Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon, but if I did… anyway, Toei animation owns the series and Bandai own everything else. PS, steal my ideas and you'll have hell to pay.

A\N: This fic is mimato, takari and taiora, don't like that then don't read it. The ages are as follows, T.K., Kari, Davis, Cody, Yolei and Ken 15, Tai, Matt, Sora, Mimi, and Izzy 17, Joe 18. The emperor is still evil. Mimi never moved to America (A\N that was just stupid!) this is new to me so I need a response. R+R or no more will probably go up.



The doorbell rang, Matt groaned as he rolled over to look at the time. It was 10:30am and he realised that it was probably Mimi at the door. He jumped up out of his bed at the thought of seeing her and then realised in the embarrassing cold draft that he was naked.

Matt mumbled to himself, "As much as I know Mimi would love to see me this way, I had better put some clothes on."

Matt grabbed a shirt and some boxers and scrambled to find his pants.

"Damn Matt, you know it's impolite to keep a girl waiting," Mimi said, knowing he had probably slept in.

"I'm coming, jeez keep your shorts on, while I try find mine," Matt said still trying to think back to the night before to figure out where he could have possibly left them.

"It's alright, you don't need pants," Mimi said back.

Matt blushed behind the closed door, knowing no one would see. He reached under his bed to find his pants; he held them up triumphantly before quickly put them on. He then ran to the door. Took a deep breath and opened it.

"Sorry," he said sheepishly.

"That's alright, I'm used to it by now," Mimi said, she was so happy to see him again.

"You know, I think this is the first time I've seen your hair without gel in it. You look like Tai with that mop," she said laughing.

"WHAT!! I knew I forgot something" Matt rushed to the mirror, partly because he felt another blush coming on.

"Don't worry, but you know I forgot something too," she added.

"Well what is it? You look perfect," Matt asked. Mimi grabbed him into a hug, she caught Matt completely off guard.

"Lets hope we never forget this part again, it's the best part off you," Matt whispered in her ear. She giggled, he then kissed her and they broke off the hug.

"You didn't really think my hair looked like Tai's did you?" Matt asked nervously.

"You don't have to worry, your secret is safe with me," Mimi said.

"Oh no!" Matt rushed to his bathroom to fix the catastrophe that was his hair. He was out in one minute without a hair out of place.

"How did you do that so fast?" Mimi asked with a puzzled look on her face.

"It's all in the wrist," Matt said in a proud tone. "What's the time," he asked.

"Eleven," she said in shock

"We're late!" they said in unison. They rushed out of Matt's apartment. He had recently moved 4 apartments down from where his father lived. T.K. lived there too, but only during the time out of school holidays as their mother had taken a job in another town. They both loved the opportunity to spend the time together. They played sports, went to the gym, and then were together when the entire gang was together. Matt didn't mind having to give him up in the holidays. His mom didn't live far, and he had forgiven her for splitting them up. (A/N sorry about that pointless sub story)

Matt and Mimi walked in holding hand as they always did. The pizzeria was empty, except for Tai, Sora, T.K., Izzy, Joe and Kari sitting at a table not far from the entrance. "Late as usual I see," Tai shouted across the room.

"I had to do my hair, unlike you," Matt retorted.

"Yeah, yeah, we all know about your perfect hair." Tai said back in a sarcastic tone.

"It's better than your perf…"

"Why don't you two sit down," Sora said interrupted, politely as usual.

The duo sat down next to each other, they were never any other way, other than when Matt was fighting with Tai.

"You do know you don't have to invite us?" Mimi said in a confused tone. Sora pulled her over and whispered in her ear, "I know, just any thing to stop those two." The girls giggled, but the rest of the group had puzzled looks on their faces.

"Uhh, yeah, sorry Mimi," Sora said, desperate to say something.

"Whatever," Matt said,

"They can have their secrets," Tai added.

A waiter came over, "What's good for breakfast," Matt inquired

"Well this is a pizzeria and we don't usually serve breakfast… but we could do some sort of…"

"Ahh we'll just have pizza. That OK with the rest of you?" Tai asked.

Sora gasped

"Tai!! We can't have pizza for breakfast," Mimi was taken back at the thought.

"Why not, besides it's practically lunch," Tai defended his idea, as he quite liked pizza.

"Anyway, you don't see Kari complaining. How 'bout it Kari, do we have pizza?"

"What, uhh, yeah sure, whatever." Kari answered. She and T.K. had been having a side conversation with each other and as a result she had no idea what she was agreeing to. T.K. and Kari were obviously in love, even at that age it was definite, but they would just flirt with each other non- stop without even realising.

"See, Kari doesn't care, we'll take a vote. All those in favour of having pizza raise you hand."

Tai, Izzy and Joe raised their hands. T.K. and Kari then raised theirs thinking they'd best go with the flow. Matt kept his down, trying to help Mimi.

"See, wee win." Tai said triumphantly.

"What," Sora said, surprised with the outcome. She recounted.

"Joe!!" she exclaimed when she got to Joe.

"What, it's not like I'm allergic to pizza. Besides I like pizza." Joe said

"How can you people want this, its breakfast and.." Sora was desperately trying to get some one to change sides. "You people are crazy, you win Tai," she said disappointedly.

"Yeah! We'll have three pizzas, one Hawaiian, two four seasons." Tai placed the order and with that the waiter left.

*******T.K. and Kari's conversation*******

"So whacha been up to lately," T.K. said.

"Just a little shopping, trying to look my best," Kari replied

"You know you look beautiful in whatever you're wearing," T.K. flirted.

"Have you been working out T.K., your muscles are huge," Kari returned the flirt.

"Well you know, I gotta keep in shape," T.K. said modestly

"Don't be so modest T.K., you're really buff," Kari commented (A\N sad attempt at flirting)

The waiter returned with three large platters, a pizza on each. He placed them on the table, one happened to be right in front of Kari.

"What is that doing there?" Kari said in disgust.

"That's breakfast Kari," Tai said, "Don't be so horrified, it is what you wanted."

"No that can't be right, I would nev.." Kari stopped abruptly, realising what she had said before.

"Oh well, I'll just imagine it's dinner," Kari said optimistically.

"I suppose that could work," Sora said

"Oh all right, I'll try," Mimi whined.

"Don't worry Mimi," Matt added, "it won't be that bad, I'll help you. Matt grabbed a slice of the Hawaiian (knowing that was her favourite) and lifted it to here mouth, "you see, you take a slice, bite off the end, savour the flavour for a while, then chew and swallow,"

By now the two were practically kissing, they had lowered their voices to a whisper and the mood was thick enough to be cut with a knife.

"Gee guys, do ya want a room," Tai said sarcastically.

The two pulled apart.

"TAI!!" Matt glared at him.

By that time the group was silent, all eyes had been on the two.

"Thanks for the tutorial on eating Matt, but I'm sure Mimi knows how to do that," Izzy said to Matt to break the silence. Joe had been quiet for a while, but once the pizza arrived he took one Hawaiian, one four seasons, placed them on top of one another and took a huge bite out of both pieces. It was practically falling out of his mouth and it was not long before the whole group had noticed and was silenced again. Sora was the most surprised at this and let out another "Joe!"

"What, I'm just eating," he said this with a practically full mouth.

"I don't think I could have managed that," Tai said who was just as horrified as the others. Even Kari and T.K. had stopped their flirting at the sight of Joe eating like that.

"You know Joe, you've changed a lot since I last saw you," Sora said.

"Come to think of it it's has been quite a substantial time since we've been together like this, that is, together in our old group." Izzy said in a nostalgic tone.

"Come to think of it really has been a while." Kari commented.

"Why'd we get together any way?" T.K. asked. No one actually knew, Tai had phoned Sora, she called Mimi knowing Matt would come. Matt told T.K. who brought Kari; T.K. had seen Joe at the mall and invited him, Joe then emailed Izzy. That led to the entire group being together without planning for it.

"Well I don't care how it happened, I'm just glad it did," Sora said.

They all broke off into their separate conversations again. It took only seconds before Matt and Mimi were kissing, their eyes had been locked for the entire time waiting for a time when they would not be interrupted. They closed in, Matt put his arm around Mimi. She closed in further still their lips were almost touching. They were focused solely on each other as if their passion had taken them to a universe were it was them and them alone. There lips locked and it was as if fireworks had gone off in that universe, Matt's heart was racing, pounding with passion, nothing Mattered to him anymore except Mimi. And then as he was about to break off the kiss to proclaim his love for the entire group and world to hear there was a computer voice saying, "You've got mail."

The voice ripped through his heart, they broke off the kiss.

"Why did that happen?" Mimi asked in an annoyed tone. Matt had frozen since he had been so close to what he had longed for, for what seemed to him like an eternity, only to have it taken away by a stupid computer.

"Izzy, why did that happen," Matt said through his teeth in a very angry tone.

"Well Matt, it's quite obvious, I have an email," Izzy responded, "Why do you ask, doing something important."

"Nothing," Matt said looking at Mimi, a smile on his face.

"Well, wassit say," Tai ran his words together in excitement

"Calm down Tai, it's only an email, are you that desperate for excitement," Sora said jokingly.

"No, I just, umm want to know what it says. So Izzy, what does it say." Tai turned to Sora, "Happy Sora, I said it slowly, and calmly."

"Congratulations."

"If you two are quite finished, I'll tell you what it says," interrupted Izzy.

Matt, getting over his initial anger, re-entered the conversation, "So tell us already."

"This is odd. It seems to be a prophesy of sorts. It reads:

In a time of great darkness

A new evil will emerge.

The light of courage will shine on one who is pure,

But only true love will save him.

"Who's it from?" Joe asked

"….."

"Izzy??"

"Oh, uh, what?"

"Who's it from?"

"Some one calling himself 'Daedelus'?"

"Dadelwho??" Tai asked.

"Daedelus."

"Well who the heck is that? One of your cyber-buddies?"

"No, I've never heard of this guy."

"Oh well, must be a wrong address."

"Let's get outta here. How 'bout it Matt, we goin'."

Matt did not respond, as the second they had the chance Mimi and he had returned to kissing, but no one noticed, as they were all fixated on the screen.

"Matt?"

The two stopped.

"Yeah sure, whatever." Matt replied.

The group got up, all except for T.K. and Kari who were still going at it.

"You guys coming?" Tai asked

"Oh. Sure," Kari said.

The group got up and were about to leave when..

"HEY!! You can't leave without paying." The waiter had stood up and was waiting for the money.

"Alright guys, we'll split it," Tai suggested. The group all agreed.

"So what's the total?"

"Sixteen dollars" (A\N I know they don't use dollars in Japan, but I don't know how much that is in yen)

"That's $2 each."

"I'll pay your share Kari," T.K. said

"What a gentleman." Kari said in response. Matt paid for Mimi as always. Tai collected the money, paid, and the group left.

"So what do we do now?" Sora said.

"Unfortunately I have to go, I have a biology test." Joe said

"School on Saturday, that sucks," T.K. added.

Izzy halted Joe, "Before you leave Joe, I have D-terminals for everybody, so we can keep in contact easily."

Izzy distributed the D-terminals to everyone.

"Well, it was nice being together with you all."

"Come to think of it, we should do this every week," said Sora

"That's a great idea," Mimi said, cheerful as usual. The group agreed.

"I'm going too," Izzy said, "I want to check up on this Daedelus character."

"Alright then, it'll be just us six then," Tai said, "Cya guys.

"Cya"

"Cya"

Joe and Izzy left in the same direction but eventually went their separate ways.

"Up for a movie any one," Tai suggested

"Nah, there's nothin' good showing," Matt commented.

"So what do you wanna do?"

"We could hang out in the park," Kari added.

"I think that's a great idea," T.K. said

"Well there's no surprise there," Matt said sarcastically.

"I don't see you having any great idea's."

"So, at least I don…"

Mimi interrupted, "I agree with T.K., it is a great idea."

Matt stopped and was silent until he let out a quite "Fine."

"Then that's settled, we'll go to the park," Sora said

"Race ya there Matt." Tai put down the challenge, knowing Matt would never refuse him.

"You're on, but let's make it more interesting, five dollars to the first person to the tree in the middle."

"Sure"

The two ran off, the park was one block away.

"Boys," Sora and Mimi said in unison

"Sorry Kari, but I've got something to prove." T.K. sped off. Matt and Tai were only about fifteen meters away. T.K. pushed himself, he ran round the corner and was closing in on them both. Tai was in front of Matt, but not by much. As they entered the park Matt let out a bust of speed, and tackled Tai to the ground. T.K. took the chance and went straight into the lead. Matt and Tai both yelled and leapt up and took off, but T.K. had already won.

"Ha, I beat you both, and I had a disadvantage. That'll be five dollars from each of you."

"You weren't a part of this," Matt and Tai both protested.

"You clearly said that the five dollars went to the first person to this tree, and I got here first, so pay up, both of you."

"Fine, but you'll get two-fifty from each of us," Matt argued. Tai agreed and they paid T.K. as the girls arrived.

"Beaten by kid," Sora said

"Hey, I'm no kid."

"You know what I mean."

With that they sat down, but were interrupted by a beeping.

"What's that sound?" Tai asked.

"It's someone's D-terminal," Sora answered, "I think it's your's Tai."

Tai fished it from his pocket, along with some week old gum.

"Tai!!" Mimi was horrified by the gum.

"What, oh, I wondered where that was," Tai pretended to put it in his mouth.

"Gross, I think I'm gonna be sick."

"Geez Mimi, I didn't really eat it." Tai threw the gum into a bin, and then looked at his D-terminal. The message was from Agumon. It said the emperor had surfaced in a forested area of the digiworld.

"Well, I suppose we'd better contact Cody, Yolei and Davis." Tai then e- mailed them, telling them to meet at the school's computer lab. The group then headed off for the school.

*******The school*******

The group snuck in over the back fence. They entered the computer room to find only Davis, Veemon, Patamon and Gatomon. They greeted each other.

"Where's Yolei and Cody?" Matt asked

"Well, Yolei's at work in the supermarket, and Cody's at Kendo practice, I told them it was important but they couldn't get away. I contacted Izzy. And he said to go on without him, and as for Joe, I only got his machine, something about microbiology."

"Are we going today," Matt said

"Calm down Matt, geez, now I know where T.K. gets it," Davis said under his voice

"What did you say!' T.K. and Matt both said.

"N..Nothing, lets go," Davis said trying to change the subject.

Davis held out his digivice, "DIGIPORT OPEN," and opened the gate.

*******The digital world*******

"Tai!" Agumon shouted as he ran towards Tai.

"Agumon, it's been so long."

"Too long,"

"Yeah, where are the others. Izzy contacted us, Gabumon, Palmon and Biyomon are just over the hill."

"Well let's go," Davis suggested. The group eagerly continued, it had been so long since all the older digidestined had seen their digimon. They arrived over the hill.

"Sora!"

"Mimi!"

"Matt!"

"Gabumon, it's so good to see you," Matt said

"It's good to see you too Matt,"

The rest of the kids greeted their digimon only to be greeted by another, less comforting entity. An ominous voice beamed out over the forest.

"Ahhh, I see you've arrived in my garden. HA, HA HA. You won't last long in that area, my slaves will have you in a second, for this is no ordinary forest, this is the … the… Wormon where are they?" the emperor was now speaking under his breath, but the kids could still here him.

"The land of fuzzy bunnies and duckies Ken." Wormon replied.

"Oh for the love of.. And never call me Ken, my name is the Digimon Emperor. Now back to what I was doing. This is the land of Fuzzy bunnies and duckies."

At this all the kids packed out laughing. Kari was the only one to get enough air to speak, "Hey T.K. you got your wish."

"Ken, what the hell are you thinking? I thought a genius would know that fuzzy bunnies and duckies are poor fighters."

"We'll see about that, and my names not Ken, it's th.."

"The Digimon Emperor, we know. Don't you get it, that name's not catching. You should try, the guy who tries too hard."

"You'll pay for that."

The Emperor cut off the communication.

"Who does that guy think he is, he doesn't own this world," Mimi said.

"What a joke," Matt said

"Biyomon, is this really the land of fuzzy bunnies and duckies?" Sora asked

"Yes, these are the friendlies and most timid creatures in the Digital world, I've never actually met them though,"

"Well, I would like to," Mimi added.

At that they heard a rumbling.

"I'm here Mimi," Matt took Mimi's hand.

"Thanks Matt," replied Mimi.

"Davis, I'm ready when you are," Veemon said

"Digiarmour ener…gise!"

"Veemon amour-digivolve to Flamedramon, the fire of courage.

"Where are they?" Flamedramon said. At that the stampede like sound was getting louder.

Soon the stampede was upon them. It was a huge herd of bunnies. They stopped in front of the kids.

"Why aren't they attacking, they have dark rings on them?" Sora shouted.

"Don't be afraid Kari, I'll protect you," Davis moved in front of Kari.

"I'm not afraid, and I don't need your protection," Kari then pushed Davis out from in front of herself. "They're so cute, we can't attack them,"

"Sorry Kari but we have to free them," Flamedramon said, "I'll be sure not to hurt them."

Flamedramon raised his arm to attack, the bunnies were quivering in fear.

"Fire…." The bunnies' quivering was obvious now.

"…rocket"

"Wait!!" Mimi said.

"Blue blaster!" Gabumon's attack hit the rockets head on.

"Why'd you do that?" Davis asked.

"Look!" The group looked over, the dark rings were loose. The wind blew and the dark rings fell off.

"Well that sure was easy," said Tai

"I'll say," Matt said

"They're so cute," Mimi ran to them, Matt followed.

Flamedramon returned to his state as Veemon.

"Thanks for protecting me Davis," Kari said. Davis blushed and was it was obvious he was ashamed.

"Don't take it too hard Davis, she's only joking." Tai said in support. They then joined the others, who were playing with the bunnies.

Mimi and Matt decided to take this opportunity to get away from the others for some time to them selves. They walked to a secluded area of the forest.

"Mimi, you know I really like you,"

"Yeah,"

"Well, I… I just wanted to,"

"What is it Matt, something wrong?"

"No, nothing's wrong, I just feel that we've grown so close, and there's no one I'd rather spend time with, and I think I… I think I,"

"You think what?"

"I'll just say it. Mimi I love you."

"Oh Matt," Mimi felt tears in her eyes, she had been waiting for this day ever since she first saw him getting on the bus to go to camp.

*******Flashback*******

Mimi had arrived just as the bus was about to leave; she had been trying to find her hat. She had to run to make it. As she got to the door, some one bumped into her.

"Oh, sorry."

Mimi turned round to see Matt. He stood is his usual cool pose. He was wearing his denim jeans and green sleeveless vest. It sowed off his arms, and his muscles.

"That's alright," Matt moved out of the way and let her on first.

"By the way, the name's Matt."

"Nice to meet you, I'm Mimi."

She continued onto the bus to find Sora waiting. Mimi had just entered the school, and her only friend was Sora, they were already best friends.

"Who was that?" Mimi asked

"That's Yamato Ishida, he likes to be called Matt,"

"I don't care what he want's to be called, he's hot."

*******End Flashback*******

"Mimi, you ok, you've gone very quiet." Mimi broke into tears and fell into his arms. He held her.

"I love you too Matt, I've loved you from the moment I met you."



*******Flashback*******

Matt was late for the bus. His dad had been working late and had slept in. He saw the bus and knew had had to run to make it.

"Bye dad."

He had turned around as so he ran straight into Mimi.

"Oh, sorry."

The girl he had run into turned out to be quite something. She was wearing a pinkish red dress, pink socks and to top it off, a large pink hat. He thought she was quite sexy, her dress showed off her great figure. He kept composure, retained his usual pose and took a deep breath.

"That's alright," He moved out of the way to let her on first

"By the way, the name's Matt."

"Nice to meet you, I'm Mimi."

Matt saw T.K. for the first time in months.

"Matt!"

"T.K."

The two were lost for words. They took a seat in front of Tai.

"Who's the girl in pink, I've never seen her around."

"That's Mimi Tachikawa. She just moved to our school a week ago. Quite a babe if you ask me."

"I'll say."

*******End Flashback*******

The two just held each other.

"You know Mimi, I thought you were quite something when I met you."

"What do you mean?"

"You were wearing that red dress. I thought you were hot and I just wanted to grab you and kiss you."

"There's nothing stopping you now."

The two pulled into a passionate kiss. Matt returned to his universe. For Mimi it was the same, the world just disappeared. At that point they heard a stick crack. Matt moved in front of Mimi, and took her hand.

"Come out of the bushes."

Gabumon and Palmon walked slowly out from the bushes.

"Gabumon!"

"Palmon!"

"We noticed you were gone and decided to come look for you," said Gabumon

"Then when we saw you, we didn't want to disturb you." Continued Palmon.

"You two are good together," started Gabumon

"A perfect match," finished Palmon

"We should probably get back," said Mimi

"Yeah," agreed Matt.

*******Back with the group*******

T.K. and Kari had also split from the group, and were having a conversation.

"You know Kari, you're really good with animals."

"Thanks."

"And you are always nice to people."

"Thanks."

"You always try your best to bring out the best in people, and succeed."

"T.K. where's all this going."

"Well I really like you and I was wondering if you'd like to go on a date with me."

"Of course T.K., I thought you'd never ask."

"Thanks Kari."

T.K. walked up to Kari, hugged her and planted a kiss on her cheek. "I'd never kiss a girl before the first date."

"What a gentleman."

The two laughed and continued. Mimi and Matt then arrive back with Palmon and Gabumon.

"Where've you two been?" Tai asked in a sneaky tone

"That a Matter that concerns only those who are in love." Matt replied.

"OH Mimi, you must be so happy." Sora said as she run up to Mimi. The two then separated to go talk about it.

"So Matt, you finally admitted it eh," Tai said.

"Yeah, I thought the time was right."

"What's going on, I don't get it, what lovers, what Matter." Davis said, confused as always.

"Davis I'll have to explain it to ya when you're older," Tai said

"I always get left out, no one tells me anything" Davis sulked.

"I tell you everything," Veemon said trying to cheer him up.

"It's not the same"

Davis and Veemon walked off and sat under a tree.

"So Tai, you think I've made the right decision. I mean I think she's great, the nicest person I've met. She's the hottest too, not that Sora's not great, but Mimi has something she doesn't."

"It sounds like your head over heals for her. Ultimately it was up to you but I do think you made the right decision, if it's how you really feel because feeling should not be kept bottled up inside, especially if it's about someone else." Matt was blown over by what Tai had said. Coming from Tai, that was extremely philosophical.

"Gee, I can't believe I said that."

"Same here, if only Sora had been around to here it. And speaking of Sora and bottled up feelings…"

"I know I know, but I'm just not ready."

"I can understand that, but don't wait too long, a girl like Sora won't be available for very long."

*******Sora and Mimi's conversation*******

"Mimi I'm so happy for you, if only Tai would do something like that for me."

"Don't put yourself down so much, and I honestly think he's got something for you. I've seen him, he's always looking at you, and when he argues with you he's only doing it to get your attention."

"You really think so?"

"I know so.'

"Any way, what's Matt really like?"

"He's amazing. At first he seems cold, but it's understandable because he's had a hard life, being separated from T.K. and his parents divorce. But when you get to know him, he's the most sentimental person, and cares deeply for his friends. He's told me many things about himself. He really took it harshly when his parents split up, all kids do, but he's different. Also he's very thoughtful. He's also a great kisser, that always helps."

"So you really love him then."

"Absolutely, from the moment I met him."

"Ooh, love at first sight."

"Oh Sora, it was amazing, his eyes, I wish you could have experienced it. He was standing in his usual cool pose, but in his eyes I could see the innocent, scared, little boy. Someone had hurt him."

"His eyes told you this."

"No, but deeply in them I could see it."

"Gee Mimi, I had no idea you felt so deeply for him, I can tell how much you love him. And he would never do any thing to hurt you. I've spoken to him before, he cares for you just as much."

"Thanks Sora."

At this point the digimon had finished rounding up the bunnies and had calmed them down. The group rejoined and Matt returned to Mimi's side. Davis was the last to get there.

"Sorry for putting you down like that Davis."

"That's okay Tai, I worked it out."

"Good. So where to now Davis, you're the leader?"

"Well, uhh, I say we destroy the control spire in the area."

"Great idea," Tai replied

"Yeah!" Matt said

"I agree," said Sora.

"Well what are we waiting for? Let's go." Davis shouted

"Umm, how about direction, which way do we go?" T.K. asked

"Oh yeah, forgot about that. How about that way." Davis suggested.

"Nah it's must be that way," Tai said.

"It's obviously that way," T.K. said.

"HOLD IT. How about we email Izzy?" Sora suggested.

"That's a great idea," Matt said.

"It's the most sensible one," Kari replied.

"Well then lets get to it."

*******Izumi Residence*******

Joe knocked on the door.

"Oh hello Mrs. Izume, is Izzy here?"

"Of course, he's in his room, as usual, come in."

Joe entered and went into Izzy's room.

'Hey Joe, what's up?"

"Nothin', that biology exam was harsh."

"Biology exams always are. Hey there's email from Tai. It says they need to know the location of the control spire in that area. You can take it to them. I'll contact Gomamon and tell him to meet you. "

"Izzy you're forgetting I can't open the gate."

"I forgot to tell you, I found the secret of the D3's to opening the gate. It was obvious once I had it. Pass me your digivice."

"Sure." Joe handed Izzy his digivice.

"I'll just plug it into my computer and change the frequency it emits to match that of the D3's"

"Is that all it takes?"

"Yeah, prodigis isn't it."

"Sure, and it makes perfect sense. Can I enter from here?"

"Yeah, and Gomamon's arrived."

"Alright, Cya."

"Hold it, the control spire is west of there position."

"DIGIPORT OPEN." Joe went through the gate.

*******The Digiworld*******

Joe arrived on the other side of the gate to meet an overjoyed Gomamon. He practically bowled Joe over.

"Joe!!"

"Gomamon!"

"So are you a doctor yet Joe?"

"It takes a few more than 4 years to become a doctor."

"We should get going, which way is it?

"This way, follow me."

Joe and Gomamon headed over the hill. They could see the group.

"Joe, how are you?" Sora asked.

"I'm fine, Gomamon's an excellent navigator."

"Why are you here, and what happened to your exam?"

"Izzy sent me, to tell you where the control spire is. And as for the exam, that was harsh."

"Enough small talk, where's the spire?" Davis said.

"It's west of here."

"Alright then, let's get moving," Tai said.

The group then headed off. They had gotten only a few meters when they noticed that the herd of bunnies was following them.

"What do we do with these guys?" T.K. asked.

"Who are these guys, they'll trigger my allergies for sure?" Joe said worried about his health.

"These are the residents of this forest, the are the kindest creatures in the entire Digiworld, and they don't trigger allergies." Biyomon replied.

"Someone tell them that they can't follow us." Davis said

"That'll be hard since no one here can speak their language, they speak on an extremely high frequency and our voices don't go that high," Biyomon said.

"As long as no one hurts them, I say we let them stay." Mimi said.

"That could be hard, there's bound to be gauds at the control spire, but it doesn't look like we have a choice," Matt said

"I guess so."

"Don't worry Mimi, I'll protect them," Matt assured her.

"Now they'll be safe for sure."

Matt suddenly realised just how many there were. He smiled at Mimi. She smiled back.

"Maybe we should get in formation or something," Tai said.

"That's a great idea," Sora added.

"Okay, Davis, Veemon, Agumon, Sora, Biyomon, you're up front with me. Joe, Gomamon, Matt, Gabumon, Mimi, Palmon, you hold up the rear. As for T.K. and Kari, you guys should scout from above with the help of Gatomon and Patamon. Everyone clear."

"Right," the group said in unison.

"I suggest you guys armour digivolve."

"Sure thing Tai." Davis responded, "Let's do it Veemon."

"Okay Davis" Veemon replied

"DIGIARMOUR ENERGISE!"

"Veemon armour digivolve to Raidramon, the storm of friendship"

"Don't let him have all the fun," T.K. said.

"Yeah, you guys are just as good,"

"Right," Patamon and Gatomon said."

"DIGIARMOUR ENERGISE!"

"Patamon armour digivolve to Pegasusmon, flying hope"

"Gatomon armour digivolve to Nefertimon, the angel of light"

"Let's go!" T.K. said.

"Right," Kari agreed.

Pegasusmon and Nefertimon took off with Kari and T.K. on their back

Look how commanding Tai is. He's such a good leader. I wish he would ask me out Sora thought to herself.

Everybody else moved into position. Davis rode on Raidramon's back.

"Tai, I'm tired," Agumon said.

"Alright, jump on," Tai responded. Agumon jumped on Tai's back and Tai carried him.

They walked for about a half hour.

"Hey Tai we can see the spire," T.K. shouted down. Tai signalled for them to land.

"How far is it? And how many guards are there?"

"It's about a quarter kilometre ahead. But it was weird, there's no guard, nothing. It's out in the middle of a field."

"It's probably an ambush," Davis said

"Wow Davis, you're learning," Tai replied.

"So what do we do?"

"Well, we wander into the trap."

"WHAT??"

"Yes, but not all of us, it'll be just me and Joe, Sora stay with the others. Then while we draw the emperor and his slave out, Davis Kari and T.K. will sneak round and attack from behind."

"Again, great plan Tai." Davis said.

"Alright then, lets go Joe."

"Why me, can' someone else go?"

"Matt has to protect the bunnies, Mimi will want to help Matt, only Kari, T.K. and Davis's digimon can fight, and if anything happens to me I need Sora here to lead you guys. So that leaves you."

"Fine, I'll go."

"Thanks Joe."

Sora was shocked. I can't lead, I'm not as confident as Tai, and nowhere near as brave Sora thought.

"Don't look so worried Sora, you can do it, and anyway, no one can take me down."

"Yeah, it's too hard to get through your ego," Matt added. Everyone laughed.

"Hey, it's not as hard as your hair"

"Okay guys, we get the idea, Tai's ego is huge, and Matt cements his hair in place," T.K. said.

"Well if we're gonna do this, let's do it," Kari said.

"Right, you guys can argue later, there's a lot at stake here." Mimi said.

"Fine. Joe, we're leaving," said Tai, "You guy follow behind us, when the enemy digimon shows himself, Davis, Kari and T.K. sneak round."

"Yeah yeah, we got it the first time." Davis replied.

"Then don't screw up," Joe shouted back.

"Gee Joe, calm down."

"Sorry, but I hate being the bait."

They two and their digimon then left. They got to the edge of the forest where it met the field. They looked around, and there was nothing in sight.

"Guess we continue as planned," said Tai.

They continued out into the field.

"We should attack from all sides, to confuse the enemy," said Raidramon.

"Right, Kari you go left, I'll take right and Davis go in from behind." T.K. said.

"Okay," replied Kari.

"Duckmon, attack!" The emperors bellowing voice could be heard as if it was coming from all sides.

A huge digimon that looked like a fat duck teleported into the middle of the field.

"Uh oh, this can't be good."

"What do you mean Uh Oh Tai?"

"Nothing Joe, don't worry. My plans are fool proof. I do suggest we run though."

"Duck quacking!"

The duck let a huge beam from its beak. It crashed right in front of Tai and Joe.

"Get in to position, since I have the furthest to go, I'll signal the attack." Davis said

"Right, lets do it, Tai and Joe can't keep going too much longer." Kari said, worried about her brother. They ran into position.

"Davis, I should digivolve to Flamedramon, he's a better fighter."

"Okay. DIGIARMOUR ENERGISE!"

"Veemon armour digivolve to Flamedramon, the fire of courage."

Flamedramon shot a flare into the sky. Kari and T.K. knew what that meant.

"Golden noose!"

Pegasusmon and Nefertimon circled the noose round Duckmon.

"Migration!" Duckmon teleported out of the noose. Tai and Joe had used this time to get clear of the battle.

"Fire rocket"

"Rosetta stone"

"Aquaspeen"

The attack hit Duckmon, but he was not fazed.

"We have to aim for the dark spiral," Pegasusmon said

"Duckmon, forget the digimon, kill the children" the emperor bellowed.

"Duck quacking!"

The attack missed by a fraction.

"Get away from here, I'll distract him," Tai said.

"I'm going with you Tai," Matt said.

"Right, get out of here."

Mimi grasped Matt's arm.

"Mimi, I have to go, Tai needs my help. Get out of here now."

"Fine, be careful Matt."

Matt kissed Mimi. Tai and Matt then ran out into the fray.

"Hey fatso!"

"Yeah, we're talking to you."

The others used this time to escape.

"We have to help Tai and Matt," Nefertimon said.

"Right, Flamedramon attack him, we'll get Tai and Matt," Pegasusmon continued.

"HA, you could hit us if we were 10 feet tall" Tai taunted. Duckmon was getting angry, he decided to bring out the big guns.

"Formation flying!"

A spray of miniature duck shaped missiles came out of his wings. Tai and Matt were doing there best to dodge them, but one had come from behind and was headed straight at Tai.

"Tai," Agumon shouted. He began to digivolve

"Agumon digivolve to Greymon"

"Nova blast!" It hit the missile and Pegasusmon swooped down and grabbed him. At the same time, Nefertimon grabbed Matt.

"Thanks," Tai said

"Yeah, you got us just in time."

"Greymon, how did you do that!" asked Tai.

"I don't know, but I can't hold it long, I don't have enough energy."

"We'll get you two to the others," said Pegasusmon.

"Fire rocket!" it missed. "Can you guys hurry, we can't hold him off much longer,"

Pegasusmon and Nefertimon dropped Tai and Matt off with the others, and then returned to the battle.

"Star shower!"

"Cat's eye beam!"

They hit Duckmon on the leg, and he collapsed.

"Now while he's down,"

"…………..!"

Duckmon moved and the attack missed, he then retaliated with his duck quacking.

"Duck quacking!"

The attack hit all three, and they devolved back to their rookie forms, Greymon was out of energy and also devolved

"Veemon! We have to help them."

"Uh sure, but these bunnies are getting restless, we can't hold them here much longer." Said Matt worriedly. It was then the bunnies began fighting to get away.

"Ahh!" shouted Mimi, as the bunnies broke free. They ran in front of Duckmon. They began emitting a high-pitched sounded. It got louder and louder and shattered the dark spiral.

"Wow, I didn't think they had it in them." Remarked Joe.

"Duckmon shrank down to a size similar to that of Agumon.

"Wait a minute, if Agumon could digivolve, there can't be a control spire in the area." Davis said.

"Exactly, then that must be a fake." Said Tai as he walked over to the spire, he tapped it and it fell over.

"This is made of cardboard," Tai said.

The whole group laughed.

"Man, Ken sure is getting pretty desperate," Davis said.

"I guess he's just washed up," Kari said.

"Oh well, we won't have to worry about him anymore. This place can finally get some peace," added Mimi.

"Yeah, all we have to do is free the digimon that have the dark rings and spirals left on them," said Matt.

"Well, I think we've done all we can for today," said Tai.

"Hey, the Yocomon village isn't far from here, we could stay there for the night," suggested Sora.

"Yeah, we deserve a break," added T.K.

With that the group headed for the Yocomon village.

*******The Emperors base*******

"Ahhh, they've foiled me again. I'll just have to come up with something more genius," ken muttered to himself.

"Why don't you sleep on it Ken, then your idea would be foolproof," suggested Wormon.

Ken whipped Wormon, he quivered, and slinked away.

I wish he'd return to the Ken I used to know, I won't give up, and I know I can get through to him.

*******The Yocomon Village*******

The group had arrived and lit a fire, with the help of Meremon. They were sitting around the fire. Two to a log, Mimi next to Matt, Kari next to T.K., Sora with Joe and Tai got stuck with Davis.

"I have to return to my post on Mihirashi Mountain now," said Meremon.

"Thanks for lighting the fire," said Kari.

"It was nice seeing you again Meremon," added Mimi.

"Bye." The group waved as he left.

"Maybe we should contact Izzy, tell him we're staying the night," suggested Tai.

"Ask him to cover for us, even come in and join us," added Matt.

"Yeah, tell him to say we're at his house." Finished T.K.

"Okay, sure." replied Tai. Tai sent the message through to Izzy

Izzy soon responded. He said:

You're cutting it close, but I should be able to call your parents in time.

I'd come in to join you guys but my parents are home, besides, who'd cover for me? By the way I have some information on Daedelous, I'll fill you in when you get back.

"Well what do we do now," Mimi asked.

"I guess we eat." Said Kari. Yocomon heard and rushed off to get some food, Tai tried to stop it.

"Tai, what are you doing?" Kari asked angrily.

"Kari you weren't with us last time we were here, their food is really bad," replied T.K.

"How bad could it be?"

"It's really bad,"

"Worse than bean sprouts,"

"More like cold, sour oatmeal." Kari's face changed from angry to worried.

"I guess we won't have to worry about that," Davis whispered to Veemon, showing him a secret stash of food he had.

"Only you could come up with something so brilliant Davis," Veemon whispered back.

"What was that Davis?" Tai asked.

"N… Nothing." Davis said worried for his food.

"If you're hiding something from us we'll find it," said Matt.

"Why would I do that, I'm your friend, you know the best, crest and all." Davis was getting more and more desperate.

"Look at his bag, it' chocolate," T.K. said.

"No it's not, I wouldn't hide that from you."

"Tai, Matt, hold him down. You've got nothing to worry about Davis, if you're telling the truth," said T.K.

Tai and Matt grabbed Davis by the arms, T.K. went for his bag.

"Come on guys, don't do that," Davis pleaded. T.K. tipped the bag upside down. It revealed 20 chocolate bars, 20 sandwiches and loads of soda.

"Davis, there's enough food there for all of us. " said Mimi.

"You weren't seriously planning to eat all of that?" asked Kari.

"Well the last time we were here, all we had was what Yolei brought, and that wasn't enough. Plus we were gonna be here all day and I wanted to be prepared." Davis responded.

"But you would have told us, wouldn't you, not just eat it all your self," Matt, putting an almost sarcastic tone in his voice, knowing what the Yocomon ate.

"Of course not, I was just waiting for the right time."

"Who cares, we know now so let's eat, Joe said, his hunger taking over. There was no hesitation. The boys dug in to what Davis had brought.

"Stop!!" shouted Sora. "The fair way to do this is by rationing, that way everyone gets a fare share."

"Right, there are 8 of us, and 20 sandwiches. That's two for each, leaving four over; 20 chocolate bars, again two each with four over, and there's one soda for each of us," Kari proposed.

"I, think that's fair we'll vote," Mimi suggested, "everyone in favour raise their hands."

Davis had a bewildered look on his face. Everyone, excepting Davis raised their hands.

"Fine, I'll share." Davis said disappointedly.

"Thanks Davis,"

"Yeah, what a friend." Said Tai.

"Okay so let's eat already." Joe said, his face fixated on the food all through the conversation. Kari did the rationing.

"What do we do with the leftovers?" she asked

"I say we give it to our digimon," Mimi suggested.

"I agree, they deserve it," Sora said

"Yeah, here that guys, you're getting food." Tai said. The digimon were tired and had gone to sleep behind them, all except for Veemon. At the sound of food they all woke up and ran over to the fire.

"Gimme, gimme, gimme," said Agumon.

"Yeah, where is it," said Gabumon.

They were all desperate for some food.

"You each get a half sandwich, and a half chocolate bar, is that enough?" asked Sora.

"Yeah," they all said. She handed them the food and everyone began eating. After they had finished everyone began talking.

"Tai, I'm still hungry," Agumon said.

"That's alright, here have half of my second sandwich," Tai replied.

"Thanks Tai."

"That's alright, you deserve it you fought well today."

"So Kari, how about that date tomorrow night?" asked T.K.

"Sure," replied Kari

"Pick you up at seven?"

"Wouldn't miss it,"

"Great!"

T.K. moved closer to Kari and took her hand. They looked at each other. Joe had gone too sleep, along with Davis and most of the digimon. Sora was now on her own, and had a lot on her mind.

I'm surrounded by couples, Mimi and Matt, T.K. and Kari, I'm sure Davis has girls all over him. 'Sighs'. If only Tai would 'like' me, I mean really 'like' me, he knows I'm his friend, and he's mine, he respects me as a friend, but I just wish he would 'like' me. It doesn't have to be love like Matt and Mimi. Who'm I kidding? I want him to love me, like I love him. Get a hold of yourself Sora, you're losing it.

Tai looked at Sora. He immediately lost himself in her.

Sora's so pretty. She's probably got hundreds of guys all over her. I'd ask her out but she'd never take a guy like me, she could do better. I'm a fool to think she could ever like me that way. Besides, we've been friends since before I can remember. She looks sad. I'll go cheer her up.

Tai got up and sat sown next to Sora.

"Hey Sora, what's wrong?" Tai asked.

Oh my god, he's here. I can't let him know.

"Nothing, I was just thinking," Sora replied

"Yeah me too, this place has that effect on a person doesn't it,"

"I'll say."

"What were you thinking about?"

"Nothing much, just things, you?"

"Memories mostly, like when we were in fourth grade, and I forgot to do my fly for gym class, I went out there and my shorts fell straight off."

Sora laughed, "You were so embarrassed, I felt so sorry for you."

"Thanks."

"Those were the days." They both laughed. "You know, Tai, if there's anything you want to talk about, ever, I'll be hear to listen."

"Of course Sora, just as I would for you."

"Thanks Tai."

"No problem."

Mimi was tired and was resting her head on Matt's shoulder.

"You okay Mimi?" Matt asked.

"Yeah, I'm just tired," Mimi replied.

"We can go to bed if you want."

"No, that's alright, I just want to sit here like this, and hold you."

"Sure, I'd like that too."

The two sat and Matt put his arms around Mimi. She shivered.

"You cold Mimi."

"No, I'm fine."

"Don't be silly, take my jacket." Matt picked up his bag and pulled out a large, blue jacket. He put it round her. It was miles too large.

"It looks good on you." She was still cold.

"We can go for a walk," Matt offered.

"That'd be nice." They headed off for the lake. They walked for a while and talked.

"You know Matt, I've never met anyone like you."

"What do you mean Mimi?"

"I mean you're such a sentimental person, more so than anyone else I know. But at first you seem cold, distant."

"What made you think that?"

"Well, when we first got to the digital world, it seemed like you hated Joe, and Izzy seemed to only irritate you. As for Tai, you two just fought. You seemed to be the loner, he wanted to go his own. But I knew there was more to you. You were trying to keep us distant."

"Thank you Mimi, thank you for seeing through me. Thank you for, thank you for being yourself."

"Well that's over now."

"Do you wanna sit down?"

"Yeah, I'm kinda tired."

They sat down on the banks of the lake. The water was still. There was no wind, and it was a clear sky.

"Look at the stars Matt, aren't they wonderful."

"Yeah, you can see them so much better here than in the real world."

"This place is a real paradise, I wish people would just enjoy it, not corrupt it." The two sat there. Matt placed his arm around Mimi, and she placed her head on his shoulder. They kissed and she then put her head back down. Mimi drifted off to sleep. Matt picked her up and she woke.

"What are you doing Matt?"

"You're too tired to make it back."

"So you're going to carry me!"

"It's not far, we'll be there in no time."

They returned to the camp. All but Tai and Sora were now asleep.

"Hey guys, where'd you go?" Tai asked.

"For a walk," Matt replied.

"How come you're still up?" Mimi asked.

"We were just talking," Sora responded.

"About what?" Matt asked.

"Old times mostly." Tai answered.

"Well, we're going to bed." Mimi said

"We'll join you," Sora replied.

They put out there sleeping bags. Mimi and Matt set there's up next to each other.

"Night Mimi." Said Matt.

"Night," she responded.

*******The next morning*******

Matt woke up to find Mimi was not next to him. The sun was up and it hurt his eyes. He looked around and found he was the last to get up. He walked over to the others.

"Hey guys,"

"Hey Matt, late morning as usual," T.K. teased.

"Yeah, yeah I know."

Mimi walked over to him, "Morning sleepy head," she said, "You'd better get your things, we have to go."

"Alright, I be back in a sec." He replied.

"I'm emailing Izzy, to se if the coast is clear to come out."

Izzy responded in a second:

The coast is clear, come out whenever you like.

"Well I guess we'll see you guys soon," Agumon said disappointed.

"Yeah, come back soon," Gabumon added.

"Don't look so upset, we'll come back in a few days." Tai said.

"Hey, why don't you guys come with?" Kari suggested.

"Yeah, there's no need to guard the place from the emperor, he's washed up." T.K. added.

"I don't have a problem," Sora said.

"Yeah, we haven't been to the digital world since Myotismon, and we didn't get to enjoy it then," Biyomon said.

"I guess that's settled then, some one get Tentomon." Tai said.

"Alright, I'll be back in a second." Said Patamon.

He was gone for two minutes and returned with Tentomon.

"I just love the real world, when do we leave?" Tentomon asked.

"Now." Tai replied.

*******The real world*******

The group came out of the computer in the usual crashing fashion. Izzy was so surprised at how much devastation was caused. He then noticed that the digimon had come out with them.

"Tentomon, you're here! … Why are you here, I'm happy to see you, but who's guarding the digital world" Izzy said, getting worried as he spoke.

"Izzy, it's good to see you."

"Don't worry, the digimon emperor is all washed up. He won't be a threat anymore," Tai said.

Izzy let out a sigh of relief. "That's good to here. And yes it is good to see you in person Tentomon."

"I'll say, I'm sick of talking to you through that computer."

"Anyway, I have some rather troubling and confusing information on our Daedelous friend."

"What is it Izzy?" Matt asked.

"Well, Daedelus doesn't exist."

"WHAT!!" the entire group shouted.

"No, no, no, sorry to mislead you. What I mean is he, or it I should say, is not a person."

"What is he, a digimon?" Kari asked.

"No, he's not that either."

"So what is he?" Tai asked.

"Daedelous was a computer AI, created in the 1970's by the US military."

"AI??" Mimi asked.

"Artificial Intelligence. A computer program that can think for itself."

"How does it do that?" Mimi asked.

"I don't know it's complex, but the really weird thing is that Deadelus was supposed to have been a failed project. The US military failed and funding for the project was lost, so they stopped."

"Well, if he's sending us emails I think he's real," Tai said.

"Maybe it's just someone using the name," Matt suggested.

"Well I more worried about why he's emailing us. That prophesy was weird," Izzy said.

"I suppose we wait for further contact," Sora said.

"I guess, I'll keep digging, see what turns up. I have a few friend that owe me a favour, I'll contact them." Izzy said.

"Okay, we'll check back later. But for now, we need to get these guys disguises." Tai suggested.

"Remember last time, that was hysterical."

"It's back in the bag for you Patamon," T.K. said to Patamon.

"Same goes for you Veemon, hey your still Veemon!"

"That's weird, oh well, I like being taller. I guess I won't be able to ride on your head anymore." Veemon said.

"I don't think so." Davis replied.

"only if you take out your gym socks," Patamon replied, a very serious tone.

"Alright, alright." T.K. took his socks out.

"EEEWWW!" Mimi shouted.

"T.K.! Kari exclaimed.

"What?" T.K. said.

"Don't bother washing those, just throw them away," Kari said."

"Hey! These are good socks."

"Yeah, if they were in a competition for the worst smell ever." Matt said.

"Fine, I'll throw them out, Izzy where's you bin?"

"Use the out door one, my parents have a thing about bad odours."

"So what do we do for disguises?" Kari asked.

"I'll be your kitty Kari," said Gatomon.

"Okay, you make a good one," Kari replied.

"Biyomon, you'll have to be a stuffed animal again," Sora said.

"Sure, I can sit really still," Biyomon replied.

"Gomamon, you do the same."

"Sure Joe, like this," Gomamon stood dead still.

"That's great, but you'll have to hold it for about 20 minutes," Joe responded. Gomamon gasped.

"I'll try," Gomamon said worriedly."

"What about me, Tai?" Agumon asked.

"Yeah, what about me Matt, what are we gonna be?" Gabumon finished.

"Well Gabumon, you could be a dog with a huge horn and only fur around half your body." Matt replied sarcastically.

"And you could be a bright orange lizard without scales," Tai finished, also sarcastically.

"Okay," they both said confused.

"Get in the bags," Tai said

"Fine," Gabumon and Agumon answered.

"Don't be so negative, it's not far to our houses,"

"Mimi, what do I do?" Palmon asked.

"Well I have an idea, but I don't think you'll like it. Izzy, do you have any garden pots?" Mimi asked.

"Sure, there's one in the closet."

"Closet??" Davis asked.

"Well where would you like me to put, the garden shed?" Izzy answered sarcastically.

Mimi had left the room, found the pot and brought it back.

"Okay Palmon, get in," Mimi said.

"What?" Palmon replied.

"Trust me." Palmon got in the pot.

"Now, shut your eyes, and close your mouth. There, a pot plant." The entire group were astounded. It looked dodgy, but it worked.

"Great idea Mimi," Palmon said.

"Yeah, good thinking Mimi," Matt said. She smiled

"We've gotta go, CYA Izzy," Matt said. Matt took Mimi's hand and they left.

"We'd better leave too, come on Sora, I'll walk you home," Tai said

"Thanks," she replied.

"Coming Kari?" he asked.

"Yeah, we'll be right behind you." Kari replied. The two pairs then left. Tai and Sora in front, T.K. and Kari were behind.

"Sorry to do this Izzy, but I gotta go as well," Joe said

"That's alright, my mom would freak if I had someone over without asking." Izzy replied.

"Cya,"

"Bye,"

Joe then walked off down the road.

Tai's group first stopped off at Sora's place, then T.K. was a gentleman and dropped Kari of with Tai. He didn't have far to go to his apartment, a couple of blocks. T.K. got in only twenty minutes after he had left Izzy's apartment. He opened the door to find no one was home. He put down his bag and decided that he would have a snack. As usual there was nothing in the fridge. He decided to go over to Matt's, he usually had food. As he walked in he noticed that Mimi was on the couch.

"Hey Mimi," he said as he walked in the door.

"Hey T.K.," she replied.

"Sorry if I'm interrupting anything Matt, but we have no food over at my place, so can I have some of your's?"

"You're not interrupting, and of course you can have food, I know how often dad goes grocery shopping." Matt replied.

"He said he'd go today." T.K. went over to the fridge and had a look. It was full of left over pizza and take away, most of which smelled bad. He snooped around behind the take away to find some meat; that looked bad too. He looked on the door to find week old milk.

"Hey Matt, your milk expired a week ago." T.K. shouted to Matt.

"Really? Oh well, throw it out." Matt replied.

T.K. returned to the take away lined shelves. He looked at the back of the bottom shelf and found a sandwich that looked respectable. He decided to quit then while he had it. He walked into the lounge and sat down.

"Hey, that's my sandwich!" Matt said

"Sorry, but it's all I could find in amongst all that take away." T.K. replied.

"That's alright, I gave up looking for it yesterday." T.K. looked at the sandwich.

"That's alright, you have it Matt, I lost my appetite." T.K. handed Matt the sandwich.

"You sure?"

"Very sure." At that Matt took a bite from the sandwich.

"I just love chicken." Matt said. Mimi gave him a disgusted look, he put the sandwich down. She smiled. T.K.'s, stomach was growling.

"Matt, do you have any food that's good to eat?" T.K. asked.

"I think so, check the cupboard." Matt answered. T.K. returned to the kitchen and opened the cupboard door. Inside it he could choose from coffee beans, cereal, sugar, salt and assortment of tinned foods. He decided the cereal was the best bet. He took out a bowl and a spoon, grabbed the sugar and thought that corn flakes would be the most 'lunch time' cereal. Then he realised there was no milk.

"Hey Matt, I'll be back in a sec, I think I have some milk at home." T.K. said as he left.

"Whatever," Matt replied. T.K. ran down the hall and into his apartment. He opened the fridge door and was in luck, they had milk, and it was still good. He took the milk back to Matt's apartment and poured it in his cereal.

"That's what you're having for lunch?" Mimi asked, shocked.

"Yeah, what's wrong with that?" T.K. asked.

"Oh nothing," Mimi said as she gave up the last bit of hope she had for him.

"Any way, what do you guys want to do?" T.K. asked, desperate to kill three hours. Matt gave him a look that said a thousand words.

"Oh, I see. I think I'll go visit Davis now. Cya guys." T.K. said, knowing he had to leave.

"Oh, you don't have to go T.K." Mimi said. Matt gave him the look again.

"Thanks Mimi, but I told Davis I'd visit him so I'd better go."

"Alright cya later T.K." Matt said.

"Enjoy your date," Mimi said. T.K. blushed and left the room.

"They're so cute together." Mimi said.



*******Kamiya residence*******

Tai was lounging around as usual. He had got in and returned to his seasoned lounging spot, the lounge. He turned on the TV only to find that there was very little to choose from. He was stuck between daytime soaps or a cheesy old movie.

"Daytime soaps, cheesy old movie. Daytime soaps, cheesy old movie," he mumbled to himself.

He turned off the TV.

"Hey Kari, wacha doing?" he asked. Kari was in her room. She was sitting on her bed dreaming about what her date that night would bring. She didn't here him, as she was too caught up in her daydream.

"HEY KARI, WHACHA DOING!" he shouted louder this time. She was startled by the sudden noise. She left her room and entered the lounge.

"What do you want?" she asked. Tai sighed.

"What – are – you – doing?" he asked slowly.

"Nothing, " she finally answered. Tai sighed again.

"Well that wasn't worth it. What time are you leaving tonight?" he asked. It was Kari's turn to blush.

"How did you know about that?" she asked coyly.

"It's so obvious, T.K.'s all over you and you him, your going out tonight, so's he. Besides, he told me."

"What?"

"Well, he wanted to know how he should ask you."

"Really. And if you must know, I'm leaving at seven.

"Okay, what are you gonna do till then?"

"I don't know, maybe I'll watch TV."

"I tried that, it's daytime soaps or a cheesy old movie, and those are the best choices."

"Hmm, maybe I'll visit Yolei."

"Okay, then I'll have to find something else to do. Maybe Sora will wand to hang or play soccer or something."

"Well cya Tai, I'll be home by five."

"Sure, I'll probably still be here. I'm almost sure Sora's busy." Kari left the apartment and headed for the grocery store. Tai picked up the phone and dialled Sora's number. It rang several times until she picked up.

"Hello," she greeted.

"Hey Sora, it's Tai."

"Oh, hey Tai. What's up?"

"Nothing, that's the problem. "

"Oh, why?"

"Well I have nothing to do."

"Me either."

"Well do you want to hang, play soccer or something?"

"I haven't played in quite a while, alright you're on."

"Great, I meet you at the park in five minutes."

"Alright, bye."

"Bye."

Tai left for the park, he would be there before Sora.

*******Izumi Residence*******

Izzy was typing away madly at his computer. His various correspondents had not revealed much to him.

"Tentomon, I need you to see if my parents are home," Izzy said

"Sure Izzy, I'll be back in a second. Tentomon flew to the door and opened it slowly, he peered through the gap. There was no one in sight. He continued out the door and investigated the kitchen, still no one. The lounge was empty too. The last room was the bedroom. Tentomon used his better judgement and decided not to go in. He returned to Izzy's room.

"Izzy, there's no one here, but I couldn't go in your parents' bedroom."

"Don't worry, they won't be in there."

"Why are you checking no ones home, what are you going to do?"

"Just a little hacking, nothing serious," Izzy replied quietly.

"Isn't that illegal?"

"Yes, but I have to, otherwise we'll never know about Daedelous."

"But what system are you going to hack."

"Nothing big, just the US military's system."

"WHAT!"

"Don't worry, I'll do it carefully, I won't get caught, I promise."

"Fine, but I wasn't involved, oh wait, they don't know I exist."

*******Motomiya Residence*******

T.K. knocked on the door.

"Hey Davis, open up." He continued to knock, the door opened.

"Hey T.K." Jun answered.

"Oh, hi Jun." T.K. said disappointedly, he really didn't like her.

"Is Matt, here?" She stuck her head out the door. He wasn't there.

"Where is he?" Jun asked desperately as she pushed T.K. out of the way. "Ahh, he's not here," Jun whined.

"Anyway, is Davis home?" T.K. asked.

"No, he's playing soccer at the park."

"Alright, thanks," T.K. said as he left.

"He'll come around sooner or later," Jun said to her self, thinking of Matt.

*******The park*******

Sora and Tai were busy just passing the ball to each other and talking.

"You know T.K. finally asked Kari out?" Tai said.

"Really," Sora replied, "It's about time." She continued, not in a mean way. "When is it?"

"Tonight, Tai replied.

"I can't wait to see him, and congratulate him."

"Well, you won't have to wait long. Here he comes. Hey T.K., over here." Tai yelled across the park. He ran to them.

"Hey, guys, didn't expect to find you here." T.K. said. Sora was just smiling at him.

"Tai, you didn't," T.K. said.

"He did," Sora replied, still smiling. "Don't worry, it's nothing to be embarrassed about T.K., I think you guys are great together."

"Thanks Sora."

"So why'd you come here T.K.?" Tai asked.

"I needed to kill three hours, and Matt wanted to be alone with Mimi, so I decided to visit Davis and he wasn't there, but Jun said he was here."

"So, what's in the bag?" Sora asked.

"It's me," Patamon said.

"Put him over there, Agumon and Biyomon are in our bags too." Tai said. "And go find Davis, see if he wants to play 2 on 2."

"Alright, be back in a sec." T.K. ran down the hill to the soccer field. Davis had just finished a game and was ready to leave.

"Hey Davis," T.K. called.

"Hey T.K., what's up?" he asked.

"Tai and Sora are here and want to know if you want to versus them, 2 on 2."

"Sure, I'm game."

"Before we go Davis, I feel I should tell you, so you don't find out from someone else."

"What is it?"

"Well, I asked Kari out." T.K. ducked to avoid the inevitable punch. It never came.

"That's cool," Davis replied. "I realised a while ago that you two were too close for me to interrupt. Just don't ruin your chance with her. And if you hurt her, you're gonna have me to deal with."

"Really, no hard feelings?"

"No hard feelings."

"Great, we'd better go, they'll be wondering where we are. Davis and T.K. headed back to the other side of the park, where Tai and Sora were waiting.

"Hey guys, what took you?" Sora asked.

"We had things to discuss," T.K. said.

"Ohhh," Tai said.

"Don't worry Tai, T.K. and I aren't rivals now." Davis said.

"Good," Sora replied.

"So are we gonna play or what?" Tai asked, tired of waiting.

"Sure, let me guess, me and Davis versus you and Sora."

"Absolutely," Sora said.

"Wouldn't have it any other way," Tai said.

"Tai," Sora said surprised. Why would he say that, what does it mean, could he actually like me. No you're reading too much into it.

"What Sora, you're great at soccer, you'll kick Davis's sorry butt."

"We'll see about that." Davis said, as he kicked the ball into the centre of the field. "If you're so good then we're starting."

"Fine." Tai said. The game began and Davis passed the ball to T.K., he made a break for the other end of the field as Davis set himself up for the goal. T.K. was about to pass to Davis, when Sora came out of nowhere and tackled the ball from T.K. and booted it up to Tai. From that point there was no chance. Tai scored.

"So, that was luck," Davis said.

*******Matt's Apartment*******

Matt and Mimi had been watching the cheesy old movie that was on TV, and Mimi had almost fallen asleep. It had turned out to be a rerun of Casablanca.

"You awake, Mimi?" he asked.

"Mmm," she replied.

"I was just wondering…"

"What is it Matt?"

"Well, I have band practice tomorrow, and I wanted to know if you'd come and watch." Matt's band hadn't been going for long and they had never preformed for anyone, so this was a big deal for him.

"Of course Matt, I'd love to."

"Thanks." Matt put his arms around Mimi snuggled closer to her. He started to whisper in her ear. She giggled. They kissed each other.

"Let's go watch the sunset Matt."

"Sure." They got up and Matt took Mimi's hand. He opened the sliding door and led her onto the balcony.

"Wow, your view is excellent from here." Matt's apartment was on a different side of the building to than his dad's. It overlooked the park and many other smaller buildings, you could also see the beach.

"Breath taking isn't it." Matt said

"Yeah, I love sunsets, even in winter." She replied. "I suppose I'd better go home, my parents will be wondering where I am."

"Alright, I'll walk you, dad won't let me drive his van alone, he doesn't trust me yet."

"Well I trust you Matt."

"Unfortunately that's not enough, he's very touchy about his van, so I have to be off my provisional licence before he'll let me drive it alone."

"Oh well, it's a nice night." They left the apartment.

*******The park*******

They had stopped the game at a draw. They were all sitting under a tree. Their digimon only had there heads sticking out of the bags so that they could duck when a stranger walker past. Agumon didn't like having to travel in a bag. Tai didn't like it much either as he could feel quite heavy after a while.

"Hey Davis, do you have the time?" T.K. asked.

"Yeah, it's quarter past five." Davis answered.

"I'd better go then, or I'll be late."

"I guess I'll see you at seven then," Tai said jokingly.

"I'll go too," Davis said.

"Okay, later guys." Said Sora

"Cya," they said as they left. T.K. grabbed his bag.

"Be more careful," Patamon yelled.

"Sorry Patamon," he replied. "Hey Davis, where's Veemon?"

"He's at home sleeping, that's all he ever does," Davis replied. T.K. and Davis walked off.

"We should be going too," Sora said.

"Really, I was enjoying it here, no one's home," Tai said disappointedly.

"Won't Kari be there?" she asked.

"Knowing her she'll be late, and she'll be too busy getting ready for her date."

"Well, my mom's not home so you can hang there for a while."

"Thanks, I'll stay for an hour, Kari will wonder where I am."

"Well, let's go."

"I'll get the bags," Tai offered. He walked over to where they were, Biyomon was asleep, and Agumon was eating.

"Agumon! You're cleaning that mess up."

"Sorry," he said, his voice slurred from the mouthful of food he had. Tai began to pick up Sora's bag.

"Be careful, Biyomon's asleep."

"Trying to sleep. It's hard when you're your eating so loud." She called from inside the bag.

"Sorry," Agumon said again. Tai picked up the bags and brought them to Sora.

"There you go Sora." Tai handed her the bag and they began to walk off. After a while Agumon began to whine.

"Tai, why do we have to travel in bags, why can't we be stuffed animals like last time?" he asked.

"Because, last time we were 11 and now we're 17, far too old for stuffed animals." Tai replied. Agumon was restless and began shifting.

"Can you stop that? And get your claw out of my back."

"Sorry, but I've been stuck in here almost all day."

"Okay I get your point, you can get out in a minute, we're almost at Sora's."

"Good."

"I'll never get any sleep." Biyomon said to no one in particular.

"I know, if it's not Agumon it's Tai," Sora added jokingly.

"There perfect for each other," Biyomon finished.

"Hey," both Tai and Agumon said in unison. "You're the one's finishing each other's sentences." Tai said.

"Yeah, yeah Tai, very funny." Sora said. "Come on, we're almost there. " she said changing her tone.

*******Kido residence*******

Joe was tacking a shower. He was in a good mood and was singing.

"The back bones connected to the hip bone, the hip bones connected to the…."

His father was walking past and stopped.

"Now your getting it son." He said.

*******Sora's street*******

The continued down the street and arrived at Sora's apartment building. They climbed the stairs, as the elevator was out of order.

"How'd that happen?" Tai asked

"I don't know, it was working this morning," Sora replied.

"This is pretty tiring huh?"

"Yeah, I never noticed how high up it is to my apartment." Sora said out of breath. They continued up the stairs and entered Sora's apartment. She unlocked the door and they entered. She welcomed Tai in and they put their bags down by the door. Agumon and Biyomon got out and enjoyed their freedom.

"I'm free!" Agumon said.

"Gee, you make it sound like you've been in there for ages." Tai responded

"It may as well have been."

"Well you're out now so enjoy it," Sora said cheerfully.

"Yeah, we have to go in an hour," pointed out Tai. Agumon groaned at the thought of the prison like bag.

"Do you want something to eat?" Sora asked. Agumon's eyes lit up at the thought of food.

"Sure, I'm starved, I skipped lunch today." Tai said. She led them to the kitchen.

"Sora is that you?" The voice came from behind.

"Oh no, Biyomon Agumon hide!" It was too late and Sora's mom had entered the kitchen.

"Hi honey, oh Biyomon, it's been a while. I haven't seen you since the incident 6 years ago." Sora's mom said. Everyone, except Biyomon, had confused looks on their faces.

"Oh, let me explain to you Tai. When Myotismon was trying to take over the city, Biyomon helped me rescue Sora. She also helped me understand her a lot better."

"Oh, that's right." Sora said, remembering the incident.

"So who's this?" Sora's mom asked.

"This is my digimon Ms Takenouchi, Agumon," Tai replied.

"Hi, nice to meet you." Agumon said.

"So you knew about Biyomon?" Tai asked.

"Yeah," she replied.

"Sora, why didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't think it was important at the time." She replied.

"Oh well, how about that food," Tai asked.

"Always thinking with your stomach," Sora said.

"What would you like?" Ms Takenouchi asked.

"Anything really, I don't mind."

"Do you have any fruit?" Agumon asked.

"Of course, I do own a nursery." She replied. "It's in the lounge on the table. Why don't you come through."

"Thanks." Tai replied. They entered the lounge and took a seat. Tai grabbed a banana, while Agumon went for an apple.

"This is great." Agumon complemented.

"Thanks. Unfortunately I can't stay, I have a business meeting, some people want to franchise the nursery."

"That's great mom, but when will you be home."

"It's out of town, so you'll be all on your own tonight."

"Alright, I guess I can manage." Sora replied disappointedly.

"You can stay at my place if you like?" Tai offered.

"Really, can I mom?"

"It's your decision honey, you're old enough now."

"Great, I'll go get my things."

"Thank you for your kindness Tai."

"It's alright, I hardly see Sora now days, unfortunately." Sora packed some things and got ready to go. Sora's mom left.

"Come on Agumon, it back to your prison," Tai joked. Agumon continued the charade, and walked like a prisoner returning to his cell. They decided to leave and walked across to Tai's apartment. Kari had only just arrived home and was rushing around.

"Hey Kari, I'm home." Tai shouted as he entered.

"Hey Tai, can't stop now, I'm in a real hurry." Sora walked in. "Hey Sora. Sora?? Whatever, I gotta get ready." She said, then entered the bathroom.

"I told you she'd be late." Tai said.

"So you were right for once," Sora said jokingly.

"Tai, put me down, I want to get out." Agumon said from in the bag.

"Hang on," Tai put down the bag and Agumon got out. "I hate travelling like this."

"Sora, you take my room tonight, I'll be on the couch," Tai said leading her to his room.

"Where's the room, all I see is a mess," Sora said.

"Sorry, I'll clean up." Agumon walked in.

"It's just how I remember it," he said sitting down. Tai began putting away some clothes and then made some room on his desk.

"There, cleaner than ever before." He said triumphantly.

"I guess it'll do, thanks Tai, I know how hard cleaning up is for you," Sora replied. Kari exited the shower and ran to her room.

"If you don't mind Tai, I'm going to take a shower?" she asked

"No problem," Tai said. Tai's mom then arrived home. She walked in the door.

"Tai, Kari, I'm home." She greeted

"Hey mom," Tai said, "I invited Sora to stay here tonight, her mom's out of town on business so she would've been home alone." Tai reasoned.

"I would have preferred if you'd asked, but under the circumstances, it's fine." His mom replied.

"Kari's going out tonight." Tai said.

"Who with?" she asked.

"I'll let her tell you." He replied. Tai left the room and went to his. He walked in to find Sora sitting on his bed. She had her cap off and her hair was wet, she hadn't got dressed and only had a towel on.

"Hey Sora," Tai said.

"Tai!" she was startled. Oh my god, I can't let him see me like this. "Hey Tai."

"Sorry if I'm intruding, I'm not used to sharing my room.

"That's okay, it's my fault, I should have shut the door." Sora replied.

"I spoke to my mom and she's fine with you staying here for the night." Tai said changing the subject.

"That's good, I don't want to impose."

"It wouldn't have been like that, besides she likes you and would have only been angry at me."

"Anyway, when I'm finished I'll go thank her, but could you leave now, I want to be dressed for that."

"Oh, sorry, I'll go. Tai walked out and closed the door, then went into the kitchen. He found his mother talking to Kari.

"So who are you going out with tonight?" she asked.

"Tai!" she said glaring at him, "it's T.K., he'll be here at seven." Kari replied.

"Oh, isn't that Matt's brother. Well he's a nice boy, you two have fun together."

"Thanks mom." Kari said as she walked out, she hit Tai on the arm as she passed him. Sora walked into the kitchen.

"Thankyou for letting me stay here Mrs Kamiya," she said.

"That's alright Sora, you're always welcome here.

"Thankyou again."

"Dinner is at eight," she said.

"Thanks mom," Tai said. It was a quarter to seven. Kari was still rushing around trying to get ready. Sora decided to go visit her. She walked to the door and knocked on it.

"Hey Kari, can I come in?" she asked.

"Sure," Kari replied. Sora walked in and sat down next to Kari.

"So, you nervous?" Sora asked.

"Yeah," Kari replied.

"I know how it feels," Sora replied, "I can remember my first date, I was so nervous, I could barely move. The guy meant nothing to me, he was just a boyfriend, not anyone special. But for you it's different." Sora said.

"How?"

"Well, T.K. worships the ground you walk on, he's all over you."

"Not really,"

"Come on Kari, I've seen you two, you are so all over each other, he practically loves you." Kari blushed at the sound of the word love.

"Okay, maybe he likes me some, but still."

"You have nothing to worry about. It's gonna be perfect."

******T.K.'s apartment (A\N this is taking place at the same time as the segment above)******

T.K. was rushing around getting ready for his date, while Matt was sitting on the couch watching a wacky game show in T.K.'s apartment because he was alone at his, besides he had to give T.K. a few pointers. T.K. was almost ready to leave.

"I'm going Matt," he said.

"Wait, before you go I want to give you some pointers," Matt said.

"Okay, sure."

"Firstly, be a gentleman, do all the door and chair things. Listen when she talks. Try to charm her. Don't interrupt and remember the knife and fork are there for a reason." Matt said the last one as a joke, but T.K. didn't pick up on it immediately.

"Hey, I know that, my manners are good."

"It was a joke, lighten up."

"Sorry, but I'm real nervous."

"Don't be, you'll do fine. You're my brother aren't you?"

"Yeah" T.K. said. "Yeah." He repeated, this time more convincingly.

"Well, I'm going, Cya."

"Cya T.K." T.K. left the room and began his walk to Kari's place. He had many thoughts, most of them were of Kari, and what she meant. He had so much going on in his head he neglected to look where he was going and walked straight into a woman going the other way.

"Sorry miss, I didn't see you." T.K. apologised.

"That's alright young man, it was my fault."

"Sorry again," T.K. said not believing how fixated on his thoughts of Kari he had been. He had stopped outside of a TV store. He looked in and the reception was all over the place, even the cable channels.

"That's odd," he said to himself. He shrugged and continued. He walked up the stair and took a DEEP breath before knocking on the door. Tai answered.

"Hi T.K., you ready?" Tai asked

"Yeah, I guess." He replied.

"Well, she isn't. You'll have to a while, but not long. Come in."

"Okay sure, I'll be in the lounge."

"I'll go get her."

"Thanks Tai." Tai walked to Kari's room.

"Kari,"

"What is it?" she snapped, the anxiety getting to her.

"Fine if you don't want to know."

"Sorry Tai, what is it?" she said apologetically.

"Well I thought you'd like to know that T.K. arrived about five minutes ago."

"Oh no, tell him I'm coming." Kari said as she rushed to find her evening bag.

"How do I look?" she asked Sora.

"Like a princess," she replied.

"Oh no, I've stolen Mimi's look. Well wish me luck."

"Good luck Kari, I doubt you'll need it though, you guys are perfect for each other."

"Thanks Sora." She smiled and walked out. Sora followed. She entered the lounge. T.K. was astounded, she really looked beautiful."

"Wow," he said

"Really you mean it."

"Wow."

"Thanks T.K. "

"Well shall we go?"

"Yeah, bye mom."

"You kids have fun, oh they grow up so fast," Tai said in a cheesy tone.

"Tai!" Sora said and hit him on the arm.

"Hey, I was just joking."

"Quietly, don't ruin it." Sora said.

"Sorry Kari." Kari didn't reply, instead she and T.K. left hand in hand. They walked down the stairs and down the street.

"So, what movie should we see?" T.K. said breaking the silence. Well that sure was dumb, why is this so hard, we've been friends for years and now all you can think up to say is what movie should we see.

"I don't know, what's playing?" Come on Kari, you can do this, you've known him for years, your practically in love. Did I just think love??

"I guess we'll see when we get there."

"Yeah." The silence ensued for the rest of the walk there.

"Well Kari I'll let you choose."

"How about Evolution."

"Yeah, that sounds good, come on let's go get tickets." T.K. led Kari to the ticket counter and bought two tickets, he paid for Kari thing back to Matt's advise.

"Thanks T.K." Kari said, getting out her wallet to repay T.K. He stopped her.

"No Kari, this is a date, I'm paying for you."

"You sure?"

"I said I'd pay."

"Thanks." They entered the cinema to find good seats. They chose seat that were near the centre with a good view of the screen.

"Do you want snacks, or a drink?"

"Yeah, popcorn and a coke would be great." T.K. immediately got up and went to get the snacks. When he returned, the lights had dimmed and the ads had started. He sat down and the movie soon started.

*******Tai's Room*******

Tai and Sora were sitting on his bed talking.

"I wonder how T.K.'s doing?" Sora said.

"He'll be fine, besides they already know each other so well."

"I suppose, I really hope they stay together, they make such a good couple."

"Yeah, I suppose they do."

"Hey, you know that if they got married, Matt would be you brother."

"I, never thought of that." Tai had a fake worried look on his face.

*******The cinema*******

The movie had finished and T.K. and Kari were walking out of the cinema.

"That was pretty good," T.K. initiated the conversation.

"Yeah, I liked it, thanks for bringing me," Kari replied.

"That's alright."

"I enjoyed being with you."

"Me too, but this date isn't over, I'll take you to dinner."

"Really!" Kari was surprised, she didn't expect dinner and a movie.

"Of course." They left for the restaurant, it wasn't far, but they walked slowly, so it took them a while.

"Sorry, this place isn't much, but the food is great, I used to come here often with Matt, we still do occasionally, but we're both busy, me with basketball and him and his band."

"That's a pity, but at least you still see him, the whole digital world thing brought you together and you never stopped seeing each other from then on."

"Yeah, living in the same building really helps, I'm just sad I don't see mom as often."

"I can't imagine what it must be like, you're a really strong person."

"I don't really remember them together, I can only remember living with mom and occasionally seeing dad, then all of a sudden I got to be with Matt again, that was great. Then mom takes a job out of town and I'm living with dad and getting to know him. It's Matt I feel sorry for, he knew them together and then was split up from mom and me. He eventually forgave dad, but never mom because he feels it was her that split us up."

"Wow, I feel so sorry for him."

"Don't, he doesn't feel sorry for himself."

"Well, I guess."

"Sorry to depress you, anyway, we're almost there." They walked to the end of the street and stopped outside a small dinner."

"Is this it?" Kari asked.

"Yeah, come on in, I know the owner." T.K. held the door open and let Kari in first, again remembering Matt's advice.

"T.K.!" the owner shouted from the kitchen."

"Hey Willie, this is Kari, my girlfriend." Girlfriend Kari thought in delight.

"Girlfriend ey, don't blame you, she's quite pretty." Willie replied.

"Thankyou sir."

"Sir? Call me Willie, all my friends do."

"Thankyou Willie."

"That's alright, I say what is there, so T.K., what's it gonna be?"

"I'll have my usual."

"And for the lady?"

"Well I don't know what's good. T.K. what is your usual?"

"Well Kari, it's a burger and fries, but there's a twist. Willie adds beetroot and a secret sauce to the burger and it tastes magnificent." Kari looked horrified.

"Come on Kari don't look so horrified, you should try it."

"I don't know," Kari said in a very worried voice.

"Come on Kari don't you trust me?"

"Okay, but it better be good."

"Alright, Willie that's two of my usuals."

"Comin' right up, go sit in the mean time."

"Sure thing." T.K. led Kari to a secluded part of the diner, it had a window that looked out onto the street.

"This is quiet nice." Kari said.

"I've always liked it." T.K. replied.

They were quiet again until the food arrived.

"There you go, two usuals, any thing else?" Willie asked.

"Nah, thanks Willie." T.K. responded.

"For you, it's no problem." T.K. dived into his food, but was sure to eat politely. Kari looked at it, and then inspected it.

"Come on Kari, try it."

"Okay," she replied nervously. She took a bite and chewed. T.K. sat still, anxiously awaiting a response. She swallowed.

"So?" T.K. asked. Kari sat still and pretended to not to like it. T.K. was so disappointed and hung his head in shame.

"T.K., I'm joking, it's really good."

"Really, that's a relief." The couple continued to eat. Neither said anything. Say something T.K., you're losing her. Why is this so hard? T.K. thought.

They finished eating and the bill came. Again, T.K. paid for both of them.

"Thanks Willie," T.K. said as they were on their way out.

"It's no problem, tell Matt to come by soon." He responded.

"I will."

"Thanks Willie,"

"That's alright, I like the company of a beautiful lady. Come by again anytime."

"Thanks, I will." They walked out, T.K. let Kari go first. On the way back to Kari's they past the park they used to hang out in often with the whole group.

"Let's stop here T.K.," Kari said.

"Yeah." He replied. They walked into the park and sat on a bench.

"Kari, I'm sorry."

"For what, you haven't done anything."

"I have, I screwed up this date. I've been really and nervous. I really haven't been myself."

"T.K., that's not true. You've made his evening perfect."

"But I've hardly said a word."

"I don't care, I haven't either, but it's being with you I want. I don't need the talk. Truth is just being with you is all I wanted out of tonight."

"Really. I feel the same way, hanging out with you has always been special to me. But when it became a date I got nervous, I didn't know what to do."

"Me too. I'm glad you brought this up, it's nice to get it off my chest."

"Yeah, let's just forget about the date and continue as normal."

"Yeah," Kari said. They began to joke with each other until T.K. looked at the time.

"Kari it's 10:20 pm, I promised Tai I'd have you back at 10:30 pm."

"You promised Tai?"

"Yeah, I felt I should talk to him before I asked you out, he's always been your protector so I felt obligated."

"That's sweet, but we'd better go." With that they left. On the way to Kari's they were talking as usual. They arrived and T.K. readied himself to say goodbye.

"Well, I guess this is it." T.K. said.

"Yeah, so, um, cya tomorrow," Kari replied.

"Okay, well cya." T.K. began walking away, Kari just stood outside admiring him and the turned around to go inside. He turned around and ran back to Kari. He took her grabbed her shoulder and she turned around. They looked into each other's eyes for, then he slowly moved in for the kiss. She saw and they locked lips. It was a passionate moment. They felt each other's heartbeats and felt as one. They heard the door begin to open and broke off the kiss. It was Mrs. Kamiya.

"I thought I heard someone. Sorry to interrupt you two."

"That's okay Mrs. Kamiya."

"Aren't you going to invite him in Kari, it's freezing out there."

"Do you want to T.K."

"Yeah sure." They walked in and Mrs Kamiya made hot chocolate for them. Tai and Sora had been talking in his room, but had come out on their arrival.

"Hey guys," Tai greeted. They all sat down in the lounge and Mrs Kamiya brought in the hot chocolate.

"There you go."

"Thanks," they all said. T.K. drank his, and then stood up.

"Sorry Kari, but I really have to go. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Alright, bye T.K." At that he left.

"So Kari, how did it go?" Sora asked.

"I'll tell you later." Kari replied.

"Hey!" Tai protested, "I feel so left out." He continued.

"Don't worry Tai, it's all girly stuff. Just be happy I'm home by 10:30."

"Who told you about that?"

"Take a guess."

"Well I'm going to bed," Sora announced.

"Alright then, I'll join you," Kari said to Sora.

Sora and Kari went into Tai's room. The next thing Agumon was kicked out, and the door was slammed behind him.

"What did I do?" he asked confused.

Sora poked her head out the door, "Nothing, but we need our privacy."

"Ah," he said as he realised the reason.

"Come in here quickly, before mom sees you," Tai urged.

"Okay." Agumon made a dash for the lounge and jumped onto the couch. Once there, he hid under some blankets.

"You alright in there?" Tai asked.

"Yeah, but it's kinda hot," He replied.

"Well, there's nothing I can do about that, so you'll have to get used to it."

"Okay, I'll try."

"Well, I guess there's no reason for me to stay up, so I' going to bed." Tai got under the blankets.

"Cosy," Agumon joked.

"This isn't funny, and I suggest you keep your claws away from me, they're really sharp."

"I'll try. Night Tai."

"Good night."

*******Tai's room*******

"So Kari, I want details." Sora said inquisitively.

"Okay, if you insist. " Kari replied. "It went something like this. T.K. arrived, picked me up and we left. First we headed to the movies. He was quiet on the way there until we arrived then he asked me what movie we should see. We chose Evolution, I didn't care really I just wanted to be with him. After the movie we had dinner. He took me to a regular diner of his. On the way there he told me about how he always used to come here with Matt. Then out of nowhere the conversation shifted to his parent's divorce. He really opened up to me, he told me how he felt and how he felt for Matt. Then he went quiet again. When we got there he introduced me to the owner as his girlfriend, I was so happy. After that we ordered, he recommended his special, a burger with beetroot and a secret sauce." Sora's face was one of disgust.

"I know it sounds bad, but it was really nice. After we had eaten we walked home. We passed the park where we all hang out and decided to stop. This is when he really surprised me, he apologised for being so quiet. He said that he was really nervous and wasn't being himself. I said that I didn't care and just wanted to be with him and he said he felt the same way. We agreed to continue as normal. Then he says that we have to go because he had consulted Tai, and agreed to have me back by 10:30. So we get home and he drops me off and says goodbye, then walks away. He took two steps before returning and kissing me. He caught me off guard."

"Wow, that's so sweet, all of it," Sora replied, practically squealing.

"He was such a gentleman, he paid for everything, always let me through first, let me pick the film and apologised for being nervous."

"I told you he was head over heals for you."

"Yeah well, I didn't expect all that."

"So your not happy."

"Of course I am, I'm too happy for words."

"Good, because I'd kill for someone like him."

"No, you'd kill for Tai."

"Kari! How did you know I liked him?"

"It's so obvious, you're always looking at him, talking to him, and no offence but you haven't had a boyfriend for months."

"Okay I admit it, I like Tai. A lot."

"So what are you gonna do about it?"

"Well that's it, it'd feel weird asking him out, and I have no idea how he feels so I'm just waiting."

"Sora, you have to tell him."

"No, I can't."

"I will."

"No you won't."

"Okay, so I'd never do that. I could get some information, say how he feels about you."

"No Kari, I want him to do this on his own, I don't want him to feel obliged."

"I can understand that. But from what I'm seeing, you shouldn't have to wait long. He seems to like you too."

"You mean that."

"Yeah."

"Thanks. But back to the topic at hand. Where're you and T.K. going tomorrow?"

"Out, we haven't decided." Mrs Kamiya opened the door and told them it she was going to bed. Kari decided that she would also go to bed.

"Night Sora."

"Night."

*******The Next day, Kamiya residence*******

Tai was up first and had immediately made a cup of coffee for himself. His parents decided to go out for the day and left early, so it was safe for Agumon to walk around the house, but he was tired and did no get up straight away.

"Agumon, get up. This is probably the only day you'll get to walk around freely for the whole day so use it."

"No," Agumon groaned, "I'm too tired."

"Why are you tired, you didn't o anything last night."

"You snore, loudly, and you move a lot."

"So, you're not the most comfortable thing to sleep on either, your claw was cutting into my chest at one stage."

"Well still, I'm too tired."

"Here have some coffee." Tai began making another cup.

"How's that going to help?"

"I've never given you coffee have I, well it'll wake you up." Tai brought it over to Agumon. He took the cup and sipped it.

"This is good." He gulped down the rest.

"Wow, that was great. I feel much better." Agumon was energised. "This coffee stuff is great. I feel like I have enough energy to warpdigivolve."

"Well don't, my mom likes the décor as it is. That and you'd take out most of the building."

"Okay, I won't."

"Good, so what should we do today?"

"What do you normally do on a Sunday morning?"

"Watch TV. The only show that isn't infomercials on at this time though is Sailor Moon, and I'm too old for that, besides it's a girls show."

"So, what now?"

"I'm up for suggestions."

"I have one."

"What is it?"

"More coffee."

"Geez, Agumon, I can tell you really liked it. I'll give you one more cup, but that's it or we'll have one very hyper digimon on our hands."

"Alright." Tai made the coffee, just as Kari walked in.

"Morning," she greeted.

"Morning Kari, big night huh, you can tell me all about it."

"Nice try Tai."

"Well it was worth a go. I suppose you'll have some too."

"Sure." It was now she noticed Agumon just strolling around the kitchen. "AGUMON, hide now, before mom sees you."

"It's alright Kari, mom and dad went out for the day."

"Really, that a relief, Gatomon's been bugging me about how she shouldn't be confined to her room, I'll go get her." Kari left to get Gatomon. She passed Sora in the hallway.

"Hey Sora."

"Hey Kari."

"If you get to Tai in time, he'll make you some coffee."

"That's just what I need right now."

"And, Biyomon is free to rome the house, my parents went out for the day."

"Great. I'll get her after my coffee."

Sora proceeded to the kitchen, just in time for the coffee.

"Morning Sora," Tai greeted.

"Hey," she responded.

"Coffee?"

"Yeah, I really need it this morning." Kari re-entered the room.

"Does Gatomon or Biyomon want some?" Tai offered.

"Tai, do you really think that's such a good idea?" Kari asked.

"Yeah, they might go hyper or worse," Sora added.

"Ah, come on, Agumon's fine and this will be his second."

"I don't want any, but warm milk would be good." Gatomon said as she entered the room

"Yeah, me either," Biyomon said joining in.

"You have no idea what you're missing," Agumon said enthusiastically. Tai finished making the coffee and distributed it accordingly, he then prepared Gatomon's milk.

"There you go." Tai said giving Gatomon the milk.

"Thanks," she replied.

"So what are we doing today?" Sora asked.

"I don't know," Tai asked.

"I know what I'm doing." Kari mumbled.

"What was that?" Tai asked.

"I said the lawn needs mowing."

"We don't have a lawn," Tai said confused.

"I'm going to shower." Kari announced as she left the room.

"Tai, you go after her, you need it." Sora said.

"Hey," Tai protested.

"What, you smell, when did you last shower?"

"Friday," Tai mumbled under his breath.

"What?"

"Friday"

"FRIDAY! Tai, how can you do that?"

"I don't know."