Hey guys sorry it took a while, but you know. Anyway whats new... oh, Russia is having some nasty wildfires and they canceled grain exports for a year and Putin has been doing some fire fighting himself. Uhm, let me see, oh, The US Federal Reserve has its head up its ass as usual. Manchester United is still awesome. And oh yeah Obama is still prestident... not a fan... unlike the rest of the world seems to be. Ok well I know I'm boaring you with my jibber jabber so heres the next chapter, enjoy!

Recovery and Reflection

It was 2 pm yesterday that a group of un known monsters seemed to have enticed a fight with what some claim to be the Digidestined, by attacking central Odaiba. What their motivation was is not clear. More than 5,000 are feared dead with more then 3,000 in the Sacumo building alone, and some are still trapped in the rubble. Odaiba citizens and people of the surrounding area are furious about the lack of military response to the attack. However, the Imperial Air Force claims it scrambled 11 fighter jets to Odaiba as soon as they got wind of the attack, but by the time they got their, the attack had subsided and the invaders were no where to be seen. Today, army helicopter are patrolling the skies and trucks have been called in to help deliver aid to the victims and their families. Additionally a US warship by the name of USS Jefferson, is patrolling the Odaiba harbor, upsetting some citizens because it reminds them of the US military garrisons still present in Japan. But some are saying they don't mind the US destroyer in the harbor as a precautionary measure should another attack occur. In related news Taichi Kamiya is still missing and it is unclear if his disappearance and the attack are linked. Some local citizens are demanding answers from the Digidestined. And we go now to…

Cody turned off the TV and walked towards his window. He couldn't stop thinking about what he had seen yesterday, and the news wasn't helping him forget. All the destruction, all the pain, all the loss. He remembered one family that had been spared their grief thanks to Ankylomon.

He was with Armadillomon, running to help. When a peace of debris came flying threw the air to a small child. His mother screamed in fear, but just in the nick of time Ankylomon was there to shield the child. The mother quickly picked him up, thanked them, and ran away.

This was the one happy moment he could think of during that crisis, so he thought about it as much as possible.

The Dark Masters… that title suited them well. Cody now understood just what the older kids along with Kari and TK had faced in the Digital World several years ago.

His thoughts were interrupted when his grandfather walked into the room.

"Cody."

"Hmm, yes grandpa?"

"Here, have some prune juice and listen to this story."

Cody took the juice out of politeness and sat back down on the couch.

"Many years ago, when your father was just six years of age, he was playing outside near the street. A little girl, who could have been no more than three began to waddle into the street just as a car was coming. Your father saw this and risked his life to save her, the car barely missed them thanks in part from a quick reaction from the driver. I saw the whole thing. My point is your father saved someone just as you and Armadillomon saved that child the other day. I just thought you should know."

"Thanks Grandpa, I needed that."

"No problem." He turned and walked out of the room just as Armadillomon was walking in. Cody just stared at the blank TV as the 'tank' sat in front of him, looking at him solemnly.

"You know what Cody?"

"What."

"Were going to beat those Dark Masters and give the people of your world justice, just you wait and see."

…

Kari, Gatomon, TK, Patamon, Ken, Minomon, Yolei, Hawkmon, Davis, and Demiveemon were all walking to school. Not to go to the Digital World mind you, Izzy's surveillance system had shut down all of a sudden while they fended off the Dark Masters, so they had no intentions of rushing in blind without a plan. They were just going to a place where they could talk and hopefully get away from people wanting to ask questions, it was Sunday after all. Cody would be with them, but he was to upset and just wanted to stay home.

Patamon sat on TK's hat, a gloomy look on his face. Gatomon looked up at him, wanting more then anything to cheer him up, but a kid came running up to the group and quickly drew all their attention.

"Hey you all, you're the Digidestined right? Well I know you are! So do you mind telling me what the hell yesterday was all about. I though you guys were suppose to fight them in their world so they didn't come to our!

"Hey calm down buddy, we had no idea that was coming!" Davis retorted.

"No idea? No idea! Well now, thanks to you my little sisters in the hospital and my family is worried sick about her!"

"That wasn't are fault so back off," Ken exclaimed softly, but with a stern edge to his voice.

The kid, realizing he wasn't getting anywhere with this conversation stormed away.

Once in the school the chosen and the Digimon sat down at an empty table in the cafeteria. A heated conversation soon developed.

"…I just don't understand how they came back, I thought you said you destroyed them," Yolei said.

"We did … I don't know… I told you before- Davis it's TK not TB."

"… Well I don't here any genius answers from you," Davis said.

"Both of you are not helping… I understand that but relax," Ken added.

"No, Myotismon never mentioned…" Gatomon said.

"Kari, what do you think?" TK asked her.

"I don't know," was the quiet response he got from her.

A girl walking down the hall noticed Ken and ran over to him squealing.

"Oh my god your Ken Ichijouji! I've been wanting to meet you like forever!" the girl said in a high pinched voice.

"Yeah that's me, but where kinda in the middle of-"

"Is this your Digimon?" she said looking at Minomon.

She picked him up and looked at him closely, making Minomon uneasy, and he tried squirming to get away from the girls grasp.

"Yes his name is Minomon and-"

"And I'm Demiveemon!" Demiveemon said running across the table with his arms held wide, wanting to get some free attention.

"Well aren't you adorable," she said picking him up too.

"Please to meet your acquaintance," He said proudly and then turned to Davis and said, "She thinks I'm cute!" Davis just rolled his eyes.

The girl then turned her attention back to Ken, putting the to in-trainees back down, much to the dismay of Demiveemon.

"Would you like to go out with me some time, just to, you know, hang out?"

"I-" Ken started to say but Yolei cut in.

"Look I don't know who you think you are, but were kind of in the middle of an important meeting right now so get lost!" her voice was an angry one, perhaps a little to angry.

Everyone around the table looked at her with surprise. The girl just handed Ken her phone number on a piece of paper, and shot Yolei a glance before leaving.

"Yolei, I think that may have been a bit to much," Hawkmon said to her, cocking his head to the side curiously.

…

(The Digital World)

The Great, as some would say, Tai Kamiya, sat under a tree while drinking soda he had stolen during the assault on Odaiba. He finished the beverage, and, flatting it with his mind, tossed it over his head carelessly. It hit Blackwargreymon on his chest armor.

He then stood and began to pace around aimlessly. Sora was the only thing on his mind, he was slowly going insane. Even when Daemon had revealed to him that the Dark Masters were planning to lock the Harmonious Ones away once again, he didn't care. The four Sovereigns meant nothing to him. The same Sovereigns that he and the other originals had freed with the power of their crests.

He was no longer realizing it, Daemon was darkening his soul. He had noticed it once, in the beginning, but chose to ignore it, and now he hardly remembered his old self.

'What exactly do you want to gain from this Daemon?'

'Well my boy, right now I just want to find a way out of your body.'

'Yes I know that idiot, I meant after you get out.'

'All in do time my boy, all in do time.'

Tai was going to question further but a Devidramon flew down near him.

"Lord Kamiya, Lord Puppetmon would like to see you."

"Tell him I'll be there soon," Tai said.

Blackwargreymon got a nervous look on his face. He knew what was about to happen.

"Tai are you sure this is worth having a chance with Sora, I mean you know-"

"Damn it Blackwargreymon! If I want your stupid opinion on something, I'll ask for it! God, just leave me alone!"

Blackwargreymon felt his temper rising. Tai was getting way to aggressive, and irrational.

Tai ran a hand through his now short hair, he had cut it, he didn't know why but it fit his new demeanor. The bearer of the crest of courage was slipping away.

…

(Izzy's room)

"Have you guys ever considered the possibility that that thing in black robes was Tai?" Izzy said to Matt, Sora, Biyomon, and Gabumon.

The four of them looked at each other.

"I've considered it," Matt said, "And then I threw it out the window because I knew it couldn't be true."

"I- I have thought of it," Sora said, looking down at her tennis uniform.

"I know, it sounds crazy but, it was Tai's height, and a Blackwargerymon was there with them," Izzy said.

"Key word being black Izzy, I'm sure Tai and Agumon are somewhere locked up in a dungeon." Biyomon pointed out.

"I want to agree Biyomon, but…" Gabumon didn't finish his sentence.

"Guys we have to face facts here. I saw Tai and Agumon talking to Cherrymon, Tai attacked Kari and Gatomon, and I checked with Gennai, he says there are no longer any Blackwargeymon in existence."

They were all silent. Tentomon adjusted his wings for a bit, making a sound.

"I've been thinking about this ever since the attack, and well, you know, Tai use to like Sora, and well…"

Matt smiled a little, but then he turned serious again, "Izzy, Tai is over her, he is perfectly fine with it, I've even talked with him about it, he is totally cool with it, he just wants to be friends with her." Matt shook his head at Izzy, he new what he was thinking.

"Do you know that for sure Matt?" Izzy said coldly.

Again silent's.

'Could it be true,' Matt thought to himself, 'Does he still have feelings for her? He was so into her when we were young but he's moved on right? But what if he does, does he hate me?'

"Any way, um, Gennai has also informed me that a large group of evil Digimon are massing for an attack on a temple somewhere on the continent of Modem so we need to form a plan. We will find out the truth."

"I don't believe you Izzy! Your crazy! Tai would never do something like this! He would never work with them!" Sora ran out of the room, tears in her eyes.

"Sora wait!" Matt said running after her.

More action is coming I promise, and yes the Romance will get here eventually, just be patient. Keep in mind I consider this an epic so there is going to be a lot of chapters. More Digimon types will get involved to. Review Please, let me know whats on your mind about this story.