Darkness, Hope & Light

A/N: Yes Faith has started another story, this time I'm trying a Digimon story that has been in the back of my mind for nearly 6 years. First off, I'm American so I will be using the American names. Second I wrote this story nearly 6 years ago so be kind with your reviews. Third normal disclaimers apply, I don't own anything, if I did the second season ending wouldn't be the way it was.

*Told in TK's POV unless otherwise specified*

Chapter 1

She's been like this for five years. Five years in a catatonic state. People constantly tell me I should put her away but I won't do that to her. I promised myself years ago that after everything that she could count on me, and I'm not about to let her down again. I feel that I let her down when I couldn't save her from the darkness that sent her into her present state of catatonia.

I look at her. She is one of the most beautiful people I've ever seen. Long brown hair, large brown eyes, and fair skin. The one thing I miss is that bright smile. I remember the last time she gave me that smile. It was less than 24 hours before she fell victim to the darkness. I told her that no matter what hope and light belong together. She smiled at me and told me that if they belong together that we should date. I asked her if she wanted to be my girlfriend, she smiled and said yes. Before we could even tell anyone my girlfriend was gone, her mind stuck wherever it was.

The hardest part is that only a few of our friends still come to try and help me take care of her. My brother Matt has been here lately, after his last tour ended. He was supposed to go to Europe, but he told his band that I needed him, so mostly they are recording a new album, and all other times he's here with me. Sora is also here. She's here a lot, because she's a fashion designer, so she can do her sketching here. Mimi is here whenever she can get here. She still lives in New York, but she's been hinting to her parents that she wants to come back here. Ken is here almost all the time, well when he's not at university studying for his degree in Criminal Justice.

I looked up when I heard the door slam open and boots being heavily dropped to the floor. Mimi walked in. "No change?" were the first words out of her mouth.

"No." I responded, "Where do you think her mind is?"

"I don't know T.K. I really don't know." Mimi replied. "Where is everybody?"

"Matt's at the recording studio, Sora has a meeting with her boss, and Ken is at school, but his class should be over by now, so I guess he'll be back soon." I answered.

Mimi shrugged, "T.K. when was the last time you brushed her hair?" She took a brush from her bag and began to run it softly through Kari's brown hair.

"I brushed it this morning." I replied. "How's your parents?"

"Mad right now." Mimi said, "They don't understand why I want to remain here. I'm staying here until we get Kari back."

"We've been trying to get her back for five years. Nothing we do works." I whined, "Our computer experts have left already. So that's out."

It was true. Izzy and Yolei along with Cody and Joe were the first of our group to give up and go on with their lives. That was less than a year after Kari got lost in side her mind. Our Digimon didn't even last a week. Davis left a year after that, and Tai left not to long after shocking every last one of us.

"Ken looks up some stuff while at school, but we really can't find a way to get her back. Everyone still tells me to put her in a home, but I can't I promised to protect her." I commented.

"You don't not put her away because you promised to protect her, you don't put her away because you love her." Mimi told me, "The main reason is you love her. Admit it."

"Fine!" I cried, noticing that Kari didn't make any indication that I yelled, "I love her. I love Kari more than anything but even my love can't seem to bring her back!" I began to sob.

Mimi moved over to me, and put her arms around me. "I'm sorry." She whispered, "I just wanted you to admit your true feelings."

"Why can't she come back to me?" I cried, "I need her back. She is my world."

"Maybe she doesn't show it, but I'm positive she can feel your love. All of our love, us who are still here." Mimi explained.

"If she can feel it, why can't she return?" I asked.

"She is trying, I bet. Inside she's fighting a battle and knowing that we're here, our love is keeping her fighting so that she can return." Mimi said.

I remained silent. Was that true? Is Kari fighting inside her mind to come back to us?

"Hey T.K." Mimi said, "I'm guessing Matt, Sora, and Ken will be back soon, so how about we cook something. I can make some really good western food if you have the right ingredients." She went off into the kitchen.

I kissed Kari softly on the forehead and whispered, "I love you please come back." With no response from Kari I followed Mimi into the kitchen.

A/N: I know this is short, but this was mostly just to introduce y'all to the story. I hope everyone enjoys and PLEASE please review!