Disclaimer: Blah, blah, blah. The same as all of my disclaimers. Do I really need to state it?
NOTE: Kari's parents live in a house now, as does Davis, Tk, and everyone else's family.
Ages: Cody-16; Ken, Yolei, Davis, Tk, and Kari-17; Izzy, Mimi-19; Tai, Sora, Matt-20; Joe-21
I'm Coming For You: Part 2
Kari noticed the sinister smile and saw the cold glint of her eyes of her former friend. Her eyes widened as goosebumps crawled up her skin. "W-what? What do you mean? Why am I here? How?"
"Why? You should know," retorted Yolei.
"But I don't know what you're talking about," Kari replied.
"You always had everything. Boys easily fell at your feet. I had a crush on Davis and Tk, but no, you took them away! They doted over you!"
Kari's eyes widened. "W-what? I never took them away. They both liked me, but Davis doesn't anymore. And Tk and I are just best friends," Kari argued.
"Friends? Ha! Boy are you naïve! You two like each other."
Kari blushed. "No, I don't," she whispered.
"You're in denial sweetheart. Then I had a huge crush on Ken, and you knew it! And you dated him!"
"But you told me you were over him!" Kari yelled back.
"And you believed me?" she asked in disbelief. "Poor innocent Kari. I really do pity you," she mocked.
"It was only for a month. How was I supposed to know you still liked him?" Kari retorted.
"You have no idea what it was like to have my heart broken by my best friend. And even now, he still looks at you with only love in his eyes. And it's been a year! He doesn't pay attention to me! He ignores me, especially when you're around! Everyone treats you like a damn princess. All everyone ever talks about is how great you are, how nice you are, how pretty you are! I cried every night, until I decided there was only one thing to do. Get rid of you."
Kari shivered as Yolei's eyes, thick with hate and jealousy, bore a hole through her.
"If you aren't around, I'll be there to take you're place. Everyone will look at me for a change."
What? Has Yolei gone mad?! I can't believe that she would-what's happening here? "You're crazy. Besides Tai will save me. You'll be sorry! Tai's gonna find me in here! You can't keep me locked in this shed forever! He will come!"
"Oooo, I'm sooo scared," Yolei replied unimpressed.
"I think the Digiworld scrambled your brain!"
Knock! Knock!
"Uh oh, time for the blindfold and gag," Yolei said.
Kari immediately started turning her head left and right.
"Stop moving!" The blindfold went over her eyes as Yolei shoved the gag in her mouth.
"Mmmph! Mmmph!"
"See you later."
She heard the door shut, and strained to hear the voices. She could make out Yolei's voice and some male…very familiar…too familiar… She just couldn't tell. I can't believe I'm trapped in my own shed. Kari choked as she tried to get the gag out of her mouth. With one final force, it was out of her mouth.
Cough cough cough!
"Maybe if I yell, Tai'll hear me. Tai! Brother! Help! I'm in the shed! Help me! Somebody! Anybody!"
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"She's screaming. What if somebody hears her?" Yolei said glancing over her shoulder.
"So, let her. No one is going to hear her. The parents won't be home till next week. They're in Hawaii for their anniversary," the guy told her. He looked at the grounds and the house. Wow, when they won the lottery, they won it big time.
Yolei frowned, and the guy noticed. He hugged her and pulled her closer. "What's the matter?"
She leaned against him and replied, "We'd better keep an eye on Izzy and Ken. They're computer geniuses, they'll figure it out soon."
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"Something doesn't add up," Ken told Izzy.
"Yeah, I agree. This person had to be one of us. We were all at the house when she was kidnapped," he told Ken.
"So, if it is one of us, then who? Who had the motive?"
"Well let's go over who was here, who wasn't, who could've had time to do this, and a possible motive," Izzy said.
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Ring! Ring!
"Hello?"
"Matt? It's me Sora."
"Hey Sora, what's up?"
"Matt, I'm scared. I can't seem to get a hold of Tai. He said he'd be over to make sure I'm safe. Remember that note that was left?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"What if the person that got Kari got him?" Sora asked in a shaky voice.
"Don't worry Sora. I'm sure he's out looking for Kari."
"Matt, do you think the stalker killed her?"
"Don't think like that. Do you want me to come over?" he asked with concern.
"No, I just wanted to talk to somebody. I'll take a bath and if Tai still doesn't show up, I'll go over to his house."
"Do you want me to come with you?"
"No, I'll be fine." I hope…
"You sure?" Matt could hear the shakiness in her voice. Same old Sora, never willing to admit when she's scared.
"Yeah, besides, Tai'll probably get mad if you're with me." Sora sighed.
"Sora, are you telling me everything?" He could tell something else was bothering her.
"Y-yes."
"Cut the crap, and drop it. You're lying."
She sighed. Should have known he could tell. "Well, it's just that Tai has been acting strangely. Almost like he's in love with someone else. Almost like he's keeping something from me."
"If it's another girl, then he's a fool. Who would want to give up someone as sweet as you?"
Sora smiled. "Really? You think so?" Her cheeks took on a rosy complexion.
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"Hmph! Talking to Matt again," Tai mumbled as he looked through the window near the door. Fine, if she wants to be that way, I won't bother going to see her! I have better things to do, and someone to see. And with that, Tai stalked away.
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At Izzy's house…
"No…it couldn't be," Izzy said in disbelief. His mind was racing with thoughts.
"But they're the only ones who could've done this," Ken argued back. Why is this happening to us? The Digiworld must have had a real bad effect on them.
"I know you're right. It's just that…I can't believe they would do something like this."
"Yeah…Oh no…" Izzy's face turned pale.
Ken took one look at his pale face. "We have to warn her before it's too late. I'll go see her, and you can give her a call."
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"Oh no…I've gotta call him. They did figure it out." Yolei hurriedly dialed his cell.
"Hello?"
"Hi, it's me Yolei."
"What's up honey?"
"You sound upset," Yolei commented.
"Yeah well it's my girlfriend. But never mind. What's so important?"
"Ken and Izzy figured it out. Ken just told Izzy to call her while he goes over to warn him."
"Damn it! We've got to take care of them. Get Izzy, and I'll get Ken."
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Ken had left about two minutes ago. Izzy picked up the phone and was about to dial when he heard…
Knock! Knock!
Thinking it was Ken again, he opened the door and took three steps back. On no…I've got to remain calm. I can't let on I know. He gulped as he invited her in.
"Thanks Izzy." She saw a coke can near by. "I'm kind of thirsty, do you mind if I use your stove to make some tea?"
"Um, uh NO!"
Yolei looked at Izzy with questioning eyes.
"Uhh…I mean, I'll do it. You're the guest." Damn! Damn! Damn! Get a grip Izzy. Don't panic.
A few minutes later…
Izzy brought out two cups of tea. "Here you go."
"Thanks."
"Welcome. So, uh, what brings you here?"
"Oh I was in the neighborhood." To kill you, she added silently. She smiled sweetly at Izzy and batted her eyelashes.
Whoa, is she coming onto me? He noticed her getting closer to him and moved over.
"You know Izzy, I think my computer needs fixing."
"Uhh…fixing?" She moved so close to him that his back was against the arm of the sofa. Izzy felt like he was lit on fire. He could feel his face growing hotter by the minute.
"Don't play dumb with me, you know what I'm talking about." She then bent down and was about to kiss him when…
Crash!
Izzy and Yolei fell off.
Phew, saved. Thank God.
Damn it! So close. I'll have to try harder. Yolei got up and offered Izzy a hand.
Izzy accepted it and Yolei excused herself to go use the bathroom. Geez, what just happened? Is she trying to seduce me? This is all happening to fast. I need to get her out of here quickly, before she kills me. I think she might know I know. He pulled at the collar of his shirt a little and looked down at the two cups of tea. His throat was parched, so he took a sip. "Ah!" Too hot. I need milk in here. He glanced at the bathroom door. Well as long as she's in there, I might as well get the milk.
About a few seconds after he left, Yolei quietly tiptoed out of the bathroom and pulled a tiny bottle of cyanide. I'm glad I decided to bring this with me. I figured I could find some use for it. She smiled as she watched a couple of drops slip into the tea unnoticed. Bang! That must be Izzy. She quietly ran back in the bathroom and flushed the toilet.
When Izzy came out he poured the milk in his drink and put it back in the refrigerator. He could hear running water. I really have to get her out of here. She'll be the death of me. I just wish I could have had a chance to call and warn her. Ken. Yes, he should be there by now. He'll be with her, he will warn her before it's too late.
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Mimi looked pale as she cried into Joe's arms. "I'm so scared. Kari's gone, someone is after us, and we can't call the police or she'll be killed."
"Sh…don't worry, I'll protect you."
"Are all the doors locked?"
"Yes Mimi."
"The windows?"
"All locked. I double checked." Joe kissed her on the nose lightly. He gently wiped her tears away.
"What do you think Tk and Davis are doing?"
Joe looked down at her. "Probably searching the entire town for her."
"It's hard to believe that this all started yesterday. It seems like it all just happened a few seconds ago." Mimi looked at the picture of all the Digidestined on the wall in Joe's apartment. "Oh Joe…who would do something like this?"
Joe hugged his girlfriend tighter. "I don't know, but I can't shake the feeling that this is one of us."
"What?" she pulled away slightly. "You think one of us is-?"
"Well think about it, it had to be someone who was there. We were all there with Kari, except for Yolei. She showed up and suddenly Kari was gone."
"W-what? Yolei? She's Kari's best friend." Mimi just did not want to believe it. It couldn't be… "But how would she be able to get Kari down a ladder, assuming she used a ladder. She couldn't carry her down."
"No, but someone else might be able to," Joe pointed out. "Someone stronger, athletic."
"Do you think that we should see Izzy? Maybe he figured it out."
"Yeah, come on. Let's go see Izzy. I think we figured out who one of the stalkers are."
Mimi shivered. "I hope we get to Izzy first."
"Yeah, me too."
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Will they reach Izzy before he drinks the cyanide? Will Ken escape? Or will they get him? And just who is Yolei's accomplice? I dropped a little bit of hints here and there. See if you can figure it out. Do you have any guesses?
Stay tuned for part three. And do not forget to review. I appreciate all comments.