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Hope Unleashed: Time to Strike
"Here we are," announced TK as he landed softly on Kari's balcony. Kari hopped out of TK's arms and hugged him tightly causing the boy to blush.
"That was fun!" Smiled Kari, "We should do this more often," she then gave a playful wink causing TK's blush to deepen.
"Yeah..." Was the only thing TK could say. Kari had a way of making his mind zone out. TK shook his head; he must have been looking like a complete fool. "I'll have to start charging fare for our trips," grinned TK
"So you're putting a price on our friendship?" Pouted Kari.
"If I don't start charging, everyone will want a free ride!" TK then put his hand under his chin, " I bet some girls would actually pay for a ride!" Kari laughed and playfully punched TK in the arm who then gripped it as if his whole arm was going to fall off.
"Is that what you guys always think about?" Asked Kari, she then looked at TK holding his arm. "Don't make it look like that hurt TK, you can probably get hit by a trunk and not even fell it," giggled Kari. Kari could just picture what would happen. "That would be funny," laughed Kari, "I feel sorry for the truck."
"So you think that when I get hit by a truck it's funny? That's sad Kari," replied TK with a fake frown.
"What ever makes me happy right?" Grinned Kari as she opened the balcony's sliding door and stepped in.
"You can be a big meanie some times Kari," chuckled TK as he followed behind. Kari walking into the living room and saw Tai planted on the couch flipping through various channels mostly ones with sports on them.
"Hello Tai!" Greeted Kari as she hugged her brother from behind. "Did you miss me?"
"Hey Kari," replied Tai as he still stared at the TV, "I didn't hear you open the door how did you get in?"
"TK flew up here," answered Kari still enjoying every moment of it.
"Good for TK," replied Tai still flipping through the channels not really hearing what his sister said, then it finally struck him. "He what?" Exclaimed Tai as he spun around wide eyed at his sister.
"TK flew me up here, we came through the balcony, it was fun," replied Kari. Tai looked at at the balcony and finally noticed TK with his hair blazing away.
Tai's over protective instincts still dwelled inside of him and they kicked into action. "TK! You idiot! You know how dangerous that could have been at that height one freak accident..." Tai leaped over the couch with his right hand already pre-made into a fist.
"Tai no! Don't..." shouted Kari. It was too late. Tai punched TK causing his head to turn sharply, but he didn't expect the boy to be still standing, in fact TK just stood there not really sure what to do. Tai pulled his fist back; he finally noticed that it was really sore and red to say the least.
"Ouch!" Tai shouted as he grabbed his hand that begun to swell quite nicely. "Are you made out of bricks?" Asked Tai still wincing in pain. Kari let out a sigh and walked up to her brother.
"I tried to warn you Tai," Said Kari as she examined Tai's hand, "good nothing is broken." Kari then shot a glare at TK.
"What?" Inquired TK putting his hands up in trying to look innocent.
"You did that on purpose didn't you?" Scolded Kari, "I've seen how fast you could move!" TK opened his mouth but then closed it shut. He did see Tai's impending attack coming and he had an ample amount of time to simply move out of the way. TK just wanted see how tough he was. It was the right idea, but the wrong person to choose, the brother of your best friend. "You're a big dummy at times TK," Kari continued to scold TK.
"But..."
"No buts, now use that speed of yours and get some ice from the freezer now," commanded Kari. TK did exactly what she asked and in less than two seconds TK was back with a towel holding the ice cubes inside. Kari snatched it from TK and gave it to Tai, who applied it to his injury.
"Don't be too hard on TK," yelped Tai as a sudden sting shot through his hand, "It was my fault too for flipping out like that. I should be more trusting."
"I was going to get to that Tai," glared Kari causing Tai to back up slightly. "Gah, boys can sometimes be complete idiots!" Kari stormed off into her room and shut the door rather loudly, causing both boys to flinch. Tai sat back down pressing the cold ice on his hand, while trying to work the pain away. He looked up and TK and saw his downcast face.
"Cheer up TK," Tai said with a small grin, "Even though were both idiots, at least you're hers." TK looked up with a small smile and blush forming on his face. TK let out a sigh and his hair faded back to it's normal blond.
"Yeah I guess."
***
"OK you can open them now," piped up Patamon. He had led his feline friend to a very special place in the park. Gatomon opened her eyes and took in what appeared before her. They stood in a small opening surrounded by trees that had many pink flowers blooming, the grass had many patches of flowers dotting the area, and there was a crystal clear pond lying in the middle. "Well?" Asked Patamon as he circled the small opening and then landing in front of Gatomon waiting of the her approval.
"It's, um, very... romantic," replied Gatomon still taking in the scenery. "How did you come across this place?"
"One day when TK was younger he was walking with me by this area, then a gust of wind blew off his hat. We gave chase and when we caught up to it we found this place. It looked like the best part of the park and very few people, if none ever came here. I can still remember what he said to me." Patamon paused for a little trying to recall his friend's exact words.
*Flashback*
"What a beautiful place!" exclaimed TK as he ran around the clear pond. "Wow I've never seen a pond this shiny!"
"Yes, it looks so magical," added Patamon as he followed behind TK, he could see the sun reflect off the water's surface quite beautifully. TK bent down and plucked one of the many flowers that grew on the ground. Taking a quick whiff of the the sweet smell TK looked at his partner.
"You know what Patamon?" Asked TK as tossed to flower in the air watching it float slowly down to the ground. "When I find the girl of my dreams I'm going to bring her here and she will fall in love with me for sure!" TK stated confidently, "Maybe one day I can bring Kari here and show it to her," smiled the young boy.
"Can I bring Gatomon too?" questioned Patamon with joy in his voice who was still fluttering in the air.
"Sure you can!" Exclaimed TK, "Maybe one day we'll show them both. We better get going now, I think mom is making cookies," With that said TK ran out of the clearing back to his apartment with Patamon following close behind.
*End Flashback*
"I don't know if TK really meant what he said back then since he was still very young, maybe he forgot. I guess I should ask him one of these days." Patamon finished his little story and glanced back at Gatomon who was listening intently.
"How about you?" Questioned Gatamon, who had a slight redness in her cheeks, and wondered if Patamon really cared for her.
"Huh, what?" Asked Patamon unsure of the question.
"When you wanted to bring me here, did you mean it?" Inquired Gatomon still blushing.
"Oh," gulped Patamon, "Did I mention that part out loud?" Gatomon nodded her head in response. Patamon felt really warm, he could tell that he too was blushing. Anyone would do the same if they actually blurted what he did. "Well yeah I did mean it..." Patamon reached to a nearby flower and plucked it from to ground. "This feeling of love sure can make you feel all weird inside," thought the small digimon. He took a deep breath and handed the flower to Gatomon. He never once looked into her eyes. He was too shy. "I had this feeling inside me ever since we met," said Patamon gazing at any spot other than the digimon he was talking to, "at first it was confusing, but then I started thinking. After all this mention about love the past couple of days made me understand this weird feeling inside of me, and it started to make sense. I was in love," Patamon took a deep breath as if this next sentence need all his might to push out of his mouth, "IloveyouGatomon."
Gatomon held the flower in her paws and stared at Patamon with wide eyes, "Did he say what I think he just said?" thought Gatomon. Replaying the last phrase in her head, she could pick out what he said. She looked down at Patamon who was a deep red and hadn't looked away from the imaginary spot that he had focused his gaze on. He was waiting for her answer. She knew him for so long and they became so close to each other that she didn't really realize the strange feeling that appeared every time she looked into those cute eyes of his full of happiness. It was a weird feeling but at the same time felt reassuring and good, something that you can't live without. Tears of joy started to well up in her large bright eyes. Being totally speechless she grabbing Patamon by surprise and she pressed her lips on his, which was the only way that she could convey her message.
Patamon was waiting of a reply, he had just spilt everything to Gatomon and was waiting for her reply, anything would do, and the suspense was pure torture! Suddenly he felt a pair of soft paws wrap around his face and pulled him upwards to meet the sweet warm lips. Patamon's eyes nearly jumped out at the sudden turn of events. Feeling Gatamon soft warm fur brush up against him made his whole body tingle. Inside his head his mind was racing, having a million feelings zooming in all directions every one of them were good. Gatomon loved him back! All this was too much for the little digimon to handle. It was a joy overload. As he felt Gatomon deepen the kiss his mind practically melted, and he passed out.
Feeling Patamon's body grow limp in her hands Gatomon broke the kiss. "I didn't kill him, right?" Thought Gatomon thinking Patamon had suffocated or died of shock. Seeing Patamon sides rise and fall after every breath he took, calmed Gatomon. The cat digimon smiled knowing that Patamon had only fainted. "I love you too," letting out a little sigh she laid beside Patamon on the cool grass. The morning sun still shone brightly even though it was still early Gatomon snuggled beside Patamon and took a little catnap sharing each other's warmth. It was easy to find sleep since she was comforted that someone she loved, loved her back.
***
"That was a great breakfast," said Davis and he put his dishes into the sink. He turn to his little buddy and saw him still shoveling down a mound of pancakes. "Whoa, you better not choke!" Exclaimed Davis watching DemiVeemon intake another pancake.
"Don't worry about little me, I'll be fine," replied the in-training digimon between the inhaling of food.
"I'm glad that someone enjoys my cooking," replied Davis rubbing his hands together. He finally noticed that he had warmed up quite considerably.
"Yes!" Shouted Davis, "Check this out!" He brought his hands down and placed them on DemiVeemon.
"That's great Davis!" Chirped the tiny digimon realizing that Davis' touch wasn't icy cold anymore, "You had me worried."
"I guess I'm fine now," replied Davis, as he ran back into his bedroom. He popped back out with his usual clothes ready enjoy the day. The thought of feeling sick left his mind, and he could enjoy the day normally.
"Fool, little do you know that this day is far from normal," Davis froze in his tracks he could almost hear a voice in his head... almost like TK's
"Did you say something pal?" Asked Davis as he turned around. He could have sworn he heard someone talking.
"Nope," replied DemiVeemon, "are you sure you're OK?"
"Yeah, I'm fine, but I could have sworn..." Davis trailed off, "Never mind, you have fun today OK?"
"Yep!" Replied the blue digimon, "maybe I'll go drop by the park later, Gatomon usually drops by."
"Sounds like you're going to have tons of fun little pal," smirked Davis thinking DemiVeemon, had a crush on Gatomon. "Well I guess I see you later," smiled Davis as he closed the door behind him and exited his apartment. "I wonder if Kari's free? I hope I can straighten things out with her." With a sigh Davis took a big breath of fresh air headed to the elevator wondering what was in stored for today.
***
"It looks like soon I'll be able to exercise my of powers," laughed the evil spirit, "When Davis sees those two together I'm going to make sure he destroys TK." Using the negative emotions inside Davis and from those around him, he could use them to make himself nearly invincible. The thought of destroying Kari crossed his mind; he didn't think it was necessary since her powers had not surfaced. If they did appear he could easily stop her. "Maybe this Kari will be different from the one in my world, and will be more susceptive to persuasion. With her by my side we can be practically unstoppable." Over the years of waiting he spent many days thinking. Would he be different if he lived in this world than his own? Why was it that the good always lost and that the darkness prevailed? He too was once a 'good' person, but decided that it was not the way. The only way he made a difference was to use his powers to rule against others. Then he could make allies with those stronger than him. He discovered that for some reason evil was always stronger. He was once known as TK or Takeru by many people, but that boy died a long time ago, and had risen as Darkeru master of darkness. There were a lot of memories inside him, some he liked more than others, but this certain one confused him, it was the last of what he remembered before he awoke in this world in a spirit like form. For some strange reason a lot of it was missing and it hurt to think of it...
*Flash Back*
"Master Darkeru!" Shouted a shady creature to a boy dressed in black sitting on a chair in a darkened room. With deadly ice blue eyes Darkeru shot a glare at the creature that stood before him.
"What is it this time?" Growled Darkeru.
"It's Hikari, she's coming this way!" Darkeru's expression didn't change. He let out a low growl.
"How could a creature that I myself created be scared?!" Questioned the angered boy. He stood up slamming his fists on the arm of his chair causing the room to echo. Running one hand through his darkened blond hair he paced back and forth. "Don't just stand there idiot, stop her!"
"But..."
"Shut up!" Yelled the boy. Instantly his dark blond hair ignited into a golden color, but a golden fire didn't accompany it, instead it was a wave of black. Over the years it had been forged to this color through all the negative feelings he had within himself. "Well? Don't just stand there, stop her!" ordered Darkeru.
"I'm sorry master, we're not as strong as you. We can't stand up to her power," pleaded the creature knowing its master was angry.
"And you call yourselves digimon? My digimon?" Darkeru raised his hand forward and released a massive amount of energy destroying the lone digimon on contact. Darkeru waited of the dust to settle then turned to another of his digimon.
"You there!" Shouted the dark boy to another digimon. "Lead the rest of my minions to stop Hikari." The digimon hesitantly stood up. It knew how strong the girl was, she may even be stronger than their master, if she was pushed the wrong way. "Well?" Snapped Darkeru growing impatient. "I find that you will have a more better chance living if you go out there, than disobey my orders!"
"Yes master," the digimon motioned to the rest of its group and they filed out from the room. Darkeru slumped back down into his chair letting his powers again hide itself. He could tell that his minions didn't stand a chance against the girl. All in a matter of time he would have to face off against her. The sounds of explosions boomed outside as the digimon tried to fight a losing battle. Darkeru could tell that with each blast his digimon would fall. Darkeru frowned and waited for the final battle with his former friend.
"Nothing can stop me now."
"Takeru!" Shouted a female voice as someone entered the room. Darkeru sat up in attention, he knew who it was in an instant. Slowly lifting his head his gaze met with a young girl at his age. She had silky chocolate brown hair and her auburn eyes seemed to sparkle even in the darkened room.
"Hikari..." Spoke the boy still not moving from his seat. The girl slowly approached the boy.
"Takeru..." she said with a more calmed voice.
"Don't call me that!" Shouted Darkeru as he cut the air with one of his hands. "My name is Darkeru, the master of darkness!" The girl stopped her advances and a saddened look came to her face.
"What happened to the nice and loving boy that I once knew?" Question Hikari.
"That boy died along time ago, when he discovered how evil and corrupt this world really was!" Snapped the boy. "Only darkness will succeed in this world and I'm the one who's going to control it all."
"I don't believe what you are saying is true Takeru," said the young girl as she stared into the boy's cold eyes. "Together we can defeat this darkness. You don't have to live in it anymore."
"How many stinking times do I have to tell you the name is Darkeru!" Shouted the boy at the top of his lungs. Hikari didn't move a muscle.
"I won't believe it. How could I lose you to the darkness? Do you know how much you meant to me?" Asked Hikari as her emotions were slowly getting the better of her.
"If you really do care, I will allow you to join me and we can rule the world!" Offer Darkeru with his hand out stretched. Hikari looked at her friend's offer and shook her head.
"You can never rule the world Takeru, you're just being used, like a pawn by someone more evil."
"Enough of this!" Sneered Darkeru. "Whatever you came here to do, do it, or leave!"
"I came here to stop you," replied Hikari with tears forming in her eyes, "I was hoping I could talk some sense into you and stop this madness."
The boy stood in silence letting his eyes fall on Hikari's. "I'm sorry Hikari I've gotten to far, and I can't turn back, if you want to stop me you have to kill me," said Darkeru with a slight frown forming on his face. Now both of them stood there in silence knowing what was going to happen. They knew that the other wasn't going to back down, and the final battle was at hand. "I'll let you have the honors," smirked Darkeru.
Hikari looked up at her opponent, and her friend. Spreading her feet shoulders length apart and digging the soles of her shoes in the ground to brace herself, she then bowed her head. Slowly raising her clenched fist Kari crossed them in front of her face. A mysterious wind surrounded her body as small specks of pink light seemed to emanate form her. Her once calm hair started to flow violently as if a strong gale was blowing past it. "I'm sorry TK," said Hikari as her ignited with the pink power of light. She uncrossed her hands and called forth a blazing pink aura surrounding her body. The once dark room filled with the amazing pink light.
"I'm sorry too, Kari" replied Darkeru as he called forth his power within him. His hair flashed gold and his body was surrounded by darkness. Both friends stared at each other as if trying to persuade the other to stop, each not wanting to destroy the other. Darkeru noticed his own tears were blurring his vision. "Why am I crying?" The boy brought up his sleeve and wiped his eyes. He could see that Kari was also holding back tears. There was not turning back now, Darkeru was so close in obtaining what he wanted, or was he? Yelling out at the top of his lungs Darkeru dashed towards his only one true friend, as Hikari did the same.
*End Flashback*
The rest of the events appeared to be erased from his memory and he couldn't recall what happened next. All he knew was that he somehow lost and ended up in this world. "Just you wait Hikari..."
***
Kari stared into her mirror as she brushed her hair. She had already changed into her own clothes, leaving TK's on her bed. She wasn't really angry with TK, how could she get angry with him... but he didn't need to know, yet. Letting out a small giggle Kari placed her favorite hair clip in its trademark spot when she heard a knock on her bedroom door.
"Kari you're not really mad at me are you?" Asked TK as he slowly opened Kari's bedroom door peeking his head in. "Um, I sorry Kari," said the blond haired boy with the most apologetic voice he had. Kari didn't reply, she only crossed her arms, appearing not to be satisfied by TK's apology. The young boy was still unaware of the girl's acting continued with the apologies. "What can I do to make it up to you?" Kari let out a small grin, which TK didn't notice since her back was facing him.
Kari turned around and stared deep into TK aqua eyes. "Promise me that you'll never do anything stupid again?"
"Promise," replied TK as he raised one of his hands.
"And, you can't charge me for rides," added Kari with a slight giggle. TK nodded in response.
"And you got to do what I want today..." Smiled Kari.
"Sure," replied TK noting Kari's smile.
"and for the rest of the year."
"I promise...What?!" Question TK, taken aback by that rather big demand. "I don't think so!"
"You promised TK," replied Kari with a mischievous smile.
"But you tricked me!" Complained TK. Kari produced her patient puppy dog eyes. TK knew he was going to lose. "This time you're cheating!" Whined TK as he tried to look away but couldn't escape Kari cute eyes. TK hunched over and sighed in defeat, "Fine you win."
Kari stood up with a big smile on her face. "Great!" Kari giggled as she hugged TK. "I'm glad that this is all settled."
"Why do feel like I've be tricked twice in the same day?" Groaned TK.
"A promise is a promise though," laughed Kari. "Come, lets not keep Yolei and Ken waiting for us." Kari ushered TK out of her room.
Tai noticed the two come out. "I'm glad that you not mad at us anymore Kari," as he noted the Kari was smiling away.
"She was never angry to start off. It was just a little trick," sighed TK.
"What she got you to do?" Asked Tai quite amused at his sister.
"TK has to do what I have to tell him to do," giggled Kari patting TK on the back.
"Oh, I don't think he really minds it Kari," said Tai with a grin on his face, "I think he would do anything for you even if you ask him or not," Kari turned around to find TK motioning Tai to shut up. When TK saw Kari looking at him he stop his action and grew red in his cheeks. Tai spoke up again not wanting TK to die from embarrassment. "Oh yeah I almost forgot, TK's basketball coach called yesterday and asked if you were interested in taking the position of a junior coach for the team."
"That would be fun!" Replied Kari clasping her hands together. This would be a great excuse to go to TK's games, but of course trying to coach would be fun to try.
"But you don't know how to play basketball, how could you possibly coach?" Asked a very confused TK, did the coach really mean it when he wanted to get Kari on the team?
"You can teach me the basics," grinned Kari, "and you can't say no." She then turned back to Tai who had his attention back to the TV. "Also Tai can go to the library to get me a couple of helpful books to read."
"Not right now of course, the game is getting interesting," replied Tai.
"Yes now," added Kari as she grabbed the remote and turn off the TV leaving Tai to stare at blank screen. "You shouldn't be sitting at home on this beautiful day."
"The library is a bore, and I haven't been there in ages," groaned Tai as he tried to snatch the remote back, but Kari dodged and moved out of Tai's reach.
"Sora's flower shop isn't too far away, maybe you can got ask her to accompany you so you won't feel all lonely, and maybe..."
"Yeah, yeah," waved Tai cutting Kari off knowing where she might be taking the subject. I guess I should get some fresh air. Standing up he went over to the door and slipped on his shoes. He pulled out a blue headband and placed it where his famous goggle once rested and walked out the door backpack in hand while Kari and TK following behind. "You know, someone could had told me that the door was actually upside down, dad had a good laugh when I told him that I fixed it like that."
"I wanted to Tai, but why not spread the joy?" laughed Kari along with TK.
"Whatever," sighed Tai, "shouldn't you guys get going?"
"Yep we'll see you later Tai," smiled Kari then turning to TK who already knew the routine. He took a small breath and with little effort his hair blazed fiery gold. "Don't worry Tai nothing bad will happen, besides TK won't allow it." Kari jumped into TK's waiting arms, and she hugged on tightly to him, causing TK to blush.
"Well I'll see you two later," Tai waved as the two departed. "Those two sure act like a couple, I don't know why they don't realize it themselves?" With a small laugh Tai rode the elevator down and headed to Sora's store hoping that she would be free.
***
Davis jogged towards Kari's house, in fact he felt like he could run the whole way. It was like he had an infinite amount of energy. "This is so strange!" Thought Davis as he continued to pace towards Kari's apartment. He wasn't even breaking a sweat. "I can't complain though, this will really be great for soccer!"
"Hey Davis!" Davis looked up ahead and caught a glimpse of Yolei and Ken walking towards him.
"Hey you two," replied Davis as he met up with them. "Where are you guys going?"
"We're heading to the mall, for a walk," replied Yolei hugging on to Ken's arm. "TK and Kari were going to join us, but Kari had to go change her clothes. I don't know why she was wearing TK's clothes it was so weird it's like they had a sleepover or something." Ken slapped a hand on his head; he should have known that Yolei was going to tell Davis all the details. To Ken's surprise it looked like Davis was taking it quite well.
"Oh, I see," was all that Davis said. He started to walk off.
"Where are you going?" Asked Yolei, curious by Davis' sudden departure.
"Nowhere in particular," replied Davis with little expression in his voice, "It's just to take care of some business."
"If you still have some time left you can join us later, it will be fun!" Smiled Yolei as she and Ken continued to the mall.
"Yeah," Davis said as he dashed off to Kari's.
Davis picked up the pace slightly, wanting to get there faster. "You better hurry," came a voice. Davis skidded to a halt.
"Who said that?" Questioned Davis glancing in all directions.
"I did, remember me?" Spoke the familiar voice. Davis' blood ran cold.
"TK? The one from my dream?!" Davis said out loud attracting stares. Davis lowered his voice and backed into a nearby alley to continue the conversation. "What do you want, how could this happen TK?"
"Don't call me TK, I prefer Darkeru," Replied the voice slightly annoyed.
"Alright Darkeru, get out of my head! There's only room for one of us!" growled Davis shaking his head.
"I can't leave, you and me are fusing together," replied Darkeru with a slight laugh in his voice.
"So everything you said in the dream is true?" Asked Davis as he leaned on the side of the building absorbing everything.
"Everything is true. I decided to talk to you now because now is the time to strike. You have all this negative energy inside of you; use it to your advantage to empower you. Surely you can destroy TK with ease!"
"That's not what I want to do," replied Davis shocked by the advice given to him. Davis wanted to out class TK, and maybe rough him up to a degree, but to kill him... "It's wrong to kill." The more and more Davis thought of it the more he realized how stupid the idea was.
"Don't think that!" Snapped Darkeru causing Davis head the throb, "TK must be eliminated. Kari will be yours what else do you want? Using my power you can obtain your dreams. If you don't they won't come true. If you really want them you can have them."
"Stop it!" Shouted Davis as his head felt like exploding.
Darkeru continued to feed Davis with all this evil influence pushing Davis follow his orders. "Do what I say Davis, we are now one being so I'm stuck with you until I can get my original body back. In the mean time do what I say, if not I'll kill everyone you care about."
"You wouldn't!" Snarled Davis, "I won't let you!"
"Watch and see," replied Darkeru. Davis' hand shot forward causing the boy to yell in surprise, he wasn't even controlling it. Davis grabbed his arm and tired the pull it back down but couldn't no matter how hard he tried. Feeling something inside him activate and surge cold energy went through his body. "Just say that the trash can is Kari," said Darkeru and he turned Davis' hand and aimed it at the can. Davis could feel the energy focus within his outreached hand. A blazing mixture and yellow and black swirled forming a deadly looking ball of energy. Davis saw the swirling mass jump forward with incredible speed that he never knew before. The energy ball totally vaporized the trashcan not to mention blasting a gigantic hole in a building, which the can was resting against. "As you can see I have control of your body too. Either you make your own choices or I make them for you. I advise you though that my choices usually result with someone dying in the end."
Davis stood there in complete shock staring at the smoking hole on the side of the building. He then snapped back to reality. Perhaps Darkeru was telling the truth, all what he mention was slowly becoming a reality. "Please don't kill Kari, I'll do whatever you want."
"Just as I thought," replied Darkeru "Know go destroy TK." Davis slowly nodded his head and proceeded back on to sidewalk. He then heard a young child's voice.
"Look! What's that mommy?" Called out the child pointing to a streak of golden light cutting through the sky.
"I don't know," replied the mother, "maybe it's a shooting star."
Davis looked up and knew who it was, TK and in his arms was Kari. Davis' cold eyes locked on to the boy high in the air shooting death stares, all the while Darkeru was feeding off the anger inside Davis. "It's time to strike."
"Yes," answered Davis with truly evil voice. He headed to walk towards the mall where the others would meet. "Today will be your last TK."
***
The golden streak of light sliced through the sky and shot down behind a large tree near the entrance of the mall. Many people had followed it and now had their gazes focused on the tree seeing what would step out. About a second later a boy stepped out with fiery gold hair, and a girl about his age with chestnut hair stepped out.
"Nothing to see here people, move along," spoke the boy waving to the people who were still watching to go on their way. The girl beside him started to laugh.
"Um, TK, your hair," giggled the girl.
"Geez Kari, you should have told me this," sighed TK as he looked on to all the people gawking at him. Letting out a breath his hair faded back to its blond color. Taking Kari by the hand TK led her into the mall away from the staring crowd. Among the crowd stood a man dressed in a brown trench coat with the collar pulled up and a hat shading most of his face.
"So I'm right... the one called 'TK' has powers quite similar to that of the one from my world... interesting." The man then proceeded to follow TK and Kari into the mall. "For some reason Kari hasn't discovered her powers yet... strange. Maybe there are slight differences between the parallel worlds." The man stopped and sat down on a nearby bench still keeping a close eye on the two children as they met up with two others. Reaching into the inside pocket of his coat, the man pulled out two vials one filled with pure yellow light, and the other with pure pink light. "These energy samples aren't reacting with them, so they must have to be different than the one's I know. That means I have to get a sample of their energy too." He then pocketed the two vials, "I better keep an eye on those two," said the man as he stood up. Pulling up his collar and shifting his hat he slowly disappeared in the mass of people walking by.
"Hello Kari, hello TK," greeted Yolei and Ken as Kari and TK walked up to them and returned the greeting. "How did you get here so fast?"
"It's our little a secret," smiled Kari.
"Me being able to fly?" Sighed TK, " A whole bunch of people saw us coming, I would hardly call it a secret." TK wasn't very happy at the thought of people asking him questions about everything, and what would his mother say?
"Don't worry TK, I'm sure people would find out sooner or later," explained Ken, "You will probably have to use your powers eventually, so you might as well use them now."
"I guess you're right," returned TK with a small smile. Trying not to let everything worry him, he turned to Kari, "anyway since we're here lets have some fun!"
"Now you're talking TK," giggled Kari as she latched on to TK's arm quite similar to what Yolei was doing to Ken. "Remember your promise TK," reminded Kari, "I want you to walk with me and you can't complain about the stores I visit," she then guided TK to the first store that caught her attention.
"If I didn't know better I would say those two were a couple," smirked Yolei as she looked up at Ken.
"Yeah, it just boggles the mind how close those two are and yet they remain friends. Am I missing something?" Ken paused for a bit then shook his head. "Better not think about it, even I can't answer this question," smiled Ken as he and Yolei followed behind a very energetic Kari pulling TK who had a big smile on his face.
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Davis walked slowly behind TK and Kari so they wouldn't notice him. They had left the mall about an hour or two ago, and were now heading to the park. Davis had followed them all the while not making a move since Darkeru didn't say when to.
"Just wait Davis, the time is almost coming," said Darkeru with anticipation in his voice. He was letting Davis watch all these events and Darkeru was sure it made the boy angry, all the more negative emotions to strengthen him further. Davis continued to follow the two undetected. He could feel something building up inside of him, but it did not matter now, for some reason he didn't even care.
"I'm glad those two got together," grinned Kari as she saw Ken and Yolei walking in front of her and TK hand in hand, " it looks like they don't really have a care in the world."
"It sure does looks that way, doesn't it?" Sighed TK as he turned back to Kari. "It really makes you think." TK then gazed up into the sky. "Sometimes I wonder if love plays tricks with you. Like makes you feel all sad inside at times but then makes you happy the next. It can lead you on and then tricks you at the end, or bring you straight to what you're looking for." Kari looked at TK confused by what he had said. She could tell though that he was feeling down.
"I guess some would say love is a very strange emotion. People can do crazy things just because of it," Kari put a caring hand on TK's shoulder giving it a gentle squeeze. "Cheer up TK, you shouldn't let all these things get to you like this."
"Yeah I guess you're right," responded TK with what looked like a smile. He placed his hand on top of Kari's. "A lot of things were popping up lately and my mind was quite in a jumble, and I could never sort out my thoughts let alone explain them." He then stopped and took Kari's hand from his shoulder and held it in front of him. "I can remember when all this stuff started. I know that everything isn't over yet and I don't know when it will be, but I think I need to get this out before everything gets out of whack once again." He stared into Kari's sparkling eyes and she did with TK's.
Kari could remember the same look in TK's eyes on that day they were in the digital world, it reminded her of something he was trying to say, but never got the chance. She noticed that TK had paused for quite a long time not saying a thing. "What is he trying to tell me that's so difficult?" thought Kari, one thing did cross her mind, but it seemed so unlikely. "Please tell me what you have to say TK, the suspense is killing me," said Kari cracking a tiny smile. TK also did the same. TK gazed into Kari's magical eyes and was lost in their glow. He brought up his other hand and grasped Kari's hand and she did the same, now they holding both their hands staring into each other's eyes.
"Now!" Commanded Darkeru. Davis jumped out from behind a tree, who was ready to strike at a moment's notice. It was a good thing too because Davis was about to explode with rage. Davis still with rising anger dashed towards TK.
"Get your stupid hands off from my girl!" Shouted Davis as he ran straight at TK. TK and Kari let go of each other to see Davis standing there with blazing eyes looking like he was ready to kill. "You're going to get it you loser, I'm going to kill you right here right now!"
"What are you talking about Davis? What do you want?" Questioned Kari angered by Davis' harsh threats.
"TK has to be eliminated! He's the only one that stands in our way," growled Davis.
"Our way?" Questioned TK getting annoyed by Davis' out burst.
"Yes 'our way'," replied Davis, but instead of his voice it sounded like someone else's almost like TK's. This shocked both Kari and TK and they stared at Davis, not sure what was going on.
"How did you..."
"It's quite simple Darkeru and I have fused as one," smirked Davis.
"Is that who's causing you to do this?" Asked Kari as she felt TK's arm placed in front of her in a protective manner.
"I'm not controlling Davis," spoke Darkeru so everyone could hear him, "We made a little deal, and we're working together to accomplish our dreams." TK's eyes narrowed and stared at the boy in front of him.
"Who are you Darkeru? And why do you sound exactly like me?" Questioned TK carefully watching Davis' movements, and keeping Kari behind him.
"Because I am you!" Laughed Darkeru with an evil tone.
"What?!" TK said filled with confusion. "Are you the other digidestined Gennai mentioned about? How could there be another me?"
"Enough talk! Time to die!" Shouted Davis along with Darkeru sounding as one. Davis' spiky maroon hair was totally engulfed with burning black flames. This surprised both TK and Kari. An immense rush of power shot forward knocking Kari off her feet and pushed her into Ken and Yolei who had finally noticed what was going on and ran over. TK was able to hold his ground and stood face to face with the newly transformed Davis.
"I don't know what's happening Davis or Darkeru, by I don't want to fight," said TK staring into Davis' unnatural red colored eyes.
"You're just scared because I have you beat," smirked Davis. "With you out of the way nothing can stop me from obtaining my dreams!" Growled Davis.
"Now it's only a fair fight if I let you call forth your powers. I never had a good challenge in a long time," laughed Darkeru and he then glanced at Kari who was too terrified to move.
"Think about this Davis, why are you letting Darkeru do all these things? This isn't the way to accomplish anything," Shouted TK feeling angered inside, why could someone be this evil?
"Don't try to reason with me TK," spoke Davis. "This is your last chance, either you take your chances and fight me to keep Kari, or you simply die without fighting and let me have Kari.
With the mention of Kari being turned over to such an evil person caused TK to snap. His hatred towards all that was evil rushed inside him, beckoning him to fight. TK's glare became icy cold as he tightly clenched he fists. "I don't know who you are Darkeru or if you're even telling the truth, but I'm not letting someone this evil near Kari!" Yelled TK as his hair exploded into a massive golden fire. "If you are so bent on destroy me you have a most difficult task, I'm not going down that easily when Kari is in danger!" TK called forth his massive gold aura that circled his entire body lighting up the park even on this already bright day.
Davis smiled and shouted out calling summoning a burning black aura equally matching TK's in strength. He lifted his hand and waved it at TK motioning him to 'bring it on', "Show me what you got!" Laughed Darkeru.
Kari's mind raced and her heart pounded. Ken and Yolei were staring at the two transformed boys who were ready to fight each other. They also shot questions at Kari, but she couldn't focus to answer them. Kari could not believe what was happening. She had tears in her eyes and did not know what to do. This was like the dream she had and it was unfolding right before her. "No, this can't be happening!" She thought, but what could she do? She would see TK die right before her very own eyes, she had seen it in her dream and never wanted to see it again.
To Be Continued...
*Note*- OK, did I lose anyone in this chapter? I hope I explained everything clearly enough.
-Dark TK/ Dark Takeru = Darkeru, who is from the 'parallel world'
-'Man in trench coat and hat' is from the same world as Darkeru ('parallel world')
-The two vials that contain yellow and pink light aka 'energy samples' are sort of like the genetic information of the 'hidden powers'. They belong to Darkeru and Hikari from the 'parallel world'. So therefore they don't react with TK and Kari in this world.
-A lot more will be revealed in the following chapters, and also explained nicely in my next fic about Darkeru's past.
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