"You're the other Digi-Destined? That's great! Gennai sent us to find you!" Kalai exclaimed.
"Really? And you're more Digi-Destined? Then where are your Crests?" Matt asked suspiciously. The trio pulled them out of their shirts.
"Mine is the Mind Crest." Leisha offered.
"I've got the Soul Crest." Kalai said.
"Heart Crest." Gabe muttered, barely looking up from studying the ground. Kalai tossed him a sympathetic glance. She knew how Gabe hated crowds and felt uncomfortable around strangers. Before she could say anything, a new Digimon ran up to them. Gasping, he dropped next to Joe.
"The Utahmon are coming back! There's a lot more of them, and they're being led by a strange looking Digimon. I've never seen it before!" the Digimon, which Kalai recognized as a Gomamon, panted. Gabe's head shot up and he stared at the Gomamon, eyes narrowed.
"Are you sure? Utahmon don't usually attack twice, and never accept a leader that's not one of them." He demanded.
"Very sure. The leader was towering, and he was dressed all in black. I couldn't see his face, because it was covered in mask that made me feel sick. Colours twisted all over it, shifting constantly. He carried a great battle-axe."
As he finished, both Kalai's and Leisha's faces drained of colour. Gabe jumped up, DarkAngemon immediately appearing beside him.
"Have you seen them, DarkAngemon? Is what he says true?" Gabe asked. The dark angel nodded.
"It is. He's back."
Gabe grabbed his pack, tossing Kalai and Leisha theirs. The other Digi-Destined looked at them in confusion.
"We have to go, now! We can't let them catch us." Gabe snapped.
"Wait a minute, we don't even know who you're talking about." Tai stood up.
"No time to explain. But, you can stay here if you like. You'll die a very painful death." DarkAngemon put in. Tai went slightly pale, while T.K's and Kari's eyes widened in fear. Within minutes, they had packed their things and were running down the cliff trail. Matt dropped back to run with Kalai, who was at the end with Ventusmon. Gabumon dropped back with him.
"Kalai, who are we running from?" Matt asked.
"Gennai told us of an evil Digimon who had amazing power, as he got it from the world itself. His name is Chaosmon, so named because he creates chaos wherever he is. He's even more powerful than Piedmon. Legend says that he's impossible to beat, unless you are pure in body, heart, mind and soul. That's where our Crests come in. We're supposed to beat him, only there's only three of us."
"What about the fourth person?" Matt prompted. A look of deep sadness and pain crossed over Kalai's face, and Matt wished he hadn't said anything. Kalai shook her head, refusing to say anything.
By this time, they were all very tired. T.K and Kari could barely walk and the others were all gasping for breath. Even the Digimon were exhausted. The group had to slow to a walk. Kalai leaned heavily on Matt, worn out by her injury and the mad dash.
The air suddenly seemed to shimmer around them. DarkAngemon looked up in alarm, but before he could warn them, the air seemed to split and Chaosmon and the Utahmon stood in a circle around them. They huddled together, wary of the Utahmon's snapping teeth. The Digimon all digivolved to their next form, excepting DarkAngemon. They stood by their respective humans, facing Chaosmon.
"I must admit, you led us on a merry chase, Digi-Destined. That has now come to an end. It feels good to be back in this world again. Digi-Destined, I propose something for you. I have heard of your strength, in fact you defeated three of the Dark Masters. The Digital World will soon be mine, and I would hate to have to kill you all. Join me in this, and I will give you your greatest desire. Don't, and die along with everyone else who defies me. I see you are suspicious. Perhaps I can make you change your mind." Chaosmon gestured, and a pool of ebony formed in front of him.
Kalai glanced quickly at it and immediately felt herself being drawn in. Faintly, she heard DarkAngemon call a warning, but she was entranced by the picture she saw. A young, pretty girl smiled at her, silver hair blowing faintly in an unfelt breeze. Golden eyes twinkled in the sunlight.
"Kaede." Kalai murmured, reaching a hand towards the laughing girl. She was suddenly jerked back, and the spell was broken. Kalai blinked, rubbing her head and looked up at DarkAngemon, who had pulled her away.
"Wha-what happened?" she asked.
"Chaosmon almost brought you over to his side. If you had touched the vision, you would be lost forever." DarkAngemon replied ominously.
In front of them, Chaosmon stood coolly, a faint smile on his lips. He turned his attention to Gabe.
"The girl is weak. Do you really think she could be a help? She would abandon you when you needed her most." He whispered.
"Stop it!" Gabe yelled. Tai stepped up next to him, Greymon digivolving all the way to Wargreymon.
"As you said yourself, we defeated three of the Dark Masters. What makes you think you're any different?" Tai asked.
Chaosmon laughed softly. "I see you have made up your mind. Accept the consequences." With a wave of his hand, he disappeared in a foul-smelling cloud of smoke………leaving the Utahmon. With angry snarls, they attacked.
"Tetra Force!" Wargreymon yelled, sending the giant ball of light into the midst of the evil Digimon.
"Golden Claw!" the newly digivolved Daimarimon yelled, swiping at another group of them. Seeing the utter destruction of many of their comrades, the other Utahmon fled from the Digi-Destined again.
Kalai stood next to Leisha, shivering uncontrollably. A single tear slid down her face.
"Kaede." she muttered brokenly. Ventusmon walked over and curled up in her lap, licking Kalai's hands. The other Digi-Destined stood to the side as Gabe walked over to the two girls. He hugged Kalai, and put a hand on Leisha's shoulder.
Kalai was startled by a small form hurtling at her.
"I'm sorry, Kalai." T.K said, hugging her. Kalai smiled slightly.
"Thanks, T.K. I'm fine now." she replied.
The other Digi-Destined walked over, but wisely said nothing. They continued walking, Sora talking to Kalai and trying to cheer her up. The sun was slipping behind the trees by the time they finally made camp, in a clearing. Kalai volunteered first watch, and the others quickly slipped into sleep.
A glowing pair of eyes watched the group as they made camp, then slept. It saw the lone person sitting by the campfire, her head bowed. Silently, it slipped toward her.