Okay, first of I'd like to point out this chapter has NOT been proof read at all. I'm fairly sure it's acceptable but if you see some errors that's why. My computer has been playing up so I haven't had chance to check it properly. Well, enjoy!


No! I moved forward without thinking pushing Ken so he dropped his Digivice. His eyes widened as he looked at me shocked. 'Sakura!' He shouted his voice disbelieving. I turned away raising my Digivice. 'Your not the only one to open a gate.' I said as I focused on my thoughts of the dark place. My Digivice started to glow and I could see the start of the portal opening. Ken scowled and scooped up his Digivice standing beside me. 'Let's do this.' He said smiling and extending his hand. I nodded and reached for his hand my own smile appearing. We turned to look at Daemon and raised our Digivices. 'Gate to the Dark Ocean, OPEN!' We said. The light from the Digivices grew brighter and we could see the Dark Ocean behind Daemon. Daemon was laughing. 'Fools, I am one of the Demon Lords! Your Digivices are no match for my power!' He said cackling. I winced as I felt his dark energy fighting back lowering the Digivice slightly. I felt a hand on my arm and looked to see Cody helping me. A glance saw Davis and Kari helping Davis while Yolei and TK came to my side. 'You can do it! Come on!' Davis encouraged giving me his usual grin. I nodded and continued focusing. Daemon wasn't laughing as he made a sound of disbelief. The portal was fully open now and he was fighting not be drawn in. Keeping it open was taking a lot of effort and focus, more than opening it did. The Digital World was much easier to access, probably because that's were the Digivices were made, and we'd never had to keep it open consciously like this. I could sense Ken weakening beside me and I knew my premonition would have been right. He needed me; that much was certain. Still, they couldn't stay here. I wouldn't let that happen. 'Everyone.' I spoke softly making sure my voice didn't give away my intention. They all looked to me as I smiled. 'Goodbye.' I said my voice breaking as I let the tears escape. They were stunned. I used that to my advantage running forward out of their grip. 'Sakura!' They yelled. Ken's voice I heard clearly, it was filled with anguish. I glanced back to see him beheld by Davis and TK with tears in their eyes as they looked at me. 'I love you.' I said clearly. I saw him flinch like he'd been punched and he'd heard me. I raised my Digivice making Daemon flinch. It wasn't much but it was enough. He lost his balance as he backed away and was caught in the pull from the portal. 'No! How dare you!' He screamed reaching for me. I just smirked as his grasp went through me.

'I knowingly changed destiny, that has consequences.' I said softly praying Ken wouldn't hear that.

'You…' What ever he was going to shout was lost as he went through the portal. I forced it closed even as I faded. To the others it would look like I'd vanished. They'd probably think I'd been taken to the dark ocean. I would be the only person to know differently. I watched as the world I knew vanished to my sight.

Darkness. Nothing, there was nothing but the darkness. I was curled up in a ball in the centre of the darkness. I could feel my warmth, the only source here. I could here my heartbeat, the hammering echoing deafeningly off nothing. I could taste my blood as I bit my lip to stop myself trembling. I could smell my fear; there was nothing to conceal it. I could see my pale skin, shinning like a light against the darkness. 'Sakura Tenshi, Guardian of the Crest of Possibility, Beloved of the Guardian of Kindness, you of all people know that destiny cannot be changed. Do you know who I am?' The voice was powerful, regal, but soft and gentle. I raised my head to look in the darkness.

'Yes.' I admitted frowning. A glowing figure appeared before me and I took in the sight of Talankomon with little surprise. Her eyes were full of an expression of sorrow.

'You foolish, foolish child, doing all this for love.' She muttered reaching forward to take my outstretched hand.

'What could I do…this better than a world without him.' I muttered looking away, unable to meet her grief stricken eyes.

'Hm, perhaps child, I suppose that it depends on your point of view. Still, you are aware of the way out of this place, correct.' She asked tapping my cheek so I looked at her. I nodded stiffly.

'Which is precisely why I remain.' I told her forcefully. She sighed but nodded.

'Very well, but ask yourself. Is one mere boy worth it?' She left after that statement vanishing into the darkness. I was silent as I returned to my tight ball hugging myself for warmth and comfort.

'Yes, he is.' I muttered letting the tears flow. Ken, Ken…help me.


'Sakura wake up!' His yell was loud, panicky, but it broke though my dream, vision, and made me open my eyes. I looked into his concerned face as he lent over me shaking me gently.

'Hey.' I muttered sleepily giving him a smile. I felt several pairs of eyes on me and looked to see the other Digidestined were to the side watching the scene. 'I can't believe that me sleeping is that interesting.' I noted raising an eyebrow as I woke up more fully. I moved so I was sitting up in my sleeping bag and held back a yawn.

'Well, you were yelling. Loudly.' Davis admitted cautiously. I narrowed my eyes.

'What did I say?' I demanded urgently. They couldn't know what I'd dreamt. I'd never be able to get past them and follow though with the vision otherwise.

'Not much, you were just calling for Ken to help you.' Kari assured me smiling.

'Yeah, not that unusual.' Matt agreed gaining some nods. Most of them had heard me have at least one nightmare and I usually winded out calling for Ken when I had on so they were probably used to it by now.

'Oh, right.' I muttered stretching.

'What did you dream about?' Ken asked as I slipped out of my sleeping bag. I shrugged as I grabbed my clothes bag.

'Nothing, just a nightmare.' I told him trying to be partially honest with him as I left the room. To my surprise Ken followed me.

'That wasn't your nightmare tone, it was even more frightened than normal.' Ken said firmly. I just shrugged opening the door to the room the girls had commandeered as a changing room. Ken glared but went to the opposite wall to wait outside. He wasn't going to let this go, I realised dimly. I quickly used the time spent changing, today into a pair of blue jeans and a black top with red silk flowers on it, to think of a counter strategy. When I excited the room I immediately cut Ken off by asking what was happening with work. Ken frowned but said that Mira had called in sick for me. When I protested at the lie Ken pointed out it wasn't a lie and that Joe's dad didn't want me to go to work so soon after the stress of events and would provide a doctors note. By that time we'd joined the other's so Ken couldn't continue to ask me about the dream. Hopefully I would be able to keep up the defence until something happened to drive it from Ken's mind.


I let out a cheer as Ken and Davis tag teamed together to score a great goal against Tai and Matt. Yolei, Cody and me were cheering Davis and Ken on valiantly while Sora, Kari and TK cheered the other team. Joe and Izzy were acting as officials and taking score while Izzy used the opportunity to experiment with his new camera and video software on his laptop and give replays for the rest of us. 'Oh my gosh is that Ken Ichijouji!' A girl infused as she walked past probably louder than she intended. I turned to look at the person who'd spoken to see it was a group of girls I recognised from the match at Davis school eagerly awaiting Ken then as well. 'Yeah it is! Oh hey, that's Sakura Tenshi, the main host from Youth News.' One of the other girls noted pointing.

'Eh, no way! Wow she really is pretty. No wonder she and Ken are dating! After all, perfection attractions perfection!' The first girl noted trying to sound wise. I was vaguely aware of the fact the guys had paused in the football match, hiding their listening in by pretending to catch there breath. Ken and me exchanged hidden grins as we continued to listen.

'Hey, the guy he's playing with is Davis Motomiya, his team came second losing only to Ken's team.' The second girl pointed out. Yolei groaned anticipating Davis ego boost that would come as soon as they were gone.

'Yeah and they're playing against Tai Kamiya who used to be the champion back in his time. The other guy's Matt Ishida from the Teenage Wolves.' A third girl who'd been quiet so far spoke up.

'I didn't know they all knew each other. Kind of freaky how the biggest teenage names seem to be friends.' The first pointed out sounding curious.

'Eh, not really. Most of them go to the same school and three of them are footballers. Also there's a rumour that Tai and Matt's younger siblings are dating to and everyone knows about Ken and Sakura. Oh, did you know that TK's one of the best basketball players in the country and that Kari is the poster girl for Pneumonia Awareness as well as an award winning photographer?'

'Hey I just realised, the smallest one is Cody Hida the under ten's Kendo Champion for Japan.'

'No way, it is and all. Actually the guy with the laptop is Izzy Izumi the only person on a level with Ken's computer genius. Oh and the guy with blue hair next to him is Joe Kido, one of the rising stars at the most prestigious medical school in the country.'

'Anyone recognise the girl with the glasses?'

'Yolei Inoue, not as famous but known in several circles as the female computer genius, she's the only girl to be close to matching Ken and Izzy's technical skills.'

'Wow, talk about the famous gathering together. They're all known for something!' The first girl said shaking her head. Her companions nodded.

'I guess the talented gather together.' The third girl noted smiling.

'Yeah, lets go. We'll be late and they are way out of our league.' The girls laughed as they continued on their way.

'Wow, we're famous.' Davis said once they were out of earshot.

'I knew that some of us were, but all of us?' Cody asked shaking his head.

'What did I do anyway? I mean yeah I'm good with computers but I've never done anything that make people know that generally.' Yolei noted confused.

'Actually Davis kind of convinced me to enter your music program into a contest and you won! They showed it on TV the other day and we were going to show you the recording sometime today.' Izzy admitted embarrassed. Yolei's jaw dropped as we looked at her waiting for the explosion.

'You, you, you wonderful soccer star!' Yolei stammered before running up and giving Davis a firm and passionate kiss on the lips. He stepped back startled but made sure he didn't stop as he moved to embrace her not breaking the kiss.

'Finally.' Several of us muttered laughing. They blushed remembering that we were all there but laughed sheepishly not breaking their hold. Ken moved so he could put his arm over my shoulders while TK slipped his arm round Kari's waist. Sora and Matt stood together holding hands while everyone else smiled.

'Cody!' We jumped as we heard a youngish voice and turned to see a girl Cody's age running up to us. She had black hair in pigtails and a very cute face. She looked a lot like me I realised surprised.

'Cassidy. I thought you were going to Tamachi to see your mum.' Cody said surprised as she stopped in front of him. I gasped at the name. Of course, no one she was familiar.

'Little cousin?' I asked shocked. Her eyes widened as she looked at me.

'Eh? Cousin Sakura?' She said startled.

'What!' The other's exclaimed looking between us. I nodded kneeling beside her.

'Yeah, how have you been?' I asked smiling at her. She frowned.

'Mummy said that you've been naughty and ran away from Uncle Karl. She's always saying nasty things about you but I don't believe it.' Cassidy informed me sounding far to old for her age.

'Really, well I'm glad. Your mum isn't particularly fond of me at the moment but I'm happy so to bad for her.' I noted laughing. Cassidy nodded. As she did her dress shifted revealing a deep scar on her shoulder. I frowned as my eyes caught it. Oh no, not her too.

'Cassidy, if you went to see your mum in Tamachi then who are you staying with?' I asked praying I was wrong with my suspicion.

'Uncle Karl.' She answered simply. I barely winced at the explosion from the others staring at my cousin in shock.

'Oh no…' I whispered weakly leaning back against Ken who'd moved ready for it. Ken looked at the small girl frowning.

'How long and has he hurt you?' Ken asked making his voice soft and reassuring. Like he did when I told Ryo my story, I remembered surprised the memory didn't hurt.

'Two years, and yes.' She admitted biting lip. 'Oh, he told me not to say. I'm going to be in so much trouble.' She realised her voice going smaller. I gulped and picked her up in a hug.

'No your not, Sakura's here to save the day.' I told her wondering if she'd remember the superhero game we'd played a few times before I ran away. She giggled slightly obviously remembering and nodded.

'Future girl always wins.' She cheered saying the old tag phrase she'd used. I laughed amused. I must have had some of my powers back then to come up with that name.

'Yes she does. We're going to lock my dad up so he can't hurt anyone ever again.' I assured her smiling. She clapped and laughed but then she frowned.

'Mummy's not much better.' She admitted sadly. I tightened my hold on my cousin unconsciously.

'Don't worry, we'll stop them both.' I said surely. I turned to the others. 'I'm ready to face him. Let's go get Mira, Diana and Mr Ichijouji. I want them here too. I'm going to file a report of child abuse towards both of us. I've got all the evidence I need waiting…' I told them taking a breath.

'We're with you.' Tai said stepping forward.

'That's right, every step of the way.' Davis agreed. I smiled and nodded before turning to Cassidy.

'Don't worry, with my friends helping us we can't lose!' I assured her. She nodded grinning.

'I believe you.' She said hugging me tightly. I'm glad one of us does, I thought grimly. Truth was I was far from ready, but I had no choice. I wouldn't be ready if I didn't force myself and this was as good as chance as ever. Ken and Cody both came over but Cody surprised me by offering a hand to Cassidy.

'I told you Cassy, if you need a friend I'm there.' He reminded her smiling. She was startled but nodded and jumped down landing and taking his hand. She moved forward and gave him a small kiss on the cheek.

'Thank you, my friend.' She said softly. Cody was bright red but he looked rather pleased and firmly ignored the awes from the rest of us causing me to chuckle.

'Even Cody? Man that's embarrassing.' Tai muttered laughing.

'Yeah, even Izzy and me have girls.' Joe announced with a wicked grin. Tai spluttered as everyone, kids included, laughed at him.

'Don't worry Tai, I'm sure someone will put up with you!' Kari teased mercilessly. Tai groaned as the chatter continued. I soaked up the happy moment knowing things were going to go down hill, fast.


Will Sakura manage to defeat her Dad? What secrets will the Court Case reveal? Find out on the next TPOK!