albeit his gaze was quickly caught by a flickering stream of data. The brown-haired boy's eyes widened, disbelief shining through him and he pulled his hand out of Jeri's, rushing forward and touching the light. His hand felt translucent while it was in there and he quickly pulled it out.
"Everyone! It's a portal to the digital world." Takato said excitedly and the others rushed over with the exception of Jeri to look at it. Even the normally serious Rika had a small smile on her face, since it was indeed most definitely a portal.
"We should go." Kazu said excitedly. "I really want to see Guardromon again and…"
"Should we tell our parents?" Henry asked looking at the others. A part of him still held slight resentment towards his father for being the one responsible to separate them from their digimon. Rika noticed this and touched his shoulder, their eyes meeting and Henry smiled a little.
"They'll understand." Rika assured him softly before noticing Takato move away from the portal and walk to Jeri.
"Jeri?" Takato asked her softly as she had her head down and wasn't looking at anyone. "You're not coming? Impmon would want to see how you're doing."
A lone tear cascaded down Jeri's cheek and Takato moved over, pulling his girlfriend into an embrace.
"It's not like Leomon will be waiting for me at the other end right?" Jeri said softly trying to keep her voice composed. "I'm happy for you Takato, it's just I can't go."
"I understand." Takato said softly tucking a piece of the girl's red hair behind her ear. "I'll miss your company though."
Jeri smiled a little.
"Be careful, alright?" Jeri said softly and gave Takato a quick kiss before he pulled away. "And say hi to Guilmon and Impmon for me?"
Takato nodded slowly. It still awed him that Jeri forgave Impmon after all he had caused but Leomon did always say that Jeri had a lion's heart so he supposed it made some sense. Releasing her hand from his, he looked at her one last time as he entered the portal, seeing Rika and Jeri bid goodbye to each other.
~Shibuya, Saturday Morning~
It had been 7 years since the defeat of Lucemon and Takuya had invited the gang over to a park to have somewhat of a reunion. Being excited about it, he arrived there first and tapped his foot impatiently waiting for the others. JP approached him and Takuya looked up with a small smile, surprised to see one of his best friends.
"Hey JP!" Takuya said cheerfully. "Didn't expect you here so early."
JP shrugged.
"I wanted to tell you something Taki." JP said softly moving closer to him.
"Ok. Sure. Shoot." Takuya said casually, not thinking much of it. He and JP had always been good friends, sure he wasn't as close with JP as he was with Koji but they were still pretty close.
"I'm in love with you." JP said suddenly causing Takuya to stumble back and gaze at JP in shock. Takuya racked his head, trying to think of what to say. After all, what were you supposed to say when one of your closest friends confessed to being in love with you?
"Um JP I really don't feel the same way." Takuya said softly trying to put it in the nicest way possible. "I mean I never thought of you like that."
"Well, start thinking Kanbara." JP said his voice suddenly turning cold and he moved forward, grasping Takuya's chin and bringing his lips closer.
"JP!" Takuya cried out in alarm, pushing him off and stumbling back right into Koji and Koichi who had just arrived.
"What's going on?" Koji asked frowning reaching out to catch his best friend.
"Koji…he…he…" Takuya began but for once was unable to complete his sentence and shuddered a little. This made Koji frown; it wasn't like Takuya to stutter like that. He felt a surge of protectiveness well up inside of him at Takuya's shaken demeanour and rounded on JP.
"What did you do, JP?" Koji demanded to know, his voice harbouring a cold edge to it suddenly. He had never been as close to JP as Takuya and Koichi had, and if JP had somehow hurt Takuya, Koji wouldn't be so forgiving about the whole thing.
JP shrugged, not seeming too bothered by Takuya being shaken or Koji's protective demeanour.
"I just tried to take what I wanted." JP remarked casually as Zoe and Tommy arrived. "I'm in love with Takuya and I wanted his first kiss."
Takuya shuddered at the thought while Koji's eyes widened in alarm at the thought. He placed a gentle hand on his best friend's shoulder, attempting to console him somewhat. Zoe and Tommy reached the others while Koichi glanced at JP in concern.
"JP, what has gotten into you?" Koichi enquired his friend in a soft tone, his facial expression showing extreme worry for his friend's mental state. "Takuya's always been nothing but nice to you, how could you try to…?"
JP scoffed and smirked at Takuya, taking a step towards him. Koji pulled Takuya behind him, turning himself into a human shield between JP and his best friend.
"Don't you dare come near him." Koji said, not yelling but his tone sounding cold. He wasn't one to lose his temper easily but it was no secret that he was protective over those he loved and cared deeply about.
JP looked like he was about to make a response but a sudden dark aura flickered about him and he disappeared in a dark glow.
"What's happened to him?" Zoe asked, her eyes wide as if she's unable to believe that JP changed like this. Koichi put a hand on her arm, trying to offer her some comfort but unsure what to say. Suddenly, all their phones buzzed, a text message appearing.
'Catch the 10:15 AM train at Shibuya station. Hurry, the digital world is in dire need of your help'
Takuya frowned, suddenly wondering if any of this had to do with JP's behaviour. He looked over at Koji, their eyes meeting knowing the same thing was going through his best friend's mind as well.
"Why does the digital world need us after 7 years?" Tommy wondered looking at Zoe who could only shrug her shoulders.
"I'm not sure, Tommy but we have to help right Takuya?" Zoe asked turning to look at their 'leader'. Takuya, who had managed to compose himself after JP left nodded towards her.
"Right." Takuya agreed. "Well, then we only have 5 minutes so we better hurry."
~Koto, Saturday Late Morning~
Yuu Amano felt as if his best friend Tagiru was avoiding him for some strange reason. Lately, he had been spending more time around Taiki or Hideaki. It made him wonder if he had done something wrong or one of their petty arguments had offended Tagiru. So he decided to go to the place where Tagiru usually hung out. He seemed to be waiting for Hideaki.
"Hey! Tagiru!" Yuu called out to his best friend, running over to him.
Tagiru froze, hearing Yuu's voice and made to step back. It was really easy all he had to do was turn around and run. Before he could though, Yuu grabbed him gently by the wrist.
"Tagiru, why have you been avoiding me?" Yuu asked, concern dancing through his eyes as he looked his best friend over. "Did I say something in our usual bickering that offended you?"
"No…it's just that…um I don't know how to tell you and I'm afraid if I do, it'll totally screw up our friendship but I can't just not tell you because I suck at this whole hiding feelings thing…" Tagiru was rambling and he knew it. He hadn't even taken a moment to breathe and Yuu's frown deepened seeing his best friend's excessive rambling.
"Tagiru, just say it." Yuu said exasperated and concerned. Tagiru took a deep breath.
"I like like you…like more than a friend." Tagiru blurted out in one sentence.
Yuu felt a soft blush coming to his face and butterflies filled his stomach. This type of situation wasn't something he was prepared for. So he leaned close, pressing his lips to Tagiru's. The other almost jumped but then slowly relaxed and kissed back.
"Yuu-sama!" Airu's voice screeched causing the two boys to jump apart. "Tagiru, how could you do this? Yuu-sama is meant to be mine."
"Ah well, he loves me not you!" Tagiru said poking his tongue at Airu childishly.
"Yuu-sama's fangirls wont forgive that!" Airu said heatedly. "Besides he deserves the best!"
"I am the best!"
"You are not! I'm the best one for Yuu!"
"No, I am!"
Yuu slowly backed away, feeling awkward and looking around for a means of escape. Where were older siblings when you needed them? Luckily, even though Nene didn't show up as Yuu hoped she would, a bright light surrounded them pulling the three of them into some sort of hole.
