Kingdom Digimon part 3

"One step forward, two steps back"

We kept moving through the forest hoping to find the Koromon Village that Agumon said he smelled. I was walking behind everyone because I didn't want them staring at me from behind. I walked with my head down in thought, while Poyomon sat on my head. I think he was upset because I was. I just couldn't shake this feeling I was having. Some of the others looked back at me as well since I was so quiet. I didn't think it would matter even if I didn't nearly bite their heads off. We keep walking until we enter a village which we can only assume was the Koromon Village Agumon mentioned. However looking at the digimon there we weren't sure where we were. They were small grey balls with arms on the top of their heads. Mimi had asked for a bath and was whisked away someplace screaming the whole way.

Of course we take off after her, but I lagged behind. The others ran into one of the tents, but I just took seat on the ground leaning on the side of a tent. I feel so drained, its like my body is doing everything my head is telling it not to do. It could be because I'm hungry maybe. Poyomon then just slide off my head onto my lap. He was tired to. Okay there's no way he can be tired I just walked all this way and all he did was sit on my head. I took out my digivice to see that it was extremely low on energy. All of this must mean something, but I have no idea. Maybe Izzy could…oh yeah I yelled at him to. I should apologize to them all. I saw them all leave the tent except Mimi, and with Izzy and Tai looked unusually red. I tried to turn my head to get a better look, but I couldn't move my head anymore this really doesn't make sense. The others look at me with shock and open mouths. Matt ran over yelling out my name, and the others followed soon after. Did I sit in something? Do I have something on my face?

"T.K. are you alright what's wrong?" he asked bending down to my level.

I wanted to speak, but didn't even have the strength to speak. Okay maybe something is really wrong. I started to think this is a little more serious then hunger. Matt knew something was wrong. Joe got down as well to feel my head.

"Whoa he's got a fever, and a pretty high from the feel of it," he said removing his hand. Matt picked me up.

"We better get him somewhere, so he can rest," Tai said regaining his color. Those digimon called Pagumon I heard Tentomon say told them where to take me. I can't remember anything else because darkness clouded my sight.

(Digi-Destined POV)

Matt instantly panicked when he felt T.K.'s body go limp. The others tried to calm him down. They finally brought T.K. into a big tent like a party room. Matt took off his hat then put a wet cloth on his head. He sat him down and put T.K.'s head on T.K.'s backpack.

"This fever must be serious for him to just pass out like that," Sora said.

"Why didn't he say anything earlier? We would of stopped so he could rest," Tai asked puzzled.

"Maybe he just didn't want to talk to us," Mimi reasoned.

"Poyomon isn't doing well either," Gabumon said while holding the baby digimon in his arms.

"Strange how they both fell ill simultaneously," Izzy said scratching his chin.

Everyone stared down at T.K. His face was full of sweat and he was starting to grunt and groan.

"Must be having another nightmare," Sora said. She felt so helpless. Matt was filled with guilt that he would allow his brother to get so sick and he not even notice. Tai could feel his uneasiness.

"Hey Matt you okay?"

"How do you think I'm doing my little brother just pasted out in my arms!"

"Listen I understand what you're going through trust me he'll pull through this," Matt only glanced at him. That was Matt's way of saying thanks. Suddenly everyone's digivices began to react. The all held up their digivices, as the light grew brighter and brighter.

(T.K.'s POV)

I was in this dark place again. I hated this feeling of fear and dread. Yet I yearn for it at the same time. This makes no sense.

"Nothing does at first," came a voice. I spun around to see the person in black.

"How are you here in my nightmare?"

"Nightmare? Seems more to me like the inside of your heart,"

"What?"

"Do not worry all will be over and you shall become stronger just as you wished,"

"I…don't know if this is what I want,"

"Then don't accept it as I said it's all your choice," he then disappeared. I looked around again.

This is supposed to be my heart. No…I don't believe it. I looked around for anything resembling a light but saw nothing. I turn to look into a mirror. I jumped at first, but saw it was only my reflection…sort of. He had the same clothes but his eyes were darker, more empty. His hair was much spikier, that it almost was too much for the hat to cover. The lock of hair that hangs out for me was more curled for him and on the opposite side.

"Who…are…" I didn't finish as my vision was now getting brighter.

I open my eyes to find myself in a room with all the others surrounding me. I sat up then felt my head. Good to see I have my strength back. I look to everyone else who are very surprised.

"What happened?" I asked.

"Well you had a fever then you pasted out," Sora said.

"Then all of our digivices began to react to something, then you woke up," Izzy said. I had to admit I feel much better now.

"Can we eat?" I asked. Everyone chuckled.

"Here you go!" exclaimed the Pagumon bringing everyone some food.

I look around until I found Poyomon by my side with a smile. I guess he feels better now that I do. I eat and feed him at the same time. Then suddenly Poyomon stopped eating then in a bright flash of light digivolved to Tokomon. Finally now I can have a conversation with him again.

"It must have been the food you gave him," Izzy said. That made sense although that's a little weak for what happened earlier.

He leaps into my arms. I noticed the Pagumon were a little nerved by this. I haven't really gotten a good look at them until now. I don't think they even look trustworthy.

"Lets give a congratulations to T.K. and Tokomon!" exclaimed Mimi. Then everyone began applauding. The Pagumon were ecstatic…since when did I start talking dictionary. I also notice a dark gleam in their eye. I would deal with it later, but first I have to say something.

"Uh everyone I have something I would like to say,"

"What is it? You sick again?" Matt asked.

"No I just want to apologize for earlier today. I shouldn't have acted that way, and I'm really sorry and hope you don't hate me,"

Everyone smiled.

"Now if we hated you would we've nursed you back to health," Tai said. I felt at ease.

"But I wish you would of told us sooner instead of you just passing out," Matt scolded.

"Sorry the feeling didn't really come to me until I got here," A thought came to my head and I pulled out my digivice. I could tell it had at least half its power. Half? Last time I looked at it the energy was almost gone, weird.

After we ate we decided to turn in for the night. I actually was tired from today. I fell asleep almost instantly. I started to dream again. I was in the dark area again. By now I had gotten used to it, but this time it was different. I was on a dark beach instead. The color in my clothes looked dull as well.

"I think I understand you now," I turned to see the being in black again.

"Am I really that hard to understand, I'm only eight,"

"Your digimon is your light. Without him you are subject to the darkness. He follows you with great loyalty,"

"What are you trying to say?"

"He truly will follow you which ever path you go. And soon you will come to a fork in the road,"

"Soon? How soon?"

"You'll know when you meet a digimon named Myotismon…"

My eyes then opened to reveal the room we all fell asleep in. "Myotismon…" I mumbled.

I turned my head to see I was the only one in the room. I sit up to get a better look around. I saw everyone's stuff was gone too. I rub my head to sooth the pounding in it. I just can't get used to those weird dreams. I grab my hat and backpack then walk out. When I walked out I see everyone running around calling for Tokomon. Why would they be…oh no. I ran to catch up with someone. I found Izzy drawing in the dirt with a stick. When I got closer I could see it was the layout of the Village and area.

"What's going on?"

"Oh T.K. uh didn't know you were up…"

"Where's Tokomon?"

"Uh were not certain on his current location right now," he said looking back at the layout. I looked over all the X's. I was really confused.

"What how, why…" something in my brain suddenly clicked. I remember that dark gleam in the Pagumon's eyes.

"Where are the Pagumon?"

"Their checking by the waterfall…why?" he said looking back at me.

"Just wondering," I said walking off. When I was out of his sight I ran over to the waterfall. I saw the Pagumon leaving and laughing the whole way back to the village. I was behind a tree when they went by. I ran toward the waterfall as quickly as I could. I saw nothing out of the ordinary on the surface. I decided to look a bit more into it. As I got closer to the waterfall I saw a cave behind it. That would be perfect for hide-and-seek. I ran into the cave. There in a cage I found Tokomon and all the Koromon were there too in cages.

"Tokomon!"

"T.K.!"

I ran over to his cage to look at him. He looked unharmed just tied up. I knew those Pagumon weren't any good. Now all I had to do was pick this lock. I took a look at it. I might be able to break it with a rock, but that could take a while. I also wouldn't want to gain any attention I didn't want.

"Well looks like a brat wants his digimon,"

Looks like that attention found me. I guess I just can't stay out of the spotlight. I turn to see two digimon.

"T.K. be careful those are Gazimon!"

I guess Tokomon may just have to digivolve instead of me getting him out. When I got my digivice in my hand one of the Gazimon shot out an electric attack out its mouth and knock it out my hand. Then the other dove at me. Lucky I did gain attention from someone I wouldn't mind. Agumon came in and tackled the Gazimon.

"Thanks,"

"I'll hold them off you get them out that cage," I nodded.

This lock was a bit harder then what I thought it would be. I notice that Agumon also underestimated his opponents. They were giving him a pounding. Agumon got so desperate he started shooting his flames at the waterfall. I didn't think Agumon was that weak. I looked around for my digivice. When I finally found it I was going to get Tokomon to save the day, but Tai showed up and got Agumon to digivolve to Greymon before Tokomon could. I felt somewhat cheated out of a victory that could have been mine. We got all the Koromon out and I got Tokomon out. I could tell he was somewhat upset to.

Suddenly a monkey with a wanna be Elvis voice came. He started creating all kinds of trouble. He was using something called his Dark Network. I hate to say it, but I was impressed with the strength he was showing. Next time I see him I'll show him what real power is. We turned and ran deeper into the cave. We ran until we came to a dead end. Tai got his crest then we kept moving. We actually ended up a miles away from Etemon was what the Koromon called him.

After Tai got that crest he started acting like a bossy jerk. I was starting to think like Matt. I'm a little surprised Matt didn't snap at him. He was force-feeding Agumon with food. He looked like a turkey. We ventured farther until we came to a coliseum looking for Joe's crest now. Then Etemon showed up then we all got trapped in a net. Go figure. Agumon digivolved to Greymon and Etemon summoned his own Greymon and then there was a big battle. We eventually got out, but Tai was acting more and more crazier by the moment. My digivice was actually starting to react to him. He even ran out there to the battle to put himself in danger to get Greymon to digivolve. I took out my digivice to see it giving off a black light. The dark energy flowed through Tai then into his crest. This made Greymon finally digivolve. It however isn't what we expected. It was SkullGreymon. He didn't just attack the Greymon, but us as well. Eventually he ran out of energy and returned to Koromon. I on the other hand was outraged. Because of Tai he just made Tokomon weaker. It's now becoming harder and harder for Tokomon to just make it to rookie form. Of course I'm frustrated.

I didn't care how Tai felt he just ruined everything for me. If I'm supposed to be the most powerful one on the team then why am I the one lagging behind? Why was it that my digimon was the last to digivolve both times? Why was it that when my partner digivolved I nearly lost him? Why was everything so unfair!? I hated my position on this team. I knew the good times wouldn't last long. I'm angry all over again. I must get my crest I have to find my crest. Then I'll show them my power!

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A/N: Sorry this took so long. I want to let you know that I will be skipping a few scenes and episodes or just wont mention them. I see no point in re writing what you could easily go to You-Tube and see. The next chapter will be when T.K. finally gets his crest, and we meet someone new yet familiar.