CHAPTER 1: 6 MONTHS LATER
6 months later
He was sitting on top of the tower of the castle, looking up at the starry night sky. He had a look that he never thought he would make for any reason. Then, he heard some mumbling noises and look down and saw that it came from his Digimon partner.
He smiled as he saw his partner and gently petted his head as the creature slept. Then, someone walked behind the 2 friends and gently tap the boy's shoulder, which caused him to jump a little in shock.
He turned his head and saw his cousin standing behind him.
?: Koda? Are you okay?
Koda: Yeah, Cherry. I'm fine. Where's Vick, Rena, Louis, Bella, Flara and Baby Crystal?
Cherry: They're asleep with Zooey, Guilly, Burst, Berry and Gabu.
Cherry sat next to Koda
Koda: Oh. That's good to hear.
Koda let out a sad sigh. Cherry noticed this and gave him a really worried look as she scooted over to her older cousin.
Cherry: You still thinking about Uncle Ben and Auntie Aleena, Koda?
Koda: Yeah. I miss them...A lot. Don't you miss Uncle Vector and Aunt Vanilla and your sister Cream, Cherry?
Cherry sighs sadly and nodded several times.
Cherry: Yes. I miss them a whole lot. I don't like this one bit. They should've been back by now.
Koda: I know, Cherry. They said they would be back in time for Speedy, Billy, Sonya and Patch's birthday, but they never did.
Cherry: There has to be a reason for the delay, Koda. Maybe something happened to them?
Koda: I don't know, Cherry. I just don't know. I hope nothing happened to them.
Cherry: Me too. *Yawns* I'm sleepy. I'll see you in the morning, Koda.
Cherry got up and walked back to her bed.
Koda: Yeah. Night, Cher. *He continued looking up at the stars and sighs sadly*
Koda: Where are y'all, dad?
Koda sat there and waited for a sign of his parents and the rest of the Heroes. He sighs once again and got up as he held Agu in his arms and walked back inside the castle as he was going back to bed.
On the way to his room, Koda checked in the other rooms and saw that his friends were still sleeping.
He finally made it to his room and layed on his bed, pull his covers over him and Agu and fell asleep.
The next day, Koda and Agu were walking through the city of Mobotropolis.
Agu: Hey, boss. What do you think happened to your parents and the rest of the Heroes?
Koda: I don't know, Agu. I wish I did know.
The 2 friends were walking back to the castle.
As they walked through the doors, a sweet aroma was in the air.
Agu: Mmm! I smell something delicious, Koda! COOKIES! *He licked his lips and ran ahead*
Koda: Agu, wait!
Koda ran after his Digimon partner.
Agu: *Burst in the kitchen* CREAM! AMY! VANILLA!
But Agu stopped as he saw that it was Cherry, Zooey, Emily and Berry with Vick, Rena, Guilly, Pala, Gabu, Louis who was holding Crystal, Burst, Bella, and Flara.
Cherry just pulled out a fresh batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies from the oven and put them on top of the stove.
Cherry: I'm afraid not, Agu. Cream, Amy and mom aren't here, remember? *she took off the oven mitts*
Agu: Oh. Right. *Sighs with disappointment*
Koda: Hey, guys. What's up?
Cherry: Agu thought Cream, Amy and my mom were here because they usually bake cookies. *She picked Crystal up*
Koda: I know they're not.
Koda sigh sadly. Gabu noticed this and walked over to him with a worried look.
Gabu alright, Koda? You looked depressed.
Koda: I'm fine, Gabu. I just can't stop thinking about our folks is all.
Koda yawns as he stretched.
Koda: I'm a little tired. I think I'll go take a nap in my room.
Koda yawns again and walked off to his room. The girls looked at each other worriedly as Koda left the kitchen.
When Koda walked in his room, he closed the door and layed on his bed and closed his eyes. He was dreaming that the Heroes were coming back and they were happy. But the dream didn't last long.
?: AAAAHHHHH!
Koda: *Sat straight up* SAMMY?!"
Koda got off of his bed and out of his bedroom.
Koda ran through the hall and he heard other foot steps following him, too.
Koda looked behind him and saw the others running and they were in their pajamas. Koda was confused till he looked outside and saw that it was dark now. He was asleep for the ENTIRE afternoon.
Koda: *Ran with Reggie* Where's Sammy, Reggie?
Reggie: She's probably in her room!
They followed the others to Sammy's room and they gasped at what they saw.
They saw Sammy holding Sonya in her arms and they were surrounded by a group of mysterious cloaked figures and were frightened.
Cloak Figure 1: You're coming with us, Princess Samantha and Princess Sonya!
Sammy: H-H-How do you know our names?!
Koda: It doesn't matter, Sammy! GET AWAY FROM MY SISTERS, YOU CREEPS! *Looks at the figures in anger*
The figures looked at Koda and the rest of the children and they chuckled evilly.
Cloak Figure 1: Well, if ain't Prince Koda! I see you brought the rest of y'alls friends, too.
Koda: Who are you people?!
Cloak Figure 2: It doesn't matter, boy! Go, Liapard!
The second cloaked figure threw a Pokéball and a Liapard came out of it and landed in front of his master.
Liapard: Yes, master Rufus?
Rufus: I want you to use Shadow Ball on the children.
Vincent: Oh nwo woo don't! Gwo, Luxy!
Vincent threw a Pokéball and a female Shinx came out of it.
Luxy: Rawrs! Me wanna fwight! * bounced a little bit from side to side*
Tiara: *Gasps* Vincent, Luxy isn't ready to fight enemies that are bigger than her yet!
Vincent and Luxy didn't hear Tiara's warning as they were more focused on battling Rufus and his Liapard.
Vincent: Luxy, wuse Spark on that mean man's Liapward!
Luxy: SPWARK! *She ran towards Liapard with her body covered in electricity*
Rufus: Dodge it now!
Liapard: Hup! *He jumped out of the way*
Luxy stopped as the Liapard dodge her attack.
Luxy: Grr!
?: Vee-Headbutt! *Attacked the Liapard*
Liapard: UGH! *He was hit, but he did a back flip and landed in front of his his master once again*
Liapard saw that it was Vick, Cherry's Veemon.
Cherry: Is everybody alright?!
Cherry, Zooey and their Digimon and Pokémon friends ran in the room.
Blitz: We're fine now, thanks to y'all.
Bia: *Landed on Blitz's shoulder* Yeah. Whew! Thanks.
Rufus: Oh, this isn't over yet, children! Shadow Ball!
Liapard: *Jumped in the air* SHADOW BALL!
The move went towards Luxy.
Luxy: AAAHH! *Flew back, hit the wall and landed on the floor* Doh!
Vincent: Oh nwo! Luxy! *Ran over to her* You otay? *Picks her up and held her close*
Luxy: Yes. Jwust a wittle sore. *She layed her head on Vincent's chest*
Tiara: I told you she wasn't ready yet, Vince!
Vincent stood up and held his Shinx in his arms still.
Berry: We got this, Vincent. Gabu!
Gabu: Okay, Berry. BLUE BLASTER!
Gabu's move hit the Liapard.
Liapard: AAAAHHHHH! *He flew back and hit the floor and fainted*
Rufus: Liapard, return!
Rufus' Liapard return to his Pokéball. The cloaked figures were getting a little nervous about the children.
Cloak Figure 1: Grr! Men, let's retreat!
Rufus: But, Arrow! What about our mission?
Arrow: Forget about it! Let's go!
The Cloak Figures ran towards Sammy's window.
Koda: *Gives them an angry look* Hey! Who are you mobians?!
Arrow: That's none of your concern, Prince Koda!" Arrow responded to him with a very annoyed look.
The figures went out through the window and ran off.
Reggie: Hey! Get back here, you cowards! *He ran towards the window*
But the figures were too far away to hear Reggie's comment.
Reggie: Dang it!
Hannah and Gato were hiding behind Blitz.
Hannah: Are those mean mobians gone, Blitz?
Blitz: Yeah. They're gone, Hannah.
Dash: They're gone, for now.
Manny: Dudes... Do y'all think... They're part of that Dark Kingdom and maybe the reason why our folks aren't here, too?
Agu: Boss?
The children were looking at the 10 year old rabbit for his response as well.
Koda just looked at the children.
Koda: I don't know, but I'm going to go out to clear my head.Y'all should go back to bed. C'mon, Agu. *He walked out of the room*
Agu: Oh! Uh...Okay, boss. *He followed Koda*
The other children gave each other worried looks.
Bella: Cherry, I'm worried about Koda. He certainly hasn't been himself at ALL. *Gives Cherry a worried look*
Cherry: We're worried too, Bella. *Watched Koda and Agu leave*
Sam: I bet it's our folks. He's been upset about this since they left. So, he must really miss them.
The group nodded to Sam's explanation and they all went back to bed.
At the Master Emerald Shrine on Angel Island, Koda was looking at the Master Emerald with Agu.
Agu: *Was shaking a little bit* Uh...Boss? What are we doing here? It's kind of scary here without the Echidna family here.
Koda: Oh, relax, you big baby. No one is here till Knuckles and the others come back. Besides, I like the view from here.
Agu: *Was confused* Huh?
Agu walked over and stood next to Koda and saw what he meant as he saw the view from the shrine.
Agu: Wowsers. Now that's what you call a very nice view, huh boss?
Agu looked next to him, but Koda was no longer next to him. Agu looked around for him.
Agu: Uh... Koda? Koda, this isn't funny! *He continued looking for his partner*
Then, he ran around and saw Koda on the other side of the Master Emerald, sitting down on his bottom and saw him looking at the stars.
Agu: Boss? You okay? You look so down in the dumps. Still thinking about your parents and the rest of the Heroes? *He sat next to Koda*
Koda looked at his Digimon partner.
Koda: Yeah. I wish I could find them, but... *sighed sadly*
Agu: You don't have the slightest idea where they are, huh?
Koda nodded in response and whimpers a little.
Agu: *Was curious* Hmm...Why don't you sing, boss?
Koda: You sure, Agu? I haven't sung anything since the night before they left.
Agu: Yeah. Your mom said singing something will help you with your mood.
"Okay. I guest I can." Koda said to Agu as he cleared his throat.
Koda
I tried to walk together, but the night was growing dark
The night sky grew darker, indicating that it was midnight now.
Thought y'all were beside me
A vision of Ben and Aleena appears and stood in front of Koda.
But I reached and y'all were gone
Koda tried to reach out to them, but they both disappeared. Koda gasped as he saw them dissapear and continued singing.
Sometimes I hear y'all calling, from some lost and distant shore
He thought he heard his parents calling to him from somewhere.
I hear y'all crying softly, for the way it was before
He heard his mom crying and saw her sitting on the the rock and his dad trying to comfort her. Then they dissapear again.
Where are y'all now?
He looked around the shrine for them.
Are y'all lost? Will I find y'all again?
He kept looking for them.
Are y'all alone? Are y'all afraid?
Koda walked around the shrine some more.
Are y'all searching for me?
Why did y'all go? I had to stay
He saw another vision of them walking and ran to them.
Now I'm reaching for y'all
He reached out towards them.
Will y'all wait? Will y'all wait?
They dissapear as Koda tried to grab their hands.
Will I see you both again?
He sat down and whimpers.
You took it with y'all, when y'all left
These scars are just a trace
Now it wonders lost and wounded
This heart that I misplaced
Koda put his hand over his heart and continued singing.
Where are y'all now?
Are y'all lost? Will I find y'all again?
Are y'all alone? Are y'all afraid?
Are y'all searching for me?
Why did y'all go? I had to stay
Now I'm reaching for y'all
Will y'all wait? Will y'all wait?
Will I see y'all again?
Koda stopped singing and sighed in sadness. Agu walked over to him and gives him a worried look.
Agu: Boss? You okay?
Koda nodded, but hesitated and finally shook his head.
Koda: No. I'm not okay, bud.
Agu was getting worried about his partner even more. He's never seen him so upset like this before. Koda felt teas stinging his eyes and growls as he looked up at the night sky, seeing a full moon and the stars shining.
Agu: Boss?
Agu saw Koda growling and squeezing his eyes shut as tears slide down his cheeks.
Koda: CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHERE THE HECK MY PARENTS ARE?!
All Koda heard was his voice echoing through the night sky. He sighs and covered his face with his hands. Agu put his hand on Koda's back and rubbed it slowly.
Agu: Oh, Koda.
Then, he saw something glowing from the Master Emerald.
Agu: Huh? Oh, Koda! You better take a look at this!
Koda: Hah?
Koda looked at Agu and looked in the direction that Agu was pointing and gasp as he saw the Master Emerald glowing brightly.
Koda: *Saw in awe* Whoa!
Then, something appeared on the other side of the Emerald and Koda got up and ran out to the other side.
Agu followed and he ran to Koda's side and gasp as he saw a female orange, baby Echidna on the ground and all curled up.
Agu: Whoa. A baby Echidna? Wait, wasn't Knuckles and his family the last of their kind?
Koda: Well, I guess their not anymore.
Then Koda noticed that this echidna was wearing baby size tribal clothes and a diaper.
Koda: Hmm... Why is she in those tribal clothes and how on Mobius did she get inside the Master Emerald?
Agu: Beats me.
Then, the baby echidna opened her eyes halfway and she looked up and saw Koda standing there.
Koda cocked his head to the side a little bit to one side as he looked at her and picked her up while Agu jumped on Koda's shoulder.
Koda: Hello there. I'm Koda and this is my Digimon partner, Agu the Agumon.
Agu: Hiya. What's your name, kid?
?: Her name is Tikal.
Agu and Kida gasped as something appeared in front of them. He was a mobian, but not one that they never seen before, but he a Seer's cloak and he had a Kadabra with him.
Koda: *held the baby echidna close to him* Whoa, who are you?
Agu: Yeah and who's Tikal?
Seer: I'm the Oracle of Delphius and this is my Pokémon partner, Gabriel the Kadabra.
Gabriel: Hello, just call me Gabe for short. *Looks at Agu* Also, Tikal is the baby echidna that Prince Koda is holding, Agu.
Koda and Agu gasped as Gabe knew their names.
Koda: How do y'all know our names?
Oracle: Because we know your parents, King Benjamin and Queen Aleena.
The duo gasp when the seer mentioned Koda's parents.
Oracle: *Looks at Koda* We came because, you have a Prophecy to fulfil, young prince.
Agu: *Gasps at this* Koda has a prophecy?
Gabe nodded in response.
Oracle: Hehe. Yes. I told this to Ben and Aleena when Koda and his twin siblings were born.
Koda: What's that? *He still held Tikal in his arms*
Oracle: '2 Royalties will Clash in Battle'.
Koda: *Was still confused* What the heck is that supposed to mean? Does it involve me and another royalty? *He walks over to the Oracle*
Oracle nodded to Koda's question.
Oracle: Yes. Believe or not, boys, the other royalty happens to be the one that your parents and the rest of the Heroes went to battle and defeat.
The 2 friends gasped in shock. Then, a scroll appeared in Gabe's hands and he gave it to Koda.
Gabe: Here, your majesty. This scroll will show you the way to the Crystal Kingdom. *Hands Koda the scroll*
Koda took the scroll from him with one hand and held baby Tikal in the other, who was babbling at him.
Tikal: Gah-Gah!
Koda: Sooo... We're supposed to follow this scroll and it will lead us to the Crystal Kingdom?
Both Oracle and Gabe nodded at Koda's question.
Gabe: Yes, Koda and help Tikal collect all 7 of the Chaos Emeralds.
Agu: The Chaos Emeralds? Plus, what does Tikal have to do with them? *Looks at the baby echidna with confusion*
The Oracle's smile turns into a scowl look at Agu's question, which caused Agu to gulp nervously.
Oracle: Because of what the Dark King did to her.
Koda: What did the Dark King do to her? *He looked at the baby echidna in his arm as he tucked the scroll map in his pocket, gently*
The Oracle waved his hand through the empty air, leaving a trail of sparkling mist in its wake until he completed a circle. With the tip of his finger, he swirled the misty apparition, spinning it faster as the center opened like the funnel of a tornado storm.
As the center spread, a rich, luxurious land filled the opening: sprawling meadows, golden harvests, rainbows of flowers.
A scene so beautiful, it could bring a tear to the most jaded painter's eyes. And in the middle, planted as the mighty cornerstone, was an awe-inspiring castle.
Oracle: 10 years ago, the Dark King was never dark or a king back then. He was a simple mobian who was still a prince, who cared about everyone and did good deeds to help the commoners out.
The Oracle showed images of the young prince who looked a little similar to Koda.
Agu: Wow! The Prince looks a lot like you, boss.
Koda didn't reply as he stared at the Prince.
Koda: Wow. He really does, Agu. So, what happened to him? *Looks at the seer with a worried look*
The Oracle sighs and the image changes to him being with the King and Queen, the Dark King's parents.
Oracle: One night, I revealed to the Prince's parents that he wasn't worthy to rule the kingdom. When he heard about it, he was furious. So furious, that he ran to the Master Emerald Shrine and summoned Tikal, who was with the water creature called Chaos.
Agu: Huh? Why did he need them for?
Gabe: He has Chaos powers. He used his powers and fused Tikal and Chaos together creating the beast, Tikhaos.
Gabe watched his master show them Tikal and Chaos' fusion form.
Koda: *He saw the monster* Holy Shmoly! That's not good at all!
Oracle: That's right, and he used the beast and destroyed half the city, but thanks to your family and the rest of the Heroes, Tikal and Chaos were defeated and defused from each other. But as punishment the destruction of the city, the King banished his own son.
Koda: Man, that's bad. So, what happened to the Prince after he was banished, Orac?
Agu: Yeah!
Oracle: Well, he was on his own and over the past 10 years, the darkness covered his heart fully and he vowed to get his revenge on the whole world. He even went to Arc and put him under his control. So, now he can take over.
Koda: Geez, but our parents went to stop him 6 months ago. So, he should've been stopped by now, right? *Was getting worried*
Oracle: We're afraid not, young prince. They're still at the Crystal Kingdom, battling the Dark King and his army. So, y'all need to collect the Chaos Emeralds and defeat him and restore Tikal to her normal age.
Agu: Her normal age? What do you mean by that? *He grabbed the baby echidna from Koda, gently*
Gabe: Well, after she was defused from the Chaos creature, all of her life engery was gone, which revert her to a baby. She needs the Emeralds to restore her energy, so she can turn back to her normal teenage age.
Koda: Whoa. Okay, we can probably do that. Right, Agu?
Koda: Right, boss! Yeah, we'll go deafeat this bad king, turned Tikal back to a teenager and save Mobius!
Tikal: *Nuzzles against Agu and coos* Gah!
The boys ran ahead, but the Oracle and Gabe appeared in front of them, which caused them to skid to a halt.
Koda: Dude! How'd y'all...
Koda looked back and saw that they must've used Gabe's Teleport move to dissapear from the spot they were at and reappear in front of them.
Gabe: *Gives them a stern look* Y'all know it's rude to run off when someone isn't done talking to y'all, right?
The boys chuckles nervously as they scratch the back of their heads.
Koda: S-Sorry, guys. We just want to get this over with.
Oracle: We know y'all are in a hurry, but we need to tell you both something else. *Gives them a cautious look*
Koda: Sure, Orac. What is it? *He grabbed the scroll from his pocket*
Oracle: Yes, it's a long journey and you both must not do this alone. So, you need to take the rest of the children with y'all on the journey, understand?
Koda and Agu looked at each other for a minute then look back at Gabe and Oracle.
Koda: Alright, Oracle, Gabe. We'll do it!" *He nodded towards them both*
The Oracle and Gabe smiles at the 2 friends and smiled at them.
Oracle: Okay, fellas. But remember, Prince Koda. You can't win this battle... Alone.
Gabe: Good luck, guys.
Then the seer and Kadabra disappears once again, but didn't reappear again.
Agu: *Looks at Koda* Sooo...Are we going to tell the others, Koda? *He still held Tikal in his arms*
Koda look down at him and nodded to him.
Koda: Yeah, you heard Oracle, Agu. We can't win this battle alone, we need all the help we can get.
The duo began leaving the shrine.
On the shrine, Oracle and Gabe reappear again and saw the 2 friends leaving.
Gabe looked at his partner with a confused look.
Gabe: Shouldn't we have told Koda the truth about the Dark King, master?"
The Oracle looked at the Kadabra and shook his head.
Oracle: No. Koda and the rest of the kids mustn't know yet, Gabriel. Not till they meet face to face. I hope they can finally put an end to the Dark King and save Mobius.
They saw that Koda and Agu were no longer on the island and the both disappear once again.
Back at the castle, Koda and Agu got the rest of the children and explained what they were doing and heard while they were on Angel Island.
The children gasped in shock and awe at Koda's explanation.
Sam: Wait a Mobius second! Let us get this straight... You both met The Oracle of Delphius?!
Sam and the others looked at Koda and Agu in shock.
Sammy: He gave you a scroll that leads to the Crystal Kingdom?! *Her eyes were sparkling in awe*
Koda gave Sammy a nervous look.
Manny: He even told you that our parents are alive still?!
Koda nodded to all their questions. The children were talking to each other by this outstanding news with smiles on their faces.
Runt: Hear that, Berry? We can see mom and dad again! *A big smile cross his face*
Berry: Yay, yay! Mommy and daddy! Yay, yay! *Happily jumped up and down several times in a row with Gabu*
Koda: Yeah. But, it's going to be a looong journey, so I need y'alls help and help Tikal restore to her normal age as well.
Cherry: Yeah. Not only that, we'll be the heroes this time and save the world! *she held Crystal in her arms*
The children smile and agreed with idea. Well except for one child.
Reggie: No way! NO...WAY! We're absolutely NOT going on this adventure! I will not allow it! It's absurd!
The children exclaimed in shock from Reggie's outburst.
Lightning: Ugh! C'mon, Reggie. *Gives Reggie a stern look*
Dash: Yeah! Why do you have to rain on our parade? *Giving Reggie the same look like his little brother*
Reggie gave them a much more stern look, making the 2 brothers scared.
Reggie: Like Koda said. It's a long journey there and none of us know how to beat this Dark King.
The rest of the children liked at each other with worry looks on their faces and wonder if Reggie's right about the journey.
Agu: I think they're starting to doubt this adventure, Koda.
Koda look at his friends and siblings and was starting to worry, till his niece, Emily walked over to him with her Digimon partner, Pala the Palmon on her shoulder.
Emily: Me and Pala will come with you, Uncle Koda."
Pala nodded in agreement to Emily's The rest of the kids, even Reggie was shock to hear this. Koda smile as he know that Emily loves going on adventures.
Koda: Thank you, Emma. Kay, anyone else wants to join us on this adventure?"
The children were walking up to the 4 friends.
Dash: We'll go too, Uncle Koda!
Lightning, Tent, and Pat nodded as well. Koda smiled and rubbed their heads and chuckles.
Everyone (But Reggie): Us too!
Koda looked at Reggie and gives him a worried look, still not agreeing to this new adventure.
Tiara and Vincent look at their older brother to see if he'll agree to this. Reggie noticed his siblings and sighs in defeat.
Reggie: Fine! I guess...I'll go, too.
The children cheer and Reggie knew right away that he regret it.
Koda: Now, let's pack our stuff and get the heck out of here.
The kids were about to walk off, but...
Reggie: Wait a minute! Do we have to go right now, Koda? *Gives Koda a concern look*
Koda stopped and chuckles as he look at him.
Koda: Duh! We have to get a head start, Reggie. *He held the magical scroll*
Blitz: Do you know how to get there though, Koda?
Koda nodded and opened the scroll map.
Koda: *He looked at the map* We just need to take the train at the Mobotropolis Train Station. It will take us to our first destination, Oasis City. That's where we'll find the first Chaos Emerald.
Dash gulped nervously as he heard Koda say 'Oasis'.
Dash: Oasis? As in a water land, right?
Emily rolled her eyes at Dash's question and gave him a stern look.
Emily: Yeah! Get over your fear, you big blue baby.
Dash gave his twin sister a nervous look.
Cherry: Hehe. Easy, Emma. You know how Dash gets with water or even the word. *She held baby Tikal*
Tikal: *was playing with Cherry's ear* Goo.
Reggie: And how are we going to get on the train without any tickets or enough money to buy us any? *Gives Koda an annoyed look*
Koda had a smile on his face.
Koda: That's easy, Reggie. We'll sneak in one of the big box carts of the train. Then, we should be at the Oasis City by morning. Hopefully we'll be able to find the Chaos Emerald there. Sound like a plan?
Everyone nodded and walked to their rooms.
Koda walked to his room with Agu. He grabbed his backpack and began to pack the things he need for the trip and Agu helped him him.
Agu: So, will we be able to find those Chaos Emeralds, Boss?
Agu and Koda finished packing their things. Koda nodded with a confidence look in his eyes as he put his backpack on.
Koda: We will as long as we got this map, Agu.
They walked out of the room and he walked passed the room Cherry, Zooey, Berry and their Digimon and Pokémon friends were sleeping in and heard giggling.
Koda: Hmm?
Koda heard giggling and peeked in and smiled as he watched Guilly, Vick, Gabu, Rena, Louis, Burst, Bella, Flara, and Crystal play with Tikal as Cherry, Zooey and Berry were packing their things.
Cherry saw Koda and Agu and smiles at them as she finished packing her back pack and a diaper bag for Tikal and walked over to them.
Cherry: Hey, boys. Y'all ready to go on this trip?
Koda and Agu smile and nod to Cherry's question.
Koda: Yeah. Thanks for volunteering to watch Tikal while we're on this adventure, Cher. I have no idea on how to take care of a baby. *Gave Cherry a sheepish smile and scratch the back of his head*
Cherry: No problem, Koda. Glad to help out. Now, we need to get going or the train will leave us behind.
Koda: *Nodded* Good point.
They left the room.
At the Mobotropolis Train Station, there was the a few people walking around the outside of the carts to make sure there wasn't anything suspicious around before they left to the other side of the carts.
Once the close was clear, Koda lead the children to one of the giant, opened box carts. Him and Reggie stayed out till everyone was inside the cart and they both hopped in.
Koda: *Whisper ro the others* Good. Is everyone here.
Everyone nodded in response, but they gasped as the heard a few running feet.
Sammy: *Whidpers in shock* Who's that?!
They all shrugged in response as the footsteps got closer to the cart.
Reggie: *Whispers* Hide!
Everyone hid in different hiding spots of the giant boxcar.
2 young figures with 2 Digimon partners on their shoulders were looking through the opened cart. One of them was 9 year old Perci the Bandicoot and her Digimon partner, Terri the Terriormon.
The other was the same age as Perci. She was a lopped ear rabbit like Koda, but she had white fur, orange patches, bangs and eyes. She wore an orange, sleeveless shirt, red shorts and red shoes.
This was Juliet Rabbit or Julie for short, Koda's secret crush and her Digimon, Lilly the Lopmon. They had backpacks of their own, indicating that they're going on a were confused as they looked around the boxcar.
5 more joined the 4 friends. It was Lilac, Carol, Eva, Sophie and Milla.
Perci: Hello, is anyone in here?
The 9 friends heard some noises and smiled as they saw the children come out of hiding and they were surprise to see them.
Kix: Lilac, Perci, Terri, Julie, Lilly, Carol, Eva, Sophie and Milla? What are y'all doing here and how do y'all know we were in here?
Then a Pidgey landed on Perci's other shoulder and purrs as Perci scratch under it's chin, gently.
Perci: Pigeon told me all about it after he accidentally heard y'all talking about this whole adventure. So, I called and told Julie and the others all about and we decided to come along, too.
The 9 friends got in the car and join the others.
Koda: What? No, this going to be dangerous for you, Julie.
Julie sat next to Koda.
Julie: So? You're taking your younger siblings and a baby, too. So, why can't I come as well? *Was a little bit offended by this*
Koda: Right. But I don't want you to get hurt and you still have your parents. Won't they get worried?
Julie: They'll be fine, Koda. I promise you. Besides, I have you, Lilly and the others, too. *Gives Koda a gentle smile*
Julie layed her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. Koda blushed a little, but he was thankful that it was a dark enough for anyone to see it.
Then, Koda heard some soft snores and saw that everyone but was sleeping soundly and peacefully, even Agu was sleeping as well.
Koda gave up and fell asleep as well as the moon's light shine in the boxcar.
Meanwhile, he stood there from a good distance, watching his dark army getting ready to attack the Crystal Kingdom.
He was an older version of Koda, but he had lighter brown bangs and patches and a little muscular and he wore purple, kings clothes and a golden crown.
He let an evil smile slide across his mouth as he continued watching. Then, his big lop ears twitch as he heard footsteps behind him and he turned and saw a male raccoon, wearing a violet color robe, indicating that he's the royal adviser.
The hare crossed his arms as he looked at his adviser with a stern look on his face.
Hare: What is it, Adam?"
Adam chuckles nervously as he looked at the hare's icy brown eyes and clear his throat.
Adam: We receive a call on from a group of our men, King Arthur.
Arthur smirks and nodded to him.
Arthur: Alright, put them on, Adam.
Adam nod and turned on the screen and revealed the group of cloaked men that attacked the children earlier.
The one in the front had his hood down, revealed to be a male wolf. Arthur grin evilly at them.
Arthur: Well, Arrow? Did y'all get those pint sizes brats?"
Arrow chuckles nervously at Arthur's question.
Arrow: Well...Not...Exactly, your majesty. We failed on their capture, sir.
Arthur: WHAT?! *Gives the Cloak Figures a furious look*
This was making Arrow, the cloak men and Adam give the hare a scared and nervous look. The second cloak figure pulled down the hood and it was a brown grizzly bear.
Grizzly Bear: Sir! We almost had them if it weren't for Koda and that pet lizard of his.
Arthur: Koda? So, you men failed y'alls mission because of that 1 measly child, Rufus?!
Arthur was in rage by this and his hands began glowing along with his light brown eyes.
Rufus: *Gulps nervously* Y-Yes, sir. But we can still continue our mission.
Arthur sighs in frustration and look back at the screen.
Arthur: Alright, men. Follow those kids and deal with them! But remember, NO SCREW UPS! Understood?
Cloaked Men: *Nodded to Arthur* Yes, sir!
The screen automatically turned off and Arthur went towards the balcony again and looked at his training army with a scowl look on his face.
Adam: *Noticed Arthur's look* Are you alright, your majesty? You look very unsure about something.
Arthur sighs and looked at his adviser.
Arthur: No! I was told a while back about another royalty will stop me. I hope it's not that Koda boy. That will be humiliating!
Arthur watch his army once more and a smug look came on his face as he chuckles evilly.
Arthur's Thoughts: Hehe. So...Dakoda is the one that the Prophecy revealed years ago, eh?
Arthur: *Looks up at the sky* This makes things interesting.
AN: Well, this chapter took a little bit longer than expected. So, there's a few more characters in this one than in the original story and a different song used as well. Hope y'all enjoy it.
Song: The Hymn for the missing by Red.