Awaiting at the entrance of the tournament arena, is a short blond teen with an orange cloth on his arm.

"...Koh, you're late! What are you doing..?! Today is the Normal Tournament and it's started already! C'mon! It's the match between us Light Fang and our enemy, Night Crow!"

He pulls out his Digivice which displays the current match, and at the entrance portal, comes another teenager with orange hair, wearing a red shirt, blue shorts, black vest, and dawns blue goggles

"What are you DOING?! Koh you're late! The Group B Tournament has already started!"

As Koh walks up to the blond, hands in pocket

"Sorry Pulsa! I woke up late today, but I'm here now!"

Pulsa stared at him

"Koh, your participating as a Light Fang, right?!"

Hand behind his head, giving a nervous smile

"Haha...Yeah? I'm pretty sure I am!"

Pulsa shakes his head, disappointed at Koh's irresponsibility

"You're always this way! Really Koh... Take being a Light Fang more seriously! The Night Crow will laugh at you!"

Koh chuckles at his statement, but he was right, this is a tournament between the two major clans in the Digital World. Light Fang and Night Crow. Each consisting of many young people with their knowledge of Digimon, they are known as Tamers. Koh was the last one to get to the Tournament, and was the Light Fang's current greatest Tamer, but didn't exactly act like how people would assume.

Pulsa pointed towards the Main Hub area, "Well, let's hurry up and go! Let's move it!"

Koh follows while clenching his fist to his chest, "Gotcha, can't wait!"

They make it to the Main Hub, giant screens were on the walls currently displaying the match

Pulsa stops Koh, "Koh, the champion of Group A has been decided, a Night crow called Sayo"

Smiling at this information, Koh gives a thumbs up, "Gotcha, can't wait to meet this person!"

Pulsa sighs, "You're always so cheerful, even now...Guess that's how you are." Both tamers look up to the screens

"Tonpei! You'd better win no matter what! Take that Night Crow Newton and crush him! Go Monodramon! You can beat Kokuwamon!"

In the screen, Monodramon begins assaulting Kokuwamon with his Headbutt

"Go, Monodramon! Tonpei!"

Koh's thoughts went into combat advantages, though he was a cheerful and happy guy, he had a lot of intelligence compared to other Light Fang members. The Digimon he had represented a balance in all stats, in power, defense, speed, Koh would not allow any disadvantage to his team, even if it meant being unable to acquire advantages. Watching the battle, Koh had already depicted the outcome of this fight. However, his thoughts were brought back to reality with Pulsa's cheering

"Tonpei, finish it now! That's it, there!...Uh, huh? What?!...Hey!"

In the arena, Kokuwamon electrocutes Monodramon with his Electric Shock, taking down the purple dragon with ease

"... You lost...What happened, Tonpei?" Pulsa scratches his head

Koh shook his head and stated, "Element Advantages...I remember reading that Monodramon had an innate weakness to electrical attacks, something Kokuwamon has much of, it was a loss from the start.."

Pulsa looked at Koh, "Jeez Koh, why can't that part of you be you entirely? C'mon..." He turns to an entrance to the Light Fang Waiting Room

"That's two straight losses for Light Fang...Anyway, let's hurry and get back to the waiting room, I'm sure Chief Glare is waiting for you! Let's move it!"

Koh was surprised, they had already gone through two losses? He thought they'd at least win once, but he cleared his thoughts and followed Pulsa

Pulsa still rushing Koh "Hurry!" "I know, I know, stop nagging me!"

Koh looked at his own Digivice, to see his team of RizeGreymon, Angewomon, and Coronamon. and smiled to them

"It's almost our time, hope you three are ready!"

Koh entered the waiting room, greeted by Pulsa once again

"Koh, over here. Everyones waiting!"

He walked up to the man with Green Hair, who was smiling at him "Koh! You barely made it, but you're up next. Be careful and stay calm!" Light Fang currently has two straight losses..."

Koh put his hand up to signal him to stop, "I understand Chief Glare, I'll win this one, and the next, and the next after!"

Glare chuckled at his enthusiasm, "I'm sure you can do it!"

The Chief's digimon, Ophanimon walked up to Koh, "You can do it Koh, if you fight carefully, I'm sure you can win, though you will need three wins in total to be the Group B Champ!"

Koh nodded, "You don't need to tell me twice!"

A voice came from the Main Arena Portal, "I'm sorry... Chief Glare, Ophanimon." and came a tamer with orange-brown hair

"Darn, Monodramon hit Kokuwamon with a lethal blow, I should have won that"

Koh reassured him, "You can't win all battles Tonpei, I'm sure your time will come." Tonpei gave him a soft smile, still affected by his loss

"I can't believe Light Fang lost to Night Crow! Tonpei...What a disgrace!"

Koh looked behind him at guy, who had very bright blond hair, with an orange bandana around his neck, he was Cheetah

Next to the blond tamer was a shy girl who had blue hair, with an orange bandana tying her hair in a ponytail, who wasn't happy at the insult

"How could you be...so hard on him..Cheetah, even you.." This girl was called Kenpa

Following up her response was another girl with orange-brown hair, styled up in pigtail braids, she was Komachi

"Yeah, Cheetah. Who are you to talk. Who's the one that lost so easily to the Night Crow?"

Pulsa reinformed Komachi, "Well...Umm...Even you Komachi!"

Komachi crossed her arms in a slight anger, "Yes, I never thought I would lose to Newton!...Darn it! I don't even want to think about it, why did you remind me?!"

"Enough." Everyone stopped and looked at their Chief

"Light Fang should still be proud! Tonpei! Cheetah! All of you fought well."

Ophanimon followed up with Glare's statement, "You all fought so well that it's hard to believe that your ranks are still Normal. Regardless of the outcome, your teamwork with your was pretty good."

Both Tonpei and Cheetah bowed at the Chief and his digimon, "Thank you both!"

"And...Koh, we still have you!"

Koh nodded as he heard his friends

First from Komachi "Give it your all Koh! You're our only hope!

Then from Pulsa "Do your best! Win no matter what!"

Kenpa after "Koh, good luck..Don't get hurt."

Even Cheetah "You better not lose to Night Crow!"

Koh turned his body to the Main Arena Portal, and made eye contact with Tonpei

"...Koh, we're counting on you! Get them back for us."

He smiled and looked at everyone, "Don't worry everyone, I'll be sure to win this for all of you." and he ran to the portal, and warped to the Main Arena

Opening his eyes, he looked around, only to be greeted by a small tamer with a blue winter beanie with glasses

"Hey you, Light Fang! Get over here!"

Koh walked up to him, so this was Newton? He seemed like a nice guy, at least, he was assuming, but all Koh could see now is his cockiness

Newton continued his rant, "I'll defeat you and win three in a row! Then I'll be the Group B champ in the Normal Tournament!"

Koh could only smile at his statements, "Well now, you sure are confident, where does that come from?"

Newton grinned at him, "The pride I have with my digimon, I'll defeat you with Kokuwamon, easy!"

"And who else?"

"What else is needed? Kokuwamon as brought me two victories!"

Koh let his smile go, and just stared at Newton "You...only have one digimon with you?"

Newton took his stance, he wasn't listening to anything Koh was saying, guess Koh had to respond through battle, not that he was worried.

"Hm?" Koh looked up to see his friends and Chief looking down on him, cheering him on, he couldn't hear anything though, he would've tried, but now he put his attention to Newton

Whispering to himself, "I'll just show him his rookie mistake of bringing only one digimon..." and proceeded to take his stance as well

The referee came down and declared, "Now for the third match of the Normal Tournament. This will determine whether Newton will be able to make it to the finals! Will Koh be able to stop him?! Alright both of you...Ready...Begin!"

[Entering Battle Sequence : WARNING : Identifying...1 Digimon ; Kokuwamon]

Koh let his voice rise out "Digitize, RizeGreymon, Angewomon, Coronamon!"

"Get him RizeGreymon! Trident Revolver! Angewomon Celestial Cross!"

RiseGreymon fired his revolver gun at Kokuwamon *Hit!*

Angewomon strikes down Kokuwamon with Light *Hit!*

-Kokuwamon is down!-

[Battle Sequence ended, Success!]

The referee shouted "Winner! Koh of Light Fang! Newton of Night Crow, who had won two straight in Group B of the Normal Tournament, has been defeated by Koh! Nice going Koh!"

Koh proceeded to give him a thumbs up, "It wasn't much, a three versus one? Who would've thought."

Komachi shouted at the top of her lungs, "Yay! Good job Koh!"

Followed by Tonpei, "Yes! Take that Night Crow! You guys can't beat me!...I mean us all!"

Newton clenched his fist, "Darn...I let my guard down...I underestimated yo-"

"No you didn't, you weren't prepared, understand, you wouldn't have won unless I purposefully attacked myself, however..."

Koh smiled at Newton, extending his hand out for a handshake, "You won the previous matches, and I can tell you have a strong bond with Kokuwamon. You have my respect for making it"

Newton stepped up and shook his hand, "There are stronger Night Crow than me, prepare yourself!"

Koh gave him a thumbs up, "Send them all if you have to!"

Newton warped away as another tamer appeared, he looked to have purple clothes and a hat worn backwards, he looked at Koh and started speed walking to the Arena

The referee now raises his voice to the incoming tamer, "The next Tamer is...Ponch of Night Crow!"

"Tch, Newton that fool! I can't believe he lost to this one...He's still an amateur!"

Koh shook his head, "I won't accept insults, even towards my opponents, Ponch, prepare yourself"

Ponch laughed at him "It's already a given to be able to defeat Light Fang! I'll win this!"

Chuckling at his stronger cockiness, Koh could only breath in, and out, "You can try, but have fun too, yeah?"

The referee stood back, and prepared himself "The second match for Koh, against Ponch of Night Crow! Here we go both of you... Ready? Begin!

[Entering Battle Sequence : WARNING : Identifying...2 Digimon ; Gabumon, Mametyramon]

"Go get them! RizeGreymon, take down Mametyramon! Angewomon, follow up when necessary!"

RizeGreymon uses Trident Revolver at Mametyramon *Hit!*

Angewomon follows up with Celestial Cross *Hit!*

-Mametyramon is down!-

"Coronamon, Gatling Punch!"

"Coronamon proceeded to punch Gabumon *Hit!, Hit Twice!*

Gabumon proceeded to attack Angewomon *Hit!*

RizeGreymon uses Trident Revolver on Gabumon *Critical Hit!*

-Gabumon is down!-

[Battle Sequence ended, Success!]

Referee shouted out, "Two in a row for Koh! Nice going! Winner, Koh of Light Fang!"

Ponch proceeded to punch his knee in disappointment, "Darn it..! No way...How could I lose?! Especially to the likes...of Light Fang!"

"Hey hey, no need to hurt yourself!"

Ponch took a good look at Koh, and ran off

Koh sighed at this, was Ponch that confident in his victory?

Then, Koh felt a nudge at his arm, and looked to see Coronamon

"Huh? What is it?"

Coronamon asked "Is he going to be okay?"

Koh laughed at Coronamon's worry, and patted his head, "He seems like a prideful Tamer, when that gets hit, it hurts, but he'll make it through, and become stronger. Don't worry, he'll be okay in the end."

RizeGreymon proceeded to laugh, "In the end, he'll feel nothing but defeat by the hands of me!"

Angewomon decided to provoke him, "Don't you mean "Hand"? I mean, you only have one! The other is replaced by this giant gun!"

Koh laughed along with Angewomon and Coronamon, as RizeGreymon proceeded to talk about his magnificent upgrades

"Hah...Okay, enough, we're not done yet, one more match, and we can take a break! Alright Ref, who is next?"

"The next Tamer is Gutts of the Night Crow! Come on out!"

Out came a small tamer with a purple bandana covering his head, "Koh of Light Fang, your winning streak stops right now! I'm the star of Night Crow, and a future Platinum Tamer...You can't beat the super cool me!"

Koh smiled, "You've got good goals ahead of you, but you as the star? Hm, alright. I'm interested...Let's do this!"

The Ref took his own stance, "Now let's focus our attention on the Normal Tournament and Koh, who only needs one more win to get the finals! Alright both of you...Ready...Begin!"

[Entering Battle Sequence : WARNING : Identifying...3 Digimon; Golemon, Volcanomon, Mushroomon]

"Right, RizeGreymon, Angewomon, focus your attacks on the champion and ultimate, prioritize!"

RizeGreymon aimed his gun, "Perfect Targets! Trident Revolver!" *Double Hit!*

Angewomon aimed a bow at Volcanomon, "Holy Arrow!" *Hit!*

-Volcanomon is down!-

Coronamon ran towards Golemon, ready to throw hands! "Gatling Punch!" *Hit, Hit Twice!*

Mushroomon and Golemon proceeded to attack RizeGreymon *Hit! Critical Hit!*

RizeGreymon only laughed at the attacks "You think those puny attacks will affect me?! You must be joking! Trident Revolver!"

*Hit!* -Mushroomon is down!

"Celestial Cross!" *Hit*

-Golemon is down!-

[Battle Sequence ended : Success!]

...

"...Winner! Koh, of Light Fang! The champ of Group B of the Normal Tournament, is Koh of Light Fang! Nice going Koh! Koh wins three in a row, and makes it to the finals!"

Koh strikes his hand in the air to declare his victory, "And now...To see who this Sayo person is..."

Gutts glared down Koh, "Darn...I could have won EASILY if it was Pulsa instead of Koh...What bad luck..."

Koh laughed, "And you most likely would have!"

From the spectator seats, came a loud voice that could be possibly heard from the human world, "WHAT DID YOU SAY?! I wouldn't lose! Koh, why would you say that?"

Komachi calmed him down, only to continue "The Night Crow has a good point...Even I can't deny that"

Pulsa was now kneeling on the floor in disbelief "How...How can you say that! So cold..."

Everyone laughed together as Pulsa couldn't take in the soft insults

Koh came up to Gutts and stuck out his hand, "It was a good match"

Gutts only looked at him, and took his hand in response, "I know you are the Light Fang ace, soon, you'll face the ace of Night Crow!" and then he ran off to his portal, and warped away

This left Koh in thought, not only was Sayo the champ of Group A, she is most likely to be the Ace of Night Crow. Thinking about it left Koh smiling as he walked back to the portal to be warped back.

"I can't wait for the final match...This'll be a good one, definitely."

Koh walked down to the waiting room, where everyone was having their own small talk, however, Chief Glare and Ophanimon were not in sight, where could they be? Most likely in the Main Hub area, so Koh decided he would go find them. As he walked out, he was greeted by none other than the ones he was looking for

"You fought well. It was a good match." stated by Ophanimon

"They were good opponents, some more than others, but nonetheless strong in their own way." Koh responded as he walked to them

Glare gave him a smile, "You did good Koh! Good luck to you in the finals!"

"Koh, I'm sure you can be tournament champ.."

Ophanimon's statement was then followed by a voice, which had an echo to it as if it was behind armor.

"Hello Light Fang...Are you sure about that? The Night Crow aren't so weak!"

All three of them looked to the opposite waiting room, and saw two figures, the echoing voice was ChaosGallantmon, and beside him was the Chief of Night Crow, Julia, who had light blue hair, a purple bandana which held her hair up in a ponytail, and had a crescent moon hair accessory.

Julia greeted the Light Fang, "Chief Glare and Ophanimon, good to see both of you, the Light Fang fight well...I never imagined we would lose the spot of Group B champ. It was going so well to."

Glare grinned at Julia, "Well we can't just lose to the Night Crow all the time...And the Light Fang never give up in a pinch!"

"Indeed, the Light Fang are doing well, but the Night Crow are doing just as well. Sayo, the champ of Group A is particularly impressive...Heheh"

Glare nodded his head, "You are right Julia. Sayo, the champ of Group A fought very well..."

Lowering his head, Koh proceeded to think. Hearing such compliments only gave Koh even more curiosity, the strength of this Sayo had impressed both Chiefs, he could only wonder what this person looked like..

Then a soft voice came from the Night Crow waiting room, "Thank you Chief Julia, Chief Glare...But, I've still got a lot to learn!"

Koh looked up to the source of this new voice, to see a girl with lavender hair walk up, she wore a purple hat with goggles on them, wearing a blue shirt, black jacket, and a skirt.

"So you're Koh, champ of Group B. I'm Sayo of the Night Crow, the champ of Group A"

Koh smiled, "So you are going to be my opponent? I see! It's nice to finally see the person everyone else is talking about" He walked up to her and extended his hand for a shake

Sayo looked at his hand, and looked at him, "You mean you haven't seen me yet? How did that happen?"

He put his hand down, "Uhh...I may have lost track of time."

A voice came from Koh's Digivice, Coronamon, "He was sleeping! I had to jump on him to wake him up!"

Everyone laughed, besides Koh, he was only chuckling at his embarrassment

Glare was the first to stop, "Well, the next match is the final match of the Normal Tournament. I look forward to a good battle!"

Julia followed up, "Fight to the best of your ability as a proud Tamer"

"I will Chief Julia, Chief Glare! I'll do my best. You can count on me! I'll win this tournament!"

Koh grinned at Sayo, "You don't know the outcome until it happens, best of luck to you!"

"And to you as well...Koh"

The three of Night Crow proceeded to walk back to their respective waiting room, once they left, Glare approached Koh

"Be...Careful! Sayo is strong. She isn't one to go easy on anyone, there is no mercy in her battles, but with your strength, I believe you can overcome her power"

Chuckling at his warnings, "Chief Glare, don't worry about it! But I gotta remember not to be so serious too, or else it'll eat me up!"

Glare sighed "You're always so loose Koh...And yet you are the ace of Light Fang, you, my friend, are a mystery..."

Ophanimon stepped in, "Koh, when you're ready, go to the waiting room"

Nodding at both of them, they headed to the waiting room of Light Fang, leaving Koh alone in the Main Hub.

Koh took a deep breath, and let it out..."I'm ready for this, let's see how strong she is.." and he walked to his waiting room, passing by his friends as they looked at him.

In his walk, he just kept thinking...about her, she seemed off, different from the others, perhaps she was a potential rival? Or could there be something more? However, it's not important now, right now, Koh needs to fight, but he just couldn't shake the feeling...

He walked up to the ref, who asked, "Are you ready Koh?" and was given a nod in response, "Alright then...Good luck!"

Koh then walked to the warp pad, and was teleported to the Arena, where he saw Sayo, and her digimon ready.

He walked up, "Good to see you again!" only for Sayo to stare at him, leaving Koh at unease

"Is...Did I say something wrong?"

"No, no...I'm just wondering about you"

"Me? What about me?"

She closed her eyes, and thought about it, and opened her mouth to say something...But then she stopped and said, "No, nothing, it's not the right time for it"

Koh chuckled at her words, "Alright...well then, let's have all of us meet now..." He brought his digivice out "Digitize, RizeGreymon, Angewomon, Coronamon! Meet your opponents!"

There, Koh's digimon stand face to face with Sayo's Digimon, who were MachGaogamon, Lilamon, and Lunamon

It was a quiet stand off, and they stared each other down, only for the refs voice to come though "Now for the final match in the Normal Tournament! Group A champion is Sayo of Night Crow! Group B champ is Koh of Light Fang! Both have gotten to this point with ease! This...will be an interesting match up!"

In Koh's thoughts, 'This will be very interesting, but why does this feel different...So odd, but I can't let it deter me!"

In Sayo's thoughts, 'This guy...He isn't like the others, what's with him...What's with me? Why am I thinking about him...Now is the time to fight!"

Both took their stances as their digimon prepare

The ref couldn't hold his excitement any longer, "Are you ready? Let's start this battle! Ready... Begin!"

[Entering Battle Sequence : WARNING : Identifying...3 Digimon ; Lilamon, MachGaogamon, Lunamon]

RizeGreymon used Trident Revolver! *Double Hit!*

Angewomon used Holy Arrow! *Hit!*

MachGaogamon used Winning Punch! *Hit!*

Lilamon used Pollen Spray! *Hit!*

Lunamon used Raging Darkness! *Hit!*

Coronamon used Holy Shoot! *Hit!*

Koh's excitement in this battle couldn't be held in any longer, "So...powerful! This battle is great! Sayo, you've got a lot of strength!"

Sayo giggled at his compliment "Hehe...You think you have time for small talk?"

Koh had calmed down, and grinned at Sayo, who glared at him in response. "I believe I do...I've already planned my attacks, and the outcome has been decided!"

"What?!" Sayo exclaimed

"RizeGreymon, Angewomon, quickly, combine your attacks! Infuse Trident Revolver with Holy Arrow!"

Angewomon shouted out, "Don't rest easy now!"

"Of course not, follow my lead!"

RizeGreymon shot his revolver, while Angewomon shot her multiple arrows to accommodate the multiple rounds fired, two rounds hit the main opposing force

*Double Hit!*

-MachGaogamon is down! Lilamon is down!-

The last combo round now hit..

-Lunamon is down!-

[Battle Sequence Ended, Success!]

The arena was silent, everyone processing the move that Koh had planned. It was unreal, it was difficult enough to have a digimon team fight in succession to ensure maximum damage, but combining moves into a singular attack? It's unheard of, let alone combining attacks that weren't similar to each other at all...At least, at first.

The referee's mind came back to reality, "Wi-Winner! Koh of Light Fang! The champion of the Normal Tournament is Koh! Congratulations!"

Cheers had filled the entire arena, voices all around from both sides, the tension in the air now let loose for the end of the tournament

Koh struck is entire arm up, clenching his fist, shouting out "Yes! I've done it!" And let his arm down, and went back to his thoughts, 'Was this the outcome I wanted though..?'

He snapped back into reality as Sayo patted his back, "Good job Koh...Can't believe you beat me...I'm still in shock..."

Koh looked back at the girl, and saw something in her, well, two things, one isn't really as important as the other, but he knew one of them was coming soon

"How did you manage to pull off a combo like that?"

He already knew it was coming, and pulled himself together to respond, "Really, it's all about practice! And matching the appropriate moves, it was a risk, since it was barely the third time we've done it."

Sayo stared at him, she wanted an explanation, "What gave you the idea? C'mon, tell me!"

She got closer to Koh, to the point where they were inches from each other.

He felt uneasy, in fact, he had a slight blush to their closeness, and looked away to hide his blush as he attempted to explain. "W-well...We have a team of three digimon together, sure it's good enough to synch attacks with each other for as much damage as possible, being able to accomplish that is good and all but..."

"But..?"

"What would happen if attacks collided at the same time? Surely you've seen attacks hitting the same target in unison, and what comes out is much more devastating than what could've happened separately. It only makes sense, so I decided to combine Trident Revolver with Holy Arrow, it was easier to manage since they are both projectiles, but it was still a risk."

"Hmm..."

They were now just staring at each other, forgetting about everyone in the arena who were still shouting out for the victory and excitement.

It was a good minute before Sayo stepped back and sighed, "Wow...I thought you were just some lucky tamer, but you've got something in you, don't ya?"

Koh regained his posture and peace of mind when she stepped back, "Y-yeah, I think?"

"Well, then you are definitely someone I have to go after" She extended her hand out for a shake, "From now on, you're my rival, and I intend on surpassing you very soon!"

Immediately, Koh took her hand and smiled at her, "I'd like that, having a rival...Sayo, you are the one that'll keep me going...I can't let you surpass me!"

They both shook hands, Sayo congratulating Koh, and they both walked away.

In Koh's thoughts, '...A rival huh? How interesting...I've never had one, since no one could manage to even weaken me...But her, she did something...But there is something else isn't there? Yes...But I shouldn't think about it, after all, if I spend one moment spacing out, she will surpass me without a moments notice!...Heh...She was...quite pretty too though..."

In Sayo's thoughts, 'I can't believe I lost, but for him to think of such an attack, it's unreal, unheard of! Koh, for me to meet you just today...I wish I could've been rivals with you sooner! I could've learned so many things if I were with you...With? Is that the right word?...Rivals with each other...NO, NONO, those thoughts aren't necessary! I have to keep up, I need to surpass him!'

Koh then warped into his waiting room, oddly enough, everyone was gone, Koh assumed that everyone left to celebrate or something. He was sure he'd find them all sooner or later, or at least get an e-mail. He walked out into the Main Hub to see the two Chiefs and their digimon having small talk. Koh continued to walk until he was greeted by Ophanimon

"Good job Koh, it was a good battle!"

"Well done Koh" Nodding at him"

ChaosGallantmon walked up to him, "It looks like you and Sayo are going to be good rivals..."

Koh smiled at the thought and said, "She was strong, very interesting too, for once I found myself at odds..."

Chief Julia cut in, "But what was that?! The attack you did, it was unreal!"

Koh didn't know what to say at the sudden words

Calming down, Julia apologized, "Sorry...Didn't mean to frighten you, oh well, thanks to you, Sayo will probably become a good tamer. Thank you Koh...We'll see you around"

Within Koh's thoughts, 'If I'm going to get stronger, she has to as well, the only motivation I have now..."

"Well, it's time to get back to DarkmoonCity. I look forward to the Bronze Tournament tomorrow"

Everyone saluted each other as the two Night Crow members left, only to be followed by a suspicious individual in a red cloak...

Glare stared at the individual, "Ophanimon, we should go as well" as she nodded to his statement

"Koh, congratulations again on the tournament, get some rest, we'll see you soon" and then both of them left

"...Who was that..?"

Koh was just standing in the middle of the main hub, lost in thought, until someone poked him

"Wha-?"

It was Sayo again, what could she want?

"Koh, what are you doing?"

"O-oh, nothing, just thinking"

"Here? You aren't going back home to think?"

"No no, just...I just saw someone odd..."

Sayo tilted her head in a little confusion until commotion was heard at the entrance warp pad

"Sayo, we have to go, now!" Koh started to run to the entrance while Sayo quickly followed

They both made it to where the commotion was occuring, the KnightChessmon were guarding the warp pad against the red cloaked individual

The red cloak was cornered, by the digimon and the two chiefs and their own partners, while Koh and Sayo speed walked closely

"You shady character!" "Settle down!"

Both Koh and Sayo saw unease in their chiefs

"Who are you?!" said by Glare

Julia followed up "You can't escape today!"

Koh said to himself, "Today..?"

"It's him.."

Koh looked to Sayo, looking for answers

"That guy was there, he was seen controlling certain digimon while us Night Crow were training for the Tournament...He forced them to attack us relentlessly"

Koh was shocked, and looked to the individual, who was this entity..?

The red cloak merely laughed...And warped away without a second to react

Glare looked to Julia, "Chief Julia, who...was that?"

Julia didn't look, "Strange activities have been happening in the servers recently...I'm worried about the cities"

Glare looked back where the individual was just at, "What's this all about..? We'd better be careful.."

"You're right, we need to be... Well, thanks for everything today, see you tomorrow."

Everyone dispersed, the guards went back to their posts, while Koh and Sayo stood there

Putting his hand to his head, Koh could only say, "This...is bringing bad omens.."

Sayo looked at him, "You be careful out there Koh, we just became rivals today!"

Looking back at her, she continued, "I refuse to have anything happen to you before any progress can be made for us!"

Koh chuckled at her words, "Right, I'll be sure to protect myself, and you too.."

Realizing what he said, he found Sayo having a light blush, and immediately tried to change her thoughts, "N-nono! Don't think about it too much! We just want to keep our rivalry ship intact, right?"

She could only nod and give a slight smile

"Well...I should get back, Chief Glare probably wants a talk..."

He walked towards the warp pad, turned and waved good bye to Sayo

She waved back until he fully warped away

Lunamon digitized out, "You like him?"

"N-no! Well, yeah...He's stronger...One of the onl- No, The only one to have me lose, I just don't want him gone until I finally win..."

MachGaogamon's voice came out of the Digivice, "Then we must practice our own combinations too, he'll always have that edge until we can do it too!"

Sayo nodded, "Yes! Let's get back to DarkmoonCity, then we can rest and practice!"

Back to where Koh went, he went to the Union room to chat with Glare

"Koh, you did well today, your matches were worthy for the opening day"

Ophanimon directed attention to the two other tamers beside Koh, "Gaoh, Lyla, tomorrow is the Bronze Tournament... I'm counting on the both of you."

"The Night Crow and Light Fang are old rivals, and though winning is important, remember to have a good match with your opponent

Gaoh showed off his enthusiasm greatly, "Leave it to us! We'll show the Night Crow just how strong the Light Fang are!"

Lyla followed up "We won't lose to the Night Crow! Sit back and watch, we'll win!"

Glare nodded "Good! We're counting on all of you, get some rest today. Dismissed...Oh, and Koh?"

"Hm?" Koh looked to the Chief

"I'd like you to stay, we have something to discuss"

Koh nodded as the other two Tamers looked to each other, and walked away

When it was sure that the others left, Glare began "Koh, I know you saw him too, and...I've been concerned about the strange guy we saw"

Koh sighs, "Sorry for dropping in, but yeah, he was odd, didn't seem like he was up to any good."

Ophanimon dropped in, "The suspicious activity in Darkmoon, we've heard the rumor even here in Sunshine. Even the Digimon in City supposedly witnessed it"

Glare shook his head, "I wasn't concerned with it, but if the same thing is happening in Darkmoon, that's a different story."

Koh thought about the possibilities, then he thought about the harm that could happen...Who it could happen to...Who...

Ophanimon continued, "What Chief Julia said, about "suspicious activity inside the server"...Koh, just keep a note of it, but keep it a secret, we need no more rumors around."

He nodded "Of course!"

Glare could only smile at Koh's attitude, "Well, let's end this conversation, now Koh! I'd like to give you a gift for your good work. I've sent it to your Tamer Home, just go back and have a look!"

Koh exclaimed, "A gift?! For me? Thank you Chief! I'll be seeing you later!"

They saluted each other, and Koh walked all the way back to the home pad only to see his friends waiting for him

Komachi saw him first, "Oh Koh! You're finally here!"

Koh felt a little bad when he read the words out

"You guys were waiting for me? Sorry for making you wait.."

Tonpei patted his back, "Don't worry about it! Anyways...You got a gift, didn't you?"

"Uhhh, yeah..?"

Cheetah snickered, "Heheh, what did you get? Don't hide it now..."

Kenpa put her hands behind her back, "It could really be anything for doing so well...I'm so jealous, what could it be..?"

Pulsa just looked at him, "You're so lucky Koh...It's a special gift, isn't it?"

Koh shook his head, "I don't know, I haven't even found out what it is!"

"It has to be something amazing, how lucky!"

"Pulsa...Stop, are all of you just going to hound on me for my gift?"

Komachi sighed, "Leave him alone guys...If you want a gift like what Koh got, then you all gotta get stronger!"

Pulsa unintentionally provoking her, "Tch, you're one to talk, you lost to Newton!"

Komachi walked up to him and started to strangle him, "I won...Two matchs...Do not compare me, to you!"

Pulsa attempting to get words out, "Y-Yas pleas stap chok..."

After Pulsa caught his breath, Koh decided it was time to call it a night, he said his goodbyes, and headed into his home to find out what the gift could finally be

"Back home...Time to finally s-"

He looked towards the cat who was on his computer, who turned at ran up to him

"Koh! Congratulations, I Gatomon am proud to be your NaviDigimon at the household!"

"NaviDigimon? How nice to have!"

"And Koh, your great performance, you've earned a right to own a Farm Island! Look, it's a card to receive one!"

Gatomon gave Koh the card

"Koh, you're now going to be an owner of a farm island!"

"Oooh! Nice! I'm excited to see how it works! But...I think I need to call it a nigh.."

Koh proceeds to yawn Very Loudly

"Oh, you're sleepy? Ah, I see, the tournament...Please go to sleep early so you can get enough rest!"

They walked towards Koh's room, nicely spaced out, his bed nicely made, a computer and desk, chair, all the essentials. Koh wondered if he should get a sofa or couch for people who want to visit...

Gatomon looked to Koh "Good night Koh, you really did well today!"

Koh gave her a thumbs up and then yawned once more

He got into bed, and fell asleep, unprepared for what's to come...