Shall I shiver?

by Samenia

Ah, the PG-13 rating is for a little cussing. It's for all you Kari's lovers! Um it's a, as of right now, TK/Kari/Davis k? Well please R&R! Thanks! ~Samenia~

4. Sting of Loss (chapter 4)

Sting of loss

Chapter Four

Note to disclaimers: I do not and never will own Digimon and if I could I'd change the ending to season 02 since I like TAIORA and not SORATO. Ok, I can't so that so don't sue me got it? Also, I don't own the song. It's by OASIS. ~SAMENIA~

Here's a thought for everyman

Who tries to understand what is in his hand

He walks along the open road of love and life

Surviving if he can

~+~+~+~+~+~ T.K.'s POV (Not far away from the camp...)

I stare mindlessly at the footprints in the fresh dirt. 'Can this lead to where the others are?' I continue my journey to find the others. I know that I am ill but I have to help. For some odd reason I woke up just as I felt Kari's aura disappear. 'Something is up.' I'm not far from the camp, since I can see the fire, when a pain shoots through my abdomen. I fall to my knees, coughing and grasping my body in pain. Knowing that the pain is increasing I manage to call out Matt's name just as the blackness covers me.

~+~+~+~+~+~ T.K.'S POV (Still is, he just is awake again now...)

Feeling the cold compress on my head causes me to open my eyes slowly, but steadily. Taking in my surroundings I finally focus my eyes on Sora. She is sitting by me with Matt and Tai. I carefully start to sit up when Matt pushes me back down. "But, I need to save Kari!"

"So, you know about Kari huh? T.K., you were supposed to stay at home. You're sick." Matt says angrily. "What about mom and dad? Do they even know you left?"

"I don't care." I choke out. "I need to save Kari."

"He's delirious." Sora says. "He's not even fully awake."

I'm about to say something more when someone steps up and defends me. "No, he's not delirious and he is awake. He's fully aware of what is going on. How, I'm not sure, but T.K. isn't lying." Davis says. "T.K. is my friend and I trust he's telling the truth. Besides, he's sick, just like you said Matt. Lay off him a bit will you?"

"Davis? Since when do you stand up for T.K.?" Tai questions curiously.

"Let's just say he and I have an understanding." Davis replies with a smile.

I nod at him weakly in thanks. Feeling like I'm going to faint at any second, I look at Matt and Tai, tugging their sleeves. "The...Digimon...Empress...Kari...not safe..."I faint as the last words leave my mouth.

~+~+~+~+~+~ SORA'S POV

'Poor T.K. he's really having some time dealing with this. Not only is he sick but he somehow is being able to track Kari.' I watch as the young boy sleeps. Outside Matt and Tai are talking to Davis in a somewhat heated discussion. I always wonder why no one likes Davis or even listens to him. He's not that bad. I think back to a few moments ago when Davis had defended T.K. 'Some thing is up. Davis hates T.K., doesn't he?' At the sound of nearing footsteps I abruptly turn around and welcome the visitor. It's Davis. He looks flushed and sort of uncomfortable. "Hello Davis, something up?"

"I just got my ass chewed for my friend by Tai and Matt." Davis's bitter smile turns into a half grin. "And you know what? Doing it for my friend, well, it felt pretty good."

I smile and nod. "Now you truly have a friend Davis."

"What a relief." He says and sighs. "Um Sora...do you think that we'll be able to get a lead on Kari soon?"

"I'm not so sure as of now." I frown. "Why?"

Out of nowhere tears start to become visible on his cheeks. "Well, back when T.K., Kari, and I were having that dilemma, well, T.K. and I had a talk." He sniffles a bit. "He told me to promise that if Kari chose me over him that I better watch her, make sure she didn't get hurt. I know she chose him over me, but I...but I still feel responsible because T.K. is really my friend and I love them both as my true friends to disappoint them! I know it's not like me to cry but...I just didn't know who to tell."

I quickly take the crying heap of Davis into my arms. I smooth his hair and try to calm him. "Listen Davis; it's not as bad as you think. We will get a lead on Kari...and I'm sure T.K. will appreciate it that you tried. You can't blame yourself. Kari is older and she does what she wants, even if it's getting into trouble. I had to tell Tai, her brother no less, that it wasn't his fault either. It's no one's fault Davis, especially not yours."

"I know but I feel so helpless!" He rages on sadly. "I feel like I've failed!"

I shake my head and hug him tighter. "Davis, you haven't failed anyone. You're just overwhelmed." I give him a motherly smile. "Take it from someone who knows what it feels like."

He sniffles once more before a lopsided smile breaks over his lips. "Thanks Sora...uh, you won't tell anyone about this right?"

I shake my head once more. His smile becomes bigger before running off. T.K. is still sleeping. I gently touch his forehead for his temperature when his hand suddenly grabs hold of mine. "S...Sora, tell D...Davis that I t...thank him." T.K. manages weakly. "And that K...Kari isn't far off, she's actually...AHHH!"

"What is it T.K.?" I ask in a somewhat panicked voice.

"The...pain i...is too great." T.K. gasps for air. "Have to...rest. Can't...talk...anymore..."

I watch in horror as he gasps for air once more before falling into a slumber. I feel for his pulse and see that it is steady, yet his breathing is slightly labored, but nothing major. After wrapping T.K. in blanket I run to Matt and tell him T.K.'s current status. Matt nods his head and tells us that he's going for a walk. Cody and Joe are sitting by the fire with Gamomon and Armadillomon, playing a slow game of old maid. Even though the Digital world is peaceful, no one seems to be bright. It's as if a dark cloud is haunting us with memories like a curse.

Off in the distance I hear footsteps and some people talking. Noticing that Izzy, Yolei, Mimi, and Ken are gone, I assume that those are the voices. Across from me Tai sits in silence, brooding quietly with determined eyes. I reach over and hold his hand. "Tai, what are you thinking?" I ask worriedly.

"Just about Kari and T.K." He says. "I didn't think she'd grow up so soon. I mean, I never thought things would change."

I smile and giggle a bit. "Oh Tai, I know I'll never understand what that is like, but I'm sure things won't change that much and if they do, it'll most likely be for the better."

"You're right Sora." Tai nods. "Thanks."

~+~+~+~+~+~ KARI'S POV (Digi-Empress's Lair...) {AN: Isn't Sora just the perfect mommy figure? or girlfriend? For TAICHI that is...^.^ TAIORA FOREVER!)

My senses are going haywire. They must be or I'm sensing T.K. in the digital world. I slowly open my eyes to see only darkness. I can't even see where I am, except with the knowledge that I'm at the Digi-Empress's Lair. I stand and start to walk forward but don't get even a few feet away before I'm yanked back. 'Huh? Chains?' I struggle to free my hands only causing them to rub against the metal wristbands. Suddenly a sharp pain stabs through my hands. 'Spikes?' The feel of liquid flowing down my arms confirms my suspicion. Blood begins to flow out of my cut hands.

'So that's it? She wants me to bleed to death?' I struggle more even though I know the blades will cut deeper. I try to move my feet but a heavy-chained ball weighs them down. I sigh in defeat and settle against the wall. 'Do I even get to sit down?' Tears begin to make their way down my cheeks. My death will be slow and maybe painful. 'Maybe there is nothing worth living for. T.K. is dying, I can't help, and I just helped the empress seal my death.' Stabbing cold starts to fill my body, as the thoughts become stronger.

EMPRESS'S POV (Same place...)

I watch as Hikari Kamiya, that stupid Digi-destined starts to help me with my plan. 'I didn't even think she'd help.' Poor Hikari. She doesn't even know that the liquid flowing over her arms is a special ingredient that I concocted to help turn her against them. Now that she'll be my slave the whole Digital world will be mine. She's about done when I notice that her Digimon, Gatomon hasn't been dealt with. 'Well, she'll just have to be under this plan too.' I quickly place Gatomon is an incubator filled with the toxin.

"Jetta, when the whole plan is complete, I would like you to bring Kasuomon and Daokumon to be energized. They will help us." I say to my servant.

"Yes Miss." He replies.

"Now the whole Digital world will be mine! HAHAHAHA!"

~+~+~+~+~+~T.K.'s subconscious (Ok, I know that sounds freaky but bare with me ok? Thanks! ^_^)

Was I crazy? Did I never notice it before? Was I that blind? She'd been there the whole time and I never even acknowledged her existence until she seemed different. Then I never thought about it either. She was with Davis and I was with Halla. She was my best friend and I didn't ever think she'd love me. But does she? I know she just has to. I do love her and she's gone now. I don't know if I'll ever get to tell her now.

Bound with all the weight of all the words he tried to say

Chained to all the places that he never wished to stay

Bound with all of the words he tried to say

As he faced the sun he cast no shadow

*FLASHBACK*

"Please." Kari says with exasperation. "I know Davis isn't the best but at least he asked me. I know I don't love Davis the way a woman should love a man but at least he shows he cares for me that way. I wish some other person would realize that I love him but I guess he never will. Goodnight T.K."

"Goodnight Kari." I whisper.

*END FLASHBACK*

I couldn't even say it when she'd said it to me. I'm sorry Hikari Kamiya. I should be saying sorry and not you. What brains do I have if I can't even tell the girl I love that I do love her? It was a weight to heavy to bare. Fears of uncertainty, insecurity, love, all the emotions were too overwhelming. How could I have been so stupid? How many times had she waited for me, been there for me, loved me? How many times did she stand in the shadows of Halla and I, just to be near me? Idiot T.K. Now I'm as useless to help her as I was when she was hurting. I can't even wake up. I can't even tell the others where she is. Our link is breaking, weakening, just because I couldn't admit that I love her. I never even saw her. I never even heard her. Somehow though I can't let this hope die...I love her and I need to let her know.

~+~+~+~+~+~SORA'S POV

Out of nowhere I notice a bright green light. I walk over to investigate and discover that it is coming from T.K. I watch in awe as he's lifted from the ground, the light surrounding him. I hear footsteps and see Matt running over to where Tai and I are standing. Matt grabs my shoulders and asks, "Sora, what's happening to my brother?"

"I...I don't know Matt!" I say and push him off. "I think it's his Digivice!"

Before we fully comprehend what is happening T.K. is standing in front of us looking somewhat tired but not sick. "T.K.!" Matt yells happily and crushes his brother in a hug.

"Do you think you can take it easy?" T.K. asks Matt softly. "I do have mushy like insides at the present."

"Sorry little bro." Matt says. "I'm just glad to see you're ok."

"Likewise," T.K. replies. "Where is Davis? I need to speak with him."

"He's over by the lake with Yolei, Izzy, Mimi, and Ken." Tai answers. "Go on."

I smile as T.K heads over. 'It's going to be alright.'

~+~+~+~+~+~T.K.'s POV

"Hey Davis, I need to speak with you!" I yell to him.

Everyone just looks at me as if they've seen a ghost. Finally Davis speaks. "T.K., um...aren't you sick?"

"I was." I nod. "But now I'm better."

"Oh! T.K. we were so worried!" Mimi runs to me and hugs me. "Matt was so worried, he was going nuts! I'm just glad you're ok!"

"Thanks Mimi." I welcome her embrace as well as Yolei's. Ken, Izzy, and Davis just nod their reassurance. "Um Mimi, Yolei, Ken, Izzy...do you think that I can talk to Davis for a bit? It's kind of personal."

They nod and head off back to camp. The sky has turned to late afternoon and it's getting a little dark. Davis walks up and sits down on a rock. "So, T.K., what did you want to talk about?" He asks, his voice a little shaky.

"I wanted to talk about Kari." I say. He is visibly shaking but I laugh to ease him. "Yes Davis, I'm not mad."

"You aren't?" He looks at me with disbelief.

"No. I actually want to thank you. I know you weren't able to keep your promise of making sure Kari didn't get hurt, but you tried, my friend. For that I owe you much thanks." I say. "Believe it or not, but you're not a bad guy Davis. I hope that you'll help me find Kari."

"Thanks." Davis smiles. "SO, let's shake on it?"

"Sure." I say as we shake hands then head back to camp.

When we arrive back it is already completely dark. I see Sora and Tai sitting by the fire, their foreheads pressed together, talking about something that seems important. I watch as Matt goes walking along the lakeshore, Mimi at his side. Cody, Izzy, Joe, Yolei, and Ken are busy at a game of poker. Davis runs off with Veemon to the tent. 'To eat not doubt.' I'm about to call Patamon to tell him the good news when a shout erupts from the card players.

"No fair Ken!" Yolei yells. "You cheated!"

"Aren't I a little young to be playing this?" Cody questions looking at his cards.

"What? It's not like this is strip poker!" Yolei puts in.

All of a sudden Ken gets an evil look and Izzy sighs. "Shouldn't have said that Yolei...and Ken, forget about it."

Ken's face falls momentarily before he gives Izzy a triumphant smile. "Not now at least."

"Come off it Ichijoji." Joe says. "We have a young boy here."

"That's right. You might warp my fragile little mind." Cody laughs evilly.

I laugh to myself as the bickering continues. 'Just like in the old days.' I glance over at the Digimon and see them play Digi-tag, as Kari and I used to call it. 'Kari.' Even though I should try to be happy I can't fight the guilt and pain that comes over me. I feel tired enough to sleep for another year without ever waking. My thoughts become bleaker with each passing minute until I hear a little voice in the back of my head. 'Is it in the back of my head?' I smile as my blurry vision focuses on the flying bat-like Digimon heading towards me.

"T.K.!"

"PATAMON!" I say hugging my friend. "I was worried about you."

"About me? I was worried about you!" He smiles. "Are you going to be ok for sure T.K.?"

I nod. "I think so." His happy smile falls and his ears droop. "Patamon what's wrong?"

"It's Kari and Gatomon...they were trying to find a cure, and the Empress captured Kari." He says. "I wasn't supposed to tell anyone. Kari and Gatomon said it would worry everyone and that she'd be just fine. But, she's not."

"That's vital information." I watch as his face falls. "Patamon, what is it?"

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. I know that you and Kari are best friends." Patamon apologizes. "And although no one else may know it, I know you love her T.K."

"I...I...how did you know?" I ask speechless.

"It was obvious T.K." Cody says to me as he sits down beside me. "I noticed it too, and so did everyone else, with the exception of Davis. The point is T.K., Kari is out there alone, maybe with the empress, getting hurt because she left, to save you. T.K. can't you see, she really cares for you and is risking herself for you."

"I know, but where do I begin?" I look at my hands as if they are going to strangle me.

"Go where your heart leads you. I may be little but I know things." Cody says. "Go to her T.K. I know that when she's free she'll be waiting for you."

I nod at Cody as he leaves. 'Thank you Cody.' I stare up at the sky, thanking the heavens for allowing me a second chance.

~+~+~+~YOLEI'S POV (With Ken)

Ken seems subtle to sitting with me in the woods so late. The sky has turned darker than before, seeming unusual even here. The stars sparkle brightly as I stare mindlessly without a purpose. My mind wanders to the time when the others and I had fought the evil. What evil? Well, Arukenimon and Mummymon for one. Then there was Ken, the Digimon Emperor. I think to back then when he had tried to hurt us. Even after we'd defeated him and trusted him he still didn't feel worthy to help us. 'It's been so long since then. Why the new threat now?' I sigh and rest my head on my arms. My eyes search for something even though it's hazy to my mind. Finally my eyes settle on their purpose. Ken. In my thoughts, the reason why I came to trust Ken floats like a dark mist. Remembering all the times Ken had hurt us, by trying to defeat us as well as not help us, makes me ponder how I came to believe in him.

"Hey Yolei, I want to show you something." Ken beckons me to a small stream.

I nod and join him by the cool water. It shines as the moonlight casts over it like silk rain. "Yes Ken? What is it?"

He smiles his strange smile and points to the beautiful water. "Look into the water." After I do so Ken continues. "What do you see Yolei?"

My usual confident smile turns to an angry frown. "What do I see? I'll tell you exactly what I see, or who rather." I begin harshly. "I see someone who isn't worthy of trust that people have to offer. I see a young girl who hides behind her tough attitude and sincerity. I see a poor soul who wants to be loved because she's afraid of being alone. I see a helpless child who needs to be held and understood. I see a tortured young woman who doesn't understand her feelings...or her destiny."

Ken gives me a puzzled look with to which I regard as shock. I fold my arms over my chest as a tear slips down my cheek. I give no sign of explanation because to me there is not a needed one. Slowly but comfortingly Ken wraps his arms around me. He is disturbed for his body is somewhat tense and his eyes show it. I sigh and welcome his embrace for I know that I need it. Not wanting to give in, I fight the stream of tears that threaten to spill over. 'I won't cry in front of Ken. I never will cry in front of anyone.'

"Yolei, are you going to be ok?" Ken asks. "If you want, I'll leave and you can go to Izzy."

I jerk away from him in mild anger. "Go to Izzy?! I just poured out my personal feelings to you and you say go to Izzy? I thought you understood Ken!"

"I'm sorry Yolei, I just thought that you'd be more comfortable with Izzy. I know that he's older, but I don't think that's a reason to not like him and-"

I cut him off abruptly. "You think I like Izzy?"

"Well, yeah. I've seen the way you are around him." Ken replies. "Isn't that explanation enough?"

I feel myself turning inside out. "Oh sweet heaven above! You are an idiot!"

"What?" His voice holds shock.

"Ken, don't you see? I don't like Izzy! He's like a mentor!" I yell in hurt. "Besides, I can say the same about you and that girl from our school!"

"Who?" Ken asks haughtily. "Natasha Leonski?"

"Exactly. I see the looks you've given her everyday during study hall, so don't even try to lie to me Ken Ichijoji." I shout. "I thought that maybe you'd notice me as well as the things I do but I guess you're as dense as Davis! Anyway, I feel a bit tired and I'm going back to camp now. Thank you for you company." I storm towards camp with an icky feeling dwelling in the pit of my stomach.

I hear Ken's footsteps not far from me. He's on my tail. "Yolei! Wait!" He shouts after me. "Yolei! I'm really sorry! I didn't mean it that way! Yolei stop!"

I come to a quick halt and wait for him. "Will you hurry it up Ken? I have to go to sleep."

"I...I never meant for you to t...take it that w...way." Ken pants. "I just thought that you'd think I was unable to understand those kind of feelings I'm sorry. I really do understand."

I stare at him with relief. Slowly I walk up to him and hug him. "Thank you Ken."

He hugs me in return. "You're welcome. I also wanted to tell you that I-"

"Enough said Ken. I think we both know what we both feel." I smile as we share a kiss under the moonlight.

~+~+~+~+~T.K.'S POV

Ken and Yolei are walking back when I see a bright light a little ways from our camp. 'A star? Can't be...it's too bright!' As it inches closer I begin to fix my eyes on four figures that look amazingly human. Finally it dawns on me. 'The Digimon Empress and her team!' I quickly wake the others. While they are getting ready for attack I run to get a closer look. I come to an abrupt halt and gasp as I realize who it is. My eyes widen in surprise. "KARI?!"

"Her name isn't Kari." A woman says. "This is Blade and as you know I'm the Digimon Empress."

"You give Kari back!" I shout.

"I don't think so Takeru." She responds.

"How do you know my name?" I ask puzzled.

"Why, because I'm your girlfriend Takeru Takiashi! Hahahaha! In the real world that is." She cackles. "You mean you don't recognize me?"

I gasp again in utter horror. "HALLA?!"

"That's right little Takeru Takiashi. Did you think that I was going to let Hikari Kamiya, the source of power to restore the digital world, actually do such? That would foil my plans of conquest." Halla says. "Poor you didn't even know that you were a pawn in your friend's downfall."

"Why are you doing this?" I ask in frustration. "Why did you have to take her?"

"Because she is the most powerful of all of you. Now, stop you gibberish." She says and turns Angewoman. "Angewoman, attack!"

"Yes Master." Angewoman says. "Heaven's charm!"

Her charm is odd. It's dark. 'A dark Heaven's charm? She's been brainwashed. I have to stop this. Time for Angemon.' I motion for Patamon to digivolve. He nods and gets ready. 'I don't want to hurt you Angewoman, but...I have to do this.' My Digivice glows and Patamon transforms. (AN: And of course that green sparkly stuff comes out as well as the star like glow. Only I'm not going to have T.K. say that since it's in first POV and would sounds bogus.) "PATAMON DIGIVOLVE TO...ANGEMON!"

"You think that he's going to stop me?" Angewoman says. "Haha! Give up already!"

Angemon flies and picks me up right as Angewoman's attack hits. "Be careful T.K. This is going to be hard. I don't want you to get hurt, but...I don't want to hurt Angewoman." He frowns. "I just can't. I know she's not bad."

"I know Angemon." I nod. "I know she really is under some spell, but you have to do something or we're lunchmeat."

"Enough!" Angewoman flies down at lightning speed and knocks Angemon down, pinning him to the floor. "SO, you still think you're going to defeat me?"

"Stop this Angewoman!" Angemon says. "This...isn't...like...you. You aren't feeling like yourself!"

"For once in my life, I feel exactly like I should. I know exactly what I want...and that is to destroy you!" She says evilly. "Now, prepare for combat!"

'Combat?' I watch them stupefied. 'Digimon like Angemon and Angewoman never have fought with their fists, but then again, maybe that is better.' I'm so engrossed in watching them I fail to notice the person standing directly behind me. I feel a light tap on my shoulder. I turn around and feel a pain in my jaw as I'm sent flying to the ground. 'What the?' I look up after I rub my sore jaw and see Kari or Blade rather, laughing wickedly. She beckons for me to stand and fight. 'Where are the others?' Almost realizing that I've forgotten about them, I look over and seem my human friends in an energy shield. Paildrimon, Aquillamon, and Aklylimon are being beaten harshly by a pair of unknown Digimon. 'Oh, that's where. Looks like I'm on my own.' With a determined face I stand and look at Kari.

"Stop this." I begin as I steadily walk over to her. "This isn't like you or Angewoman. You're under some weird spell. Please, Kari, snap out of it."

She cocks her head to one side and nods quietly. I let out a small sigh of relief. 'She's coming around.' I think as I smile at her. Suddenly her eyes glow red and she smiles menacingly. "Come on T.K. You're not afraid are you? I won't hurt you...much." She laughs cynically. "Get ready, cause this is going to make your day!"

She lifts her arms to the sky and begins to float upwards. Around her, a dark pink glow begins to surge. "What the hell? KARI! NO! DON'T DO THIS!" I run towards her but halt when she looks directly at me. 'Uh oh...move it T.K.!'

"BLAZING NEEDLES!" From her hands spring millions of sharp flaming needles. "YOU CAN'T ESCAPE! DEADLY BREEZE!"

I cry out in pain as I feel some of the needles pierce my back and legs. 'The pain! Just like the sickness!' My eyes tear up. 'Not again!' I call for Angemon who is occupied with trying to save himself as well as not hurting Angewoman. "ANGEMON! HELP!'

"T.K. I'M COMING!" I see him unhappily deliver a forceful punch to Angewoman's abdomen. The pain on his face is evident.

"How do I fight Kari?" I ask myself as I run to help the others. I see that Kari has settled by the Empress and is watching Angemon and Angewoman's battle. 'No time. I have to help the others. Knowing that Kari will try to protect the Empress, I swerve to her other side, causing her to trip. Taking my chance I punch the Empress in her face, knocking her out cold. 'She never knew what was coming.' Before I can do more I feel Kari knock me from my feet. She tackles my already fallen body, eyeing me with an evil glare. "That, my dear Takeru, was a bad move. Now, rest. Mystic silk." With those last words my world goes black as I feel a mist cover my eyes, making me sleep without my consent.

~+~+~+~+~ SORA'S POV

'What is it with stupid energy shield these days?' I sigh in frustration seeing that I cannot help T.K. or Angemon. 'What's u with Kari?' Last thing I knew, we were all about to help T.K. when this stupid energy shield was put on us. I watch as T.K. knocks out the Empress, causing the shield to break. Unfortunately for him Kari has taken him prisoner. I run to help him but Tai pulls me back. "What? Tai let me go! T.K. needs help!"

"No." He shakes his head. "That would waste the chance he gave us. He did this so that we could stop Kari and Angewoman."

"Right Sora." Davis nods to Tai. "Angemon needs our help and we can't defeat these other two Digimon without his help."

"Ok." I give in. "Go ahead."

"Right!" Davis spins around to Paildrimon. "You know what to do! Paildrimon, help Angemon!"

"Got it!" Paildrimon flies over and in one quick flash knocks the unsuspecting Angewoman unconscious. Angemon thanks them sadly and heads to help fight against these new Digimon named Kasuomon and Daokumon. Paildrimon and Angemon go for Kasuomon while Aquillamon and Aklylimon start to get Daokumon.

"They need more help!" Yolei yells to our Digimon. "Combine your power!"

I nod at Biyomon. She shakes her had and goes with the others. "BIYOMON DIGIVOLVE TO...BIRDRAMON!"

"TENTOMON DIGIVOLVE TO...KABUTERIMON!"

"AGUMON DIGIVOLVE TO...GREYMON!"

"GABUMON DIGIVOLVE TO...GARURUMON!"

"GAMOMON DIGIVOLVE TO...IKKAKUMON!"

"PALAMON DIGIVOLVE TO...TOGEMON!"

I watch as they run over to help. Greymon and Kabuterimon blast at Kasuomon. "NOVA BLAST!" "ELECTRO SHOCKER!" The outlook seems good when Kasuomon knocks them out. "MISSILE SPLINTERS!" Daokumon is busy dealing with Togemon and Ikkakumon. "NEEDLE SPRAY!" "HARPOON TORPEDO!" Daokumon blocks the attacks and laughs. "That's all you got? Well, try this on for size! SILKEN SILENCE!" A mist of an odd sort settles over Togemon and Ikkakumon and before even I comprehend what happens, they are both sleeping on the ground.

Daokumon sighs and walks ignores Garurumon who is helping Paildrimon and Aquillamon. Birdramon is up in the sky fighting Dalapamon. She has her hands full. Even Aquillamon is busy helping Birdramon. As I get a close look I realize that Kasuomon, Dalapamon, and Daokumon are like Angemon. They are human like Digimon. Daokumon comes up behind Kasuomon, dusting her hands as if the battle was easy. 'To them, I'm sure it was.' They start to retreat, Kari helping the Empress and I think to tell our pals to digivolve to ultimate but Tai pulls my sleeve.

"Forget it Sora. We have to let them go." Tai says.

"But...but what if we never get another chance?" I plead.

"We can't. Our Digimon have little food and we should save it for the next battle. They're weak Sora. We can't force them." He nods in the direction of our friends who are sluggishly helping each other up.

"I guess." I sigh then remember T.K. "Tai! Where's T.K.?"

"Matt is helping him. Don't worry Sora. Right now, WE need to worry about helping our friends.

~+~+~+~+~ T.K.'S POV...

When I wake up I see Kari and Angewoman's forms fading in the distance. I reach out my hand and see another beside it. 'Angemon.' I look at him and smile. "I know you feel for her. I know you love her Angemon." I say knowingly. "I understand, because I myself love Kari."

"Do you think she'll ever comeback?" He asks me, peering down at me from his helmet.

"Yes. When the time is right." I say. I look back to where their forms have faded completely. 'I will help bring you back Kari. I have to. They've stole you from me and I can't let them keep you. I won't let them rob me of my heart. I'll be here. I'll cast a shadow that you won't have to stand in. I'll come for you Kari.'

As they took his soul they stole his pride

As he faced the sun he cast no shadow

(OK, what did ya think? I actually thought this one could've been better. Well, hope you liked it and I'll have the next chapter out ASAP! Next chapter, I will also explain more about what happened to T.K., Kari, Gatomon, as well as info on the new Digimon I created. Also, for my batman fic, the next chapter is coming soon. LUV YA! ) ~SAMENIA~ ^.^