Three Prophecies

by Crysie

This is my entire series all together so that it is easier to read. New enemies surface in the Digiworld, each wanting to take their revenge on certain couples. Mimato, Taiora, and Takari lovers will love this story! (Note: this story isn't very good)

2. Sincere Friendship

Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon.

The story takes place one year after Three Prophecies.

If the sentence is in italics or surrounded by ~ it means it's someone else speaking into the character's head. Again, this is in first person, as is all of the other chapters.

Sincere Friendship

Miss, may I help you?

Mimi let go of my hand and walked up to the counter to the clerk. She exclaimed, Cindy, you haven't changed a bit!

Mimi Tachikawa, is that you?

Mimi ran behind the desk to give her old friend a hug. Yeah, it's me.

My, my, I haven't seen you since the summer those nuclear missiles were shot off for no apparent reason.

I looked over to Tai, Izzy, and T.K. as we all blushed from the remembrance of the virus digimon on the internet, Deoborimon.

Yes, I remember, that was before I dyed my hair pink!

Wow, your hair looks great. I was thinking of dying my hair purple. Do you think I should?

Oh that would look so awesome, Cindy! Mimi suddenly remembered the rest of us were standing here waiting, but none of us really cared. We were all too excited to be in Hawaii to care if she babbled on about appearance. Are the rooms ready?

Of course, Cindy replied, heading over to the computer while Mimi came back to us on the other side of the counter. You have three couple rooms and two singles.

Thanks so much!

You're lucky you asked your uncle to book you at the time you did, Cindy mentioned as she handed Mimi five keys, the place has been packed from the moment summer vacation started.

Yeah, Hawaii seemed like the perfect place to go.

Cindy smiled and then looked over at the other seven of us while asking, Who are these guys?

Mimi introduced, That is Joe, Izzy, Sora, Tai, Kari, T.K., and this is my boyfriend, Matt.

You're really cute, you know that? Cindy said smiling as she pointed to me. A frown suddenly appeared on her face and she looked from Tai to me saying, You look oddly familiar.

Mimi blushed and then Cindy's face went solemn. Her eyes filled with terror as she pointed at us saying, I know you four! When I was visiting this hotel seven years ago, I saw your two faces on the screen and you two in the internet.

Ah Cindy, Mimi said, taking the Cindy's shaking hand, remember I told you about those monsters and said I knew how to defeat them?

Cindy nodded and then responded, Yeah, but I thought you were kidding around as a child.

Well that is sort of not true. I belong to this team called the Digidestined. These are the other seven members. We have special duties in the Digital World. Do you remember seven years ago when those monsters were appearing all over the world? Or how about three years ago?

Cindy nodded, becoming more shakier by the moment, I was in Japan at the time, held at the Convention Center.

Remember how eight kids flew into the light, well that was the eight of us.

Cindy was shocked, but maintained sanity by saying, I remember you telling me when we were younger, but I didn't believe you or just didn't want to believe you.

Mimi smiled at her and then grabbed my hand and said goodbye to the disturbed face of Cindy.

So, what is the sleeping arrangement, I asked Mimi.

Well I thought that Joe and Izzy could have the single rooms, but beware guys, the bathrooms are linked so make sure you knock before entering, Mimi cautioned as she handed Izzy and Joe a key each. That leaves the three couple rooms, and it's obvious Tai and Sora, Kari and T.K., and you and I can share a room.

She threw T.K. a key and another to Sora.

I said, I don't think it's very appropriate that T.K. and Kari share a room.

Oh Matt, T.K. whined, I'm not going to make any dumb mistakes that you did last year. I made a face that made T.K. say, I know what to do and not to, okay? Don't worry, there will be pajamas on both of us!

My face was surprised as T.K. and Kari unlocked their room and closed the door behind them. There is only one bed in each room?

Mimi said laughing, It is called the couple room.

Don't worry Matt, T.K.'s a lot more mature than the both of us. Don't be so protective, okay? Tai said smiling.

Tai's words hit my hard. My heart hurt at the thought of myself being so protective. I managed to pull a smile on, Yeah, you're right Tai. I'm not sure what came over me.

Now that everything settled, we can go unpack and start enjoying our month stay here! We'll meet you in the lobby around four o'clock? Sora said excitedly, pulling Tai's hand along. She didn't even wait for us to reply.

Mimi pulled my hand to the door that was across the hall from Tai's and Sora's. She unlocked it and pulled me inside. I found myself looking at a large room with a king side bed in the middle of it. There was a screen door that led to the balcony to the bed's right and a bathroom to its right. To our right, there was a wardrobe to hand up our stuff and next to the bed a small, wooden night table.



Yeah I agree with you, Mimi said taking the duffel bag from my hand and setting her two suitcases on the bed, and my duffel bag on the floor.

After we had a relaxing dinner and swim in the hotel pool, all of us headed over to our rooms.

Everyone said to each other.

I unlocked our room and turned on the light.

Hey Matt, Mimi said catching my attention, which night gown do you think I should wear?

Mimi held up in front of me a long, green silk night gown and a short, pink one.

I think the green one would be nice.

Mimi said pulling off her short, pink sundress she was wearing. She unclipped her bra and through it in front of me. She pulled the night gown over her head.

Mimi, I'll be back in a minute. I want talk to T.K.

You mean apologize.

Yeah, whatever.

I walked down the hall, a door passed ours and knocked, getting no reply. I knocked again, a bit louder this time, but with the same effect. I opened the door slightly, and turned on the light.

I cried out in surprise as I saw Kari lying on T.K.'s chest naked.

T.K. jumped up quickly and got out of bed, revealing himself in boxer shorts. Kari did the same thing, she was dressed in a strapless shirt and light pinks shirts. Mimi came in, following Matt's commotion.

Sorry T.K., Kari, Mimi said as she pulled me out of the door and closed it behind us. After we got back to our room and shut the door Mimi began to stare at me. You know what Matt? Mimi said a little worried, You have been acting funny all day. What's wrong?

I pulled off my white t-shirt and threw it on a chair. Nothing is wrong.

I pulled on the second fake smile of the day as I pulled off my jeans and crawled into bed. Mimi came over and turned on the lamp that was on the night table. She then walked over to the light switch and flicked it off. Mimi came over and scooted me over a bit and stared at me.

Is there any particular reason why you're staring at me like that?

Well, that fake smile of yours, T.K. and I can both see right through it. If you don't tell me what is wrong I'll get mad. I know it has something to do with T.K., so tell me, what's wrong?

I stared at Mimi, long and hard. I looked away and stared off lost into space with my thoughts. You're right, it does have something to do with T.K.

Mimi lay her hand on lay shoulder, Matt, you can tell me anything.

I smiled, a true smile, then tuned it to a frown and said, Tai's right. All I want to do is protect T.K. from the world. I am so over protective of him, I can't help it. I feel the need to protect him, even if there is no need to. I always have felt like I need to keep T.K. safe and keep him close by my side. Plus from the incident last year, I don't want him to do the exact same thing.

Images in my head appeared of Mimi and I keeping our relationship a secret and then her finding out she was pregnant. I remember how long T.K. was upset and about my actions.

Matt, I know the incident last year changed us both. I know you feel like you have to make sure T.K. won't do the same thing we did, but I know for a fact that T.K. doesn't want the same situation happen to him. I'm not sure if you have realized yet, but T.K. truly learned from what happen to us. Also, T.K.'s a lot more mature than you think. He and Kari are wise beyond years. If he was older, I would probably be dating him rather then you.

I could feel my face go blank.

I'm kidding Matt!

I know that T.K. and Kari are very special kids, actually more special then the rest of us, they bare the Crest of Hope and Light, the two most powerful crests, even though they haven't Digivolved to Mega yet. A part of me says he'll be strong and can take care of himself, but another part of me wants to make sure he's okay day and night. You know, I don't know that if I lived with him, I would be more protective or less. It might be better if we live apart because it teaches me how to not feel as protective.

Matt, just try to give T.K. a break. I'm afraid T.K. will start to resent you soon because you won't let him grow up and make childish mistakes. Try for him... and me too?

I smiled at her and said, I will try. I love you so much.

I love you too Matt.

I rolled over and began to fall asleep. Matt, just try your hardest to let T.K. grow up. Mimi's right, he will start to resent me. T.K. doesn't just need a brother, but a friend to talk to as well. If I don't start being kinder to him, he'll won't want to ever tell me anything. I glanced over to Mimi. Her eyes were fluttering a bit as she tried to fall asleep. She's the best girlfriend I have ever had. Also, one of the best friends I have ever had. Along with Izzy, Joe, Tai, Sora, T.K., and Kari

Sincere Friendship

What was that voice?

Sincere Friendship. It will die and everything will plunge into darkness. Destroy Sincere Friendship, or else.

Mimi whispered in a shaky voice, I'm scared.

Mimi, please hold me. I feel scared too. I feel like I am going to die without you.

She took hold of my hand.

Sincere Friendship The voice was a whisper at first, but then got louder. Sincere Friendship. Sincere Friendship. Sincere Friendship!

Matt, I can't take these voices any more! Mimi sobbed. She let go of my hand and put her hands on her head in pain.

Mimi, don't let go!

I took hold of her hand and leaned forward and kissed her softly, but passionately. I felt that if I didn't kiss her, I would die from the voices in my head. I know she feels the same thing. The more we got into it, the quieter the voices were. I kissed her frantically, fearing the voices would return.

Matt, please don't stop, Mimi said as I pulled away.

I looked at her face, innocent, but in pain. I kissed her again, reaching my hand up her night gown. I took my hand out and pushed her night gown up and she pulled down my boxers. I kissed her as we became one.

***

What is that beeping sound? I sat up as the noise increased. Sora also sat up. Do you hear that? I asked her.

The orange hair girl nodded in agreement. She hopped out of bed revealing a short red night gown and a surprised face.

What do you think it is?

Tai, it is our Digivices!

We frantically ran to the wardrobe, where sure enough, at the bottom of the bag, two Digivices were beeping. Sora reached down to pick it up.
Sora, don't. Let's get dressed first and see if the others are awake.

I hurriedly pulled on a pair of blue jean shorts and an orange t-shirt. Sora quickly pulled on a red tank top and blue jeans. We ran out the door leaving the Digivices beeping loudly.

Kari, T.K.! I cried out running into the room. They were already gone, the room silent.

I turned back and went to try Matt and Mimi's.

Sora said pulling me, let's go to the Digital World. Maybe Kari and T.K. are already there and so are the others.

***

I sat up and rubbed my eyes. I looked to see a flashing light not too far away. I grabbed my computer and stuffed into a knapsack I brought along.

called a voice from the opposite side of the door, leading to the washroom, are you up?

I called out the door, See you in the Digital World.
With my black shorts on and a purple t-shirt, I took my Digivice and vanished.

***

came a voice from beside me, wake up.

I opened my eyes and looked over seeing two large brown eyes staring back at me. What is that noise?

Matt, it's our Digivices!

I looked up at her surprised at jumped out of bed. I pulled on my boxers, blue jeans, and what I thought was my white t-shirt. I glanced over at Mimi who was trying to see how to put on her green halter top on and pink shorts.

Matt, can you please turn on the light?

Yeah, sure, I replied walking over to the lamp and flicking it on.

You ready? Mimi asked looking at me. I nodded and she smiled, picking up her Digivice and left.

I lifted it next.

***

I think he's coming around, a voice came out.

I fluttered my eyes open and saw two brown eyes staring at me.

My head hurts, I mentioned, sitting up.

It must, considering you're the only one who landed on a rock. Are you okay? T.K. asked.

Just my luck, I said accepting a hand from Tai, I'm fine.

Okay, well let's go towards Gennai's house, Izzy inquired.

I looked around and noticed there was only six of us walking, Where are Mimi and Sora?

Kari looked up and smiled, They're down by the lake over there fetching you some cold water. You're lucky that you woke up when you did or you would have had a cold shower.

T.K. laughed in agreement as he placed his hands into Kari's.

Tai yelled back to Kari, can you come over here so I can see your jacket?

Why do you want to see my jacket? Kari yelled running up to Tai. T.K. was going to follow her, but I placed a hand on his shoulder, a sign that meant for him to stay back.

T.K. looked up at me and smiled, What's up?

I shuffled my feet and stared at the ground as we walked. I finally looked up to him and said, I'm really sorry T.K., about last night. I shouldn't have barged in on you.

It's okay Matt. I know you just want to protect me.

No T.K., it is not all right. I should have more faith in you. I'll try harder next time.

Matt, I don't want you to change your attitude because you feel like I'll get angry at you. I understand you Matt.

Mimi said running up to me excitedly. She dropped the bucket she was holding, letting it fall to the ground and the water spill out, and gave me a huge hug. I'm glad you are up. Sora and I were going to dump this bucket on you if you didn't wake up.

Where did you get the bucket? I asked confused.

I'm not sure, we found it in the clearing when we landed here.

Let's start going guys, Tai announced standing up from the rock he was sitting on. We want to find Gennai as soon as possible to give us the heads up on our reason for being here.

Tai, it is five o'clock in the morning and I am freezing. Can't we at least get a few more hours of sleep and a fire going? Mimi asked as she rubbed her arms for warmth.

I placed my hands over hers and helped her warm up her arms. I agree Tai.

Tai rolled his eyes, but then smiled. Okay, but let's get a bit closer to that lake Sora and Mimi went to.

Everyone began to walk, Tai in the lead with Izzy next to him, looking up information and then trying to explain it to Tai in easiest form possible, and Joe on the other side of him, nodding to whatever they were talking about. T.K., Kari were walking hand in hand talking quietly between themselves. Sora walked a bit ahead of us, alone in her thoughts.
As the group walked faster, Mimi and I slowed down a bit.

Matt, does your head hurt? You seem to be in pain, Mimi asked, anxiety creeping up onto her face.

No, my head doesn't hurt at all, I replied, staring off into the distance.

What is wrong then?

I looked over to her and struggled to reply, It's just that you and I talked about not sleeping together until we were older and could appreciate it more. It's also that I couldn't help it. There were these voices...

Matt, I heard them too. I also felt the urge and felt like I would die if I didn't make love to you then and there. Do you think we should tell the others?

Yeah I do because I don't want to go through that whole lie thing again. I never want to cause pain to both worlds again or let down our friends. We'll tell them when we set up camp, okay?

Sure. Let's catch up with the others.

Not letting go of her hand since I saw her after I woke up, I still held it, fearing I would lose her. We ran for thirty seconds to catch up. They all looked at us funny when they saw us running to catch up.

Matt, you okay? Tai asked, worrying.

I put on my famous fake smile, Yeah I'm fine.

Do you want to come over here for a second? I have something to ask you.

I let go of Mimi's tight grip with a struggle and could hear Sora beginning to talk to Mimi about the nice bedrooms in the hotel. Tai met me half way, just behind T.K. and Kari, but still in front of Mimi and Sora.

Do you think we should stay in that cave over there or on the sandy beach? Tai asked.

I think the cave for warmth, I looked at Tai's face suspiciously. Something is wrong. What's wrong Tai? Don't tell me something's not up because I can see it in your face.

Actually Matt, I think you should tell me what's wrong with you.

I stared at Tai, my heart beginning to ache the familiar ache and my head hurt. Suddenly the voices began, quiet at first.
Sincere Friendship will be lost. All worlds will be plunged into darkness. Sincere Friendship!

I can't take this any more! I fell to my knees and put my hand to my head, Make the voices stop!

I opened my eyes and briefly looked at Mimi, who was also on her knees crying in pain. Matt, please make the voices go away!

I crawled over to her and stood up, taking Mimi by the arms and hoisting her up. I pushed her against a tree and began to kiss her frantically, trying to make the voices run away again.

Sincere Friendship! Sincere Friendship. Sincere Friendship....

We fell to our knees and Mimi sobbed louder then ever, but suddenly stopped. They're gone Matt. She wiped the tears off my already tear streaked face.

I sat down beside her and leaned my head against the tree. I closed my eyes and thanked God they were gone, not letting Mimi's hand go the entire time. I opened my eyes and looked ahead to find six wide eyed pairs of eyes staring at me.

Matt, Mimi are you okay? T.K. asked a little shakily.

Besides needing an aspirin, I'm fine. I looked up at T.K. and then over to Tai. Does that answer your question?

I don't understand, Tai asked frustrated, when were you planning to tell us that your heads are hurting so much that you can't stand it? Remember, no lies?

Well Tai, considering these voices in our heads just began a few hours ago, I'm sorry I didn't tell you yet. If it counts, Mimi and I were going to tell you guys when we set up camp.

What do these voices say? Izzy asked, logging back onto his laptop.

Why do you want to know? I asked.

Well, if I can find out from Gennai why, it would help to know what they say and when these voices started.

These voices keep yelling into Matt and mine's heads about Sincere Friendship. They keep saying to destroy it and both worlds will collapse, Mimi replied.

And when did these voices start?

They started while Matt and I were falling asleep and then we couldn't seem to help but m-

We just couldn't let go of each other, I finished, glaring at Mimi.

Did they say anything else?

They also said both worlds will be plunged into darkness, but that's about it. They also scream out Sincere Friendship a million times until Matt kisses me or holds me.

That's it! Izzy cried out excitedly, It must have something to do with your crests. Sincerity, Friendship, but what does it mean? Sincere Friendship. How can we make the voices stop, and more importantly, who's the voice?

Everyone stared at Izzy and then at Mimi and me.

I think I know how the voices stop, Joe inquired, they stop when Matt and Mimi are together. Mimi just mentioned that they stop when Matt holds her or is with her. We also witnessed it now.

I think you're right, Sora agreed, taking a step closer to Mimi. Do you think you two can walk a bit farther to the lake?

Mimi smiled and nodded. I started to stand up, but felt the sudden urge to just sit against the tree still.

Want some aspirin? Joe asked, beginning to rummage through his bag.

Yeah Joe, that would be great, I replied taking four pills from Joe and handing two of them to Mimi. Joe also passed us a water bottle to share.

Good old reliable Joe, Mimi replied after passing the water bottle to me.

I just nodded and took the pills.

Maybe we should start walking to the lake. Do you think you two can walk? Tai asked, taking Sora's hand firmly.

Yeah, I'm ready. I just want to get a nice warm fire built and go to sleep, Mimi answered, standing up.

Mimi helped me up and we began to walk again, but this time there was no talking. Tai and Sora were in the lead with Izzy and Joe not too far behind. We walked behind them, but T.K. insisted we walk in front of him and Kari. I looked back and met with T.K.'s frightened eyes. I'm fine, T.K.

I know Matt, but with what happened back there, I'm not so sure.

Don't worry T.K., your brother and Mimi will be fine. We'll figure this entire mess out, Kari said confidently.

Yeah, I guess you're right. Well, at least I know how much Matt worries about me at sometimes.

***

Too bad the digimon aren't here. That way we could have saved a lot of time if Agumon was here to make one in two seconds, Joe said bitterly.

Joe, we have more things to worry about then a fire, Tai said looking over to the sleeping couple of Matt and Mimi.

I agree with Tai, T.K. stated.

Actually, Joe brings up a good point. Izzy said, We should have our digimon with us. We might not survive if the same thing happens to the rest of us like it is to Mimi and Matt.

Well, what could the Digimon do? Kari asked. They can't go into Matt and Mimi's minds and fight whoever is torturing them.

Izzy, did you contact Gennai yet? I asked.

No Sora, his computer seems to be crashed or something. I have tried three times, and still no luck. It's strange, normally I always get an e-mail from Gennai when we go into the Digital World right away.

Hey I have an idea, Tai said. Everyone rolled their eyes. No I'm serious. Why don't we hold out our Digivices like we did when we were here last year.

Actually, there is no need to, Izzy said shutting his laptop. See that lake, not the ones you girls went to earlier, but that one way over there in the valley?

Everyone who was awake nodded.

That's the lake we access to get to Gennai's house. I cannot believe how close we landed near it.

Do you think we should go there now? Joe asked.

Tai shook his head. No, lets get some shut eye and let Matt and Mimi sleep a little longer. Plus, he might get mad at us for getting him up so early. Remember, it's only six o'clock in the morning.

I agree. It's weird how they took us to the Digital World at five o'clock in the morning. T.K. piped up.

Good night everyone, I said, but then shook my head in confusion, I mean good morning. Oh whatever.

***

I looked up to see Tai shaking me up, are you awake.

Now I am.

Good, come on, get up.

I looked around to find everyone sleeping. I let go of Mimi's light grip on my hand and stood up. What time is it? I looked at my watch and saw it was eight o'clock. What's up Tai?

He looked up at me. Matt, is there anything else you need to get off your chest?

Actually, for once, there isn't anything besides the freaky voices.

Are they back yet?

I said looking at Mimi, but they will return if I'm gone from Mimi too long.

Tai said, a bit disappointed, I thought something was up because yesterday when we were at the hotel you seemed a bit upset.

Oh that. I was a bit upset.

Tai asked a bit anxious, Is it what I said to you?

You mean about trusting T.K? I asked.



I nodded. You know how I am, I can't help it. I mean I never want him to make the same mistake I did last year or last night... I mean last year, I said blushing.

Tai laughed. Matt, don't tell me we'll go what we went through last year. I thought you might have learned not to do that again.

I scowled, Tai, be quiet. You don't understand. I did it last night because Mimi and I thought we were both going to die!

Tai suddenly became worried faced again, Why did you think you were going to die?

I looked at him. These voices, they were screaming into my head and I felt that if I didn't have Mimi right there and then, I was going to die. The voices were so intense, it drove me crazy!

I wonder what these voices mean, and why they only affect you and Mimi?

I wonder that too, Tai, Izzy agreed, walking over to Tai and I.

Should we get everyone up and try to locate Gennai? I asked, looking at the sleeping faces of the Digidestined.

Oh, you and Mimi were asleep when I realized that the lake down there, not the closer one, but the farther is where Gennai lives, Izzy said proudly.

Oh, thanks for telling me sooner.

Sorry Matt, Tai said walking past me and towards Sora.

I walked over to T.K first and started to shake him lightly, T.K., wake up.
He opened his eyes briefly and then suddenly opened them fast and wide eyes. What's wrong Matt? Are the voices back?

No, no. We're just about to head out for Gennai's.

Oh, you scared me to death.

Kari said stretching, You're beginning to turn into your brother.

Oh thanks! T.K. and I said in unison.

I stood up and walked over to Mimi, who surprisingly, still hasn't waken up from all the noise. I leaned over her and brushed a strand of hair out of her face. She opened her eyes and stared at me.

Oh, so you did decide to wake up? I teased helping her stand up.

You actually thought I was asleep! Mimi said laughing and kissed me quick on the lips, I was up when you woke up and had your little guy talk with Tai.

I frowned. You heard us?

Not too much, but enough to know we're not that far from Gennai's and how concerned Tai is about us.

You guys ready to go? Asked Tai.

Yeah we are Tai, Mimi yelled back.

We reached the lake an hour later.

Maybe I should try what I did last year? Mimi said approaching the crystal blue lake.

Yeah, go for it. Izzy replied, looking a bit embarrassed from last years incident.

Mimi leaned over the water and swayed her hand back and forth. Nothing happened.

Here, let me try, Kari said reaching down and doing what Mimi did.
Still, nothing.

Maybe a guy needs to try. I reached down and did what Kari and Mimi were doing.

Soon, all eight of us tried individually placing our hands in and as a group as well. We sat back.

Maybe he's not home, Tai joked.

I laughed, Maybe he's out on a date.

Mimi laughed along with Tai and I and then began to take off her shorts.

May I ask what you're doing? I asked, suddenly serious.

I have on my bikini bottom on, so I may as well take a swim. She jumped in and popped her head, completely soaked. I forgot how deep this lake is. Come on guys, join me. Sora, I know you're wearing your bikini as well.

Tai suddenly jumped forward, and looked as though he was going to take a swim, but then pushed me in and said, Join your girlfriend, Matt!

Everyone laughed at a completely soaked me. You couldn't at least let me take off my shirt?

Everyone stopped laughing as a rumble began to shake the water.

Sincere Friendship!

The water split into two and made a path to the familiar white with pink trimming house.

Wow! You two did it! Did anyone else hear that Sincere Friendship? Joe asked.

Yeah, I sure did! T.K. yelled out.

I'm cold now! Mimi whined. I wish we were back at the hotel eating some breakfast.

I do too. This was definitely not in the brochure. I said rubbing my wet arms for warmth.

Lets walk down the path before it decides to close, Tai said, leading the way.

Should we knock or should Mimi just yell again to get his attention? I asked.

Everyone said in unison.

Mimi said taking a deep breath in. Gennai! Gennai! Gennai!

We waited for an awkward four minutes. Maybe he's dead, I said half joking, but really hoping that that wasn't true.

The door opened and we were facing the old, bald man who had his eyes closed as usual.

Who needs a doorbell with such loud Mimi, Gennai said frustrated, motioning us to follow him inside.

We sat down on the four couches again, like last year, and faced Gennai who sat in a massive armchair.

So, why are we here? Joe asked, breaking the silence.

I was about to ask you kids the same thing. Why did you come here? Gennai asked, just as surprised as the rest of us.

You mean you don't know either? Asked Sora.
No, I didn't think the Digital World is in any sort of trouble. It has been peaceful as a lamb here.

Then why are we here? Mimi asked.

I think it might have something to do with you two, Izzy said pointing at Mimi and I.

Gennai asked.

Izzy was about to begin, but I cut him off. Mimi and I have been hearing strange voices in our head that have been torturing us by saying Sincere Friendship. It's also hard to stay apart for too long, or else the voices get worse.

Gennai looked at us anxiously, but then said, I'm not sure what that means. You children can stay here and share rooms or have your own, it doesn't matter.

He quickly got up and left the room.

I stared at him hard. Does anybody else get the feeling he knows what's wrong, but won't tell us?

Yeah, I think so too, Tai said standing up.

I don't know about you guys, but I didn't get a very good sleep. Who wants to go for morning naps? T.K. asked taking Kari by the hand.

I'm with you, T.K. I said taking Mimi's hand and leading her upstairs quickly.

Whoa Matt, why are you in such as rush? Mimi asked.

I can't shake off the feeling that Gennai knows something, but won't cough up. Maybe this is more serious then we thought.

Well Matt, there is nothing we can do, but hope for the best.

***

Hello Children, Gennai greeted, walking into the kitchen.

Actually, I'm an adult, Joe said pushing his glasses into the right position.

Yes, I can see your point. I sometimes forget you are older then you were when I first met you. I also forget some of the children have done things that are meant for adults, Gennai said clearing his throat as he looked directly at Mimi and I.

To change the subject I asked, Did you find anything about the voices?

Gennai shook his head. Remember, it will take at least a week for the answer to come and you have only been here for a day.

I nodded and then looked at the my empty plate. As it was last year, the plates that were placed in front of us were colored by our crests and had what we wanted. Of course, this is a dream anyone could wish, but I took advantage of it and didn't wish for anything.

Aren't you hungry? Gennai asked.

I shook my head. I think I'll go lay down.

I stood up and walked past the stunned faced Digidestined and ran upstairs.

Well, it isn't obvious that boy's upset, Gennai concluded, walking into the living room.

There was a knock at the door, so I got up and went to the door of Mimi and mine's bedroom. I opened up to see T.K standing there.

Can I come in? T.K. pleaded.

Yeah, of course.

He went and sat down on the edge of my bed. Matt, I'm worried about you.

I know, I'm worried about myself too. I feel like I've lost it.

Matt, Gennai knows something. I can feel it. Something that's not good.
While you were up here, he mentioned that there are no prophecies to help us. For once, I want a prophecy. At least it would be comforting knowing that there was something we can do, instead of being trapped in this house.

I nodded and stared at the floor. What's wrong with me? Wait a second, my heart feels funny. My head wasn't hurting this much a minute ago. The last time my head and heart hurt was when I was apart from Mimi for too long.

Sincere Friendship will be lost, forever. Forever! Sincere Friendship! Sincere Friendship!

I could feel T.K. trying to pull my hands off my ears. I felt a bunch of other people bump into the room I looked up to find Mimi being carried in by Tai and Sora. Tai set down Mimi next to me and I managed to pull my hands off my head and wrap my arms around her shaking body. She was sobbing so hard as the voices seem to grow louder this time.

Sincere Friendship! Sincere Friendship! You will die with both worlds!

The voices were suddenly gone. I could feel my self lose consciousness.

***

I stirred a bit as my head told me to wake up. I opened my eyes to find peaceful silence. I looked at the digital clock next to me. Seven fifty-six a.m. I could feel my hand forced against Mimi's. Our hands were bounded with tape. Probably Tai's idea. I took the tape off, half hoping Mimi would stay asleep the other half hoping she would wake up. She stirred for a moment and then lay her head back on my chest. How come my shirt's off? I looked at Mimi who was fully clothed and myself, sleeping in uncomfortable blue jeans.

I sat up, softly picking up Mimi's head and laying it back down on a pillow and looked around. T.K. was at the edge of my bed, Kari holding his hand as both of their heads were at the edge of the beds. Sora and Joe were sleeping somewhat near each other. Where are Tai and Izzy? I stood up and let go of Mimi's hand. I looked over at the clock and decided I would time myself, that way I could come back sooner to hold her hand. I grabbed my tight white shirt and pulled it on. I opened the door silently and closed it like that too, fearing it would wake everyone up.

I raced downstairs and saw Tai and Izzy in the kitchen. They looked up at me wide eyed.

Morning guys, I said grabbing a cup off the table and poured myself a glass of orange juice.

You're up, Tai stuttered.

Ah yeah, I said looking at the confused boys. Why wouldn't I be?

Because Matt, Izzy answered quietly, you and Mimi have been unconscious for eight days.

I dropped my glass on the floor and it shattered into millions of transparent orange pieces. You're joking right?

No, of course not, Izzy replied trembling.

After you and Mimi, I'm guessing the voices did this, encountered you, you fell unconscious, Tai said pulling out a chair for me to sit on.

I sat down. I guess that would explain why everyone's in my room.

The three males nodded. Gennai broke the silence, Get everyone down. I have important news to share.

I ran upstairs to find everyone up in Mimi and mine's room.

Are you okay Matt? T.K. asked walking over to me. I thought I heard a shatter of a glass.

No, I'm not okay! I said practically shouting. I've been asleep for eight days and I found out that Gennai has important news. How could I be asleep for eight days?

Sora motioned Joe, T.K., and half asleep Kari out of the room. Meet you guys downstairs? It was more of a question than a statement.

I looked over to the bewildered face of Mimi.

Are you serious? Have we been asleep for eight days?

I nodded. Come on, we better go see what news Gennai has.

We quickly ran downstairs and found no one in the kitchen. We walked through the kitchen and found the other Digidestined waiting eagerly for us on the couches. Without letting go of Mimi's hand we sat on the couch. What news do you have?

Gennai looked at me. You should be indeed scared Matt Ishida.

I stared at him, shocked that he actually knew my last name.

We indeed have a problem, Digidestined. Matt and Mimi are in deep trouble. Those voices are evil, but are giving them a fair warning. Sincere Friendship is to do with the two of you, but I still am not sure what it means.

Oh that's helpful! I said yelling at him, You might as well say we should give up and just pretend that we can't hear the voices screaming at us!

Matt, calm down, Mimi said giving a tight squeeze with her hand.

Don't you dare raise your voice with me young man! Gennai yelled back. I don't have time for your problems, but only to warn you about them.

Real helpful! I said sarcastically, more frustrated then before.

I'm trying to give you two a few pointers to help make the voices go away. Listen up, Gennai said to the already waiting faces, the only way to make these voices go away is if you fight them.

We already are. They seem to go away when Matt and I hold hands or are together, Mimi inquired.

That is the problem. You think that it helps, but it doesn't. It actually enhances the voices more, making them stronger. Have you noticed that the voices seem to get much more louder on each visit?

Mimi and I nodded.

That makes sense. Izzy pointed out, That's why the two of them fell unconscious for eight days, it was too much to bare and they're getting stronger.

Gennai looked directly at me and said, The worse thing you can do is feed the temptation. It's tempting to kiss and hold, but you must restrain yourself and fight it any way you can. Run the other way or just stay away, but never kiss, hold hands, or make love. Please say, you didn't have sex the first time you heard those voices.

I looked at Gennai, feeling my temper take control. I let go of Mimi's hand and stood up. You know, you should have given us a fair warning! How were we supposed to know that these voices feed off of our love? How can you do that to us?

I ran out of the room with Mimi not too far behind me. Matt, wait up.

I stopped and fell on my knees. This isn't fair!

I know, I know, Mimi said soothingly, hugging me tightly.

***

Where's Mimi? I can't feel her hands in mine. I need her, without her I will crumble like I used to. I need her now!

I opened my eyes and looked next to me. Empty, nobody smiling back at me. It feels like my heart, empty. I remember Mimi managed to help me back into the house after the incident yesterday morning. The other Digidestined sat in awe, too scared to make me crack anymore. Tai followed Mimi and I up the stairs and began to take my stuff out of Mimi's room. The only things he needed to bring were my crest and Digivice to the room between Kari's and T.K.'s and Sora's and Tai's. Mimi's room was down the hall, closer to Joe's and Izzy's separate rooms. I was forced to be apart from her. I had no choice.

A knock out of the door brought me out of my thoughts.

Come in, I mumbled.

Hey Matt, Tai said walking into my new bedroom. Want something to eat?

I shook my head. I just want to be with Mimi and have a normal vacation in our world with no responsibilities to save the world or whatever.

Come on Matt, you and Mimi probably wouldn't be together if you weren't a Digidestined. Plus, we get to have special friends who would do anything for us.

I guess you're right about that.

Now please have something to eat. My head hurts thinking you haven't eaten in practically a week.

He was right, I haven't had anything to eat since the real world. I got here, went to Gennai's, fell unconscious for eight days, and haven't eaten all day yesterday. All right Tai, pass me some breakfast.

Well come downstairs and ask for whatever you want.

My stomach turned for food and the fact that I would face everyone of the Digidestined. Actually, I think I'll stay upstairs.



Well Tai, what do you expect? I asked, feeling tears well up in my eyes. I can't have a relationship with Mimi because these stupid voices won't leave me alone and then Gennai tells me I have been making it ten times worse because I couldn't keep my tongue in my mouth. Seriously, the nerve of the guy!

Look Matt, I know how you feel and I know it's hard, but things will get better.

How can you possibly know how I feel? Stop acting like a jerk and don't think you know how I feel because you have no idea. You have no idea how bad I feel about sleeping with my girlfriend and how much trouble I caused last year. You don't even know what it feels like to sleep with someone, let alone how I feel.

Tai looked up at me, I expected him to react with a punch in the face like when we were younger, but instead, he got up and walked to my closed door and opened it. He looked back and said, No Matt, you think you know how I feel and think you're the only experienced one, but you're wrong. He shut the door quietly.

***

So, is my brother going to join us for breakfast? T.K. asked hopefully.

I shook my head and took a seat by Sora. Everyone began to eat what they wished was on their plate. For the first time in a long time, I wasn't hungry. I looked toward Sora who was enjoying scrambled eggs with ketchup, talking with Joe and Izzy. Kari looked like she was trying to cheer up the anxious face of T.K., and Mimi, who was sitting straight across from me, was sitting there silent, with no food on her plate and staring right at me. I gave her a quizzical look and she responded by banging her head on the table and crying. Everyone stopped talking and stared at her. I could feel Sora brush past me and walk over to the opposite side of the table. Mimi looked up at me and cried harder.

What's wrong Mimi? Sora asked trying to coax Mimi into telling her.

I'm sor-r-y, I stuttered out and ran upstairs.

I ran past Matt's door and into the silent room of mine, the only two sounds were the cries from Mimi downstairs and the vibration from the slam of my door.

***

I have called you six down because I forgot to put you guys on watch. Since Matt and Mimi are separate, they need someone to watch them and make sure the voices don't make them do things they are not supposed to. Who wants to start tonight?

I do, I said standing up, I want to watch Matt.

T.K., please let me go tonight? Tai said staring at me with pleading eyes, Let me watch Matt tonight. You can do it tomorrow.

Well... okay Tai, I said sitting back down.

Fine, since Tai's doing tonight, I'll watch Mimi, Sora said, And why doesn't T.K. and Kari do tomorrow night and Joe and Izzy the next night?

Everyone nodded in agreement, including Gennai. If Matt or Mimi have the voices trying to make them do things they are not supposed to, hit them over the head with a lamp or something.

We all stared at Gennai with horrified expressions on our faces. Are you serious?

Gennai looked at me. Of course not ,T.K. If you need help, just holler. You and Kari sleep next door to Matt, so you'll hear Tai's pleas and Joe and Izzy will hear if Sora needs help.

I left the room and followed the rest of the Digidestined up the stairs. I asked as he was knocking on Matt's door, Please take care of him.

Tai nodded and smiled, Of course T.K. You go get some sleep.

***

It was a little past midnight when it started.

I woke up from my half troubled sleep. What is it Matt?

The voices are here. I can't take it any more! They won't stop. For an hour they have been torturing me, quietly because they are starting to get weaker, but now it's loud again.

I went to Matt's bedside and turned on the lamp. I took his blue crest and slipped it over his head and he responded by lifting his head, allowing me to slip it on. Your crest will hopefully give you strength.

Matt looked up at me. I'm sorry Tai.

For what?

For snapping at you today. I don't feel like myself, Matt admitted.

It's okay Matt, I'm here for Mimi and you.

Matt said closing his eyes into a troubled sleep.

I wonder what happened to the voices? How could Matt go to sleep if the voices started again? Did the same thing happen to Mimi? Who's doing this? I think I should see Sora. It couldn't hurt if I were to be gone for a minute.

I quickly opened the door and closed it. I ran down the hall and around the corner to where Matt's former room used to be. Of course he picked the room farthest from ours. I knocked quietly and opened up.

Sora looked up at me and sighed in relief. Oh, it's just you.

Oh thanks, I said coming close to her. I kissed her softly on the lips before I remembered I left Matt alone. Did Mimi just wake up and say she heard the voices?

Sora nodded and replied, I'm guessing Matt went through the same thing. The strangest part is she was able to fall back asleep. I mean a couple of days ago, she couldn't stand it for twenty seconds, but she said she had been going through it for a steady hour. I didn't even know.

It's because they're weaker without the two of them together. Matt also said they were bothering him for an hour, but didn't tell me. I'm surprised he went to sleep. I looked at the open door, I should head back, I'll see you in the morning.

She nodded, standing up and following me to the door. Sora kissed me on the lips and said her goodbyes as I raced down the halls.

***

Tai, wake up, Izzy said shaking me. You fell asleep.

I cried out bolting upright into a sitting position.

He's fine, still sleeping I suspect. Gennai said to come downstairs, he has something to tell us.

I got up and walked downstairs to find the others sitting at the kitchen table. I took a seat by Sora who seemed a bit anxious.

Suddenly the eyes went passed me to the opening in the doorway. I turned around to see Gennai walking past me to a small stool at the end of the table. He climbed on the stool and said, Can I have your attention?

I almost laughed at the thought of him thinking he didn't have our attention already.

My hypothesis has been confirmed.

What hypothesis? I asked.

While you were upstairs asleep, Gennai came up with a hypothesis suggesting that Matt and Mimi are in a coma, Joe replied.

As I was saying, Matt and Mimi are indeed in a coma. There is nothing you can do, but hope for the best.

Why are they in a coma? I asked.

The voices in there head brought them into one. It seems they'll make the temptation stronger. We better hope they realize their actions before they do it.

***

Ouch, does my head hurt or what. Where am I? I looked around to find myself.... I'm not too sure. The ground I am standing on, or whatever is keeping me on firm ground was blanketed in a thick fog.

Mimi? Tai? T.K.? I shouted out into the foggy mist.

Where am I?

You are in the world of your mind. You are in your subconscious, an easy place where I can destroy you.

Destroy me? Why would he want to destroy me? I know, I'll ask him that.

Why do you wan-

No need to talk, I can read your mind. After all, I am in your mind. I can see everything you are thinking and make any image I want appear. Your worst nightmare will come alive.

This is crazy! How can I be trapped inside my own body?

Easily, you thought you could stop me by moving into separate rooms, you were wrong! Very wrong! Now for your worst nightmare!

It seemed to be quiet for a couple of minutes. A little too quiet.

Matt, don't be so over protective!

T.K., what are you doing here? I-

I stopped to see this was an image of my past. It was when we were facing Puppetmon and everyone else was vanishing into thin air. I felt the need to protect him so badly, it still haunts me to think how protective I was of him. And still are.

Matt, I can take care of myself. I can take care of myself!

The image suddenly vanished appearing with a new one. T.K. was older in this one. Hey, this is from last year! I began to watch the image.

Matt why did you be with Mimi in the first place? Don't you pay attention in school about safety or just plain waiting till you're ready?

I could hear the image side of me say, I can't think right now.

Please stop these images! I pleaded falling on my knees.

The images disappeared and left me back to the foggy mist all alone.

Cried Mimi's voice.

Oh no, not another image. Please no!

I felt someone shake me.

Mimi, why are you in my mind?

In my mind? I don't think so! You're in my mind. The voices even told me they put me into a coma and trapped me into my mind.

They told me the same thing, I said turning to see if anyone else was there. I'm guessing we are the only two this happened to. Everyone must think we're crazy.

Mimi nodded. Matt, kiss me!

I nodded and turned to her red lips and began to kiss her like never before. I felt like my life depended on this kiss. I kissed harder and harder. I stopped and looked down at her, she was in a different outfit, her halter top and shorts gone, replacing a green robe. I looked down at myself, a blue robe took place of my previous clothes. I looked behind Mimi, a huge bed was in the mist, blue and green swirls were the colors of the quilt an pillows. I smiled and lifted her up into my arms and carried her to the side of the bed. I lay her on and then leaned on top of her. I kissed again, the only thing on my mind was kissing her to make all the troubles fade away.

***

T.K., do you want me to take over for the rest of the night? Tai asked closing Matt's door behind him.

No, I can't sleep anyway.

Well, I'm going to stay too because I can't sleep. I thought you might need a break considering you've been up here since we found out this morning. Kari's starting to worry.

I'm worried too.

T.K., you have the Crest of Hope. You need to believe in your brother. Have faith, he'll pull through with flying colors.

How can you be so certain. My brother isn't exactly the easiest person to put my faith into. I mean, I have the feeling he'll take the temptation that Gennai's positive will be given.

T.K., have hope.

***

I put my hand inside her robe, feeling her skin as I kissed her. I stopped for a moment.

Matt, don't stop. Mimi begged, she untied her robe revealing her naked body.

I leaned down and began to kiss her bare breast. I went higher, to her neck and began to kiss there as well. She pulled my face to her lips as she started to undo my robe. Surprisingly, I pushed her hands away and started to kiss her again. She tried again to untie my robe, but again I pulled her hands away.

Matt, come on.

Come on Ishida. There is Mimi, willing to sleep with you. Take her.

Wait a second, that's not my voice. I shouldn't be doing this! The voices are making us feel this temptation. The closer I get to Mimi, the more danger we're in!

I pulled away. Mimi looked at me, a bit frustrated, Come on Matt!

Mimi, we shouldn't be doing this. Remember the voices want us to do this. They're killing us this way! I've just figured it out, we can love each other, but not do it because the voices are making us. It is because we love each other when the voices start that makes them stronger, not just when we love each other normally. I know I sound confusing.

Mimi looked confused, but then it was as if someone turned a light bulb inside of her head. Pass me my robe.

I threw it to her and when she had it one, we sat there in silence, too scared to move.

Fools! You should get closer together, you'll die if you don't!

That's a lie! I yelled out.

The voice in our heads started again. Sincere Friendship will die! Both worlds into darkness! You will all suffer! Once I kill you two, I will kill Loving Courage, Reliable Knowledge, and Hopeful Light!

Matt, I need you!

No, I have to go the opposite way. Remember what Gennai said.

We can't do this forever! How can we just put our relationship too an end! I won't do it!

We don't have to, we just can't see each other for now! I concluded, running the opposite way from Mimi.

Matt, come back!

***

It's been a week! They'll never pull through! Joe exclaimed.

Just then, T.K. walked into the room.

Sorry T.K., Joe muttered.

It's okay, T.K. looked over at me. I want to see Mimi, but for some reason her door is locked.

I asked.

Is Kari still in there? Tai asked.

No, she left when I went to see her to go into the bathroom.

Is Matt's door locked? I asked.

T.K.'s face paled as he ran up the stairs followed by Tai, me, Izzy, and Joe. Kari's face appeared at the top of the stairs. Mimi's door is locked!

I could see T.K. push past her and run a short distance to Matt's door. He pulled and began to pound on the door, Matt.... Matt!

T.K. finally broke down into tears in front of us for the first time this entire trip into the Digital World. T.K. sobbed.

I walked over with Tai cutting in front of me. He helped T.K. stand up and walk him over to his room. I followed, holding Kari's shaking hand tight. Tai sat T.K. down on the bed and Kari let go of my tight grip and sat next to him. I pulled Tai out of the room with me and shut it quietly.

Poor T.K. Joe said heading downstairs. Izzy followed agreeing.

Joe's right, I never thought of what T.K. was going through. This must be hard on him. I mean we've been here for two weeks and Matt has been up for two days. First he fell unconscious for eight days and now he's been in a coma for a week. I wish there was something to do.

I wrapped my arms around Tai and burst into tears. I wish we could do something too.

***

I ran for what seemed like hours, not stopping until I tripped over my own two feet. I fell, hitting the ground hard. I stood up and then she was there. What are you doing here?

Mimi stared at me. You can't escape me. He's making you run in circles, even though you thought you were escaping.

How will this end?

I don't know. I wish we had our friends here, and the digimon too.
I nodded. I want to get out of here.

There is no way to escape. You are trapped in here forever.

I won't let that happen! You won't win, whatever you are trying to do.

You mean you haven't figured it out yet? And you call yourselves the Digidestined. I attack each of your crest partners one by one. First I will kill you, then Loving Courage, followed by Reliable Knowledge, and by the last two, the boy won't have any hope and will commit suicide as well the girl. Of course, I will have some fun with the last two first. You know, the kind of fun you two would have had if you, stupid Friendship boy hadn't ruined it.

You are sick, I scowled.

Wait, you haven't heard my purpose. Once I kill all of you, the protective layer around the Digital Word will be destroyed and will allow me to come into an actual form in reality. And if you some how manage to escape, it will allow me to escape as well, allowing me to kill everything in all worlds. No matter what, you will die.

There must be some way to get free!

But Matt, you heard him , we escape and so does he.

Yeah, but we would at least be able to have a chance to fight him.

You're right! Mimi said, And everything will be okay and we'll have three weeks of summer left.

Plus, we can help let our friends know we won't let them down!

I love you, Matt.

I love you too, Mimi.

I leaned down and felt the urge to kiss her, but this time it wasn't a life threatening urge, but more of a loving urge. I kissed her. It was pure and passionate.

Matt, our crests are glowing.

You're right. The blue and green light shone through the fog and lit up a brown door.

Sincere Friendship will live. A voice said peacefully.

We opened the door, bright light filled our eyes.

***

Gennai, isn't there any way we can transport the digimon here sooner? Sora asked peering over my computer to the signal that was still a day and a half walk away that represented the digimon.

No, Sora. Digimon aren't meant to be transported here.

I'm going to try to get an image of them, maybe we'll find out why they're so slow walking here, I mentioned as I began to type furiously on my laptop. What I saw made me gasp.

What is it Izzy? Tai asked.

Our digimon aren't there.

What do you mean? I thought you had them signaled on your digivice.

I did, but the appear to be digital robots.

Tai, Sora, Izzy, T.K., and Kari asked in unison.

Yes robots, I'm guessing whoever has put Matt and Mimi into the coma, deceived us as well.

Who would do this? Kari asked.

I would! The door to Gennai's house opened us revealing the water path widen again and black in the sky.

Oh my gosh! I said, but I don't think anyone heard me due to the sound of the howling wind.

***

My eyes fluttered open, it seemed hard at first, it felt as though I haven't opened my eyes in a week. Suddenly, pictures of what happened.

Matt. I sat up, finding myself out of the green robe and back into my regular clothes. I leaped out of bed and threw myself out the door.

Matt called through the dark air.

I ran toward the stairs.

I'm right here! He called. I found him back in his regular clothes again at the top of the stairs.

Oh Matt! I hugged him. It suddenly occurred to me that it was very dark and misty. Why is it so dark?

I don't know, but I have a feeling T.K. and the others are in trouble.

***

I called running down the stairs with Mimi in my hand.

Mimi stopped in the doorway of the living room.

I turned back and could see what she could. The window showed the Digidestined facing the unknown darkness. Come on, lets go!

We ran out the front door.

Mimi called, We need our Digimon!

Our six friends turned around to see Mimi and I fully awake.

Matt, you're okay, T.K. said, wiping a tear from his eye.

Yeah, I woke up. No thanks to him.

Sora asked.

I pointed up. The darkness is the voice in mine and Mimi's head. He's trying to locate himself a physical form.

How did you escape? Kari asked.

I'm not sure, Mimi replied smiling, but right now we have to focus on our lives.

I am free! The darkness called out, and not to me and Mimi's heads, but outloud. The darkness swirled and into a tornado form, but it didn't feel like an actual tornado. It swirled for another couple of minutes until it stopped and became smaller. A bear like digimon appeared in front of us. The bear was black with nine eyes.

It snarled and said, You may have escaped me Sincerity and Friendship, but you will feel my wrath now.

called a small voice. Patamon flew around the house followed by a flying Tentomon and Biyomon along with Gatomon, Agumon, Palmon, Gommamon, and Gabumon running.

It's time to Digivolve, I cried out, holding out my digivice.

Gabumon, Warp Digivolve to, MetalGarurumon!

You too Agumon!

Agumon, Warp Digivolve to, WarGreymon!

Digi Armor Energize! T.K. and Kari cried out.

Patamon, Armor Digivolve to Pegasusmon. Flying Hope!

Gatomon, Armor Digivolve to Nerfertimon! The Angel of Light!

The four flying digimon began attack. Pegasusmon and Nerfertimon were struck hard. They de-digivolved back into Patamon and Gatomon.

T.K. said running toward the two falling digimon.

Kari cried out, running after T.K. They caught the two digimon and fell to the ground.

Go get him! Tai and I shouted.

They need your help Biyomon. Do you think you Warp Digivolve like last year?

Biyomon shook her head. For some reason I can't. I think we did just for a one in a life time thing.

Well, Digivolve anyway.

Biyomon, Digivolve to Birdramon!

Birdramon, Digivolve to Garudamon!

Go Tentomon!

Tentomon, Digivolve to Kabutarimon!

Kabutaimon, Digivolve to MegaKabutarimon!

Gommamon, join the fight!

Gommamon, Digivolve to Ikkakumon!

Ikkakumon, Digivolve to Zudomon.

Palmon, help Matt and the others.

Palmon, Digivolve to Togemon!

Togemon, Digivolve to Lillymon!

Can you give it another go? T.K. asked his friend.

Patamon replied by, Patamon, Digivolve to Angemon!

Angemon, digivolve to MagnaAngemon!

Gatomon, give it all you've got!

Gatomon nodded at her friend. Gatomon, Digivolve to Angewomon!

The six newly Digivolved digimon joined the fight in no time at all. The mysterious digimon laughed as he took on the two Megas and six Ultimates.

Flower Cannon!

Wing Blade!

Vulcan's Hammer!

Horn Blaster!

Celestial Arrow!

Gate of Destiny!

The attacks all hit the digimon. The smoke cleared revealing the laughing digimon. You think you can beat me with those puny attacks? I am a Mega level digimon, no Ultimate attacks can affect me.

Izzy, have you gotten a reading on that digimon yet? Tai asked nervously.

No, he doesn't appear on my Digimon Analyzer.

Terra Force! WarGreymon yelled out, hitting the digimon dead center.

Ice Wolf Claw! MetalGarurumon's attack hit as well.

As the smoke cleared, I could see the Mega digimon slightly bruised, but far from being defeated. Izzy, anything yet? Our digimon will lose if we don't get some information on him soon.

I know Matt, but he doesn't seem to exist. It's as if he's not a real digimon.

That is true Izzy, Gennai said coming from inside his house, this digimon doesn't show up because he cannot be classified as a Vaccine, Virus, or Data digimon. Since your Digimon Analyzer only focuses on those three types, he is not listed.

Then how will we know his weaknesses? Sora asked.

If you want a name it is Endoimon. He can go into peoples' minds and make illusions. He can also create temptation so you cannot resist.

A little late to warn us, I said accusingly.

Well, to prove yourself, you had to resist the temptation and you wouldn't be here if you hadn't, Gennai pointed out.

If only it didn't take a week for you to succeed, Tai said. Get him WarGreymon!

A week? I exclaimed. Then I got focused back into battle, Show him whose boss, MetalGarurumon.

The two Mega digimon stroke again leaving Endoimon on the ground clutching his side.

Horn Blaster!

Flower Cannon!

The attacks hit again. Endoimon fell back on the ground. You haven't seen my best trick!

Oh, time for me to scidadle! Gennai said running into the house and shutting the door.

Nice time to leave, Joe snickered. Guys, lets get away from Gennai's house. We don't want it to blow up or something.

I wouldn't care, I responded definitely.

Matt, how can you say that? T.K. asked.

So you have a grudge against the guy for telling you things to late. He's still a person! Tai yelled.

A smile came on my face. Chill Tai, I was joking. Lets go before the tables turn.

We ran towards land through the familiar path.

Almost there! Panted Kari.

Tai cried out when we reached safe land. I high fived Tai in the air and laughed as we missed. I could hear Sora, Mimi, Joe, and Izzy's giggles too.

What are you two so excited about? Here a battle is happening and you guys are cheering about making it on to safe ground, T.K. said, stopping the giggles immediately.

Zudomon, no! Joe cried out as he caught the de-digivolved Gommamon.

Izzy cried out as the digimon half flew to him.

Sora caught the falling Biyomon in mid air.

Kari ran toward the white cat digimon that lay on the ground.

T.K. yelled out as he picked up the fallen digimon.

Flower Cann- Lillymon yelped as she was attacked by Endoimon's Mind Thriller attack.

Mimi cried out, running to the fallen Palmon.

It's up to us, Matt! Tai yelled to me.

I nodded, Get him MetalGarurumon!

You too, WarGreymon!

If only they could digivolve to Omnimon like they did on the internet! I hollered to Tai.

I wish so too Matt!

Mind Thriller! Endoimon shot out.

Terra For- The shot hit WarGreymon, leaving him bruised and a cracked shield.

Mind Thriller!

Ice Wolf Claw! Metal Garurumon shot before getting hit by Endoimon's attack. MetalGarurumon was left completely bruised and cracked.

Oh no! I shouted out.

Hang in there! Tai yelled up to the weakened Megas.

MetalGarurumon was first to stir. Ice Wolf Claw!

The attack hit Endoimon sending him flying near us.

Wrong way, MetalGarurumon! I hollered.

Endoimon flew to his original spot and shot out a another attack. Mind Thriller!

The attack hit WarGreymon. He came flying in the air as he de-digivolved to Agumon.

Mind Thriller!

This one hit MetalGarurumon, thus, making him de-digivolve back to Gabumon.

Great, now how are we supposed to win now? asked a tired Joe.

I don't know, but whatever happens, we all will have love to help each other through it! Sora smiled as she said. Her crest glowed a bright red.

This time there were no prophecies to help, but there must be a solution! Izzy inquired before tuning purple.

I guess you're right Izzy, we are here for a reason, aren't we? Joe asked as he suddenly turned a grayish color.

We will fight till the end! Tai shouted as a orange light surrounded him.

We will never let the darkness take over when I have the light! Piped up Kari as she turned pink.

The hope will never disappear either Kari, as we were told a long time ago by Alzulamon, hope and light are the ones that keep the Digital World from plunging into evil! T.K. yelled grinning as he glowed yellow.

I will never forget you guys! I just wanted a peaceful vacation and not fall unconscious or in a coma. I just want to be a normal teenager without saving the world! Mimi cried out as she began to glow green.

Mimi, don't lose faith. Losing faith in your friends is the worst thing that could happen! I said as the blue light surrounded me.

The eight colors swirled around us, I could feel the others crests flow through me. I could feel the love from Sora, the knowledge of Izzy, the reliability from Joe, the courage from Tai, Kari's light, T.K.'s hope, and the sincerity Mimi has to offer. I know that the others could feel the friendship I have as the light surrounded us. I looked at everyone's faces, they were all in awe, as mine was.

The colors continued to swirl and flow, but more light came from it and hit Endoimon. It looked as though we could win, but he was still laughing.
T
his should work, this is similar to how we had beaten Myotismon! Oh great, it isn't.

This isn't working, I shouted to Tai.

He agreed by saying, Try to power your crest more!

I nodded as did the others. Friendship! Friendship! I love my friends. My friends are the most important thing to me. I can't let them down! I could feel more power go into the crest as the light grew deeper and brighter.

This should work! Sora yelled.

What we wished, didn't seem to come true. Endoimon was still laughing as if our powers were tickling him.

This isn't working!

What can we do? Mimi asked. We've already given our crests as much power as possible.

~Sincere Friendship!~ Came the voice that was there when Mimi and I escaped our close call to death. That's it. Sincere Friendship isn't bad, it's good. Endoimon used it to make us not believe it is good! We have to believe in whatever Sincere Friendship is.

~I agree Matt!~ Mimi's voice came into my head.

How did you read my thoughts?

~I'm not sure, but I think it is because we are starting to believe in Sincere Friendship which is obviously referring to us. Never mind that now, lets stand out and yell it on the top of our lungs!~

Okay, on the count of three: one.... two.... three!

Mimi and I grabbed each others hands and walked in front of the six remaining Digidestined who stood in a line.

Matt, what are you doing? Tai asked.

I looked toward Mimi who nodded. Sincere Friendship!

The light on Endoimon returned to the owners, but still swirled. A blue and green light came from our crests and began to twist into one huge light beam. The blue and green light beam went to Endoimon before he could react. His face went into horror as he knew he was defeated.

You may have found out how to kill me. I lied, I would never be able to kill Loving Courage, Reliable Knowledge, or Hopeful Light. I tricked you, that is why I only went after you two. I only had the power to kill Sincere Friendship, but you found a way to destroy me. My rivals will destroy you Digidestined. Be aware Hopeful Light, he w- Endoimon concluded as he dissolved into dust.

We did it! Joe exclaimed practically jumping.

We did it Mimi, I whispered into her ear.

She stretched up and gave me a kiss on the lips. Lets never go through that again.

Matt, Mimi I'm so glad you're okay, Sora said.

Yeah, me too. Mimi said running to Sora for a hug.

Matt, I was so scared, Choked out T.K., I thought you were a goner!
Never happen! I said giving my brother a hug.

Let's go home, and make sure we have the digimon with us! Joe said.

Yeah, I'm sure Gennai will send us home now, Izzy agreed, walking toward the house next to Joe.

I'm tired, lets get walking before it gets too dark, Kari said pulling T.K. away from me.

Tai, promise me when we get back to take a nice long bath, Sora said, practically falling into Tai's arms.

Tai nodded, Of course Sora, anything for you. He walked past me and Mimi and winked.

Hey Tai? I called. he looked at me, motioning me to continue. I'm sorry for misunderstanding you.

He winked again. Forgive and forget!

I took Mimi's hand. Matt, what did you misunderstand about Tai?
Never mind. Lets go finish our vacation. How much time do we have left?

Izzy hollered back, Twelve days!

At least we have some time.

***

I can't believe we have to leave in two days, pouted Mimi.

It's okay Mimi, maybe we can come back next year. Or go to another one of your uncles hotels, Matt said, reassuring his spoiled girlfriend.

We're going to go down to the restaurant and having some dinner. Anyone want to come? Izzy asked as he and Joe were heading downstairs.

We'll come! Tai and Sora said.

Want to go Matt? Mimi asked.

Matt answered.

They begun to head for the stairs. I took hold of Kari's hand and she put her finger to her mouth. We turned the other way.

Aren't you coming guys? Matt's voice asked.

I blushed and turned around for the prepared lie, Kari and I were planning to have a quiet evening upstairs before we have to leave.

Oh, okay. See you tomorrow morning T.K., Matt said disappointed.

Come on T.K., lets go.

We headed back for our room and took the key to unlock it. Should we start practicing? Kari asked heading on to the bed.

I guess so, I said throwing off my shirt.

I can feel them coming T.K. In six months he'll come after me. He knows my association with the dark ocean.

I know Kari, I can feel them too. That's why we'll be prepared and not suffer as much as my brother and Mimi did, I said sitting next to her, Hopeful light will be strong!

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