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Missing Courage
Hello again everyone. It is I, back with another chapter for your glorious eyes. I bet many of you are speculating who this evil Gennai is.
Well I'm glad to tell you who he is. Drum roll please
*(Drum Roll)*
He is none other than...you'll just have to read to find out. On with the chapter (-_-')
December 7th, 2005 Sunday
Tai:
"(Yawn) man what time is it? Please don't tell me I didn't oversleep", I moan as I rub my temples together because of this major hangover. When I reach over to see the time, I'm surprised to see that it says 9:45 am. You know most normal teenagers would usually be sleeping right now or doing something productive with their lives. Too bad my friends and I aren't exactly normal...if you catch my drift.
Usually I would be on my nice bed, wandering off in my dreams without be disturbed, unless by Kari. Too bad we all hung out pretty late, especially since we haven't seen each other in the longest. Yesterday was all just a blur of fun between old friends. From messing with Matt all night, to protecting Kari from the advances of T.K and Davis, to Matt and I teasing Izzy and Mimi.
Good to say I've had never touched a drop of alcohol ever in my life...until yesterday. We practically had to beg Joe to buy us some, but man did it feel so good. The only one's who actually drunk it were Matt, Sora, Izzy, Mimi, Joe and myself. Of course none of the younger kids drunk it though. I don't even remember how many shots I had, but I do remember Joe having at least one. It was a joy though, too see Mimi and Izzy's flirting with each other.
Finally getting my lazy butt off my oh so comfortable bed, my attention then turns to the sleeping figure on the top bunk. The way her she sleeps, the way a strand of her beautiful hair always manages to find it's way into her mouth. Sometimes I can't help but wonder how this amazing girl is my best friend. Still watching her sleep, I can't help but smirk. She's kinda cute when she's asleep.
Taking my eyes off the ravaging beauty in front of me, I then quietly tip toe into my beloved sisters room, only to find her not there. "Looking for something Tai?", her voice snaps me out of the safari hunt I was about to initiate. Chancing a glance over my shoulder, I notice that she's still wearing her pink pajamas with angels on them, but what gets me most is the state of her hair.
"Wow, and here I thought I was the only one in the family with messy hair", I snicker.
"Hey, it takes me a long time to get my hair the way it is!", Kari complains.
"When did you start getting fashion tips from Mimi?"
"Ha ha real funny! You still haven't answered my question. Looking for something?", Kari puts her hands on her hips.
"Actually yeah. You see I was looking for this girl, maybe you can help me", a small gleam of playfulness sparkles in my eye. I'm guessing Kari saw it too, because she's going right along with it.
"Oh describe her for me good sir", a smiles creeps it's way upon her face.
"With pleasure madame. You see, this girl is about 5'4 ft tall, has ruby eyes that are always filled with light, long flowing brown hair and just the most cutest face ever.", I smile a little. By now her face has the biggest smile I've ever seen on her face, not that I'm too surprised, considering that I'm her big brother.
"Ha ha, okay you've made your point". She then hugs me, "I can tell that hangover is gone."
"Not all of it unfortunately. Man I feel like I got hit by a Monochromon!", I painfully smirk.
"I don't know how you do it Tai, but you always manage to make me laugh even when I'm being serious", She giggles.
"It's all part of the magical big brother charm", I chuckle lightly. Soon it comes back to me, remembering what I wanted to ask her. "What are you doing up so early anyway?"
"Well...me being the good little sister and friend that I am. I decided to see you three off on your journey, before I spend the day with T.K", she gives an innocent smile.
"That's very sweet of you Kari, but I would hardly call it a journey", I roll my eyes trying to be just as dramatic as her. "Besides all we're doing is just checking up on a small village. Hardly my type of adventure."
"That still doesn't change the fact that your going to the Digital World. I swear Tai, that sense of adventure you crave so much is gonna get you killed one day", Kari smiles as she lightly pushes my chest with her hand.
"Well until that happens, you don't have to worry about me going nowhere. I'm always gonna be here to protect you baby sis", I flash her my famous Kamiya grin before ruffling her hair. I promise you I'll always be here to protect you.
"H-hey cut it out!", She playfully yells as she tries to fix her hair. "I'm not a child anymore Tai, I can take care of myself ya know! But I appreciate the thought", she grins. I can't help but feel a tinge bit of sadness, but she's right. She's growing up on me...there's nothing I can do about that.
"It's true that your getting older, but one thing will always remain the same", I grip her shoulder's firmly. "No matter how old we get...you will always be my baby sister and I will always be there to protect you. After all, it is the duty of a big brother to unconditionally love and watch over their little siblings", I give her my sincerest smile ever.
I then firmly look in her eyes and for the first time, all I'm able to see is utter confusion mixed with happiness. I also can't help but notice a small sparkle escape from her eyes. "T...Tai", she then gives me the biggest hug before kissing me on my cheek. "Thank you!"
"Um...for what exactly?"
"For being my big brother. More importantly, for being the person you are!", a tear escapes from her eyes. I never thought I would hear those words come from her. It's true that me and Kari share something way deeper than a sibling bond deep down, but I didn't think I would hear her say something this passionate.
"Your very welcome sis", I lightly push her away from me. "But if you would excuse me, I think I'm going to start getting ready. Can you wake Sora up for me."
"No problem...hey wait a minute", a smile forms it's way upon her face again.
"What is it?"
"Well if I'm getting older now, does that mean you'll back off of T.K?", a look of uncertainly in her eyes.
I can't help but chuckle at this statement. Sooner or later she was bound to ask that. "I wouldn't go that far Kari", I give her a small smile as I go to retrieve my clothes.
"TTTTTTAAAAAAIIIIII!", she bellows as I smirk then close the bathroom door.
(Just so you don't get confused, this is still Tai's perspective, it's just when Sora starts to wake up.)
Meanwhile, a certain orange-haired girl was trying to wake up from a rather unpleasant dream. "Become my queen Sora!"
"Who are you? Where are you? What do you want?"
"Join me Sora, so we can be together forever"
"GET OUT OF MY HEAD!", Sora lunges up and shout at the top of her lungs. Cool beads of sweat dripping down her forehead.
"Sora are you okay!? I heard you scream", a frown makes it's way upon Kari's angelic face. Unfortunately, the scared girl wasn't even paying attention to her surroundings. Her sights were set on her quivering hands, which was shaking like they had been out in the cold for too long. The droplets of sweat rushing down her forehead, on the thinnest threads of orange hair, and finally making it's way on two a light blue cover. Her two hands were fiercely gripping the sheets.
"Sora?", Kari soft voice echoed through Sora's ears. It was no secret that the two girls cared for each other extremely. Kari looking up to Sora as a kind, big sister. While Sora saw Kari as a little sister. The one thing they had in common was a brown haired boy with chocolate orbs and a fiery determination. Sora having been Tai's best friend even before the girl that would be known as Hikari Kamiya was born, while Kari just had to adjust to life with a stranger who would turn into family.
"It's...nothing Kari. I'm fine really", Sora tries her best to put on a fake smile. But Kari was able to pierce through her eyes of fake happiness to see something she thought she would never see in her eyes: sadness.
As for Sora, she was trying to figure out that strange nightmare when she felt a pair of soft hands wrap around her chest. "Please tell me what's wrong Sora?", Kari sniffled.
"Kari, you know I hate it when I see you cry!", Sora huffs in partial frustration. Unfortunately for her, she did not know that Kari purposely resorted to this action. "It's nothing Kari, I just had a bad dream that's all", she gives her best smile.
"Sora, no normal dream would have you in such shock!", Kari crosses her arms. Before she has a chance to respond, the bathroom door swings open and out comes a shirtless Tai.
(It's now going back to Tai's perspective)
"Tai, why does it always seem like you never have a shirt on!", Kari voice says partially annoyed.
"Maybe this has to due with the fact that my room is literally eight steps from the bathroom", I smirk. I then notice the look on both of their faces and I get immediately worried. "Is something wrong? You two seem upset about something!"
"W-what nothing's wrong, why would anything be wrong huh?!", Sora nervously laughs. "Well I better be getting in the shower. Cody should be on his way over here."
"He is in fact. I was just texting him on my D-terminal. He said he you guys better be ready by 11:00. That means you have half an hour to get ready", Kari sits down at the living room table.
Grabbing some clothes from her duffel bag, she again laughs nervously before rushing past me in the doorway to get to the bathroom. Noticing her strange behavior, I chance a glance at Kari, who just shrugs her shoulders. "Don't ask me. She ain't tell me nothing either."
"Wow! It's beautiful isn't it?", Kari eyes sparkles.
"It sure is. Y'know it never ceases to amaze me what the sky can produce", I smile. Ever since Kari and I were little kids, we made this promise that no matter how old we are or what we would be doing, we would watch it snow the first day together.
"It feels like so long ago doesn't it", Kari's voice interrupts my thoughts.
"What are you talking about?", I ask confused.
"The promise we made long ago. You was thinking the same thing wasn't you", her words sound like more of a statement.
"Yeah I was. Too think we made that promise almost ten years ago, seems like just yesterday", I sigh contently.
"Aww, don't tell me your getting old on me Taichi. But it's true though, things aren't what they used to be", Kari eyes stays locked on the snowy paradise outside.
"I'm not old yet Kari. But to think that just six years ago, eight kids defended this city and two worlds from evil creatures", I smile in jubilation.
"If memory serves me correct, it was originally seven kids. I didn't come along till a crazy vampire showed up", she smirks.
"Sorry, but I hope I'm not interrupting", a third voice adds. When we turn around, I can tell that my heart skipped a beat. Standing before is one of the most beautiful creatures I've ever had the privilege of laying eyes on. There in front of me is Sora wearing a pair of blue jeans with small holes in them, a small pink shirt, and grey sneakers.
"Wow Sora, you look amazing!"
"Who me?", Sora face becomes flustered. "Oh no Kari, this was just something that I threw on!"
"Well still, you look great. Right Tai", Kari winks at me. I should've known she was gonna throw this on me. My assumptions prove correct when I see her giving me a sly smile. Oh man what do I say. If I give her a compliment she'll get the wrong idea (even though that's not a bad thing), if I say something bad or nothing at all she'll end up hating me. AARRGGHH! Come on Taichi think.
"You look absolutely gorgeous", I accidentally blurt out. Nice going Taichi, you might as well just get down on one knee, have a shiny diamond ring, and profess your love for this auburn hair beauty, all while having the words "I love you Sora" written on your forward. When I'm finally done ranting about myself, I find her struggling to even look me in the eye. Her cheeks are a rosy pink color, and I can tell that she's mildly embarrassed. I can't help but glare at Kari, since she's the one who put me in this situation. Seeing the evil glare I'm giving her, Kari just continues to giggle at the awkward silence, then suddenly the door bell rings.
"Good morning Kari", Cody bows politely as the door opens.
"Cody, how many times have we told you, we're friends. Friends don't have to bow to each other", Kari paused for a moment to gather her thoughts, "But good morning to you too."
"Sorry, it's just that being raised as I was. It's sort of becomes a habit you know."
Morning Cody", I say as I put some toast in the toaster.
"Morning Tai, Sora. You guys still aren't ready yet!", a scowl begins to form on his face. It never ceases to amaze me how much time can change a person. Too think that this boy in front of us used to be way smaller. Now, he's the same height as Davis, and his hair is a little bit shaggier than before.
"He's the only one that's not ready!", Sora points right at me.
"Come on, don't be like that Sora. Everyone needs a healthy breakfast", I smile while taking my toast.
"Can't you just take it with you Tai? I bet these two are ready to get going". Chancing a glance at my two adventure buddies, I could tell some of what Kari said is true.
"Alright fine, I can eat my toast on the way there, but I'm not sharing!"
"Fine by me! Let's just get moving", Sora practically drags my arm.
"Alright so how do we plan on getting to the Digital World?", Cody asks from behind us.
"Oooh you guys can use Dad's computer to get there", Kari heads into the back room for a moment. After a few...unpleasant noises, Kari motions us into the room. "See it works, so you can use it."
"Alright thanks baby sis", I say ruffling some of her hair.
"Hey cut it out!", She then pulls me over to the side for unknown reasons, "By the way Tai, do you have any money?"
"What for exactly?!", I ask as I finish my toast.
"Didn't I tell you like thirty mintues ago. T.K and I are spending the day together. We're going ice skating", Kari smile grows wide. Somehow I can't help but have mixed feelings about this.
"This wouldn't be some type of ploy to somehow make Davis jealous wouldn't it?", I cross my arms.
"Why Tai! How can you even think that. I would never-"
"The truth Hikari!", my eyes start to darken. Seeing no other option, Kari can't help but sigh in defeat. "Okay, maybe just a tiny bit."
"Kari, you shouldn't play with people's emotions. You and T.K are gonna end up hurting Davis badly", my rage starts growing a little.
"Don't worry Taichi, no one's gonna get hurt I promise", Kari puts on her puppy dog eyes. It's just something about those eyes that causes me to act all mushy and soft. Giving her $20, I make my way past her into my room into the room.
"I hope you know what your doing", I give her one last scolding before I completely enter the room.
"What took you so long!?", my female companion roars at me.
"Sorry I was taking care of something. Shall we go now?"
"Let's do it", we each put our digivices in front of the computer, waiting for Cody to say the magical words.
"DIGI-PORT OPEN!", within seconds a bright light engulfs the room and we're gone.
Mimi:
"AAH! Nothing feels better than a nice warm shower", I happily chirp to myself. I don't know what forced me too wake up so early, considering that everyone was out so late yesterday and we was almost too drunk to walk. A delicate princess like me need her beauty sleep. But when I woke up this morning...I couldn't go back to sleep. So I just decided to take a shower, since I heard taking a shower helps relieve the hangover. Truth be told, I don't even remember waking up in the guest room that I'm currently staying in.
The last thing I remember is stumbling in the house from being drunk and sleepy with Izzy at my side. Ah Izzy...lately I've been thinking about him alot. I don't know why, but I just can't seem to get him off my mind. His dark, mesmerizing eyes. That short, spiky red hair and his smile when he's nervous or excited. UGH! Pull yourself together Mimi! You, in love with Izzy...get real.
While I was too busy talking to the voices in my head, I failed to realize that I was exactly at the door of the boy I was just fawning over. Peering inside the room, it then comes to my attention that Izzy is deep in thought, on his laptop. Why am I not surprised. Silently sneaking inside the room, I creep my way up to the oblivious red head...intending on scaring the living daylights out of him. That is until I actually see him up close...which almost makes the towel fall off. The red-head genius isn't wearing a shirt...so I'm only able to see his upper body.
Izzy's body has become well defined over the past two years. He's now has well developed muscles all over his body...which makes my heart respond very differently. I can't help but wonder why I'm feeling this way every time I come near Izzy. I mean, I've had some boyfriends when I was in the states: Some of them were complete jerks, only thinking about getting one thing from me. Others were sweet, who genuinely wanted to show me a good time. The only thing that was different from them and Izzy was their personalities. If felt like they was almost forced to go out with me. But with Izzy, it feels genuinely real.
"AAH MIMI! WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY ROOM!?". Izzy's yell shocks me so much, I end up falling on my backside. I also end up getting a cut on my arm from a piece of broken glass on the floor in the process.
"Mimi are you okay!?", he say as he runs over to me. I then grab my arm, trying to stop the blood.
"Oh just peachy!", I grit my teeth to stop the tears from coming out my eyes.
"Hey don't cry. You stay right there, I'll go get something to cover that up", He gives me a small smile before he leaves the room. After a few minutes, he returns with a first aid kit. "Okay now Mimi, I'm going to put a little bit of alcohol on your cut. It's gonna burn, so I want you to grab on too something tight and don't let go". As soon as he applies the alcohol, the first thing I end up grabbing is his hair. After a while of cleaning it, he takes a small thin sheet of wrapping paper and puts it around my cut.
"Wow thanks Izzy! Hey since when did you learn how to do that?"
"I might've learned a thing or two from Joe", Izzy says rubbing the top of his head.
"Oh Izzy, me grabbing your head couldn't be that painful now could it?", I try to suppress a laugh.
"Oh no Mimi, what makes you say that?", Izzy says still rubbing his head.
"Here you big baby, let me help", I put my hands on Izzy's head and start stroking it. I don't know why, but I don't feel awkward or anything. This feels right, like I should be doing this.
"Um...Mimi", Izzy says. When I look at him though, his head is down.
"Yes Izzy?", I ask while still stroking his head.
"What Gennai told us yesterday...do you think we can get though it? I mean saving the Digital World that is!"
"We've done it before haven't we?", this causes him to smile. "We wouldn't be here if we couldn't have pulled off saving it. Just think of it like that", I smile sweetly. I then lift up Izzy's face so he's looking me right in the eye.
"Don't forget that your friends are with you. More importantly...I'm with you", I can't help but blush at the last statement. When I look at him, it shocks me to realize that he's blushing too. He gives me a warm smile before he gently squeezes my hand.
It seems as if time has slowed down for the both of us as we gaze into each other eyes. I don't how long it's been since we've been staring at each other. Maybe mere minutes, or hours. All I now in all actuality, I don't even care, as long as I'm with Izzy that's enough. As if on impulse we lean in towards each other, our mouths mere centimeters close. I can feel his breath on my lips and it feels amazing. My heart is screaming for joy while this is happening. This is it, this is really happening. I'm actually going to kiss Izzy Izumi.
As we're finally about to seal the deal...Izzy's D-terminal begins to ring and vibrate at his table (A/N: Ha ha ha, can't let this happen so early now can it?).
We both look at each other, before blushing madly. Our faces look like the biggest red tomatoes I've ever seen. Izzy then goes to pick up his D-terminal to read the message, and his face lightens up. "What happened?", I ask straightening myself.
"Prodigious, it seems as though Tai, Sora and Cody have made it to the Digital World safe and sound", He smiles.
"Oh what a relief that they're alright", I sigh. Couldn't they have waited to say that after we've kissed.
"It's up to them now. Come on guys", Izzy mutters.
Tai:
Man, it feels so nostalgic to be standing in the Digital World again. I never thought I would be in this place again. When Izzy told me that the gates had closed again, I thought for sure we wouldn't be able to come back, but I guess I was wrong. Letting the cool wind blow over me reminds me of our first adventure into the Digital World. Too think that it all started with seven kids at a summer camp. Looking over at Sora, I can tell she's thinking the same thing as me. A few minutes ago, Cody went over to the clearing to text Izzy about our arrival.
"Tai!", Sora voice snaps me out of my thoughts.
"What happened Sora?", I ask her.
"I was just wondering...do you ever wonder what would happen if we never fell from the sky into the Digital World?", her eyes filled with question.
This question has been in my mind for the past six years. "I think about it everyday, but we can't change the past. Besides I like to think that if we never came to this world, all of us wouldn't have become a family", I smile a little. As soon as I finished that statement, Cody comes back with...our digimon.
"TAI!", a little yellowish-orange dinosaur digimon comes towards me.
"Agumon!", I run towards my partner. It feels good to see my partner again. When I look at Sora, I see her hugging Biyomon.
"You got taller Tai", Agumon laughs a little.
"Are you sure? Maybe you just got smaller", I reply laughing too.
"How did you guys find us?!", Sora asks putting Biyomon down.
"Gennai told us you guys were coming, but it was pure coincidence that we ran into Cody. Does anybody have food?", Armadillomon states while thinking about food.
"You'll never change will you Armadillomon?", Cody shakes his head but laughs.
"Well gang, since we got our digimon, we can head over to the village", I pull out my digivice which shows the map.
"Gennai told us that the village we're going to is a Gotsumon village", Biyomon says as she flaps in the air. We then start walking towards our destination, none of us talking, just taking in the scenery of the beautiful forest.
"Ugh, it feels like we've been walking forever", I start to complain.
"Tai, we've only been walking for ten minutes", Cody points out.
"Really? It feels like we've been walking for decades", Agumon says wearily too.
"Look I see smoke!", Sora points to rising black smoke in the air. Soon enough, we start running towards the area and when we get there, the site we see is devastating. All around us is charred rubble and craters where solid ground used to be. On the right is a giant cliff that overlooks a mighty river.
"What happened here?!", I ask as my anger starts getting the best of me.
"I don't know, but we should explore more", Sora states. As we head deeper into the area, dodging past destroyed houses, I can't help but feel like we're being watched. As we finally make it the center of the rubble, we spot an injured Gotsumon laying on his stomach. Sora instinctively runs over to the fallen digimon and cradles him. Soon enough, he starts to come too.
"Hey, are you okay little guy?", Sora asks as her voice rises with concern.
"(Cough, cough) I'm alright, but you guys need to get out of here", the Gotsumon says as he wearily stands on his feet.
"Do you know we're we are Gotsumon?", Biyomon asks.
"Your in the Gotsumon village obviously", this causes me and Cody's eyes to go wide.
"It looks like something got to this place before us", Cody states as he looks at the destroyed village.
"Who could've done this Gotsumon?", I stare directly at him.
"It was a powerful, evil digimon. He just came outta nowhere and started attacking us", as soon as he says that Agumon and the others jump into a protective stance.
"What's the matter guys? Is there something in that direction?", I point to where their looking.
"I don't know why, but I'm getting a really nasty scent coming from behind that rock. Someone's here", Agumon announces. Soon enough, a dark chuckle starts booming from all around, but I can't see nobody.
"Well, well, well, It looks like the little rookies know where I'm at. I see no point in hiding now", a dark voice announces. I can already tell that this is gonna get ugly. Soon smoke starts coming from every direction, all forming in the middle.
When the smoke clears, all that remains is a tall digimon who is giving off the one of the most weirdest auras I've ever felt. This digimon looks like something out of a horror movie. He's wearing a blue business suit, with a demonic grey coat outlined with blood red. He has long shaggy white hair that reaches to his back. He also has small purple bat-like wings and a creepy goat mask.
"Who are you freak and why did you attack this village?!", I shout.
"So your the supposed leader of the DigiDestined? It seems they was right about you", he flashes a small grin.
"What's that supposed to mean!? Who was right about me?!"
"They said the leader of the DigiDestined is the one that barks first then ask questions later. As for my name, you may call me Astamon", the digimon says taking a bow.
"What did you say!", a hand stops me from getting any closer.
"Huh...Agumon what are you doing?", I ask my partner.
"Let us handle this Tai. This guy is bad news", Agumon eyes doesn't even trail of Astamon.
"What do you mean Agumon?", Cody asks.
"I've heard about this guy before. Apparently he's one of the worst digimon to have ever been created. They say he's powerful enough to be called a prince of someplace called the Dark Area. Some say he make Myotismon look like a walk in the park", Agumon says as he finish his history lesson.
"You are absolutely right little one, but enough about me", he outstretches a hand. "My master's would like a word with you...Bearer of Courage!"
"Are you crazy?! Do you really think we'll let you get your hands on Tai!", Sora clasp her hands in mine. I can't help but kinda feel glad that I have such good friends who are willing to have my back.
"Aaahhh, you must be the Bearer of Love. Sorry my dear, but if I don't come back without your leader, my masters will certainly have my head. So what do you say Courage?", Astamon smirks.
"I say...you and your masters can go to hell", with that I take out my digivice and prepare to battle. Seeing my action, Sora and Cody do the same thing and a bright light envelopes the area and our partner digimons.
"Agumon digivolve to...GREYMON"
"Biyomon digivolve to...BIRDRAMON"
"Digi-armor energize!", Cody shouts.
"Armadillomon armor digivolve to...DIGMON, THE DRILL OF KNOWLEDGE"
As the light faded, the three small digimon was no more. The little dinosaur Agumon was now a gigantic orange dinosaur with blue stripes all over his body. He now has a brown skull helmet on his head.
As for Biyomon, the little pink bird digimon has transformed into a giant bird who's whole body looked as if her body was covered in beautiful, majestic dancing flames.
Finally, the yellow little armadillo that was once Armadillomon had transformed into an yellow insectoid digimon that had drills in the place of hands and a nose. The symbol for the Crest of Knowledge was engraved on his back.
"Interesting", a gigantic machine gun then materialized in his hand. "I would like you too meet my gun Gold Salmon. Let me show you what it can do, NIGHTMARE DESTROYER". A beam of purple energy shoots out of the gun, creating a shockwave which sends the two champion and armor digimon flying.
"Are you guys okay?!", we all say in unison.
"Yeah, we're fine! Just a little scratch don't worry", Greymon says standing back up.
"NOVA BLAST", a giant fireball makes it's way out of Greymon's mouth as it heads towards Astamon. The demon digimon just sliced his hand through the ball of flame, dispelling it.
"METEOR WING", flames lit up the sky as Birdramon released her attack from her wings. Astamon just side-stepped the attack like it was child's play.
"GOLD RUSH", Digmon metal drills flew off his body, heading right towards the gallant figure. Astamon just kept on dodging the attack with ease.
"Come on now! You three can do better than that. This is getting boring, NIGHTMARE DESTROYER". Our three digimon had just enough time to dodge the glittering beam of energy.
"Man, if only the digimon could digivolve higher!", I hit the ground in anger.
"Well they can't! Remember they gave their power Imperialdramon to help him transform", Sora says as she pulls me back up to my feet. As for the Gotsumon, he seems entranced in the ongoing battle.
"You three need to coordinate your attacks together if you want to have any chance of stopping him!", Cody says fiercely.
"It's worth a shot", Birdramon exclaims after some hesitation.
"NOVA BLAST"
"METEOR WING"
"GOLD RUSH"
The attacks collides with Astamon at the same time, creating a large explosion. "Alright, we landed a solid hit on him. So much for that dark digimon!", we all cheer at the top of our lungs. But we couldn't even be ready for what was about to happen yet.
"NIGHTMARE DESTROYER", as soon as we began celebrating, the purple energy beam strikes Birdramon and Digmon right in the chest, making them de-digivolve back to their rookie forms. Time seems to freeze as only the shouts and footsteps of my two crestfallen friends could be heard.
"BIYOMON!"
"ARMADILLOMON!"
Their shouts echo throughout the whole cliffside as their unconscious partners make separate craters in the earth. I can't help but be in complete shock. It feels like I can't do anything.
"Alright Greymon, looks like your only one left in the fight. I need you too stay strong okay!", I try to imbue my partner with enough energy too win this fight.
"Alright Tai, I'll...(pant) try my...(pant) best", Greymon says as he begins struggling to get up.
I'm able to breath a sigh of relief when Greymon tries ramming into Astamon, but it goes away when he parries him by grabbing his horn and flipping him over on his back. Is this really the end? Come on Tai think of a way too get your friends out of this situation. As I look around, all I'm able to see is pain and suffering. Sora and Cody are too emotionally distraught to do anything. Greymon, Biyomon and Armadillomon are seriously injured, while Gotsumon isn't able to do anything against Astamon. Finally, I'm able to come up with a drastic plan of action.
As I begin walking towards my fallen partner, I suddenly feel a shaking hand grasp mine. "Tai...please don't tell me your about to do what I think your going to do?", Sora's voice cracks under the strain of fear.
"I'm sorry Sora, but he needs me. I have to go", I don't let my eyes meet her's. I feel like if our eyes meet, we'll never see each other again.
"Tai, we need to retreat. If we do, we might be able to formulate a plan of attack", Cody rationalizes. Wow it feels like deja vu. Kinda reminds me of when Izzy talks.
"Listen Sora, I want...need you, Cody and Gotsumon to take your digimon and get out of here. Once Greymon and I finish, we'll be right on your tails", I finally look her in the eyes. Their filled with so much...anger and pain. If anything ever happened to you, I would never be able to forgive myself.
"Bu Tai-"
"THIS IS NOT UP FOR DISCUSSION CODY! JUST DO WHAT I SAY!", my eyes start to darken and my voice fills with venom. Underneath the darkness, I'm silently pleading for him to get the hell out of here. This may be my last time seeing...seeing them.
"Alright...I understand where your coming from. Let's go Sora", Cody's says sadly.
"Cody, what are you talking about!?", Sora raises her voice.
"It's obvious that Tai's made up his mind. You of all people should know that when he makes up his mind he won't change it. Just let him do this", Cody pleads as he picks up the unconscious Armadillomon. I then silently pleads with Sora to just leave. We stare into each others eyes for what seems like eternity, until finally she yields.
"Fine...have it your way. Just promise me one thing", She looks me straight in the eyes. "Promise me that no matter happens, you'll survive no matter what. You'll come back to me alive!"
"(Huff) alright I promise. No matter what happens, I'll come back to you alive", I give her a small smile. She returns the gesture, then picks up Biyomon. I motion for the three to run away, while I go help my partner. When I look back at the battle, my rage starts to boil to it's reaching point as my partner is flung through more rocks.
"I must admit your holding out quite well for a champion digimon, especially since your fighting someone who wields as much power like myself. For that achievement, I shall grant you a painless death", Astamon announced. I can already tell even with that mask on, he's smirking like somebody who just got a new game system.
"ASTAMON! I'm not finished with you yet!", my outburst causes him to stop hurting my friend.
"Aah, well if it isn't the fearless leader. You got guts kid I'll give you that. Letting your comrades escape by becoming a decoy. Too bad you wasted your last chance to run", Astamon starts approaching me. I can't help but stand my ground. Even though I'm up against someone who's able to thrash my partner around, I can't turn back now.
"So the leader has claws. Let's see if you can dodge this", a purple energy beam makes it's way out of his gun and straight towards me. My whole body is now paralyzed with fear. As the beam gets closer, I prepare for the end. Guess I won't be able to keep that promise Sora. When I open my eyes to see the finishing blow, I'm genuinely surprised to see Gotsumon shield me.
"GOTSUMON! What are you doing?", I yell.
"Save our world...DigiDestined", he stands right in front of me. Before I even know it, everything goes blank. When I wake up, all I see in front of me is a giant crater. What the hell happened just now!?
"Too think your life was saved by a low-life digimon. You won't get another chance", the demon digimon begins making his way towards me again. When I start struggling to get too my feet again, I notice a small piece of rock in front of me that begins to fade into little data. NO! no no, it can't be. This can't be happening.
"YOU BASTARD!", rage boils through me like molten lava. Soon enough, I close my eyes and we begin running towards each other. When I don't feel nothing, I open my eyes only to be met with an incredible sight: Astamon getting sent flying as a giant fireball hits him from behind my back.
When I turn to look at my partner, I see smoke coming out of his mouth. He's pretty banged up, but I'm glad he's still able to move. "WAY TOO GO GREYMON! That should stall him for a few minutes."
"I'm afraid I don't have the strength to fight anymore. My body is too banged up", Greymon says as he falls on his knees.
"NIGHTMARE DESTROYER", that's when a look of pure horror crosses my face. The beam strikes Greymon square in the chest, sending him into a pile of rubble and making him de-digivolving back into Agumon.
Before I'm able to help my best friend, I suddenly feel a hand twist my arm behind my back and cover my mouth. "I finally have you in my clutches Child of Courage. It's time you come with me. I've wasted enough time as it is already!", Astamon growls.
"Leave...my...friend...alone", Agumon says as he weakly grabs Astamon by the foot. I then start screaming for him to get away, but my cries turn into muffles.
"So you still have the strength too move. Let me change that", then it happens. Right before my very eyes, Astamon kicks my partner over the edge of the cliff, sending him spiraling into the freezing waters below. I try escaping his grasp, but suddenly I can't move and everything begins getting hazy.
"Pressure point, just too make sure you don't put up a struggle. Sweet dreams kid", everything then goes black.
Kari:
Today...was one of the best days of my life. After Tai and them left, I immediately called up T.K to discuss what we were gonna do today. He came up with the idea to go ice skating. Seeing how today was a perfect day, we decided to go immediately. After meeting him at the rink, we got on the ice and began skating. In all honesty I didn't know that T.K was such an amazing skater. The way he was moving, it was so...beautiful. There was times when I uh...had some accidents. But the person by my side was T.K. He even held my hand and held me close too him the whole time we was skating.
After we finished skating, we got some ice cream and started talking on a bench, even though my mind was somewhere else. "Kari are you okay? You seem concerned about something", T.K puts his hand on my shoulder.
"Huh, oh sorry T.K. I'm just thinking about Tai and them. They've been gone for six hours now", I say taking a lick of my mint-chocolate ice cream. (A/N: They left at 11:15 am. It's now 5:30 pm).
"Hey don't worry about them", T.K takes a lick of his vanilla ice cream and wraps his arm around me. "They'll be fine. After all, Sora and Cody is with him."
I don't know why, but my stomach is feeling all tingly. This has been happening for the past year now. It's like every time T.K and I do something together, butterflies fill my stomach and my heart starts beating three times faster. I can't help but feel safe and warm every time I'm around him. "Kari, did you hear me?"
"Huh, what did you say T.K", I stare him in his navy blue eyes. Those eyes are so beautiful to stare into.
"I um...forgot what I was gonna say. But now that I'm staring at you", he takes a deep breath before continuing. "You have such beautiful eyes". Just hearing him say that makes my entire heart stop. In all my wildest dreams, I never thought that I would hear him say that. I can't even control myself from looking at him as I feel my cheeks heat up. I don't even know what comes over me, but I end up doing the unthinkable. I kiss him on cheek, but dangerously close to his lips. I can tell he's obviously surprised because he touches his face where I kissed him and has a look of shock on his face.
"I wasn't expecting that at all. It felt kinda nice", T.K says getting over his shock.
"Do you want another one?", I smile innocently.
'I would be a little crazy if I said no", he smiles. As I go in to give him another kiss, both our D-terminals go off, ruining the whole moment (A/N:Dun dun dun, ooh second time. Can't show the major couples too early).
To DigiDestined
It's an emergency meeting at my house
Make sure your there
From Izzy
"We should get moving", I say getting off the bench and throwing my ice cream in the garbage.
"Yeah come on let's go". As we started running down the the block, we hear the distinct sound of someone yelling my name.
"KARI!", when I turn around...sure enough I see Davis and Ken running to catch up to us.
"It seems like we all got the text. It must be important", Ken says.
"I suppose your right, but what could it mean?", I ask puzzled.
"Don't worry Kari, I'll get to the bottom of this or my name isn't Daisuke Motomiya", I can't help but chuckle. It's rare that Davis uses his full name, but hearing him say it is hilarious. Moving aside from that, my gut is telling me that this emergency meeting is gonna end badly.
"Just don't let your ego get in the way of things Davis", T.K says as he rolls his eyes.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY T.C!"
Matt:
"Izzy I got your email, what's this about?!", I exclaim as I enter the room. It then comes to my attention that Mimi, Joe and Yolei (besides Izzy) are the only ones here.
"Glad you came Matt. Don't worry, we're waiting for the others to come in", Izzy says as he lays back in his chair. Soon enough the rest of the gang (minus Tai, Sora and Cody) comes through the door.
"Sorry...we're late...Izzy", Ken says as he clutches his chest and pants heavily.
"It' not a problem. In fact...your right on time", Izzy smiles.
"Kari, Tai and them didn't come back yet?", I ask worried. She just shakes her head sadly.
"What could be taking them so long? They was just supposed to check out a small village", Joe crosses his arms.
"Maybe they ran into some trouble", Davis shrugs his shoulders. It then somewhat shocks me when Yolei runs up to him and hits him on the back of his head really hard.
"OW! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR GRINCH?!"
"That's for saying something so dangerous! They all fine!", Yolei hisses as she walks back to her seat. I can't help but chance a glance at Kari, whose face instantly went pale as soon as Davis said that.
"Izzy, maybe it's time to tell them what's going on", Mimi nudges him in the ribs.
"Ah your absolutely right Mimi, what would I do without you", I try to suppress a laugh when I see Mimi blush. "Alright here's what's going on. Gennai said he wants to see us at his house in the Digital World right away. He says it's extremely urgent", Izzy eyes scan around the room for any objections.
"What can be so urgent that he want's all of us to go to his house to see him?", Yolei asks. I bet this has something to do with Tai for sure.
"I don't know, Gennai want to see us in the Digital World. So if he want's to see us, you better believe I'm going", Mimi says enthusiastically. Wow this is a complete shocker. Too think Mimi want's to trudge through the Digital World. It's probably because Izzy's going.
"Don't worry about a thing Kar. Who knows, they're probably at Gennai's house right now", T.K says trying to comfort her. She just gives him a small smile before her eyes goes back to looking at the floor.
"Alright everybody, if there's no objections, shall we head over to the Digital World?", Ken says as he takes out the digivice. Izzy then grabs his computer and set a course for the Gennai's house. We all pull out our digivices waiting for somebody to say the magical words.
"DIGI-PORT OPEN!", Davis exclaims.
Next thing we know, we find ourselves outside a large lake in the at the edge of the forest of the jungle. This brings back so much memory from our first trip to the Digital World. "Um Izzy, why are we outside of a large lake in the middle of nowhere!?", Yolei seethes angrily.
All the original DigiDestined, including myself, just smile as the sea started to split open in half to reveal a house with steps leading down towards it. We all just look at the second generation's faces as they stare in shock at what just happened.
It then comes to my mind that none of them (besides T.K and Kari) have been here before. "Wow, that's not something you see everyday", Davis exclaims shocked.
"MATT!", an unknown voice calls me. Suddenly, my body starts getting nostalgic as I recognize my life long friend's voice. We then turn around and we couldn't be more happier at what we see. Walking up the steps is a young Gennai, but that's not what makes us happy. Behind him are nine little creatures who are running towards us. We then begin running towards them and we finally embrace our digimon.
Soon enough, we begin getting re-acquainted with them and the whole forest is filled with noise. (A/N: For the record, I'm not gonna go into detail and describe all the digimon, just for the sake of time. If you've ever watch digimon or still watch it, you should already know what they look like. Thank you).
"It's so good to see you Gabumon", I say rubbing my partners nose. When I look around, everybody is hugging there partner. After we finish re-connecting with our partners, Mimi asks the question we've been wondering for the past fifteen minutes.
"So Gennai, what happened? What's so urgent that you needed us to come here?"
"All will be explained once we get into the house Child of Sincerity. For now just follow me", Gennai begins walking down the stairs but a voice stops him
"GENNAI! I'M NOT GOING NOWHERE UNTIL YOU TELL ME WHERE MY BROTHER IS!", Kari screams to the top of her lungs. We all back up in concern. Never in our life have we heard Kari scream like that. Even the digimons are a little bit freaked out She's usually the most kindest person on the planet. Even Gennai is shocked that she raised her voice. (A/N: Kari almost never gets mad, but when she does I know it's quite frightening for everybody).
As my little brother and Davis go to comfort her, Izzy puts up a hand to stop them from going any further. When they try to protest, the red-head gives them a fierce look telling them not too argue. I understand why Izzy had to do that: Kari needs a girl's comforting hand. As soon as she regains her barrings, she immediately puts a hand over her mouth and a tear escapes her left eye. "Oh my god, Gennai...I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you, it's just I miss Tai and-", she can't even finish her apology, because Yolei and Gatomon puts a hand and paw on both her shoulders.
"It's quite alright Bearer of Light. All will be revealed when we get inside the house", Gennai smiles weakly as we continues walking down the stairs. Seeing as we have no other choice, we begin following him although one of us is too afraid to come down.
"Are you guys sure it's safe down there?! These clothes aren't exactly swim worthy", Davis says concerned.
"Aw there's nothing to be scared of buddy", Veemon laughs as he slaps Davis back. That slap must've been pretty hard or Davis is super ungraceful because next thing we know, he's trying his hardest not to trip down the flight of steps in front of him. "Whoops", Veemon exclaims nervously.
As we enter the house and take our shoes off, I can't help but feel that I'm not the only one who's getting a nostalgic feeling coursing through my body. Even though it's still underwater, the interior has been completely re-decorated. Even though the theme of the place is rural Japan, Gennai made major changes. The living room is now wider, with a kitchen right there (It's like when you step into the Kamiya house). The living room is still the same except for one thing: a low tables with thirteen pillows on the floor for the guests and a big, plush couch. The table can now move into the floor leaving the room with ample space.
The hallways are now longer and there are now fourteen metal doors at the end, twelve of them each with a different crest on the door. There's also a gigantic window that shows all the beautiful fishes swimming in the lake at the end of the last two doors. When we get too the living room though, the sight we see is a shock for sore eyes. In the kitchen on the counter was an injured Biyomon and Armadillomon eating some fruit in a bowl.
In one of the corneres of the living room is a distraught Sora who is sitting down with her head in her knees and a lost in thought Cody who's staring out the window. "CODY, SORA! You guys are okay", T.K says running up to them.
"T.K and everybody. Your here", Cody exclaims as he looks away from the fish.
"Sora, are you okay?", Mimi asks walking up to her best friend. She doesn't say anything and by now, everybody's eyes are on her. I can't help but get the feeling that we're missing somebody.
Um you guys, where's my brother?", Kari asks concerned. That's who it was, where is that idiot anyway? We all then begin scanning the room, searching for our bushy-haired friend.
"He's not here. He's gone", Sora says as she picks her head up. It comes to our attention that she's been crying, since her eyes are red and puffy.
"What are you talking about Sora? What do you mean he's not here?", Joe asks nervously.
"He was...he was", Sora starts but tears end up coming from her eyes. Immediately Biyomon and Mimi are right at her side, patting and rubbing her back like a lost puppy.
"Sora, just please tell us what happened", Mimi pleads to her. She slowly nods and after regaining her composure, finally tells us.
"He was...captured by a digimon named Astamom", the room goes deadly quiet as soon as she says that. It feels as though a gunshot was shot right inside the room, hitting us all in the chest. No one is saying anything, since no one is sure how everybody else is gonna take it.
"He was what!?", Davis asks as his voice fills with anger.
"HE WAS CAPTURED DAVIS! AS IN HE'S GONE!", Cody screams. That's when everybody's pent up emotions start to kick in.
I can't help but begin running my hands through my hair in pure hot anger. Kari immediately falls on the ground and begins bawling in tears as T.K, Patamon, Davis and Veemon comforts her. Joe kneels down with Gomamon and begins comforting Sora, who started crying again. Ken, Hawkmon and Wormmon does their best in making Cody and Yolei feel better. Mimi, who is on the verge of breaking out into tears, immediately runs into Izzy's arms, while gives her a tight embrace and let's her sob on his shoulder.
"Don't cry Sora. You of all people should know that Tai is one tough person", Joe smiles optimistically.
"Who knows, he's probably giving this Astamon a whole lot of pain right now", Gomamon laughs. My body is filling up with firey rage. Usually, whenever I'm angry it's because of Tai, but since he's not here there's nothing to take my anger out on. Seeing a nice wall to my right, I immediately walk over to it and began punching it rapidly with all my might, not caring if my knuckles bleed as my partner begs me to stop.
Tai:
My body feels like it's been hit by a battery ram. I can't even move my arms and head feels like it's on fire. Speaking of my arms, I can't even feel them or my legs! Okay don't stress, everything is going to be alright, just open your eyes. With all the strength in my body, I'm finally able to open my eyes to a narrow vision, but the sight I see is not a pleasant one. All I'm able to see is a dark grey room, with torches on the wall with light blue flames lighting up the room. Something about this place seems really familiar. It feels like I've been here before.
When I look to both my left and right, I can see exactly why I can't move. Both my arms and legs are covered in a dark liquid like substance that's attached to the wall. What's more is that the liquid stops at my waist and my elbows, so only my white-T and head are the only thing visible.
As I'm really wondering how I'm in this predicament, a familiar voice from the past sharpens my senses. "Ah your awake, it's been a long time old friend hasn't it?", I don't have to be half dead to recognize the creepy voice that just spoke.
"Look what the digital hell just spit back up! I rather have my fingers cut off and shoved down my throat before we ever become friends...Piedmon!"
I should have just kept my mouth close, because one of the most creepiest digimon I've ever seen just stepped out of the shadows. "You still have that flare don't you Child of Courage. Too bad it's what got you into this mess". When I finally pick my head up to look at him, I see him grinning at me with a creepy smile. You would think I would be scared of this guy considering that he almost killed me and my friends a few years ago, but depression can really change a guy. I grew much more calmer over the years, which is good in my eyes.
"After all these years, your still the two-bit circus clown that I remember. Sorry if I said that, but that goofy clown outfit said give it a shot", I say with a proud smug.
"If you think those jokes of yours are gonna get to me...oh screw this". Within a moment flash, I find blood trickling down my lip. I didn't even see him slap me, but I can't help just smile. "Big man aren't you clown!? Struck a nerve did I?", I say as I spit out blood.
"Just so we're clear, I can kill you right now, but your lucky that my masters need you!", he snarls.
"Masters...well looks like somebody finally put that butt of yours through the ringer haven't they?". Looks like that remark got me a punch in the stomach, because soon enough I'm coughing up blood.
"That's right...keep talking boy. The more you talk, the more I find torturing you enjoyable", Piedmon grins.
"So anyway's, what business do you and your masters have with my friends and I?", I finally get on topic.
"I don't know the details, but apparently my masters need your powers and what they want they get. So do us all a favor and hand it over will you. That way, you won't die painfully. Oh who am I kidding, of course you are!", Piedmon grin broadens. Power, what is he talking about? I don't have no powers.
"Sorry clown, but I don't know what your talking about. So why don't you release me and I go home?", all I receive from this clown was the creepiest laugh I ever heard.
"Sorry but no can do, although I could tell you a little secret", he says while chuckling mysteriously.
"Now what would that be? I'm just dying to hear more", I say rolling my eyes.
"There are more of us Bearer of Courage. You can say a collage of your old enemies have returned. That's not even the punch-line though, no not even close", his smile returns.
"You won't get away with this! Even if it is some of our old enemies, we'll still gonna destroy every single one of ya! You can add those masters of yours to the list too!", venom fills my voice.
"Not likely little Tai! This time both worlds will be destroyed", he laughs.
"Ha, if I learned anything from the past, your type always tend to betray their subordinates. If these masters of yours are just like how any of you were back then, you can all kiss your sorry butts goodbye", I start laughing.
Looks like my plan of reverse psychology isn't working, because all receiving from this clown is the creepy smile he's been giving me the whole time. What's worse is the fact that he's already drew out one of his swords and is now pointing it directly at me. So much that I can feel the cold, eerie steel from the tip of his sword on my chin.
"Tut, tut, tut Tai. Do you know there is more than one way to get information out of someone". You can't imagine the pain of having a sword plunged through your body, but I'm not exaggerating when I tell you that I think the whole Digital World heard my scream.
Davis:
To say that things are bad is the biggest understatement of the year. Things could not possible get any worse. Tai's missing and we're probably up against the biggest threat we ever faced. Now everybody in the room is all sad and depressed. I'm sick and tired of it. It seems like I'm the only one who wants to go out and do something. All the crying girls have finally calmed down. Izzy, Ken, Cody and Gennai are trying to locate Tai throughout the Digital World by any means necessary.
Angry Matt has calmed down and is by the hallway with Gabumon, playing his dumb harmonica. The last thing I need right now is sappy music. T.K and Kari are talking on the couch and as much as I would love to break them up, I decide against it. This situation really isn't the romantic one right now. Meanwhile, all the digimon are eating their hearts out in the kitchen, except for Gomamon who decided to go for a swim. Finally, Joe, Mimi and Yolei are playing a nice game of UNO to keep their mind from the tension in the air.
The only person who isn't playing is Sora, whose staring out of the window with as Biyomon unsuccessfully tries to comfort him. I can't even begin to imagine how Sora and Kari are feeling. Sora not talking to nobody ever since Tai was captured. Kari's a complete mess without her big brother. Those two are almost never separate from each other. I for one am just watching the scene, my rage filling every second.
"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE! INSTEAD OF GOING OUT THERE TO FIND TAI, YOUR ALL JUST SITTING ON YOUR BUTTS!", I announced extremely pissed off. My outburst makes everybody stop what they doing and just stare at me.
"Davis, I know you feel some type of way about Tai's capture. We all do, but we need to wait first. We don't even know where Tai is located plus the Digital World is huge", Matt says sadly as he stops blowing into his harmonica.
"So you think that's a perfectly good reason to give up on finding your best friend?", I can tell my words affect Matt because he's not saying anything back. Matt's one of those types of people who doesn't back down from an argument no matter what.
"If that's your answer, then maybe...your not the best friend I thought you was too him!", I hiss the last part.
I should've kept my mouth shut, but in my defense I'm extremely angry right now. Before I even know, Matt has me pinned to the wall with his fist in the air. "DON'T YOU EVER QUESTION OUR FRIENDSHIP DAVIS! OF COURSE TAI IS MY BEST FRIEND! YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT WANT'S TO SAVE HIM! EVERYBODY ELSE ALSO WANT'S TO HELP, BUT WE DON'T KNOW WHERE HE'S AT!", Matt huffs angrily.
It's in that exact moment that I can see all the emotions in his eyes. It's pain, sadness, anger and...guilt. When he finally releases me, he turns around only to see that everybody is staring at him. Never in our wildest dreams would we think of Matt confessing his feelings about other people. Especially Tai for that matter.
"Wait, something just occurred to me. If Tai's gone, then what happened to Agumon?", Mimi asks confused. This cause all of us to wonder the same thing.
"The last time we saw him, he was pretty beaten up from fighting Astamon. Maybe he got captured too", Sora says sadly.
"You say Tai was captured by Astamon. Do you have any idea why?", Izzy asks intrigued.
"He said his masters wanted Tai. He ain't really go into details", Cody exclaims.
"Hmm, interesting. Quite a peculiar puzzle", the red-head says as he puts his hand on his chin.
"Why do you need to know that Izzy?", Yolei asks as she gets up from her spot on the floor. Before Izzy is given the chance to speak, Gomamon's voice could be heard coming from outside.
"YOU GUYS! YOU MIGHT WANT TO COME SEE THIS!", the little seal yells. When we get outside, we're shocked to see Gomamon with an injured digimon.
"AGUMON!", we all shout.
"Yeah, my fish friends found him in the ocean. They just brought him here", Gomamon exclaims.
"Your the best Gomamon", Joe says rubbing his partners head. Gennai then scoops up the orange dinosaur and brings him into the house.
"I'm going to take him to the medical room. You guys continue...doing what you doing", he smiles before going to the room.
"Alright, now back to the situation at hand-"
"Be quiet for a second Yolei. I finally think I have a way to locate Tai", Izzy says enthusiastically.
"WHAT! ARE YOU SERIOUS IZZY!?", Sora yells as she practically runs up towards him. I can really understand how she's feeling. It's like the whole room just got brighter.
"Izzy, do you really have a way to find my brother?!", Kari asks as she stands up.
"Hold on, I'm downloading the information from my laptop to your digivices and D-terminals", Izzy says as he types some buttons on his laptop. A few minutes later, our items start beeping.
"Okay everyone, look at your digivices everyone", we all then look at our digivices but all we see are twelve dots.
"What are we...uh looking at Izzy?", Mimi asks as she stares at the screen.
"Those dots...are us you guys. The blue, red, purple, green, black, yellow, and pink dots are Matt, Sora, Me, Mimi, Joe, T.K and Kari's location. The dots are based on our crests", Izzy announces proudly.
"That's pretty cool Izzy, but how is this gonna locate Tai?!", Matt crosses his arms.
"Just think about it Matt. The mixed color dots: orange/blue, red/green, purple/black, and indigo are Davis, Yolei, Cody, and Ken's location. Their based on the digi-eggs and traits they have and Ken's crest color", Izzy says going into more depth
"Then that means it would be easier to figure out where we're all are!", T.K exclaims.
"Precisely T.K. Now look at this motionless orange dot. Can you guess who that is?", Izzy smile broadens.
"IT"S TAI!", I realize excitedly. This is the best news that I've heard in ages. Well, besides me being on Tai's soccer team for the championship.
"Do you know where he's at then Izzy?", Cody asks.
"That's the thing. I know the location, I just don't know what's there. It could be traps, or worse", Izzy exclaims as he weighing the pros and cons.
"Okay we all know where Tai is. Let's all go barge over there, kick some digimon butt and get our leader back", I exclaim proudly. I know we should wait for Matt's orders, since he's the co-leader and I'm third, but we just can't sit around doing nothing anymore.
"Calm down Davis. Before we go, we need to think of some way to get Tai back safe and sound right Izzy", Joe said as he places a hand on my shoulder. He then scans around the whole room, but everybody has an expression similar to mine.
"To tell you the truth Joe, I think the best option for us is just marching over there and getting Tai back ourselves", Izzy gets out of his seat. Woah, Izzy's the last person who I thought would say that.
"I agree with Izzy and Davis. The best option for us is for you guys to get to go get him", Gennai says as he exits from the medical room.
"I'll do anything to save my brother", Kari says standing besides me. Soon enough, all the DigiDestined are standing besides me. The only people that not standing beside us are Matt and Joe.
"If anyone of us get's injured, don't say I didn't warn you", Joe says as he walks over to us.
"Well Matt...are you coming with us or not?", Izzy asks. The face on Matt's face is unreadable. I should've expected that, he's always been good at hiding his emotions.
"Bro, please come with us", T.K pleads. After hearing that, his whole expression changed. Without saying a word, he calmly walks over to us and smiles.
"Let's go get that idiot back!". Soon enough, our cheers echo throughout the whole underwater house. As soon as we get outside, we immediately think about plans to get there.
"My laptop says it's thirty miles west of here. It's gonna get pretty dark soon, so we should set up camp for the night somewhere and continue in the morning"", Izzy says not taking his eyes of the screen.
"That's all well and good Izzy, but how are we gonna get there?", Sora asks confused. After a moment of thinking, the answer comes to my mind.
"The digimon can fly us. It should be no problem for them", I say joyfully.
"That sounds like a plan Davis. I'd be happy to help", Biyomon says happily.
"B, are you sure our up for this? Your still hurt", Sora exclaims concerned.
"Don't worry Sora, I'll be fine", the little bird digimon says as she flaps her wings.
"I want to help too. Can I Izzy? Pretty please!", Tentomon practically begs him.
"Uh sure why not. It would be nice to get some exercise once in a while", Izzy scratches his head a little.
"Don't forget about me too", Patamon says from the comfort of his partner's arm
"Okay, let's do it guys", Izzy exclaims as he, Sora and T.K pull out there digivice. Soon enough, a bright light envelops the area.
"Biyomon digivolve to...BIRDRAMON"
Tentomon digivolve to...KABUTERIMON"
"Digi-armor energize!", T.K shouts.
"Patamon armor digivolve to...PEGASUSMON, FLYING HOPE". (A/N: Like before, just to save time, I'm not gonna go into detail about what they look like. Plus this chapter is getting a little bit too long.)
"Let's all get our leader!", Mimi announces. We all then climb on the back of the digimon: Sora, Matt, Joe, Yolei, Ken, Me and our digimons on Birdramon's back. Izzy, Mimi, Cody and their digimon on Kabuterimon's back. Finally T.K, Kari and Gatomon ( To my extreme displeasure) on Pegasusmon's back. Soon, we're up high in the sky waving to Gennai...and then we're gone.
"Good luck DigiDestined", Gennai smiles before heading back into the house.
Next Time On AHOFP:
The unbearable torture of Taichi continues
"So Taichi, shall we continue this little session of ours", Piedmon smirks
The DigiDestined stage a rescue of their beloved leader
"T...T...Tai, what did they do to you?", Kari caresses his face.
The seeds of doubt starts to form in one of Gennai's subordinates
"YOU JUST LET THEM GET AWAY!", the jester roared.
The situation escalates when one of the DigiDestined lives hangs by a thread
To be continued...
Author Notes:
I apologize dearly for the three month wait. I was busy with school work and other different nonsense.
So did you all enjoy the chapter. As the preview suggest, there will be a little bit of action in the next one, and the rest will give you something to look forward to.
As for this mysterious Gennai, you'll just have to keep guessing. Is he the real Gennai or a fake? Only time will tell (-_-')
As always review and thanks for your support:D
Happy belated Thanksgiving, hope ya enjoyed ya food