Chapter 1: A time of peace.


It had been two months since the defeat of Malomyotismon. The digital world was free from evil once again and the digimon enjoyed every day of it. The gekomon enjoy playing their music in the wee hours of the morning. The gilamon swim the rivers without a care in the world. Sure there are the occasional trouble makers, but the Digidestined are always there to keep things in order.

Today, however, was a particularly quiet. The gang thought it was the perfect day to have a little vacation. Kari found a shady spot to sit and read a good book, Cody took time to practice his kendo, and Davis and T.K. were having a bit of a contest. It started out as an argument, then it turned into a rather aggressive game of table tennis. The ball went back and forth, neither side giving in.

"You're not getting out of this one so easily T.J.!" Davis said with a grin and a determined look in his eyes.

T.K. didn't break his concentration for even a second. "Davis, after all this time I would have fought you would learn to remember my name."

Davis just shot a cheezy little grin. "Maybe I just like messing with ya."

"Haha, I wouldn't put it past you."He said with a slick grin.

Davis did seem a bit peeved. "And what is that supposed to mean smart-guy?"

Patamon was watching from the side-lines. "Sigh What are we going to do with them."

He was surprised by a familiar voice. "Those two at it again? What is it this time?"

Patamon turned to his friend. "Hi Hawkmon. I'm not to sure what this started out as. Something about dexterity, but somehow it escalated and turned into a fight about what looked better. T.K.'s hat, or Davis' goggles. I'm not too sure how ping-pong got mixed into this, but we're about a half-hour in."

Hawkmon rolled his eyes. "Human competition, I'll never understand it. Why are words never an option?"

Patamon shook his head. "I don't know, but with these two the fight is bound to happen eventually. Hey, why aren't you with Yolei?" The wing eared digimon asked.

Hawkmon just shrugged his shoulders. "She said she had something important to do and she had to go alone, she wouldn't even give me an explanation why. Sometimes that girl gives me such a headache."


Off in the woods, Wormmon was enjoying a nice solo-walk. He watched the different little flowers as he passed. As he went by a big hollow tree, he saw a group of Yokomon. They seemed to be focused on something in front of them, so Wormmon crept silently to get a closer look without disturbing them. They were apparently getting a nature lesson from Biyomon.

She was showing them a flower that grew from the side of the tree. "This rare orchid is one of the many great wonders of the digital world. It can grow almost anywhere, reaches maturity faster than any other plant and it's lifespan is eternal once it blooms, but the conditions have to be absolutely perfect. Someone with a really gentle touch would have needed to stay with this flower for three days straight in order to get it to bloom."

One of the Yokomon spoke up. "Miss Biyomon, who do you think helped it bloom?"

Biyomon smiled. "I guess it's a mystery, but whoever it was must be a kind, loving soul."

Wormmon could have sworn his heart skipped a beat. He noticed how the sun-light was separated so it looked like tiny stars were falling on Biyomon's pink feathers. He also saw a twinkle in her beautiful blue eyes. It would be so simple to go and tell her that he helped the flower bloom, then tell her how he felt, but there was a slight pain in the pit of his stomach that prevented him.

Poor Wormmon left without a sound to continue his walk, now trying to collect his thoughts. "Why can't I say it? I do love her, but what will happen if I say it? She might just laugh at me. Oh, why do I have to be such a wimp sometimes?"

His thinking was cut short by some odd sounds. He went o find the source and was lead to a small clearing. First thing he noticed was Veemon moving in some weird pattern, then falling flat on his scaly face, cursing under his breath. He got back up and tried again, his dance steps were accompanied by music from a waltz. Once again Veemon fell down, and Wormmon stepped in to see what was going on.

He helped Veemon to his feet and asked the usual question. "Are you okay?"

Veemon shook his head. "Yeah, I'm fine, but I can't seem to figure this out."

"What's the problem?" Wormmon asked.

Veemon seemed a bit embarrassed. "Well, I really want Gatomon to like me, so I gotta become a great dancer. I heard girls like it when a guy learns the waltz for them. One of those romantic types of things."

Wormmon cocked his head a bit. "Where did you hear that?"

Veemon answered truthfully. "From the Numemon."

Wormmon rolled his eyes. "I figured as much. I hope your idea of romantic goes beyond fancy foot-work."

Veemon seemed a bit insulted. "Of coarse. The dance is just a lure, once Gatomon takes the bait, I'll show her how I feel, I'll be as good as gold to her and better."

The insect digimon smiled, or at least would have smiled if his mouth worked that way. "Well, in that case I think I can help."

He went off into the woods for a second or two and came back with a stick. Next he drew a pattern of foot prints on the ground, with numbers in each one. "There you go, all you have to do is follow this pattern and you my friend will learn to waltz."

Veemon was impressed, but a bit curious. "Uh...Wormmon. How do you know how to do that?"

Wormmon gave a casual reply. "I had a lot of spare time, back when Ken was trying to rule the world. I learned a few things to keep me busy."

Veemon smiled. "If it gets Gatomon to notice me, then I'm all for it."

Wormmon gave a nod. "Okay,then. Start here, and put your arms out in front of you like you have a partner with you."

The blue reptile raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

"I don't know, it's a dance made for partners." The insect said as he started the music. "And one two three, one two three, one two three, watch your feet and just like that and one two three."

Veemon was doing better, but was still a little shaky. "Man, it's a little harder pretending to have a partner than actually having one."

His worries were replaced by a bit of shock as a pair of white paws started moving in sync with his scaly blue feet. He looked up and there she was, Gatomon. Looking into his eyes adoringly. "Don't be nervous, you're doing great."

Veemon nearly had a heart attack. "Wha! Gatomon! Hehehe, you must be wondering what I'm doing. Well...ya see the thing is..."

She placed a paw on his muzzle to silence him. "It seems to me that you're trying to learn to waltz to impress someone you have a crush on. Someone who just might feel the same way about you."

His eyes widened. "You do?"

She gave him a little kiss on the cheek. "What do you think?"

Veemon got this glazed look in his eyes and a goofy little grin. "Wow."

Wormmon Left the music play so the two could continue their dance. As he left to keep up his walk he reflected on the days events. "Things really seem to be looking up for us. No evil digimon trying to destroy anybody, no natural disasters that need to be cleared up. Just peace. I hope Ken's day went as well as mine has."


Ken and Yolei snuck off from the rest of the group early on. They'd been dating for some time now and things really seemed to be picking up for them. The world seemed to have brighten to Ken in the past two months. He was cheerful, he was more outgoing and willing to make friends. He even joined a competitive math team. Yolei was happy to see the change. It had been hard for Ken to lighten up, but now that the darkness that haunted him was gone, it was like his spirit had been set free.

They spent the entire day together. They visited the primary vilage, took a dive in the local lake, they even caught a performance by the Gekomon. They ended their date with a picnic for two. After the food was done they took time to watch the sun set.

"This has been just spectacular. A fantastic way to spend our fourth date."Yolei said with a peaceful sigh.

"Fifth date actually." Ken corrected with a smile.

Yolei gave him a smile and an accusing look. "You've bee keeping track?"

He got this proud look on his face. "I always keep track of the important things. Home-work, soccer, and most of all, you."

She hugged him. "You are the sweetest guy in the world, you know that right?"

Ken blushed. "Well...I don't like to brag."

Yolei rested her head on his shoulder. The two stared at the sun set with a look of serenity about them. Ken leaned his head against hers and went to his thoughts. "I didn't think there could be such a thing as a perfect day. No more darkness, no more digimon emperor, no more hate. Just me, my friends, and my girl. I don't see how things could be better than they are now. I mean how do you improve perfection."


However, this would later prove to be the calm before the storm. For off in the mountains, concealed in a cave that had been cleared of it's Drimogimon inhabitants. A pair of golden eyes watched Ken with a hatred that would go un-rivaled. The beast let out a low growl, then spoke in a deep raspy voice. "Ichijougi! Enjoy your moment of happiness, for it will be the last you will ever have!"