Chapter 4: Rescue

Yshida Residence:

TK (fired up): Guys I'm telling you! We have to save those Digimon!
Matt: Even if we do…how do you plan to get in there?! First the gate, then the entrance and then the corridor…Didn't you say only his fingerprints can open the door?
Sora: Matt's right…we need a plan!
Matt: That's not what I said…
Kari: I agree with TK! We need to do something about it!
Ken: But it's too dangerous…
Davis: When has that ever stopped us?
TK: I agree! We need to save them…there is one detail I didn't tell you…after entering on the other side there was like a screen or a laptop…maybe Izzy can hack it? If he can do it we can get there via the Digital World! And we can also bust the Digimon out quickly!
Izzy: Wait a minute! If they catch me I risk prison!
TK: Well do you want to let those Digimon suffer there?!
Matt (putting is hand on TK's shoulder): Face it! We cannot rescue them…not now! It's much too dangerous!
TK (shaking him off): What's wrong with all of you?!
Kari (holding his arm): Calm down TK…We can do it…we don't need to rush it.
TK: I'm sorry…it's just…I hate it when someone does such a thing…
Izzy: And if we rescue them…then what? He has a Digivice! He'll just go and get more of them! We need to take that off of him! How are you gonna do that?!
TK: I…I didn't think of it.
Kari: Didn't you say that all of the Digimon are treated well?
TK: Only Gorillamon wasn't…but who knows what tests they are running…
Joe: Hey TK…listen…I know how you feel, and believe me, I'd like nothing more than to save these Digimon! But we risk exposure, prison and who knows what else…
TK: You're right…
Cody: I think he is going to expose them at the movie…like a prize…
Tai: I could rip his head off!
Mimi: Just calm down everyone! I think we should save them! Even if he managed to catch new prisoners so? We can save them again… Plus you said he has an old Digivice…that means he can only get there if the portal is open! So we can monitor that…
Kari: Mimi's right! We need to do this. I'm with TK!
TK: Thanks Kari!
Mimi: Oh sure…no need to thank me!
TK (blushing): I didn't mean it like that!
Davis: I'm in!
Cody: Me too!
Izzy: Fine! I'll help you get in and out!
Tai: I agree…we should let the new Digidestined handle it! They've proven themselves worthy!
Sora: Sounds good!
Ken: We won't let you down! Right Yolei?
Yolei: Sure!
Joe: Matt…do you agree?
Matt: It's dangerous…I think TK and Davis should do it...everyone else should stay back…Izzy will get them in.
Davis: I agree! Kari must be protected.
Kari: Stop this! I'm not a helpless little girl!
TK: You're not…but I would feel better knowing you are safe.
Kari: TK…
Davis: How come when he says it you're not offended!
Mimi: Doesn't matter! We do this and we do it now! He won't expect it!
Ken: Izzy…I'll help you to get in! What do you need?
Izzy: First I need to manage to get into his security system…we need to track the cameras at all times. TK, Davis…I suggest masks…they should not recognize you.
Matt: I have some from the last Halloween party…I'll get them.
Izzy: We also need…food…hehe…the Digimon ate it all
Tentomon: We'll if you're all talking…we acted!
TK: Don't worry…I'll go get something from the store two streets away…
Kari: I'll come with you…I need some air.
Mimi was smirking at them. TK did not know exactly why she was smirking. Kari looked at her and showed her to cut it out.

Tai: Hey Matt…do you think your brother looks differently at my sister?
Matt: Why do you ask? I haven't seen any change…
Tai: I don't know…I mean I like TK, but I'm not gonna let my sister date anyone!
Matt: Hey why are you telling me that?! Tell them…it's their decision what they do!
Tai: Don't shout so loud! I don't want anyone to hear it!
Mimi: You two will never change.
Tai (surprised): How come? Hehe
Mimi: If they want to date you should let them! (whispering) seriously Tai…would you rather have Davis date her?
Tai: WHAT NO WAY!
Mimi: You've just proven to me that you don't even like yourself…
Matt: Where she's right…she's right…can't argue with a woman.
Mimi: Be happy she has a crush on him…oh I shouldn't have said that!
Tai: WHAT?! Oh I'm going after them!
Matt: Stay here…help me find the masks…I know my brother…he doesn't like Kari in that way.
Mimi: What? Why?
Matt: I asked him…he thinks of her more like a sister.
Mimi: How do you know? Did he tell you? Maybe he lied?
Matt: He wasn't lying…so don't worry Tai.
Tai: Well I knew why I liked him! I'll still have a talk with her…
Mimi: I still think they like each other…just need to prove it!

Kari: It's really brave what you want to do…saving the Digimon.
TK: Thanks…and thanks for sticking with me…
Kari: Come on…I'd always do it. You know that time when you pulled that prank on Davis?
TK: Haha…how can I forget…you were so convincing!
Kari: Yeah. Wasn't too difficult…sometimes he gets on my nerve.
TK: Say…do you like him?
Kari: What do you mean?
TK: I mean…the way he likes you?
Kari: What?! No way! Yuck! I don't like anyone in our group like that…Crap Kari what's wrong with you?! Why would you say that?!
TK (with a disappointed look): Oh…yeah…me neither…
Kari: So he doesn't like me that way…but maybe he lied like I did…
TK: There's the store! Let's get some stuff and get it to the others…this will be a long night…
Kari: Yeah…I hope you save them…

Sora: There you are! What took you so long?
Kari: TK played the brave one…didn't want me to carry anything…so we stopped twice so he can rest his arms…you really should stop thinking of me as a defenseless little girl…
TK: It was just so I can build up my muscles!
Kari: Sure…cause carrying all bags is the way to success!
TK (smiling at her): Haha…nothing slips past you does it?
Kari smiled back as everyone dug into the bags and got something to eat. They were ready for a rescue mission.

Izzy: Ok guys. Here is the plan. Davis and TK will go to the Digital World, to this region here. I was able to establish a connection from there to the pc inside the corridor where the Digimon are kept. You'll need to arrive in the adjacent region first, since I cannot open two gates to the same region. From there you'll be able to get into his house undetected. I already hacked his security system. He won't notice a thing. You'll be able to get the Digimon out and send them directly to the Digital World. Are you ready?
Davis: Course we're ready!
TK: You bet!
Kari: Be careful guys! Come back healthy.
Izzy: If something is to go wrong…we will see it. I already have a rescue plan in mind.
TK: I don't think it'll be needed! We'll get them easily!
Davis: OK! Let's go!
Patamon: Are you sure you don't want us with you?
TK: No…the risk is to big…he could catch you…I wouldn't be able to live with myself.
Izzy: Don't worry! There is also an escape plan.

Both pointed their Digivices to the screen and they disappeared in the Digital World.
TK (looking through the TV screen): Izzy which direction is it?
Izzy: Just go straight to your right…you won't miss it.

TK: So this is it Davis…we can do it! Reminds me of that time when we both came here to save Kari!
Davis: That's right! We should be able to get this done easily! Say TK…is there something between you and Kari? Look I wanna know…
TK: What do you mean?
Davis: You and I we don't always like each other…and probably also because we both like Kari…
TK: Maybe...but that's not the whole reason…she told me she doesn't like anyone in our group that way…
Davis: But you like her the way I do…
TK: Hm…you have no idea
Davis: Look…if she chooses you…I'm fine with it…I see that she's not into me…
TK: How do you know?
Davis: Well…it's the way she looks at you. She doesn't look at me like that. When we left now, I looked at her. She looked at you totally concerned, she didn't even bother looking at me.
TK: Davis…you really are a great guy…and if what you say is true, I wish that you'll find a girl who looks at you the same way!
Davis: Thanks! There's the TV!
TK: Izzy can you hear us?
Izzy: Yes! You can go! Everyone went to bed. Be quiet.

The boys did not wait another second. They put on their black masks and pointed their Digivices. Immediately they appeared in the corridor where the Digimon were kept. Both boys started to open up the electronic cages. They were quick and all Digimon followed them. The rookie Digimon were easy to free, however Gorillamon had been sedated and was fast asleep.

Davis: That crazy maniac! How are we gonna get Gorillamon out?!
TK: We need to wake him up, but he'll probably become violent…maybe the Digimon can help! Guys, you need to attack him and wake him up…I'll take care of the rest!
Davis: What are you gonna do?!
TK (smiling): Something that Kari taught me!

The Digimon all attacked Gorillamon but the Digimon wouldn't move. After the third attack, Gorillamon woke up and started smashing everything around.
Davis: Quickly get back! What's that?!
TK: It's the siren! They know we're here! Davis! Get them to the Digital World! Quick! I'll handle Gorillamon.
Davis: Fine! I'll do it!

Said and done, Davis took all the Digimon with him and disappeared.

"Come on Gorillamon! I'm here to save you!" TK yelled at the Digimon. Gorillamon charged at him. Meanwhile the siren was still going. TK could hear how the bodyguards were coming down to the corridor. He knew he had to flee or to get caught. As he saw Gorillamon charging at him he started running. He ran towards the PC. The rush of the moment made him see everything blurry. He didn't know how far back Gorillamon was. He looked towards the PC and knew within a few seconds he'd reach it. The doors to the corridor were opening slowly. TK was almost in front of the PC. He looked back and saw Gorillamon swing at him. When he noticed it, he ducked and his Digivice fell out of his hand. As he was very close to the PC the Digivice managed to open the portal and a yelling Gorillamon was sent through. As he tried to pick the Digivice up and leave as well, he heard a gunshot. The PC had been pierced through and he could not get out. There he was…standing in front of two bodyguards and none other than Mr. Uchida, who had fired the gun.

Mr. Uchida: It's over! Get him!

TK's blood rushed to his head. He saw the two coming towards him. He did not know what would happen. He would already see himself in prison, life destroyed…that's when he opened his eyes. Immediately he saw he could sneak between them and attack Mr. Uchida directly. As soon as he passed the bodyguards he ducked when Mr. Uchida tried to shoot at him and punched him the stomach. He passed Mr. Uchida and ran towards the exit. He saw another bodyguard right next to the door. He knew it was impossible to pass him. Now he had four armed men chasing him. He went up the stairs. As he was running he saw Mai opening her door and looking at him. He passed her. As he did so he heard Uchida shout at her to get back inside. He saw the terrace to his left on the corridor. TK pushed the doors but as soon as he was on the terrace there was no other way out.

Mr. Uchida: Enough of this nonsense! I wanted to catch you alive Digidestined! But now you die!

He saw as Uchida pulled the trigger. They were probably his last seconds. The only thing he could think of was Kari. How her life would be. How he never told her he loved her. The gun was fired. TK was hit in the shoulder and fell off the terrace. His vision became blurry, but he felt falling on something soft. He looked up and saw Kari. He didn't know if it was a dream or reality.

Mr. Uchida: A Digimon! And two children on it. Who is that tell me! I lost them! They will pay!

Kari: He lost his consciousness! We need to get him to a doctor! Call Joe…we need his brother…we cannot bring him to a hospital!
Yolei: Will do!
Kari: Hang on TK! Hang on! Don't give up on me! Please…I haven't even told you…