READ FIRST: This is the re-vamped digital sword, I'm taking off the original story and completely writing it anew, but luckily there were only five chapters and now, I promise I'll try and aim for weekly updates. note: if this wasn't clear from the first story, this is an AU fic.
Alright, so as promised, here's the revamped digital sword. Now, bear in mind that there have been massive leaps and bounds in the quality of the writing and as such, there have been mass upheavals of the story and re-tooling of the characters. Rest assured, that they're for the better and the major premise hasn't changed, in fact, I think I've made these couples even closer to the genuine thing. A good amount of thanks goes to a name that you bleach readers will know well: takaondo, he's a good friend and has been working closely with me to improve my writing so if you enjoy the change, then it's thanks to him and experience. ok, now, read on and enjoy
Legend of the D-Knights
Chapter 1
Heroes in need
In holy day, in cursed night,
No demon shall corrupt my sight
Let those who wield dark evil's blight,
Beware this power….my flame burns bright!
Odaiba -Valentine's Day
We find a 21 year old Tai Kamiya running around the park, dribbling a soccer ball around between his feet. Evading imaginary defenders, he spun and kicked the ball straight into the net.
"Oh sweet! I still got it." He pumped his fist in victory and was whooping around like he was a kid again, hands in the air, doing the cheering. He continued this until he tripped and fell on his face.
"Ouch! That's going to leave a mark."
Tai rolled over on to his back and looked up at the sky. He chuckled. "I think I'm getting too old for this." He stayed there for a little while and reminisced about his times with his friends in the digital world. The front had been quiet for a little while, a couple of years had passed, 5 to be exact from the end of his adventures and Kari's.
There was that little disturbance by the d-reaper 2 years after Davis and the others defeated Malomyotismon. Tai had met his newest successor, an unsure kid with a strong heart and enormous power. Truly, Tai was happy to have other people willing to continue the fight. Takato was as willing as any.
All of his friends had grown. Joe was on his way to becoming a doctor, Izzy was busy trying to develop software to try and rival some American's. Matt was still trying to make it big as a rock star. Tai rolled his eyes at the thought.
He's only getting by on his looks. I don't hear what all the girls seem to. I'm not a big fan of his music.
Mimi was actually aiming to becoming a cook, for some reason, even now, Tai couldn't see Mimi elbow deep in dough. Tai laughed at the thought of her facial expressions at the imagined situation. As for Sora, she was studying to become a design major.
Sora…..
Tai's mind lingered on her as he daydreamed. All those wonderful times they'd had with their friends, braving danger together, him telling her that the crest of loves suited her.
She used to get so angry at me when I said stuff like that. Tai smiled widely. The wind tossed his hair, refreshing him and gently drying the sweat off of his face. Tai sighed and sat up on the soccer field, contemplating further on his best friend.
They had been friends since childhood. And she'd grown into quite the young lady. Long flowing red hair, amber eyes, great smile. Tai opened his eyes and realized he'd been fantasizing. There was a moment of shock but then a moment where he simply thought. Well that's no surprise.
Tai had to admit that Sora was quite desirable to him. No girl understood him better and frankly, only Kari was able to read him better than Sora. Sometimes, Sora was even better at it than Kari. So what are you waiting for?
Tai got up from his seated position and went to dribble the ball some more, pacing and thinking. But what do I say? Sora, I've loved you since the day I met you? No, that's too strong. Hey baby, how's about we take my car out for spin? Tai rolled his eyes at that last thought. He kicked the ball back into the net, but hit the crossbar. Yeah right, even I would laugh at me if I said that.
Tai got the ball again and dribbled to the end of the field. He cut back and made his charge for the net. Jeez Tai, why can't you just say 'Sora, I really like you, would you want to go out with me?'
The revelation hit him like a ton of bricks. He was nearing the goal and slammed the ball hard, nailing the inside corner of the net. Goal! Tai beamed at his accomplishment and ran over to scoop up the ball. He had only brought his ball and his cleats to the park, but thought nothing of it as he started walking to Sora's.
I hope this goes well. Ready or not Sora, I have to do this! He reached the edge of the grass and began walking on the sidewalk. He hit the side walk and started 'click-clacking' down the street. The cleats sort of bothered him as he walked the few blocks to the flower shop where Sora was sure to be working at this time of day, but he didn't mind.
Reaching his destination, he stood outside the shop trying to calm his nerves and prepared himself for a dramatic and damn heroic entrance. He took one last long breath before the plunge and then he opened the door.
"Sora I…."
He stopped right there. The scent of flowers would forever be imprinted in his mind with this moment. Matt, was holding Sora. Matt….. was holding…… Sora.
Tai couldn't move, he couldn't think. He just dropped the soccer ball at his feet and wanted to stop existing at that very moment. The next moment, Tai saw Matt lean in and kiss her, long, deep and lovingly. The soccer ball had dropped and hit a few empty planters, interrupting the couple. They turned to see Tai who had his face shadowed by his hair. "I'm sorry for interrupting." Tai scowled, grabbed his ball and slammed the door shut as he angrily stomped down the street.
Sora grimaced and ran after him. "Tai, wait, Tai!"
Tai tried to run, but his cleats slid, he took a tumble and twisted his ankle on the pavement. She gasped and tried to run after him. "Oh my god, are you ok?" Tai gritted his teeth and tried to run again, limping as fast as he could. She almost caught up to him, but he threw himself across the street, narrowly missing a car and with that he started limping back to the park.
She stood horrified at the corner. "Why'd you do that you idiot?! Tai, come back!" She was about to chase him, but Matt caught up to her and hugged her from behind. "What's wrong?" Sora stared at where Tai had been with concern, but simply answered "Nothing…"
Tai stumbled and tripped his way back to the soccer field, finally collapsing as he reached the grass. He gripped the ground and started sobbing. He didn't know if his ankle or his heart hurt more but all the anger and hurt just overwhelmed his outward pain. The tears watered the grass and Tai lay motionless for a long time.
Maybe it's time to throw in the towel on this one…… Tai rolled over and stared at the afternoon sun. But I…… can't quit, courage can't quit…..
Nearby…
Davis Motomiya was getting out of bed at the crack of noon. Now 18, he was a senior in high school. Tall, muscular, tan and goofy he had become quite the heartthrob on campus. It was the off-season and a Saturday so he had been sleeping with Demiveemon on his face for most of the morning.
Davis groaned. "Demiveemon, get off…." He rolled and the little puppy digimon rolled off of his face and onto the floor with a small thud and a resounding "Ouch! Davis! I was sleeping on that!"
Davis sat up in bed and eyed him, annoyed. "Yeah, you were sleeping on my face. Unfortunately for you, I need it to charm Kari today."
Demiveemon snickered. "Yeah like that'll happen."
Davis lunged at the snarky blue devil. "Why you……come here you little hairball!" Demiveemon jumped, avoiding Davis's attempt at grabbing him and landed on his head. He danced around on Davis's head and threw his tiny arms in the air. "Yay! I win!" He was absolutely adorable with the smiling face and cute voice.
Davis smile and reached his head, gently plucking the digimon off. "Not for long!" Demiveemon gave a shriek of delight as Davis tickled him silly. "Ahh! I give, mercy, mercy." Davis laughed and relented. "Lucky for you I have something to take care of." He glanced at the clock and paled. "Oh crap, I could be late."
Davis placed the little creature on his bed and began getting dressed. Shirt was on in a flash, but he was nearly tripping trying to get his pants on, but he was caught in one of the pants' legs. His head came into contact with the wall. "OOF!" he reeled a bit, deftly putting his pants on while sitting down after the collision.
Demiveemon found this absolutely hilarious. The blue demon was rolling on Davis's bed with laughter. Davis simply grimaced as he mussed his unruly hair into something resembling his normal hairstyle. He ran out of his room and snatched the toast that popped out of the oven before Jun could. "Hey!" Jun whined after him.
Davis winked and devoured it before jetting to the bathroom. "Sorry sis, I have something important to do!"
Jun put her hands on her hips. "Oh yeah? Well what's so important it has you rocketing around here?"
Davis's fussy head peeked out from the bathroom door, foaming toothbrush in his mouth. He took it out before speaking in a sudsy mumble. "If you must know, I'm asking Kari out. I got to get there before T.S. does!"
Jun rolled her eyes. "Little brother, you're incorrigible."
He rinsed and spat into the sink before rushing into and out of the kitchen again. "I know." He smiled at her and knocked on his own open door. "Demiveemon, behave until I get back."
Demiveemon nodded. "Okay Davis!"
Davis proceeded to leave out of the door and blazed to the elevator. He tapped his foot impatiently as it descended and once the doors opened, he was gone before the 'ding'. Racing forward, he could have scorched the pavement with his speed in getting to the Kamiyas'. His heart pounded the faster he managed to go, but it wasn't because of the running.
Davis felt downright giddy at the thought of this going right and he jogged merrily up the stairs. Kari Kamiya, will you be mine?
We'll shake the world and I'll never let you go. It's time for this goof to get it right for once!
He reached the third floor quickly and took off towards the Kamiyas' apartment. Rounding the last corner, he saw a flash of blond out of the corner of his eye and recognized it immediately.
"Freaking T.S. what are you doing here?!" Davis was too busy being angry to stop running and he plowed directly into T.K.
"Davis, what the hell man, can't you learn to use the brakes?!"
Davis rubbed his head a bit before staring hotly at T.K. "It's not my fault that the pavement doesn't have any friction! Anyways, what are you doing here?!"
T.K shrugged. "What does it look like? I'm asking Kari out." He then tried to knock on the door, but Davis had other plans. Springing into action, T.K. was tackled to the ground and Davis flung himself at the door. The two wrestled around and banged up against the door.
"I'm asking Kari out T.K.!"
"In your dreams Davis, I was here first!"
"I don't care!"
All of a sudden, they felt the door open and the two fell inside at the feet of a shocked Kari. The young woman gasped at the sight and the two stopped fighting. With Davis grabbing T.K.'s collar and T.K trying to push Davis off, the two greeted her.
"Hey Kari!"
"Kari! This isn't what it looks like." TK said while struggling with Davis.
Kari put her hands on her hips and tapped her foot, annoyed with her two friends. "Then why don't you tell me what it is?"
"Kari would you go out with me?!" both of them blurted out and then started fighting again. Kari had had enough and dragged both of them apart. ""Ok guys, cut it out!"
Both of them panted as they stood in front of her, dispersing glances of hatred at each other and glances at Kari. "So what's it going to be Kari?" T.K. Stepped forward and held a hand out to her. "Me or Davis?"
Davis looked at him incredulously. That's just not fair, you can't ask her something that blunt, man! Kari bit her lip and Took T.K.'s hand. Davis's mind reeled, that simple gesture said it all.
"T.K. I like you… but…."
Davis didn't need to hear anymore, he took out a small package from his pocket and threw it at their feet. "I see how it is. I'm not hanging around where I'm not wanted." He slammed the door and zipped away.
"Wait! Davis!" Kari wanted to run after him, but T.K. held onto her hand. "Don't Kari; he's not going to listen." Kari wanted to yank her hand out of his at the moment, but didn't. Kari picked up the small package and opened it. Inside, there was a silver necklace with a gold pendant. The pendant was half of a heart with the crest of miracles on it.
The shock struck her as she remembered seeing a silver chain around Davis's neck. There must have been a corresponding piece with her crest on it. Oh Davis….this is beautiful.
"Kari?"
She clutched the precious jewelry to her chest like her life depended on it and looked T.K. square in the eye sympathetically." T.K…. I…I think you'd better leave."
T.K. was shocked at this statement and honestly a bit hurt. "But why? I thought you liked me?"
Kari stared at the little trinket. Somehow it gave her the strength not to cry. "I'm…just not sure right now."
T.K. frowned and complied with her request. "Fine, later Kari." Kari shut the door behind him. And slunk to the couch. Lying down she stared at the ceiling and felt a few tears slip out. "Wonderful, now both of them are mad at me.
Running, always running. Davis ran toward the stairs and zipped down even faster than he'd come up. His legs felt so fatigued after the run, but he didn't care. All the anguish he had felt back there, he forced into his legs and ran. I can't be there, I can't….deal.
East Shinjuku
A 16 year old Takato Matsuki was in his room, fiddling with his crimson DS lite, playing Digimon world dawn. Takato no longer looked quite as nerdy as he had before; he was taller, leaner and had developed some muscle running around with Guilmon. He was lying on his bed, knocking out some digimon or another with his newly digivolved gallantmon. He beamed at the screen and Guilmon sniffed up at it, casting a questioning glance at it. "Takato, how did we get in there?"
Takato laughed and patted Guilmon's head, the latter wagging his tail."It's just a game, boy. I raised another Guilmon in it."
Guilmon looked saddened. "Another Guilmon? Don't you like me anymore Takato?" He had his claw up to his mouth, chewing on it in despair.
Takato immediately stopped playing, scratching Guilmon's ears and then rubbing his belly. "No Guilmon, that's not it at all. I can't talk to or play with that Guilmon, you're my one and only!"
Guilmon's leg twitched as Takato rubbed his stomach. "Ah, that feels good." Takato patted him on the stomach and then resumed his gaming until a conversation on television caught his attention.
He saw a Pink-haired female being hugged by a male teenager with flame bandana. The background, from what Takato could recognize, looked like Konoha. Naruto was a very popular show in this universe. Takato however couldn't recognize the characters. He sat silently as he witnessed the exchange:
"I know that…..some statements were made….statements that should have been rethought. I wasn't calling you a monster, I was just describing the amount of strength you had."
She made no moves. "Did you really have to use monster? I'm sure you know the stories of how my father was treated."
He gripped a bit firmer and hugged her as best he could in their position. He felt her stiffen and then relax. "Hey come on now, this is us we're dealing with here. We both know I slip up sometimes and I'm sorry."
At this she uncurled a little. And he was able to meet her deep blue eyes with his vibrant hazel. Her eyes were bloodshot from the tears and there were still some lingering on her cheeks, but he brushed them off. "Do you really think I'm amazing?"
"Of course and I'd never do anything to hurt my best friend."
Takato grabbed his television remote and checked the information that was available on the series. The screen put out the title "Elements of Order."
Takato stared on in bewilderment as the show continued. The physical contact, the intimacy between the characters, it was all so alien to him. He wanted to know that. He suddenly envied the dark-haired hero. All the feelings he'd shut away when Jeri dumped him resurfaced.
He and Jeri had dated for a short, short while when their adventures ended, but she said she couldn't be with him after the megidramon incident. She couldn't see him without seeing that monster he turned Guilmon into. She ran from him and they didn't speak for a little while. Henry voiced his support and comforted Takato, but Rika was the one who surprised him.
She found him crying in Guilmon's den and in a rare display of affection, comforted him. She sat with him for a little while as he cried onto her shirt. As she left she paused for a moment.
"…If you ever need me, you know I'll be there…"
Takato reclined on his bed, reconsidering what she had said. As he thought about her face, his heart started beating faster. Sitting up on his bed, he stared outside the window at the sunny world outside and mulled things over for a bit. Maybe she….no, what am I crazy? Rika wouldn't go for someone like me. She's independent and strong……and kind of cute… Hmmm, maybe, I should go talk to her.
He shut off his game, TV and got dressed in a flash. Guilmon was buried in a flash of Pajamas. "GAH!"
He was completely covered in head to toe.
Takato dug him out and gave him a piece of Guilmon bread. "Sorry, boy, I'll be more careful next time."
Guilmon waved him off as he munched. "I'm ok, but you were leaving?"
Takato blanched. "Uh…oh yeah, I'm gonna go see Rika, but I'll be back later, so stay put ok?"
Guilmon's ears dropped. "Aw, but I wanted to play with Renamon."
Takato rubbed his partner's snout. "Next time, I promise ok?" Guilmon wagged his tail. "Ok Takato, I'll be a good boy."
Takato smiled. "Thanks, I'll be right back."
He ran down the stairs and picked up a bun from his parents bakery. Shooting through the front door and barely avoiding an incoming customer he managed to yell back. "Bye mom, Bye dad! I'll be back later"
Takato's parents stood bewildered, but his father eventually chuckled. "I didn't think Takato would be running out of the house on Valentine's Day any time soon. "
Takato's mother just shook her head. "My little boy's growing up."
Takato was nothing if not motivated this time around. It's Valentine's Day, this could work out well.
Takato bolted down the street, kicking up small gusts in his wake. Let it never be said that he was slow to get somewhere he wanted to go. He passed the last street right before Rika's and had to grind to a halt and turn at the next one. Shoes nearly liquefied from the friction burn, he strolled the half a block more left to go.
He stopped cold when he spotted Ryo going through the gate; the digimon king had also grown taller and now sported a dashing head of hair. What's he doing here? Rika hates him! Takato spotted a tree over looking Rika's fence and opted to go with that. Struggling to climb a bit as he was more of an artist type than an athlete, He managed to get up on a low lying branch.
Takato panted as He saw Ryo ring the doorbell. He didn't know whether it was climbing the tree or Ryo being there, but he was sweating a little bit. The door opened and Rika's mother, Rumiko, greeted the young man.
"Why hello Ryo, it's good to see you! "
"Hi Mrs. Nonaka, is Rika home?"
"Yes, let me get her for you." She leaned into the house. "Oh Rika, that charming Ryo is here!"
"Mom, don't talk about him like that!" Rumiko chuckled and Ryo smirked.
"She'll just be another moment; it was nice to see you again." She bowed and went back into the house.
"Nice to see you too." Ryo sprayed some breath freshener into his mouth as he waited.
This action made Takato tense from his position standing on the flimsy branch. He heard a rustle and was suddenly confronted by Renamon. He was caught off guard and stumbled off the branch, suppressing a scream, he tried to grab the branch, but felt only Renamon grab his arm and lift him back up.
"Why are you up here Takato?
Takato gulped. "I was coming over to visit Rika, but Ryo showed up and I wanted to see what was going on?"
"Why would you not simply ask him?"
Takato looked nervous. "It's complicated….."
She looked at him closer. "Tell me the real reason why you're up here."
"Ok! Ok! I was….thinking about…..how I feel about Rika."
Renamon set him down on the branch, but didn't let him go. "……And?"
Takato sighed. "I think I might like her as….more than a friend." He cringed as he finished his sentence, thinking maybe she'd slap him or something. He was surprised that she let go and was now staring at him with appreciative curiosity.
"Very well then Takato. You can stay." Takato was in shock. Was she actually smiling at him?
"Umm….Thanks Renamon." She nodded as he straddled the branch, looking down at the doorway.
They heard footsteps and Ryo's smirk widened into a smile. Rika had grown in time since their adventures; she was now turning into a blossoming young woman, complete with curves, her trademark heart shirt and sweeping red hair. She poked her head out and yelled. "What do you want Akiyama?!"
Ryo didn't even blink. "Now is that any way to treat an old friend, wildcat?"
She rolled her eyes. "Yeah yeah, spit it out"
"I challenge you to a card duel!"
Her eyes lit up. "Name a time and place and you're on!"
"Ok then, tonight, 8pm, the park."
"It's a date! I hope you're ready to lose."
Takato suddenly wanted to go away and never come back. He jumped out of the tree, this time without fear and started running, ignoring Renamon's pleas. "Takato, wait!"
Rika's ears picked it up but she disregarded it as Ryo continued. "A date eh? Should I bring the candles and spaghetti?" He advanced and put his hand on Rika's shoulder, at his own very, very high risk. She grew a wicked grin and flipped him over and stared down at his face. "Not like that you dolt, what do I look like, a Disney princess?"
She turned and went inside, but not before stating. "Get ready to lose your best cards." The door shut and Ryo got up and left. Takato was a few blocks down, running, stumbling his way blindly as far as he could go. Tears were threatening to escape his eyes and a few managed too, but he choked them back.
I knew it wouldn't happen. I'm such a wimp and he's so much cooler. Can't you keep your feelings to yourself Takato?
You're not a wimp. You are a Hero and you know what you felt, what you feel right now. The night is darkest before the dawn and it's not getting any darker. Takato heard Gallantmon in his head, voice ringing out proud and tall even if he couldn't see him. Takato slipped into an alley and sat against a wall. He wanted to cry, he was tempted to, but he bit back the pain. He looked at his D-arc and wanted to crush it right then and there. Tai called me a knight of courage, some knight I turned out to be.
The device's screen started glowing and the symbol of courage blazed bright on it. Even in the shadowed alleyway, it lit up Takato's face. He stared at it, no longer choking his tears back as he let the warmth bathe over him. He sniffled as he wiped the tears off his face.
Maybe I should go talk to Tai. It's better than sitting around here crying.
He recomposed himself and headed toward odaiba, clutching his digivice, almost as if for dear life.
Shibuya…..
We find a 15 year old Takuya Kanbara pacing the streets. Walking in a bit of a slouch he was just trying to salvage the day. He had been turned down by J.P., Tommy, and Koji for hanging out that day. Kouichi had a girlfriend to tend to. Takuya sighed until he remembered someone he previously forgot.
Zoe! Of course!
He immediately dialed her number, but received no answer and then got her answering voice. "Hi! This is Zoe; I can't come to the phone right now."
Takuya ended the call in frustration. "UGH! This was the perfect day to hang out, too!" He noticed the date on his phone and blushed a bit. Well she does owe me that date.
He saw no other options as he strolled around the corner, fully intending to see if she was at home. I wonder if she remembered. I know it's been a while, but I doubt she'd forget something like that.
His group had wrapped up about a year after the d-reaper had tried to destroy everything; however, they hadn't had their powers yet. They had kept in contact and hung out a lot, but whenever he and Zoe were alone, they made no moves one way or another.
Takuya was a bit annoyed at his subconscious. It's not like I would anyway, she's crazy. Crazy, with bright, green eyes…….soft blond hair, gorgeous.
Takuya smacked himself. Idiot! Stop thinking like that. You're just gonna hang out. And if it leads to kissing later, then who am I to complain?
Takuya frowned; he was really over thinking this. Maybe I should go check her house. He crossed the street and walked over the three blocks or so to her house. Turning the final corner, he caught a glimpse of his target and….Koji!
Takuya ducked out of the way, into an adjacent bush, to avoid being seen. As the two passed in his direction he heard.
"So, where do you wanna go?"
"Oh, I don't know somewhere romantic!"
"*groan* Alright…fine."
They soon walked out of sight and Takuya was able to slip back out. Unfortunately for Takuya, he'd jumped in a thorn bush and was now covered in scratches and bleeding a good amount. "Ouch, ouch, ouch. Aw man, this really hurts!"
He danced around a little, trying to ride out the stinging pain. "Jeez, what was that all about?" He looked in the direction his two friends had gone and walked in the opposite direction, hands stuffed in his pockets. Well, I'm out of stuff to do today. His heart throbbed a little. What the…..? Why does it hurt? He looked behind his back briefly. It was just some innocent fun right? There's nothing to worry about, right?! Why would I care if she's dating him? Oh god she's dating him?!
Takuya's head swam as he wandered off to the train station. I need to take a nice, long walk, somewhere kind of far, hmmm, odaiba! Takuya boarded the train, sat down and put his headphones in and rode it out.
Baby I will wait, for you.
If you think I'm fine it just ain't true.
Don't tell me I ran out of time.
If it takes the rest of my life….Baby I will wait for you.
Takuya hated his MP3 player very much right then and there……. He hung his head and started dozing off.
Back in Odaiba….
Tai was pacing around the soccer field, ankle still throbbing he hobbled around as best he could. Damn ankle…Damn matt…Sora. He stomped his bad foot down and felt it crack back into place with a wince of pain. He flexed his foot a little and sighed in relief. At least that's one problem solved…..
He jogged around to kick the ball but a blur passed in front of him, taking the ball with it. Tai whirled to see Davis running toward the goal and kick the living hell out of the ball. The ball hit dead center and even breached a bit of the net. Davis stood huffing at the net, fists clenched and his breath was coming out in clouds in the chilly afternoon.
Tai caught up to him. "Whoa, Davis, what's up buddy?" Tai grabbed his shoulder but Davis didn't turn around. "Kari….."
An expression of shock ran across Tai's face. "What….?"
Davis ran out of Tai's grip and took the soccer ball from the net and cut around Tai. Tai understood, Davis was calling him out and he answered. Tai caught up to him and stole the ball, then ran for the other goal. Davis matched his pace for a bit, but when he tried to steal the ball, Tai faked him out and scored.
The two stayed staring at each other. Tai didn't know whether to continue or ask Davis what had happened. Davis however, had no idea that something similar happened to Tai, and Tai could tell that from his body language.
"It hurts….doesn't it?"
Davis halted his focused stare and finally stopped his mental tirade to pay attention to Tai. "Yeah….did something…did something happen dude?"
Tai sighed and bounced the ball on his feet for a while before answering. "Nothing that I couldn't have prevented."
Davis kicked the ball out of Tai's grasp. "But didn't you fight?! Huh?!"
Tai shook his head. "This is one fight that I'm not sure I can win."
They both heard a sniffle behind them. "Well that's certainly not something I wanted to hear…"
Tai turned around and smiled. "Takato! It's been a while." Davis grinned widely and patted the younger goggle-boy on the back. "Yeah dude, how you been?"
Takato laughed nervously and sniffled again. "Well, kind of the same. I overheard that last bit while you guys were talking."
Tai's smile fell, as did Davis's. The three stood on that soccer field awkwardly for a minute as the wind blew. Takato looked at his digivice, which was still glowing with the symbol of courage. "Doesn't seem like this means much does it?"
"Is that a digivice?" The three turned to see their newcomer. They saw a boy only a little younger than Takato, squared goggles with olive hate, gloves and shorts. A golden shirt adorned his frame under a crimson button-up. Fire colored shoes on his feet with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Takato was dumb-founded, but knew people had a better idea about digimon. "Uh…yeah, but why do you care?"
"I'm a digidestined!"
"No way dude!" Davis's mouth went agape.
"Really?" Tai inspected the new goggle-boy
"Oh cool!" Takato was excited at the prospect of a new friend.
Takuya nodded. "Yup, but…um…I don't have a digivice anymore. The guys in charge took them back."
"Harsh dude."
Takuya sighed. "Yup, I am a warrior of flame no more."
Tai hugged Takuya's neck and playfully gave him a noogie. "Hey, you're a goggle-boy, it's never over. Now, what's your name stranger?"
"Takuya, Takuya Kanbara."
Tai grinned. "Well Takuya, I'd like you to meet Davis and Takato, my name is Tai." Tai gestured at his successors in succession.
He shook their hands. "Good to meet you guys. "
"Nice to know you dude."
"Yeah, great goggles."
Takuya cast a questioning glance at the three gathered before him. "So did I stumble into some secret meeting or something?"
The three looked around nervously. There was no answer as the three didn't know what to say. "Oh wait, I think I get it, Valentine's Day not going so well?"
"No." Tai kicked the ball around sheepishly.
"Nope." Davis crossed his arms and scoffed.
"Nuh uh." Takato shifted his feet nervously.
Takuya hung his head. "Is it the goggles or something? I just don't get it some days."
Tai shrugged. "We can't change what happened, I'm not even sure we can change the outcome."
As soon as those words left his lips, Takuya's cell phone started glowing with the symbol for fire. This earned shocked expressions from those gathered as his phone took the old d-tector shape. "Whoa! It's back!"
Davis poked around the new device. "So this is your digivice?" he grabbed it, but unwittingly pushed the side button. The D-tector started glowing in Davis's and Takuya's hands as the scanner attachment projected a beam of light behind them.
The beam hit a spot not too far away and it slowly formed into a decent sized portal. Beyond the veil, there was a colorful background but slightly unfocused. Takato ventured cautiously towards it, but Tai pulled the younger man behind him. "Hold it kid, we don't even know where it leads."
There was a blast of flame that spurted out of the opening and the two were forced back. They saw a figure running towards them from the other side; he held a sword in one arm and some kind of bundle in the other. "Don't close! Don't close! Don't close! AUGHH!" The figure was blasted with some unknown energy and was thrown forward in a smoking ball to the real world.
As he made it through, the portal suddenly closed behind him. The four unsuspecting digidestined looked upon their new arrival. Crimson and gold armor, Samurai helmet with a dragon motif and a simple crimson mouthpiece, a small dragon crest on the forehead. The bundle in his arm was revealed to be a rookie digimon, a small dragon with samurai regalia, its body was crimson and his armor was black, the studs running along its body were gold.
The sword on the other hand, was an ornate Katana, with a hand guard resembling the crest of courage. Orange cord wrapped on a white handle, it also sported markings on the blade. The markings, however, were the most surprising thing about the newcomer. There, staring them in the face, were their own symbols lined up chronologically. The last two being Takuya's and the same dragon symbol on the young man's helmet.
The armored teen groaned and the four stepped back cautiously. Rolling around, he checked his bundle and hugged the digimon tightly. Surprisingly his other arm seemed to be barely capable of keeping the sword in his grip. The goggle-boys managed to see the crest of courage on his back. Kneeling and looking around at them in apprehension, the young man tried to lift his sword to defend his digimon. "Where….*ungh*…where am I?"
Tai stepped forward and kneeled to eye level. "Relax, you're among friends." He held up his digivice and the knight let his sword arm drop to his side with a tired sigh. "Thank god…" With that, the knight passed out on Tai's shoulder, still clutching the young dragon tightly.
Tai almost let him fall through his hands and he tried to shoulder the injured teen, but the armor made him too heavy. "Jeez, a little help here guys?"
Davis grabbed the knight's upper torso and Tai held onto the ankles. "Come on, let's get him back to my dorm, we don't need any questioning parents. Takuya, Takato, Follow us."
The two nodded and without another word, the five were out of there as quickly and discreetly as possible.
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