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Agumon planted one more pepper breath into the evil digimon before digivoling to Graymon.

Graymon! I think fire is the only thing really hurting this guy! So hit him with all you got, buddy! Taichi yelled up to the huge dinosaur.

Graymon said in a deep raspy voice. Just as the evil digimon was coming out, Graymon blasted him with his attack.

NOVA BLAST!

The digimon fell to the ground and didn't get up as he was reduced to data.

Graymon shrank back into Agumon and Taichi smiled at the little orange dragon.

Nicely done, Taichi stated patting Agumon on the head. He looked to V-mon and Armodilomon who looked a little worse for wear. V-mon took a tentative step forward.

Thank you, Taichi, V-mom said with a warm smile. I thought Daisuke was a goner...

Taichi said rubbing the back of his head. I DID have some help you know! After all, I'M not the one with the pepper breath. Agumon shut his eyes and gave a big grin showing off all his teeth.

Come on, we should get back to the others, Taichi stated. Being exhausted, they all slowly made their way back. Ken had already fallen asleep and soon enough so did Daisuke. When Taichi got back he found Daisuke and Ken leaning on each other up against a tree. Ken's head was on Daisuke's chest and Daisuke's chin was resting on the top of Ken's head. Taichi smiled and sat on the ground by his sister and watch Iori re-unite with Armodilomon.

Poor guys... Taichi said. I know how they feel though. Geez, if that ever happened to Yamato I don't know what I'd do. Hikari looked at her brother as he put a strong arm around her and pulled her in close.
How did you know to come, Taichi-chan? she asked.
Taichi smiled at his sister.

I don't know, most likely the fact that you said you were going to be an hour and it was past the three hour point! I don't normally worry that much when you're late, but for some reason this time I was worried sick. So I went to the computer at your school and to my luck the digiport wasn't closed, so I found were Agumon was, went to get him, and then came here to find you. I thought I was just coming to check on you guys, but I'm sure glad I did because as soon as I came around the bend I found Ken looking like this and Miyako worried and by his side. Taichi glanced over at Ken and Daisuke and Hikari tensed her brother's arms.

Oh my God. You must have been really scared. Hikari stated.

I was, he answered in a soft tone. Then Miyako told me what was going on. We heard you inside the cave and let's just say you didn't sound too happy so I came to help.

V-mon came up to Taichi and sat on his lap as Wormmon watched over their partners. Wormmon and V-mon felt it was their duty to protect both Daisuke and Ken because of the D.N.A digivolving thing.

Taichi-kun? V-mon asked sounding like a little kid.

Taichi asked looking down at his little blue friend.

Do you think I'm a good digimon? For Daisuke I mean? Cus' some times I don't feel worthy of him...

Taichi shifted his weight.

Why would you say something like that? Your a great digimon for Daisuke! And I know for a fact that he loves you VERY much! Taichi voiced. V-mon looked up again, playing with Taichi's fingers.

Yeah, I know he loves me, but I feel I don't do a good job of protecting him...I mean today...just look at him... V-mon shook his head. I don't think Agumon would ever let that happen to you, V-mon finished. Agumon came up and sat next to Taichi, V-mon, and Hikari.

V-mon, we try our best to be good protectors, but sometimes you just can't succeed. I remember when Taichi was only ten and we were fighting the last of the dark masters, Taichi almost died because I was too tired to do anything about it. I had to watch the attacks hit him with no mercy.

Taichi flinched at those memories of the pain of having blast after blast hit him in the chest as rocks were lifted from the ground to pummel him. Taichi would never admit it, but inside he had just been a scared little boy that wanted to go home, and be with his mom, dad, little sister, and all of his friends doing normal things. Taichi shook his head to clear his thoughts and his memory.

So, you see V-mon? Agumon couldn't protect me all the time, so give yourself a break, OK? Taichi explained. V-mon looked up Taichi.

Yeah, I guess you're right V-mon said still grabbing at Taichi's fingers. Daisuke had just heard the whole conversation. Without opening his eyes, he called for his partner, quietly so as not to wake Ken. V-mon perked up at the sound of his friend's voice. He got up and walked slowly over to Daisuke. Daisuke held out his arms in a gesture for an embrace and V-mon did just that, though carefully sp as not to hurt Daisuke any more then he was. Daisuke hugged him as tightly as possible.

Don't EVER say that you not good enough for me, Got that? V-mon nodded.

If anything, I'm not good enough for you! OK? Daisuke asked. V-mon didn't reply.

Daisuke asked again.

V-mon said in a small voice.

Daisuke said with a small smile. V-mon, you have to understand, before I met you I didn't have ANY friends at all! And I mean I would be happy for life having just one of someone like you! Daisuke looked around the group and then back to his blue friend. I mean, who else can say their best friend is a blue dragon from another planet? Not many, I'm guessing. I'm not kidding when I say you are REALLY cool! V-mon giggled.

Yeah, and I can tell all my friends here that I'm best friends with a human!

Daisuke smiled at that and looked up to Taichi who was grinning at him.

Hey, Dai-chan? That was Miyako. I have some stuff that might help your cuts and stuff a little, Miyako whispered as she took a bottle of water out of her knapsack and then a face cloth. She poured the water over the cloth and walked closer to Daisuke. She started to wipe the caked on dirt and blood away from Daisuke's normally olive skin. Daisuke winced as she dabbed the cloth on of the cuts on his forehead.

Sorry, Daisuke-kun, Miyako apologized.

Daisuke replied closing his eyes again. I'm surprised Ken isn't awake yet. He's normally such a light sleeper.

I'm awake Ken's creaky voice sounded. I'm just tiredI'm resting my eyes.
Miyako finished up with Daisuke and moved on to Ken pouring clean water onto her cloth. She smiled at Daisuke telling him she was done. Ken opened his indigo eyes as soon as Miyako started to wash his face.

Thanks, mom, he said with a giggle. Miyako giggled as well and added,

You kids these days! What I'm I supposed to do with you two! Now hold still you've got smuts all over your face! Daisuke couldn't help but laugh and everyone felt a little better hearing their new leader's cute little giggle. The old Daisuke was returning to them. Miyako stepped back.

OK. So, we have to get the cut on your arm clean Miyako said putting her hand on her chin and thinking how she could do this without hurting Ken. Ken sat up a little better, but still leaned against Daisuke. Ken looked down at his sliced arm and slowly took off the top of his uniform so that he was wearing just an undershirt. Miyako wet the cloth once again and placed the cloth over the wound. She blushed, still having a thing for him. Even when he was the Kaiser she had had a crush on him. Even though she didn't like him as a person back then, she still admired his looks and smarts.

there you go, Miyako said with a nervous smile. That, on the other hand, is going to need some stitches, she stated pointing to Ken's arm, but for now I think I can use some butterfly Band-Aids. She looked into her bag again and pulled out some small Band-Aids. She carefully and slowly placed the band-aids on the open cut closing the wound. Ken clenched his jaw and grabbed Daisuke's hand trying his best not to cry out. He turned to Patamon and Gotomon sitting on Takeru's lap.

like he did a number on you.

Ken gave a small smile. Daisuke sighed and ran his hands through his dark red hair. His eyes widened.

NO! My goggles! They'rethey're gone! He frantically looked around himself, but they were nowhere to be found. He got to his feet and took a step.

I've got to find my goggles! I've got Before he could finish a wave of pain washed through his head. He grabbed his head and slid back down the tree squeezing his eyes shut as he did.

so maybe someone else has to go find them, Daisuke said feeling rather stupid. Taichi laughed and volunteered as did V-mon.

Wait, V-mon! Daisuke said and V-mon figured out the rest as Daisuke glanced at the Control Spire in the distance. He pulled out his D-3 and held it up. V-mon stepped back and was engulfed in a bright white light as he morphed into a bigger version of himself.

V-mon Digivalve to the blue digimon yelled as he took flight and with a well aimed V-laser hit the spire dead on. The tower crumbled to the ground with a smash. Ken slowly stood still not too sure of his footing, but managing to keep the composure that was so much a part of Ken. He slowly made his way to where Taichi was looking.

he said quietly. Thank you for bringing back Daisuke safely. Taichi looked up.

No problem! Ken, you would have done the same for me! Taichi said with a grin glad to see him up.

Yeah, I would have done the same, but even so. Thank you SO much. Taichi turned back to looking.

No thanks needed, friend. Looking around them, Ken spotted no problem.

Hey, look, there they are! Ken said with a hint of satisfaction in his voice. He walked over and picked the up the goggles. He looked them over to see if they were broken, they weren't so they headed back. X-Vmon flew back to the group and landed a few feet away as he went back to plain old V-mon.

Ken said, time we get moving then. Daisuke looked at him with worry.

you find my goggles? he asked. Ken smiled and took the goggles from behind his back.

Of course! I would never leave a man behind! he giggled.

Daisuke declared. Thanks, Ken! Taichi walked over to Daisuke and picked him up.

All right, time to get you guys to the hospital, Taichi stated and Daisuke yawned in his arms. And with that they all headed home, thankful for their friends' well being.
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The End
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