Petra was at the mall. Nothing was screaming at her to start purchasing thing. She wanted to be a model and, she wasn't going to cut corners on her dream. She had been born with fantastic genes and, she knew that. That didn't mean it was easy to look fabulous. People didn't believe her when she said being a model was hard work but, it was. They just thought that she was vain. In reality Petra wasn't vain she just knew what she was good at and she played to her strengths. She tried to be nice about it but, wasn't sure she succeeded. She wasn't sure she did such a good job of being a good person. So what? She was 17 and still in high school. Petra didn't think she needed to have all the answers.

Petra scoffed as she left the clothing store to head towards the fabric store. It looked like she was making her own back to school wardrobe again. If she couldn't be a model she wanted to be a designer. She was good at it. She had an eye for color and cut and making matching outfits for human and Digimon partners. She thought she would do well at designing with a pinch of luck. She wasn't too worried about it. She was a fairly lax person and, tended not to worry about it. She was more worried about her twin. He was probably getting into all type of trouble.

**Scene Change**

Peter was hanging out with his friends at an end of summer video game party. It was a type of salute to all of the fun times they had at kicking each other's butt at video games. In short it was just like just about every day this summer. There had been a few breaks when they spent days bonding with their Digimon but, most of the summer had been spent playing video games. So the summer hadn't been spent in the most productive manner but, Peter had a lot of fun messing around. It was his last summer of high school. He was only 17; he planned to enjoy it. He wasn't worried about the future at all. Sometimes that worried him.

His twin seemed to know exactly what she wanted. Peter wouldn't be surprise if she reached her goals right away. On the other hand he literally had no clue what he wanted to do. All the adults seemed so frantic that he figure out what to do with his life but, he wasn't worried about it. What happened would happen. Besides there wasn't any rush. He still had a year left to figure out what to do about college and life. Besides growing up just didn't happen overnight and, Peter didn't think it was fair to expect it to just magically happen. Well he wasn't going to worry about that right now. He was winning the level.

**Scene Change**

Haru was practicing his basics. A lot of people that didn't know why sports players saw the need to practice the basic all the time but, sports players knew the truth. It was almost like building a house. The foundation came first but, the weight of the house cracked the foundation. Repairs needed to be made or else the whole thing came crumbling down. As such Haru spent most of his time making sure his soccer skills didn't degrade. He wasn't the best soccer player either but, he was shaping out to be one of the best, he hoped. He was trying his hardest but, he had to admit that there was just a pinch of luck in becoming a soccer star.

When he wasn't kicking the soccer ball 19 year old Haru was studying sports journalism. Soccer was his passion so if he couldn't play the game for a living he would like to coach or cover the games. Haru was sure that wherever his career path took him it would be connected to sports. He paused for a moment to check his text messages. Then he wished he hadn't as his attention turned to the school kids passing with their Digimon. He didn't want to deal with his family. He turned back to his drills. He didn't have time to waste doing nothing.

**Scene Change**

Steven looked at the clock on his laptop. He still had three hours before the library closed. He returned to the papers sprawled across his little cubby. He was 21 and a first year law student ant one of the most prestigious law school in the United States. He had gotten a scholarship so he needed to get the best grades or he would lose the scholarship. As such he didn't have time for anything but, studying. No that wasn't true. He also had time to take care of his younger brother. Steven always had time to take care of him. Luckily his brother was fifteen and didn't need that much care and his Digimon was always around. Still sometimes Steven felt so guilty for leaving him alone so often.

Steven gave his head a shake. This was no time to be questioning. His brother, Lucas, knew full well that Steven cared for him. He also knew that Steven was just trying to make a better life for both of them. Right now their lives were a mess and chaotic and crowded but, one day soon they wouldn't have to worry so much. Steven returned to his studies. He didn't have time to waste in thinking about things that couldn't be changed. Life was what it was.

**Scene Change**

Yuki was tired but, there was nothing she could do about that. She had websites to code and, she wanted some time to work on her video game. She didn't know why she worked on the video game. People didn't play video games much anymore. Why would they when they could just go to the Digital World and live a video game. The Digidestined had made it safe for travel to and from both worlds. The final battle had been about 15 years ago when she had been 4. Still her video game was her brain child. She wouldn't abandon it until it was perfect and matched what she saw in her head. So she was fool but, she was a determined fool.

Yuki entered her apartment and, flicked on the lights. What greeted her was what looked like either a programmer's paradise or an exploding computer store. There were at least three laptop computers, six external hard drives and, four monitors. There were a plethora of key boards and several computer mice. Each thing had a specific purpose and was clearly labeled. Yuki sighed as she moved to drop her laptop case on the table. She would eat something and, then she would start her coding. It was going to be a long night. She would start a pot of coffee as well.

**Scene Change**

Are we sure we want to do this?

We don't have a choice. The darkness is returning and, it is prepared for our traditional methods. We have to try something new.

But why them? Can we use someone else?

They are perfect fits. The twins, Mercy and Justice. The leader Trust. The responsible Ambition. And the hope of Victory. I fail to see to see what the problem is.

They are teenagers! One of them isn't even a teenager. Why aren't we looking for children like we always do?

The line between good and evil is blurring. Children see the world in black and white. There is no grey in their vision. When they are confronted with the blurring line it might be too much for them. Would we risk our champions breaking? Teenagers already question. The risk is less.

But what if their questioning leads them to choose the darkness over light?

That is why we picked our crew with great care. They are full of hope and kindness and all the other seven traits. They may fall for a time but, they will always rise again.

So it is a risk either way.

What risk would you like to take? Decide quickly. We are running out of time.

Do it. Prepare them for the battle ahead.

I'm sending them out now. It may take some time but, soon the battle will be joined.

We cannot waste any more time.

We won't.

**Scene Change**

"Petra! The computer is doing something weird!"

"Something weird! Something weird!"

Petra groaned as she paused her sewing. She loved Annie and Ann, her ten year old sisters, but they could sure being annoying. This one sounded like Annie and her Digimon Kokomon. Petra wasn't sure she if that was good or bad.

Lopmon looked at her from the bed, "Do you want me to check it out? I know you're busy."

Petra smiled at her Digimon, "You don't mind." Lopemon shook her head so Petra said, "Thanks!"

Lopmon slipped off the bed to check on the computer. Petra turned back to her sewing. She was making shirts for school today. She always got what she wanted when she made it herself. This stitching was particularly difficult and, she wanted to concentrate. As such she didn't realize when Lopmon had come back to stand beside her.

When Lopemon cleared her throat Petra jumped and let out a yelp, "What?"

Lopmon was concerned, "You really need to see the computer."

Petra's forehead wrinkled in confusion as she put aside her shirt. She went to go see the computer and discover what the deal was. When Petra saw the computer her eyes went wide. It looked like something was either trying to come out of the computer. It was causing the screen to bulge outward.

Petra warned Annie and Kokomon, "Don't touch it."

Annie and Kokomon made sound of understanding as they looked at Petra with trust in their eyes. She was the nicest person they knew and the prettiest. She wasn't the smartest but, she could figure it out. They knew that she could figure out. They watched in interest as Petra grabbed a pen to poke at the bulge. That made sense to them. However all four individuals in the room let out a shout when the bulge spat out something.

It looked like one of the watch phones that went on people's wrists. The square was made of a strange black material that glinted when the light hit it just right. The wrist band was a pastel pink plastic.

Annie identified it first, "It's a Digivice!"

Petra shouted to stop the outstretched hand, "Don't touch it!"

Annie was confused, "But it means I'm a DigiDestined!"

Petra tried to be calm as she explained, "Yes I know that. Well you or Ann. But first we are going to tell Mom so she knows where you're going."

Kokomon exclaimed, "Oh I get it! That makes so much sense! You're so smart Petra."

Petra looked at Lopmon to make sure she was doing the right thing and, Lopmon nodded in encouragement. Petra took heart at that. She wasn't trying to keep her siblings from their destinies. She was trying to make sure that they did it as safely as possible.

Petra looked back at Annie, "I'm going to take care of this. And then when Mom gets home we can tell her."

Annie exclaimed brightly, "Then I can have it!"

Lopmon smiled, "Yep! Do you two think you can be patient for a little bit?"

Annie and Kokomon nodded and smiled in agreement. Petra still wasn't one hundred percent sure she was doing the right thing but, this would be an easy mistake to fix if it needed fixing. Petra held out a hand to Lopmon and, the Digimon took it. She understood that Petra needed the support. Petra reached out to take the watch and, let out a scream as soon as she touched it. She couldn't pull away and, it was dragging her into the computer. What was going on? This wasn't right.

**Scene Change**

Peter and Terriermon were playing video games. They spent a great deal of time playing video games. Video games were so much easier than life. Peter knew that he meant was avoiding his problems but, he didn't much care. He was beating Terriermon.

That was until one of his younger sisters came screaming, "Petra's disappeared into the computer!"

Peter looked to see if it was Annie or Ann. Unlike his twin, Petra, he couldn't tell the younger twins apart by sight. Peter looked to see that it was Gummymon following along. That meant it was Ann. Both the human and Digimon had looks of pure distress on their face. Peter was slightly confused. How could Petra have disappeared into the computer? That only happened to Digidestined and Petra was certainly too old.

Peter collected Ann into his lap to try and comfort her, "Slow down and tell be what happen."

Ann nodded, "Annie noticed that the computer was acting weird so she went to get Petra and, Petra came to look and, a Digivice came out and Annie thought it was for her but Petra thought it could be for either of us but she wanted to tell Mom before we touched it so she picked it up and she's gone! The computer ate her!"

Terriermon was confused, "But that's impossible. The computer isn't registered or set up to be a portal to the Digital World."

Peter added to the list of questions, "Beside Petra is awesome but, she is much too old to be chosen as a Digidestined. If you aren't chosen by fifteen you aren't Digidestined. Besides there hadn't been any Digidestined since the battle 15 years ago."

Ann was adamant, "The computer ate her! Please come look!"

Peter stood up and took his sister's hand, "Alright. Let's go."

Peter let Ann drag him to the computer room. Annie was sitting on the floor crying. As far as Peter could make out she thought that whatever had happen was her fault. Peter didn't think so. Peter looked at the computer as the only thing that made sense about the problem. He couldn't see anything wrong with it but, he did turn it off to try turning it back. Nothing seem to change. Then Peter jumped backwards as he the computer screen started to flicker. It started to display what looked like Digicode.

Terriermon whispered, "Maybe the computer did eat Petra."

When the screen start to bulge outwards Annie said, "That's what happened when I went to get Petra."

Peter ordered, "Don't touch anything."

Both of the younger twins nodded and stuck their hands in their pockets. Kokomon and Gummymon started bouncing on Annie's and Ann's head respectively. Terriermon wrapped his arms around Peter's waist as he looked at the computer screen with worry on his face. Peter wanted to comfort his Digimon but, was worried himself. Finally the bulge separated from the computer. The resulting mass started to morph into a shape. It looked like one of those watches that were mini tablets that people wore on their wrists. The face was a matte black that shone when the light hit it just right. The wrist band looked like plastic and, was a deep orange color.

Peter reemphasized, "No one touch it."

Ann's and Annie's story suddenly made a lot more sense. However it still didn't explain how Petra had been chosen to be a Degidestined. Peter wasn't going to touch it and, he didn't want the girls to touch it. The rules had changed and, he didn't want to do anything stupid. Then the Digivice started to glow.

Peter shouted, "Everybody out!"

The three humans and the three Digimon scurried for the door. Ann, Annie, Kokomon and Gummymon were going as fast as possible. Terriermon and Peter were not. They hung back to make sure their family escaped. That was their mistake. The light filled the room and when it died Peter and Terriermon were gone.

**Scene Change**

Haru didn't spend much time on the computer. Internet surfing was not one of his hobbies. His Digimon, Agumon, liked it a lot better than Haru ever did. However even Agumon didn't like it that much. Haru used his laptop to check his email and do his assignments. As such his laptop that was three generations old. That was fine by Haru. It was just what he needed. However it was also broken. That gave Haru a headache. He would need to replace it. That was why he was at a computer store. People kept trying to sell him things he didn't need.

Finally Agumon came up to Haru, "I found one Haru."

Haru moved to look at it. It looked like a netbook instead of a proper laptop. However Agumon was right. It would do everything that Haru needed it to do and, it was in his price range. Haru picked up the demo model to weigh it. That was a mistake. The computer had been on the store website but, as Haru touched it the screen went blue and then started displaying odd symbols.

Haru asked, "What are those?"

Agumon answered, "It's Digicode. What did you do Haru?"

Haru protested, "I didn't do anything. I didn't push any buttons. I just picked it up."

Agumon chided, "Put it down!"

Haru did so quickly. Haru thought about walking away quickly but, that wasn't the right thing to do. He decided to wait for someone that could help it. Whatever he did wrong he needed to take responsibility for it. Haru looked at the computer in worry. The Digicode had started scrolling up the screen but, stopped at an image. Haru squinted his eyes to try and make out what it was. It look a bit like a shadow of some type of watch. Then a light beamed from the screen. Haru looked around but, it didn't look like anyone but him and Agumon had seen the strange light.

Agumon asked, "Should we check it out?"

Haru narrowed his eyes in consideration, "Something isn't right here. We need to be careful."

The Digimon pointed out, "The light didn't leave the store. If things get bad we can just leave."

Haru nodded, "That makes sense."

Together the human boy and the male Digimon headed over to where they saw the light go. It was in the section of tablets that were designed to go on people's wrists. Haru wasn't sure what they were called because they couldn't do documents or spreadsheets. As such he didn't research them. Haru looked about. The light had come over here but, he didn't know where specifically. Aguman went to look in another direction.

Agumon cried out, "Over here Haru. This one is different.

Haru went over to look and could see what Agumon meant. The Digimon was certainly right. For one thing this demo model was off. All the other ones were on. The bands on the ones around this one were black but, the plastic band on this one was a light yellow-green color. Plus the screen was slightly different than the other screens. Haru cocked his head to side as he considered it. He knew he shouldn't touch it but, something about the strange watch was calling to him. However he wasn't completely stupid.

Haru told Agumon, "One of us needs to touch it."

Agumon shook his head, "We should talk to one of the sales people."

Haru pointed out, "No one else saw the light. Whatever is going on it's our problem. Do we really want to involve bystanders?"

Agumon still looked worried, "No but, I still think it's reckless."

Haru asked, "Like Sport Journalism?"

Agumon nodded. He understood. Some risks were worth taking and, needed to be taken. However that didn't mean they need to be taken alone. He held his hand out for Haru to take. Haru did so and watched as Agumon reached out to touch the demo. They weren't sure what would happen but, it should be interesting. When the watch was touched it emitted a bright light. Haru blinked as Agumon let out a distressed cry. What was going on?

**Scene Change**

Steven was positive he was seining things. That was the only logical explanation for what happened. It made sense that he was seeing things. He wasn't sure how long he had been forgoing sleep in exchange for coffee. He knew that wasn't healthy but, planned to sleep tonight. Still it looked like that had come too late. Steven was positive he had just seen a watch come out of his laptop computer.

Steven asked his Digimon, "Did you see that Wormmon?"

Wormmon nodded, "I did see it Steven. Something's not right."

Steven slumped to the desk, "We probably just need some sleep."

Wormmon shook her head, "No way Steven. You may need sleep but, I had a nap during Professor Hasting's class."

Steven laughed softly at that, "You always sleep in that class."

Wormmon rushed to the defensive, "Well his class is boring."

Steven sighed as he pushed himself back up to a sitting position to look at the ceiling, "You sure got that right. If I didn't need his class I wouldn't be in it."

Still the fact that Wormmon had gotten some sleep didn't help Steven figure out what was going on. Wormmon had seen the watch come out of the computer as well. It looked like a smart watch but, different. Steven couldn't put his finger on it but, the black screen and bright red band made the watch seem like more than an ordinary smart watch. Maybe it was the fact that it had come out of Sam's computer.

Wormmon asked her human, "What do we do with it Steven?"

Steven answered truthfully, "I don't know. Maybe we should take it to someone. I mean we don't even know where it came from."

Wormmon asked, "Maybe it came from the Digital World."

Steven scoffed, "That's impossible and, I'll tell you why." Steven ticked of the reasons on his fingers, "For one thing my laptop is not an authorized place to program a Digiport. For another thing even if it was I don't have the skills to do so. And finally if it came from the Digital World though my computer that makes me a Degidestined." Steven pinched the bridge of his nose, "I'm far too old to be chosen as a Degiddestined now. I'm 21, 22, I can't remember."

Wormmon could, "21 Steven."

Steven sighed, "Thanks Wormmon."

Wormmon gave another suggestion, "What if it's for a kid nearby that doesn't have a computer of their own"

Steven let his hand drop, "That doesn't make sense Wormmon. Everyone in this part of the world has access to at least one computer and, I'm the only one that uses this one."

Wormmon drooped, "Oh. I guess we should take it to the authorities."

Steven agreed, "Yeah and the sooner the better."

Steven reached out for the watch. When his fingers wrapped around it his whole body locked up. On his shoulder Wormmon locked up as well. Then Steven felt a pulling sensation in his gut. He didn't have words to describe but, it felt like he was being pulled forward without being pulled at all. It was a strange sensation and Steven just wished it would stop. If only he could move his jaw. Then he could at least call for help.

**Scene Change**

Yuki was exhausted. Why did clients think that she needed to be on sight to code their websites? The purpose of the internet was to send messages and information across the world without have to physically going and, getting it. Yuki didn't like going outside. That was why she taught herself code.

Yuki sighed, "It's been a long day."

Patamon was perched on her head, "Sure was. Is it time to eat?"

Yuki let out a soft chuckle, "Yeah I guess."

Yuki unlocked the apartment door. It was still a mess but, neither the human nor the Digimon cared. Everything was labeled so it wasn't like they couldn't find what they were looking for. Yuki rolled her shoulders as Patamon took flight towards the kitchen. Yuki dropped her laptop down next to the other laptops. It might have seemed redundant to have more than one computer but, each one had a different operating system. Yuki moved to the kitchen. Patamon was looking at something on the counter. He seemed confused.

Yuki asked, "What is it Patamon?"

Patamon looked up at Yuki, "Did you buy a smart watch without telling me?"

Yuki considered the item; it was indeed a smart watch, "No. A client must have left it here. Though I wonder how it got to the kitchen."

Patemon had answer to that, "Maybe you picked it up to move it but forgot."

Yuki shrugged, "That must be it."

Yuki picked up the watch to see if she could remember what client it belong to. It had a black screen when off. The screen was about five centimeters square. The band was about 2 centimeters wide and was centered on the watch face. The band was a silvery blue color and, when Yuki tapped it against her teeth she discovered it was plastic. It looked like it would fit on her wrist so she placed it there for safe keeping. There were no identifying marks on it and, she couldn't figure out what the operating system the watched use.

Yuki smiled at Patamon, "Shall we do dinner?"

Patamon smiled back at her, "Right!"

Dinner was a package of three minute cup ramen for the both of them. Patamon's was shrimp favored and Yuki had beef. Dinner was a rather silent affair but, it was still light hearted. When it was over Yuki stretched before throwing the containers away.

Yuki told Patamon, "I'm going to work on my video game. You can go to bed if you want."

Patemon fought back a yawn, "I'm fine."

Yuki smiled as she collected Patamon. She moved out to the living room and, collected one of her computers. She settled into her arm chair and, gently placed the now sleeping Patamon in her lap. Then she flipped the screen of the laptop up. She noticed the watch as she moved to push the power button. She would email her clients to see if someone had left it. Then she looked at the screen. Her computer wasn't turning on. Well it had but, the screen was just emitting a white light. Something wasn't right. Yuki tried to shut of the computer but, it wasn't working. Then the light took shape. It looked like a Digiport. That wasn't right. Yuki didn't have authorization to program a Digiport. She tried her best not to do illegal things. Yuki tossed the computer away from her lap. The light grew to fill the room. Yuki had a bad feeling that she knew what was going on. Somehow she and Patemon were being dragged to the Digital World.

**Scene Change**

All five of the newest Digidestined are in the Digital world.

And the other humans?

It took some work but, they have been removed.

Good. Seal the Digital World.

That won't last forever. Eventually Chronomon will break the seal. Then he will go to the Real World to destroy it. That is the way of these things.

I know. But sealing the boundaries will give the newest defenders the chance to grow into both their power and their roles. I will see to it that they get every advantage possible.

This from the one that didn't want them to be Digidestined in the first place?

I made my decision and I will stick to it. I must have faith it them. There is no other choice.

No. There is always a choice. You can believe in them or you can simply accept defeat.

Fine. It is the only acceptable choice.

It's done. The Digital World has been sealed.

Then it has begun. I wish them the best of luck.

Don't we all?

Author's note: Hello! LadyAnnaLee here! Did you miss me? This is a new story for a new year. I was watching Digimon Adventure when the idea for this came. So since this year is the anniversary I figured I write it out. This story is set in the Digimon Adventure universe and as such only the first two seasons apply. I did my best to use canon Digimon but, there are a few new ones. I plan for this to be a multi chapter fic but, it will still be shorter than The Best Maid. Also I am working on the second chapter right now but, if I don't get at least one review asking me to continue by next Thrusday I won't. I'm working on my original novel and don't want to waste time on something no one is going to read. Did that make sense? Anyways, I love y'all. See you later. Love LadyAnnaLee!

PS. I do not own Digimon. Anything you recognize is not mine