A/N: No babbling this time just on with the story.
Disclaimer: See chapter 1
Betrayal-
Matt slowly opened his eyes as the first rays of the morning sun filtered in through his disguised window. He allowed himself a small smile as he heard the digimon already up making breakfast, a crash every now and then from the kitchen giving them away.
He drug his body out of bed quickly throwing on a pair of clothes anxious to attempt to salvage some of his breakfast before Gabumon flambéed it. As he slipped silently down the hall he stopped at the door to his brother and Kari's room seeing it was open a crack.
His blue eyes peeked in causing another smile to cross his face, the room itself was a disaster with clothes and baby toys strung about, but the sight of the new family is what made it special. Aiko lie slumbering in her bassinet a few inches from Kari's side of the bed creating a barrier between anyone coming in and the baby. As for TK and Kari themselves they slept in the safety of each other's arms. TK holding on to the bearer of light tightly, small smiles playing across their faces.
He let the two get some much-needed sleep as he continued his trek to the kitchen. The bearer of Friendship couldn't believe the change of luck they had over the last year, they had gotten TK and Kari back, delivered healthy babies, and managed to hide from Piedmon all at the same time.
"Morning Matt" a cheery voice called as he entered the well lit room. "Good morning Mimi, how's Cody?" he asked seeing mother and son working on a bowl of fruit. Ever since the baby came Mimi had become much more of a morning person, enjoying the few moments alone with her son.
The young mother smiled with joy "He's great and cutting teeth, poor Joe was up all night with him" she said with a laugh remembering her husbands insistence that she get some rest and let him care for the baby.
"Poor Joe, what about poor Gomamon" the seal demanded jumping onto the table "Joe needed company last night". Cody let out a squeal of delight catching sight of the digimon grabbing a hold of his red hair with a surprisingly strong grip.
So as Mimi struggled to untangle Gomamon the other digimon looked on in pity. "See that is why you steer clear unless their asleep" Biomon said motioning to the missing feathers in her tail "I didn't know Alexander could crawl so fast".
As the morning progressed the rest of the digidestined appeared groggily for food. Izzy was the last his trademark laptop in one hand map of the digiworld in the other. He had been working tirelessly to find the viral digimon; searching being the only thing he was allowed to do while recovering from his injuries.
Something about the red head eyes set the others on alert that morning, something was wrong. Tai was the one to ask, assuming his leadership role once again "Izzy what's wrong?" he half questioned half demanded.
Izzy calmly opened his laptop and laid out the map giving a quick glance to Genni before speaking. "First I want you to let me finish, and then all your questions will be answered". A tense silence fell over the group…he had bad news.
"A few months ago our spies reported seeing Devimon and Myotismon on Server, but they disappeared before we could get a better look". Matt and Tai tensed up and stole quick glances at their siblings. Before their capture each on had nightmares about their old nemesis returning for revenge and from the color drain in their faces they still did.
Izzy however didn't miss a beat "Last night an escaped slave made his way to one of our safe houses and confirmed those reports, only now they are working for Piedmon and after us. He didn't know what they are going to do, but it will be soon so we need to be on our toes…now questions".
The tense silence turned to one of shock as the reality began to sink in; they had four of the most powerful digimon ever hatched working against them. Genni broke the silence "They will want to strike while you are still weak and vulnerable from the birth of the children, that means that any day now they could attack".
As if right on cue Izzy's laptop began to beep furiously causing all three of the babies to cry in fright. TK quickly stood up cradling Aiko cooing softly into her ear claming her as the noise subsided. Sora bounced Alexander gently in her arms while Joe rubbed Cody's back.
"What's going on?" Kari asked seeing her daughter was fine. Izzy's fingers flew across the keys at a dizzying pace as he searched for answers "They're attacking" he announced his dark eyes filling with concern as the computer pinpointed the location "The Bukamon village just west of the mountains".
Joe felt his heart fall as his eyes went to Gomamon, the digimon had become, if possible, become whiter. "Are you sure?" he asked in a shaky voice. The bearer of knowledge nodded in response.
Tai stood up "We have no choice we need to go protect those digimon" he said determination filling his voice as his heart began to race with the thrill of the upcoming battle.
"But its an obvious trap" Matt snapped playing the devils advocate and protective older brother/uncle all at the same time.
Just like old times Tai was quick to respond "Don't you think I can see that, but there is no way we can let those innocent digimon suffer, if Piedmon wants us, he'll get us".
Matt didn't back down his eyes ablaze only dimming when he looked at TK cradling his daughter in his arms "He's after them and the baby". Tai opened his mouth to shot back when his own eyes fell on Kari; he had just gotten her back and didn't want to lose her or TK ever again.
Tai bowed his head in defeat. Kari's soft voice wavered as she spoke "The matter still stands, we can't let those Bukamon suffer because of us, there has to be something we can do".
"Who says we all have to go" Tentomon piped up getting everyone's attention. "A few of you go save the Bukamon while the others stay here to protect TK, Kari, and the kids".
Izzy smiled proudly at his digimon "I think that's an excellent idea, so now we just need to decide who stays and who goes".
Genni was the one who took over now, knowing time was of the essence and if he let the digidestined decide there would be a brawl between Matt and Tai within minutes. "TK, Kari, Sora, and Izzy stay with their digimon and the babies. Tai, Matt, Joe, Mimi, and I save the Bukamon". Joe shot the elder a look for even considering sending Mimi into battle "Joe I know your concerned, but I need an archer and Mimi's the stronger one right now".
Mimi placed a comforting hand on his shoulder "Besides I have you and Palmon to protect me". He nodded his consent giving her a hug "I know, but I don't have to like it".
"Now that that's settled," Agumon said heading for the door "we have some Bukamon to save". The other digimon followed just as quickly leaving their partners in the dust too say their goodbyes.
Sora smiled watching Agumon go "You know if I didn't know better I'd say they've got a bit of cabin fever" she chuckled eyes turning more serious as they fell on Tai "Just come back to me in one piece". He smiled kissing her softly "Don't I always" he responded before ruffling his son's hair "Be good for mommy and don't pull out anymore of Biomon's feathers". Alexander squealed again his eyes glittering in happiness.
Meanwhile Joe carefully handed Cody off to Izzy "Now he'll need to be changed in about an hour and if he starts to cry find his teething ring or let Tentomon play with him". Izzy gave his friend a smile "Don't worry everything will be fine, you just take care of Piedmon". Mimi approached bow and arrows slung on her back kissing her son "Now if you need anything just call us on the digivices".
Matt gave TK a warm hug "I'll get him don't worry" he said looking directly into his brother's fear filled eyes. The look bringing back memories of the eight-year-old boy who would wake him up because of a bad dream. "I know you will Matt" TK said with a forced smile "don't get hurt though, I don't want to have to care for two babies".
With that the strike force took off leaving the four digidestined alone. Izzy sealed up the door once again and returned to his laptop motioning for the others to join him "We can watch the battle from here".
Piedmon let out a triumphant yell as the digidestined shot out of Primary Village en route to save the defenseless Bukamon. Lady Devimon was at his side in an instant peeking through the telescope his atop Spiral Mountain. While their stay in the old fortress was temporary it felt good to be back home. A smile crossed her face as she saw the digidestined disappear over the horizon, leaving their own home guarded.
"How did TK and Kari look?" she asked regretting missing them as they took flight. Piedmon looked at her with a devious look in his eyes "They didn't go, neither did Knowledge or Love, they had to leave someone home with the babies and I guess they feared we would try to reclaim our heir's in the little escapade".
"They are so right, now how long can Myotismon and Devimon hold them off?" said asked once again flexing her wings preparing to take flight, her 'children' would be back with her before the sun was down, the mere thought sending her seemingly stone heart to cloud nine.
The jester took her hand and walked to the balcony "Long enough" he said jumping into the air his sights set on Primary Village.
Elecmon too watched as the digidestined faded from sight sending a silent prayer with them. He then returned to his duties of tending to the little hatchlings, determined not to give any hint of what lay hidden under the village floor. The babies flocked to him as he pulled the net of fresh fish too them their bellies rumbling. Then they suddenly stopped eating causing the guardians blood to run cold, they never stopped eating unless something was very wrong.
An eerie silence fell over the usually bubbling village as all the eyes turned to the skies, widening with horror as they fell on two approaching figures. Elecmon recognized them instantly running to the warning bell in the center of the nursery "If anything I have to warn them" he muttered grabbing hold of the rope jerking it as hard as his little body would permit. The bell clanged, its tones echoing off the block towers stacked throughout the village. The guardian prepared to pull again when a black arrow severed the rope and landed inches from his body.
Elecmon let the rope fall out of his mouth as his eyes moved up to meet the Angel of Darkness, Lady Devimon. "Do stop that and kindly show us where the door is" she said venom dripping from her voice. Though he was scared Elecmon didn't budge or say a word, his overwhelming sense to protect the digidestined running ramped in his body.
When he didn't answer Lady Devimon's eyes narrowed "We can do this the easy way or the hard way" she threatened, still receiving no response. "Piedmon" she called calmly "It seems our host has horrible manners, perhaps you should teach him a lesson".
The jester appeared on top of one of the colorful block towers with a wicked grin on his face "Of coarse my love…Clown Trick".
Elecmon closed his eyes waiting for his death, surprised with it didn't come. The surprise didn't last long when the cries of the baby digimon filled his ears, his eyes followed the sound to find that the attack had knocked down a large tree, nearly crushing the cradles that rested in its shade. Piedmon raised his hands for another round when Elecmon muttered a quick prayer before speaking 'May the ancients forgive me' "Wait…I'll show you…"
Mimi held tightly to Joe's waist as they rode with Matt on Metalgarurumon's back toward the ravaged town. The sounds of the battle reached her ears forcing herself to pull away and gather her thoughts. It had been a long time since any of them had to fight, and she wasn't about to let that little detail stand on her way. The village finally came into view, the sight causing her to let out a strangled cry.
Most of the buildings were burning or had already burned to the ground while the residents ran frantically through the streets fleeing from the two attacking digimon…two. That fact echoed in her mind until Gomamon's whimpers brought her to the battle her brown eyes fixing of Myotismon and the Bukamon he was chasing. She pulled her arrow out of its quiver as the wolf touched down on the ground allowing his passengers to disembark before joining Wargreymon against Devimon.
The bearer of Sincerity let the arrow fly with practiced skill sending it right into the vampire's right arm. Myotismon shrieked with pain, his haunting eyes searching for his assailant, they stopped and bore murderously into Mimi. Joe pulled her behind him drawing his sword as Gomamon and Palmon went to Zudomon and Lillymon in order to protect their partners. "Honey I think you just made him mad" he murmured under his breath.
Genni ran through the streets rounding up the defenseless wanting to get them out before the real fireworks started to fly. His dark eyes searched every nook and cranny for stragglers and the other two viral digimon. The elder stopped dead in his tracks as a horrible thought crashed into his mind…decoy.
"Now attack at the same time" Tai called out to the four digimon before him. Devimon and Myotismon had huddled together in the town square using their combined power to attempt to fend off the destined digimon. His eyes scanned the battlefield quickly making sure that Genni had gotten all the Bukamon out. The digimon reacted quickly sending their attacks in with deadly accuracy, hitting at the same time sending a fireball high into the sky, so high, it could be seen for miles.
As the dust settled Tai allowed himself a small smile upon seeing the crater the impact had created. Matt tugged on his shirt with a look on his face that caused the smile to fade instantly, for hovering in the air a few feet above the ground were Devimon and Myotismon. Though they did look on the brink of collapse the fact that they were still alive caused jaws to drop and egos to be wounded
"Is that the best you can do" Myotismon coughed out looking at one of his teeth that had fallen into the palm of his hand.
Matt growled and Tai stepped forward prepared to order the final blow. "Now Myotismon I want to make a little bet with you" Devimon said as causally as he could while trying to stand up straight "I bet that they stay and finish us off, rather than run back to their base to make sure everything's okay".
The vampire flashed a wicked grin "No their little ones are more important, I mean the fact that Piedmon and Lady Devimon were watching and now know exactly where they were hiding and are probably attacking this very second".
Joe held Mimi tight through their little speech as she whimpered out their son's name. He needed not further encouragement, he picked her up and physically carried her over to Metalgarurumon "Fly now" he ordered once on safely. At first the digimon didn't move, but when Matt boarded with a look of panic he took flight. It was then that their digivices sparked to life and Izzy's frantic voice spoke out "They split up…Piedmon and Lady Devimon are here…I'm going to try and get the others out but don't think…" a crash was heard at the other end of the connection followed by Piedmon's laughter.
Tai's anguished screams echoed off of the mountains, frightening all who heard. As they came around the mountain thick black smoke billowed high into the sky, its source their home.
To be contin…naw I could never leave you hanging there.
Kari pulled her daughter closer to her as she huddled under a pile of clothes in her closet. Izzy had heard the warning bells, not in time to get out, but in enough time to hide her and Aiko. Izzy had given Sora, Alexander and Cody to the digimon, while he and TK waited at the door for the inevitable attack. She had begged TK to stay with her, but he wanted to protect her more, his kiss still lingered on her lips.
Aiko looked at her with confused eyes, the baby knowing something was wrong yet her tiny mind not able to comprehend it. She however did stay quiet clutching her mother's finger with in her hands, not even whimpering when the front door exploded. Kari heard Izzy and TK's shouts followed by Angemon and Angewomon launching their attacks she prayed hard not willing to go back to the twisted life she had been living, a life her daughter didn't deserve.
TK's eyes narrowed as his former guardians causally blocked the angels attacks as if they were nats buzzing around their heads. Piedmon smiled as he laid eyes on the bearer of Hope for the first time in months, he heard Lady Devimon gasp in surprise behind him. "What do you want?" TK asked coolly knowing full well what they wanted hoping to buy enough time for the others to return.
Lady Devimon was the one to answer "Takeru we only want you, Hikari, and your baby back, we have no use for the others so if you come willingly we can avoid a lot of unpleasantness…" her voice was gentle and motherly.
Piedmon rolled his eyes at her material approach so decided to sweeten the deal "Meaning if you don't want something to happen to your nephew you'll go get Kari and well get out of here".
Izzy pulled the younger boy behind him while the angles once again advanced for attack "They are going no where with you Piedmon, your rein of terror is over and nothing you say will make us help you start it back up".
Piedmon narrowed his eyes focusing on the bearer of Knowledge "You my boy are expendable and the perfect example…Trump Sword". The four swords glistened at they soared toward Izzy who knew there was no way he could get out of the way in time, so he made sure that TK wouldn't be hit by the attack as he closed his eyes forming and image of his parents in his mind ready for death.
The expected pain never came; he opened his dark eyes greeted by two white blurs and the screams of TK and Kari…
To be continued….
A/N: Sorry about the cliffhanger but it has been awhile since I had a good one. I'm working on the next part now, but am in the process of getting a new job so we'll see what that does. I would also like to let you know that I have submitted my fic 'Unlikely Savior' into TK Takaishi's contest so please go read and review and don't forget to review this one too.