digi-gal-rox: well it's about time i put up another chapter for this story! had trouble writing the conclusion for this chapter, but i got it figured it out! hope you like it! and remember to review!

Chapter 1

"What is it?" Sora asked, as Aki led them to the room, where Tai lay in the bed. Kai looked up momentarily, before looking back at his grandfather.
"We're not sure," Kai murmured, "Davis doesn't even know either."
"How did it happen?" Matt asked, worriedly.
"He just suddenly collapsed," Aki murmured, "We're not sure why." Sora quietly made her way towards her long forgotten friend. The boy she grew up with, the boy she shared so many interest with, the boy she trusted.
"I don't believe it," she murmured, taking hold of Tai's hand. Matt placed a hand on her shoulder.
"We'll figure this out. I promise."
"Kai, we should go." Aki whispered, seeing the devistated look on Sora's face.
"But-" Kai stopped. He too noticed Sora's expression. He stood up and left the room without a word.
"Can Kai handle it?" Matt asked, as Aki headed for the door.
"If he's able to live through his parent's divorce, I'm sure he can handle this." Sora responded.
"No, he can't." Aki murmured. "Tai's the only family he has left."
"He has you," Sora retorted. Aki looked away.
"I know Kai." she murmured, and left.

"Hey there, kiddo," Kai forced a smile, seeing young Momo intriged in her video game, "Watcha got there?"
"Adventures number 54." she responded.
"Cool," Kai responded, "Mind if I watch?"
"Sure, you can watch." Momo replied, monotoned. From the doorway, Aki watched her good friend crumble. Tai had been his whole life, after his parents divorce. Both his parents had moved away, while the devistated Kai remained behind to look after his grandfather. Aki knew Kai didn't want to alert his father about this. He knew how he'd react. But maybe Tai's old friends would be o.k. Right? Davis had already reluctantly allowed the two to call Tai's oldest and dearest friends, Sora and Matt, but what would he say about everyone else?
"Do it if you must," Davis murmured from behind surprising her.
"Grandpa..."
"It's out of our control now." he went on, "The Digital World needs you."

"What's going on?"
"Is it safe?"
"Joe?"
"Izzy?"
"What's going on?"
"Coming here was a mistake."
"Someone said it was important," the lights suddenly went on. And the six friends stared at each other, mouth hanging opened. All at once, they turned to see who had turned on the lights. Two teenagers, one who looked so much like Kari, and the other; like Tai.
"What's going on here?" Ken demanded, "Who are you?"
"Kai. And this is Aki." the older one said, "We called you here, for something important."
"Something has happened to an old friend of yours. Tai Kamiya." Aki went on. Joe quickly sat up.
"I'm a doctor. Maybe I can-"
"Let us finish," Kai said sharply.
"Are you by any chance related to Tai?" cody asked.
"I'm his grandson."
"That explains his temper," Izzy muttered, "Does this by any chance have to do with the Digital World?" Aki looked at him surprised.
"It does... how did you-"
"An old friend," Izzy sighed.
"Gennai..." Kai murmured.
"What the hell is going on?!" Ken demanded. Yolie slapped him on the arm. "What was that for?!"
"Let them speak." she scowled.
"The Digital World is in danger," Kai supplied, "The crests most of you once bore must be found before it's too late."
"I take it you're Kari's grand daughter," Izzy said, turning to the younger girl. She nodded uncertainly. "You both already have your crests."
"Izzy! What the-" Cody started.
"Gennai came to see me," he said quietly, "And like they said, the Digital World is in danger."
"Hey... where's T.K?" Yolie suddenly asked.

"How the hell did you get this address?" Davis growled, as he let T.K in.
"Matt," he responded, Chris following behind. Davis narrowed his eyes.
"Aki!" he called out. Aki hurried towards the elderly man, alarmed by the tone in his voice.
"What is it? What-"
"Take him to the others," he ordered, "I don't have time for this." Aki watched surprised as her grandfather retreated to the room where Tai was.
"And you are...?"
"T.K Takaishi," he nodded. Aki peered over his shoulder, where the younger man was reading. "Chris," T.K supplied.
"Aki Takahashi," Aki nodded, shaking the man's hand, "Please excuse my grandfathers... temper. He's been under a lot of stress." she explained leading the two towards the main room. T.K could hear the arguments of the Digi Destined coming from the room in front.
"What's going on?" Chris asked.
"I'm not sure," T.K murmured.
"Something important," Aki explained, "Something big." T.K frowned.
"That doesn't really help."
"Aki?" Kai poked his head from the living room.
"Mr. Takaishi," she said.
"This way." Kai opened the door wider, gesturing towards the room.
"Stay here Chris." T.K ordered, entering the corridor.
"But-"
"I'll call you if I need you."

The room fell silent as T.K entered the room. The youngest one, Cody took a step foward.
"Long time, hasn't it?"
"What happened?" he asked, as Cody sat down again.
"The Digital World's in danger," Mimi supplied.
"What? How?" he asked, alarmed. Matt and Sora entered the room, looking distressed.
"Sora!" Yolie exclaimed, rushing her side.
"How is he?" Joe asked, worriedly.
"He'll be fine," Matt muttered, "But we have to find the crests and fast."
"What's going on?" T.K asked, "And what do you mean find the crests and fast?!" The long lost friends exchanged worried looks. "I asked a question!"
"Tai's gravely ill," Davis grunted, entering the room, "And the crests, well we're not sure who they'll go to, but a new generation of digi destined is needed to save the Digital World."

"So, what do you think of Japan so far?" Aki asked.
"It's different. Gramps has been travelling for some time though." Chris responded.
"Oh?"
"Signing for his books. Have you read them?"
"No. My family won't allow it."
"Why not?"
"Long story," Aki's eyes fell. "A very long story..."
"Aki, your grandfather wants you." Kai said, entering the room. The teenager nodded getting up.
"What is it?" Chris asked, curiously. Kai stared at him.
"Kai," Aki scowled. She turned to face Chris. "It's a serious matter." he nodded, still not understanding. Kai eyed him warily.
"Has your grandfather ever told you about the Digital World?"
"Only from what I've read from his books," Chris responded, folding his arms. Aki stood between the two teenagers, who look like they were prepared to fight.
"That's enough!" she hissed. "They need us, and we need to figure a way to get it." Kai nodded.
"I already know that. And I have a feeling this guy knows how to get in."

digi-gal-rox: well that's it for now! please remember to review! and to confirm some things, yes, this is a AU story, but it kinda leads of the future shown at the end of digimon 02, where it is suggested that Matt and Sora are married, so, yeah, just to confirm any confusions