Chapter 1
Aftermath :
This idea came to me while I was watching the Digimon movie "Revenge of Diaboromon " . I know this plot Idea is completely un original but I really want to tell my version of this story . I don't hate any characters so there will be no bashing, as for pairings – I don't really care about them in THIS story unless you want to see some. EDIT : ... saw some grammar errors . Don't worry I disciplined myself. Again ... why cuz i can :D ... but nothing serious has changed. Oh and another thing ... Tachi is not wearing the same clothes as that day ... I know it's not important but Imagine him wearing the coat with the paw- print on the back. I think he looked pretty bad-ass in 02 with it.
Normal Speech " lala"
Thought " lala"
It is said that the night is always darkest just before the dawn , they thought they faced the dusk and survived. Rest assured Chosen , Twilight has not even begun. When the time comes , all shall END. - Unknown
As the great white Paladin pierced its all mighty Omega sword through the giant monster known as Armeggedemon. Celebrations started to echo through all of Odaiba .As if scripted in some movie, the light of the sun breached the clouds and darkness was lifted.
People and Digimon alike were all making their way to the two un-likely heroes of the day. But there was one , one person who was reluctant to enjoy the glory.
" I failed , I was so blinded by my pride of being the leader that I sent the second most powerful Digimon-well now the most powerful-to do the petty work and not help out from the start. Look where that got us. "
"If Daisuke and Ken did not prove me wrong today. All of us could have been dead. Why am I so damn stubborn? Crest of Courage my ass ! "Anger and frustration started to consume the leader of the chosen or former leader as he now put it.
" They did so well,clearly my services aren't required anymore. Why do I even consider myself the leader? I don't even have the goggles to prove my leadership. Why do I even care who wears the goggles?"
The chosen and a few other people were all running towards Daisuke,Ken,Veemon and Wormmon to congratulate the four on their epic triumph over Armaggedamon.
"Look at them, their heroes. If only I was not so selfish and chose to rather believe in them in stead of putting Agumon on the line like that ".Then it dawned on him
"Agumon !"
Taichi's eyes quickly lit up and started to scan the area for his fallen partner. Taichi quickly made his way down the hill towards the remains of where a defeated Knight of Hope and Dreams stood, only the knight was gone, all that remained was a crater engulfed in smoke. Tachi held his hand to his forehead to get a better view because the morning sun was blinding his vision.
" There you are !" Agumon was laying in the crater left by Omegamon's left arm.
Agumon - a small yellow dinosaur who in some ways looks a lot like a mini-T-Rex who's length could be matched by a pre-schooler. The Digimon inhabiting the left arm crater was a wolf-like reptile covered in fur with a fearsome horn coming out of its head,named Gabumon. Nearing the site to where the two rookie Digimon laid Tachi looked to the left and noticed Yamato was right beside him also sprinting down to his injured comrade.
"Well at least I'm not the only one concerned about the casualties."
Yamato clearly not in the same mindset as Tachi sprinted as fast as he could and only worried about the situation at hand and that was to get Gabumon to safety.
"Yamato!" Gabumon exclaimed forcing his half closed eyelids open.
" Gabumon you did well , as always you did you're best and I'm proud of you. " said Yamato with a look of compassion on his face that only few have seen.
"We're safe now; everything will be all right from now on". Yamato reached down to help Gabumon out of the crater.
"Yah I hope so " Gabumon replied. Trying his best to get on his feet.
Once Gabumon found his feet Yamato abruptly picked him up and embraced him as only a dear friend could. This was a clear sign that Yamato has matured past his cool guy act and has become a real sincere person. As the two were embracing Yamato glanced over Gabumon's shoulder and noticed Tachi and Agumon not saying a word to each other.
"Strange, usually it's the victory dance time now ? " Yamato thought that maybe Taichi has grown up too , for the only other two who could match or even surpass their obnoxiousness now was Daisuke and Veemon.
"Agumon, I - " Tachi stated , just to break the silence between them, "I know Taichi , you don't have to say anything . While I was laying down there and all the action was happening above us I knew what you felt. You don't have to beat yourself up about it; it was a common mistake ". Agumon gave Tachi a warm smile.
Not even Agumon's cheerful and optimistic voice could spur Tachi away from his thoughts. " Everything came out alright in the end and - "
"Listen Agumon you know that some people say that right before you die your whole life flashes before your eyes?"
Agumon was now looking at Tachi with a slightly confused look. "Well while Omegamon was immobilized and unable to defend us and Imperialdramon hadn't yet entered the fray."
Before Tachi continued he found himself looking up to where the younger Chosen stood and sighed. "I thought this was the end for us. Do you know what thoughts kept backtracking in my mind?"
Taichi's face was serious now as he glared at Agumon. To which Agumon responded with huge curiosity. " No what ?"
Tachi paused and started to talk slightly disgusted with himself as he stated.
"How did we ever survive? How did Skullgreymon not trample us. How did Devimon not decide to land the killer blow? Did Venomyotismon not injure anyone else because he fell on a whole hell of a lot of buildings! Why didn't the missile explode when it hit the rivers of Odaiba. We are constantly living on extreme luck and our chances of surviving are getting slimmer by the moment."
Tachi was starting to ramble on , and the tone of his voice was rising at an alarming rate. His anger was about to boil over.
"I am unfit for command of these children. We the original chosen were never even bothered in destroying a Digimon. I- I told my sister it is okay to kill-Hikari the girl who sees light in everyone even the darkest places, I told her to kill –her own brother." Tachi started breathing heavily as if he had just exerted a lot of stress.
Agumon was for once at a loss of words. His best friend's words were throwing up scenarios that did seem odd enough, yet true. Agumon closed his eyes and put his claw on his chin as if he's going into thinking mode. Agumon's forehead showed slight signs of a vein trying to pop out.
" Tachi , I honestly don't know but I can tell you this, those kids would never have even been here if you had not come to the Digital World a year ago."
"That's irrelevant I was only being used by the Digital Gods or whoever is in charge there, to be their messenger boy for the new kids on the block ! "
"Looks like Tachi and Agumon are at another disagreement, neh Yamato ? "
"Well Gabumon if you're looking from my point of view I'd say Tachi is the one who is in disagreement not Agumon. " Yamato was walking at a very slow pace because he was carrying Gabumon on his back and did not want to injure his partner even more.
"You don't have to carry me you know ? " Gabumon being the polite Digimon that he is only said this to take away the ever growing guilt of having to be carried.
"Are you kidding ! After seeing you go toe to toe with that thing. This is the least I can do , I mean really we are only their to make you guys get big." said Yamato with a slight grin and a light hearted chuckle.
" Yamato you really have lived up to your crest " . Gabumon was starting to get teary and very emotional, much to the amusement of Yamato.
"I don't know we are just very lucky I guess! "Agumon said it in a defensive way not to intensify the argument.
"Luck does not cover it, if I make an error in judgement like that again. Someone will get injured or worse and – ". Tachi bowed his head , his hair covering most of his face. He clenched his fists and a few tears made their way down his cheeks.
" Cut it out you two, enjoy what we accomplished here today ." Yamato suddenly butted in with a stern voice.
Yet again Tachi sighed " Yamato, we need to talk ."
Yamato could see that Taichi's eyes bled of disappointment . Realizing this is not the place to "talk "Yamato smiled and put his hand on Tachi's shoulder. They both shared a look between them. A look of understanding.
"Later , first we need to go get those two up there " he pointed to Daisuke and Ken surrounded by a large crowd.
" We need to get back to Koushiro and actually go and re analyse the situation of how Diaboromon got back. "
"Mister Mister Can I get an Autograph! "a little girl closed in.
"Uh sorry I don't really uh do those " Ken said as he slowly paced backwards trying to avoid getting smothered any further.
Ken was not really used to all the attention he was now receiving. "Ken I believe we need to get out of here " this was his Digimon partner, Wormmon, offering the advice . Wormmon was a small green Digimon resembling a caterpillar.
"Don't worry little lady I will sign those for you " Daisuke butted in with a huge grin on his face.
" Don't forget about me Daisuke, I have my autograph as well ! " A small blue and white baby like reptile jumped up and down next to Daisuke. " Chill out Demi-veemon ". The little girl next to Daisuke was starting to get completely overwhelmed and begged them for a photo.
"Sure thing , Demi-veemon , start flexing ! ". They both started to growl in a rather proud manner and were giving their all . Both of them were making the typical muscle man pose.
"That Daisuke I'm not surprised at his enthusiasm. " Ken chuckled and smiled at the amusement Daisuke was providing for him and the crowd.
"Uhm Ken?" Wormon's voice suddenly started to crackle and mumble.
"Yes Wormmon ?".
" What do you think about girls ?"
" What do you mean ? "
Wormmon started to shake and quiver, he was probably more afraid now than he was fighting Armageddemon.
" Lo-o-ook" Wormmon quickly pointed out that to the right was hundreds of girls coming for him. "
"That boy is such a hunk !"
"He is mine! "
"Dibs on his shirt "
"I want some of that hair ! "
Ken realized that he was drove into a corner. He noticed that some of the girls had some drool coming out of the side of their mouths.
"Wormmon my friend , it's been one hell of a ride ." Ken's manner of voice was like that of an army General knowing that death was the only thing awaiting them. "I know Ken , it's sad that it ended this way ." He closed his eyes and held Wormmon as if this was the end.
Just when the women were about to ruin poor Ken and strip him of his dignity another woman shouted. "Girls, isn't that Yamato the Odaiba rock star ".
"You're crazy he would never come here! "the girls started bickering between one another until Yamato was clearly visible in the distance . Almost in a flash the girls disappeared .Shouting the same vicious battle cry's on their way to Yamato.
"Yamato we really need to talk " Tachi pleaded.
" Not now we'll do it after we settle things at Koushiro's."
"Fine, but since we are all going to be there I might as well tell all of you". Tachi was walking with his hands in his pocket.
"Tell us what? ". Yamato was now well and truly intrigued for the first time.
"No you told me I should wait for till we get to Koushiro,besides looks like you've got your hands full " Taichi said with a grin and a loud chuckle .
" What do you mean ? ". Suddenly the ground started trembling around the two of them. Tachi knowing what was about to happen could only worry for his friend and then Yamato finally realized .
"Oh No, no,no,no" Yamato contentiously repeated until over the horizon they came. "Why now , why me ? " . Tachi patted his pal on the back.
"Don't worry , I'll meet you at Koushiro's."
Right after Tachi said his words Yamato took Gabumon and was gone in no less than a few seconds. As Yamato disappeared with all the girls behind him it was only him and Agumon on the way to the bridge. Tachi slowly started to fall in deep thought.
"In all seriousness, what am I going to tell them? Should I tell them,I need to re-evaluate my place on this team. I need some alone time , I swear it feels like I have to break up with someone." Tachi stopped and stood still for a moment.
" No it's for the better."
He turned around ran as fast as he could in the opposite direction. Agumon followed closely behind. A silent wall was slowly starting to pave its way up between the two.
"This was the right decision, wasn't it ?
AN: Well there you have it ! The story will get a bit more serious over time , I just couldn't help myself. This story has so much potential for me because there are so many un-answered questions about the aftermath of Armageddemon , and I can focus alot of Character Develepmont on all the Chosen not just Tai . This is my third attempt at a Digimon Fic... my first 2 felt really rushed so I am going to put alot of fucos (- lol foohcus ) .. FOCUS on this story and please R and R if you want pairings I'll give them if you have cool ideas I will try and incorporate them don't by shy :D. Oh and I do not own Digimon .