Chapter 1: Moving

Kari just finished unpacking her last box. She was looking in the small apartment, she and her father had moved in. She was wondering how she could unpack also his things. The last four years had been the craziest of her life. It all started when her mother had fallen ill. It felt like so long ago. Tai had left the year after. He had decided to sign with a football club from London, a few weeks after she had died, now he was training with the second team. He did not want to stay in Japan anymore. It was also a good way for him to grow into the world of football and train with the best at the academy. She did not understand the construction of British football and she did not want to. Now she was left alone with her father. He had changed ever since her mom passed away. He had taken so many loans in the expectation that she'll be better and now he had no way of paying back. He had lost his job and now was working in construction. She saw he tried his best to give her the best life possible, but she always had a feeling that when he was looking at her he became sadder. It had probably to do with the fact that she reminded him of her. She looked around the small apartment. It wasn't much. They had two rooms. The kitchen was built into the living room, where her father would sleep. She had her own little room, where barely her bed could fit. He was unpacking some of the things in the living room, while she was in her room. In a box she found her old photo album. That's when she saw him. The boy of her dreams. She had never forgotten him. How could she? It was her best friend. She always had had feelings for him. Ever since she met him the first time but she would have never admitted it. When they had finally kissed, the next day he had left. It had been only a week later that they had also found out about her mother and everything was just forgotten. Now all these years later she had not talked to him. Nor did she talk to any of her other friends. She didn't want to anymore, they would remind her of a life where she was happy, she wasn't happy anymore. The only thing she wanted to do is get the best grades at her new school, just so she could get a scholarship and get the best job to be able to help her father out. That was her calling now. She then saw a picture of Gatomon. She smiled at it. She loved her companion, but soon after the battle with MaloMyiotismon the Digimon had to go back. So did TK. Her mind trailed off to him again. She then put it away and looked into the small mirror she had. She didn't even feel beautiful lately. The old glasses, she didn't even put makeup on anymore. She didn't care about her looks. She thought it was better this way, it would just be a distraction.

Sasumu (Kari's father): Kari! Kari darling are you ready?
Kari: Not yet dad…I still have two boxes!
Sasumu: Please hurry up…I'll make dinner for us. Remember tomorrow is your first day at school!
Kari: I'll be there right away.

As she unpacked her clothes she looked out her window. On the other side she saw a guy looking at her. He was wearing only a tank top and was winking at her. She knew what he wanted, so she closed the curtains. She hated these kinds of people, but since her mother's death she had only lived amongst them.

Sasumu: Kari! Come! Dinner is ready!
Kari: What? So soon…Coming!
Sasumu: I made you something special! A steak and fries and a salad! Just so you can have a nice evening before you start your new school day!
Kari: But Dad! This is too expensive!
Sasumu: Nonesense! I'll do anything for my little girl!
Kari: Thanks Dad! You're the best!
Sasumu: Now go on! Eat! There is still a lot to be done till tomorrow. I just remembered that I forgot to get some things from the store for tomorrow.
Kari: Don't worry Dad! You stay here and I'll go and get it after I eat.
Sasumu: Are you sure?
Kari: Positive! I need to get my mind off of things. Just to relax a bit.
Sasumu: Ok. The money is on the counter and I've made a list too. It's there as well.
Kari: You'll have it in no time.

After she finished eating she took the money and left. On her way to the store she saw the creepy guy from the window again. It felt weird to her. She thought he was following her. She hurried her pace and entered the store. She knew she would have to go out but she took her time. After a couple of minutes she did not see him again, so she finished her groceries and left. She didn't take much. If it came to it she could run home. But what was to stop this guy from following her again. She was walking easily until she saw him again. She hurried the pace but this time he was quick and came before her.

Hiroki: Hello beautiful! Hiroki's the name…what's yours? (he touched her cheek)
Kari (dismissing him): Leave me alone, creep! I don't want anything to do with you!
Hiroki: Well I don't think you have a choice! Now we can do it the easy way or the hard way.
Kari: Get lost!

He then grabbed her arm and dragged her into a side-alley. Kari was fighting him while he tried to rape her. In only an instant a flash was seen and she only heard him squeal in pain. When she looked up she saw a bigger guy standing in front of her. He was quite tall and had blond pointy hair. He had no shirt on, but his muscles were clearly to be seen. She knew him from TV. She had heard about him. He was the famous Golden Warrior. He was known to help out the people in need or the ones being mugged, but no one could actually find him. There he was in front of her. Standing and looking at her and he seemed surprised at her sight, but after a few seconds which she felt were really awkward he turned to Hiroki.

Hiroki: I'll show you!
Hiroki charged at the Golden Warrior, who in turn just slapped him on the back and then kicked him with the knee in the gut.
GW: Have you had enough?
Hiroki: Uh…that hurts so much…I'm sorry…
GW: Will you ever do anything like this again?
Hiroki: No! I'm sorry!
GW: Good! You can go! And one more thing. Don't ever as much as look at this girl again!
Hiroki: Ok! Alright! Let me go! Please!

With that Hiroki ran away as fast as he could. Kari was still a bit shocked. She was looking at the Golden Warrior who was looking at her. From all the stories she heard about him on TV, no one had ever seen him for so long. He had never talked to any of his "victims" or the people he saved.

GW: Are you ok?
Kari: I'm fine! Thanks…
GW: Don't mention it…uhm…do you live here?
Kari: Yes…I…I…
GW: Don't worry. You don't have to tell me. Do you want me to bring you home?
Kari: That's ok. I live one block away.
GW: Alright. I'll see you around?
Kari (putting her hair behind her year, she felt her blood rushing to her cheeks): Yeah. I hope so! See you around.
GW (jumping away): See you around…(whispering) Kari…

At home:

Sasumu: Kari! You're finally here! What happened?
Kari: I took a detour…I'm sorry.
Sasumu: It's ok darling. It's getting quite late. You should probably go to bed.
Kari: I will. I'm going now.

When she went to her room she was looking outside her window. She saw that Hiroki, when he noticed her, he closed the curtains immediately. She looked out her window to the stars. It was beautiful outside. She noticed the sweet breeze blowing and how the city outside was slowly going to sleep. She then looked on top of the building in front of her. She noticed someone standing there, but she did not know who it was, she couldn't make him out. He had left instantly when he had seen she had spotted him. She smiled. It didn't matter who it was. She thought it might have been the Golden Warrior checking up on her, but it really didn't matter to her. She smiled and went inside, for the first time, in years she was truly happy. She didn't know why, but she was happy.

Meanwhile:

He was looking at her from the building in front of her small apartment. He couldn't believe it was her. He was there. Finally. After all this time he had seen her again. How many things had happened these past years. He was wondering whether she had went through the same things.

Patamon: TK? TK?
TK: Huh…what's wrong Patamon?
Patamon: How long are we going to stare at her?
TK: You don't recognize her?
Patamon: Recognize who? The girl we saved earlier?
TK: Yes…it's her Patamon! It's Kari!
Patamon: WHAT?! How did I not see it?!
TK: That's ok! I wonder…where do you think she goes to school?
Patamon: I don't know…I mean from this area…how did she even get here?
TK: I don't know…but I'll keep an eye on her. Who knows…
Patamon: Are you ready to forgive her though?
TK: Oh…I nearly forgot…even right after we had kissed…that asshole Davis!
Patamon: Well…I don't think they stayed together…what I wonder is why she doesn't really takes care of herself and where are Tai and her mother?
TK: I don't know…we'll see. I'll talk to her as the Golden Warrior…
Patamon: Ok. Sounds like a good plan. Maybe I get to see Gatomon! We need to go now!
TK: Yes…let's go.

A/N: This is the first chapter! I'll reveal more in the following chapter. Hope you liked it!