Come on gang. Laura's footprints head to Circle Drive. I don't know why but I sense she is in danger."
"We all are thinking that Matt." said Mimi as she sprinted to keep up with the boys.
The group rounded the block only to witness a horrifying sight.
" --- Squalls!" shouted a voice.
"NO!" screamed Matt as he watch Laura's body fly through the air and collide with the sidewalk about 50 meters from her previous spot. Matt seemed frozen to his spot. Mimi however, had other ideas.
"Laura!" Mimi knelt down by her injured friend. She wasn't moving. Mimi reached for her wrist. 'Thank God there's a pulse.'
"Is she okay?" asked TK as he knelt down beside Mimi. Tai and Matt quickly joined them.
"She's alive, but other than that, I can't say. I think we should call Joe or an ambulance or something."
"I say call 911." said Tai.
"Fine." Mimi searched her purse for her phone. "Oh no, my phone! I left it at Lucky's. Tai, wrap her in your coat. Matt, elevate her head some, I think she landed on it. TK, check the alley and see if Lady Myotismon or that girl is there. I'm going to call the rescue squad."
The guys nodded their heads. In the time of crisis, Mimi's leadership qualities did tend to shine.
"Mmmm."
"Laura?"
"Tai? Why do I feel like I just got hit by a runaway train?"
"Close, a huge gust of wind."
"Oh." Lucky replied as she tried to sit up.
"No way. Lay down. Mimi thinks you hit your head on the sidewalk."
"I'm fine. But how come there are two of you Matt?"
"Ok, it is official. You have a concussion." said TK walking back towards them.
"Is that why my head feels like a sledgehammer whacked it a few hundred times?" Laura whispered gazing upward at Matt, trying to fixate her eyes on him.
Matt gave a small chuckle. "Yup."
"Okay, I think I take nap now."
"Remind me to make fun of her for this later." mouthed Tai to Matt who concurred with him.
Gently Matt brushed a strand of Laura's sanded colored hair out of her face. "TK was anyone there?"
"No one. Who ever attacked Lucky is long gone. However, I don't think it was Lady Myotismon. None of her attacks ended with the word Squalls."
"That's right. I didn't think of that."
"Okay the rescue squad is on it's way. How is Laura?"
"She woke up for a moment but was disoriented. She definitely has a concussion." answered Matt.
"Do you think it is safe to move her, at least underneath something to block her from the snow and wind?"
"I don't know, she could have a broken bone or something."
"TK does have a point. Hopefully the rescue squad will be here soon."
"What's our story going to be?"
"Come again Tai."
"Well we really can't tell the hospital that Laura was attacked by a digimon so we have to think of some reason why she fell."
"Um."
"How about this one. We were walking downtown when Laura slipped on an icy section of the sidewalk. She was unable to regain her balance because of a gust of wind. No of us saw her lose her footing since we were all facing the ground to protect our faces from the cold. All we heard was Laura crying out and then a loud crack. We glanced up and saw that she had fallen and lost consciousness. We tried to wake her up but she didn't respond. So, Tai you wrapped her up in your coat, Matt elevated her head while TK and I went to find a phone to call the rescue squad." answered Mimi smoothly.
"You lie way to well, you know that? How did you think of that so fast?"
"It's a skill. Hey look, there's the ambulance now!"
Within 15 minutes, Laura was loaded onto the gurney. The ambulance only had room for two people to come with Lucky. Of course Matt was coming along, he was her boyfriend. Mimi was voted as the other. One reason was that she was one of Lucky's best friends. The other, well she could lie with a straight face.
Soon, the ambulance had pulled out and raced toward the hospital.
Tai nudged TK. "Come on, we better tell the others and then get to the hospital.
TK nodded. "You know Tai, I am being to think we underestimated our enemy some. She, they have already managed to send both Matt and Laura to emergency room."
"I know squirt. I find myself wishing more and more that Laura hadn't made that promise to that Lady Myotismon. It doesn't seem to be a safe bet anymore. And if our digimon can't get here in time for the attack, I am terrified to think what will happen to Lucky."
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Izzy sat at the kitchen table with Ken looking over several maps of the town. They were trying to find a safe, secure, and uninhabited location to hold the final battle. If they had a choice that is. Once they had several areas picked out, Yolei would glance at them and try to figure out the best section for the digimon to hide and if needed, what type of camouflage.
"Hey, has anyone seem my boyfriend?" asked Sora walking in.
"No, but Tai really picked a bad time to disappear. I need him and Davis here to discuss what would be the best area for us to attack from." replied Izzy.
"Tai isn't the only one missing," shouted Davis. "TC and Mimi are gone too."
"TK, Davis. But still, that is strange. Where would my brother, Mimi, and TK go?"
"Might as well throw Matt into that equation as well." added Cody walking into the room. He's gone too."
"Okay. This is getting really weird. Where would those four disappear to without telling us?"
"SORA! JOE! Where are all of you?" screamed Tai.
"Speaking of the devil now. In the kitchen Tai, what's up."
"We need to get to the hospital now. Laura's been hurt."
"What!" exclaimed the group.
"Not now, we'll explain later." said TK.
"How are we going to get to the hospital?" asked Kari.
"Joe, you have your license don't you?"
"Yeah Tai, why?"
"I don't think Lucky will mind if we borrow her car if it was to visit her do you?"
"YES."
"It is the only way Joe. Besides her car keys are right there on the bulletin board."
"I can't believe I am going to say this, but okay let's do it. How many can her jeep hold?"
"Eight, if we really squeeze."
"But there is ten of us."
"Oh yeah."
"Well, I'll stay here for now." Izzy spoke up. "I'll contact Genni and let him know that Lucky was hurt."
"Good thinking."
"I'll stick around too." said Yolei. "I'll finish looking over these battle sites now that way I can visit with Laura longer. Just keep Izzy and I updated on her condition ok?"
"Sure. Okay gang, let's get to the hospital."
Joe grabbed the keys to the jeep. He climbed into the front seat and Tai moved into the passenger. Kari, TK, and Cody crammed into the far back, while Ken, Davis, and Sora were in the middle seats. Joe put the key into the ignition and prayed that he and the others made it to the hospital alive. 'At least Tai or Davis aren't driving. I won't be as bad as them when they'll be allow to drive.' he thought as he backed out of the driveway almost hitting the mailbox. 'Then again, maybe not.'
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Matt sat in Laura's room rubbing her hand gently. The hospital had admitted Laura, but only as a precaution. She hadn't regained consciousness since briefly awaking on the street. Mimi was talking with the doctor now about what had happened at the scene.
"Well, I hoped never to see my Lucky in here again."
Matt glanced at the door. Standing there was a nurse in her late 30's. "I'm sorry but what did you say."
The nurse laughed. "I called her my Lucky."
"May I ask why?"
"I gave her the name."
It took a minute for Matt to recall the name. "Nurse Ally!"
"Yup. My real name is Allison Carter. But after Lucky's shock she couldn't say my name. So she called me Ally."
"So you're still a nurse."
"Yup. I still can't believe it has been seven years since I last saw Laura. Amazing how time flies. So what happened?"
"We were walking and Lucky here slipped on some ice and hit her head."
"Poor girl. Well the good news is that all her test results came back negative. No swell, no damage no nothing. So once she wakes up, all she will have is a monster of a headache and maybe some dizziness. The doctor wants to keep her after she wakes up too. Just to make sure there are no further complications. Is Gene here?"
"No not yet. Our friend Tai went to get a hold of him."
"Okay, good. Are you Laura's boyfriend?"
"Yes."
Nurse Ally studied Matt closely. "She definitely picked a good one. I can tell you really care about her."
Matt blushed slightly. "I do." 'More than you will ever know.'
"Well I better go finish my rounds. I'll be in back a little later to check on Lucky. Do you need anything?"
"No, I'm fine, but thank you."
Allison nodded and ambled out of the room.
Matt grabbed Laura's hand again and stared at it. It was smaller than his, it always was, but now it looked thin and fragile, like porcelain. Did he look like this when he was in his coma? He didn't know. He shifted his gaze to Laura's face. He wished that he could just look into her violet pools again. Though he had to admit, she look radiant sleeping. Like an angel. His angel. Matt lend over the rail on her bed and placed a small kiss on her forehead. Laura stirred under his touch.
"Laura" he whispered. "You need to wake up."
"No, it can't be…No" she replied, still unconscious.
"No what Laura?" Matt questioned.
Lucky's face remained blank, as if she never spoke.
'So close to waking up. But what was that mumbling about I wonder.' Matt didn't know. He moved close to his girlfriend's bed. He laid his head down on Laura's shoulder. The warmness of the room, the rhythmic beat of her heart monitor, and seeing Lucky asleep had made Matt tired. Soon, he too was fast asleep.
From the door way of room 332, a figure stared at the sleeping couple. 'I'm so glad to see that she's finally found some happiness. She deserves it after all. So many hardships and disappointments. But she's done well for herself and Gene has done a great job of raising her. And she's managed to find herself a great boyfriend.' A small smile crossed Nurse Ally's lips. 'She seems so different from the girl I met so long ago, unfortunately the situations were the same…comas. But at least now she has people here. I just hope she wakes soon, just so I can tell her how she changed my life. Sleep tight my Lucky.'
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Matt dimly felt his shoulder being continuously poked. "Huh? What? Kari?"
"Yeah Matt. Sorry to wake you there, but Tai needs to speak with you about something."
"Can't he wait?"
"You know my brother, stubborn as ever. He swears that it is important though."
"Alright then Kari, where is he?"
"The waiting area with the others."
"Okay, wait. How did all of you get here so fast?"
"Um, Joe drove Lucky's jeep."
"Brave souls."
"And you don't know the half of it. But let me put it this way to you, I'd rather let Davis be my chauffer for the rest of my life before I get in another car with Joe."
"Ouch. Okay then, I better see what Tai wants. You'll stay with Laura until I get back?"
"Of course Matt."
"Thanks, I'll be back as soon as I can."
Kari nodded and sat down next to Lucky. "Well Lucky, you sure got yourself into a mess this time. I know it's not your fault or anything but I guess I am just scared. I mean if this is the enemy we are to face off later, we all could be in trouble. You were taken down to easily. Maybe you didn't have a chance to retaliate or were caught off guard but those are the same conditions we have to expect from Lady Myotismon or whoever is impersonating her. Call it my sixth sense or whatnot but I fear for all of our safety. Maybe that prophecy was right. Maybe we will fail. I know that I can't lose hope or my light will not shine, but I'm worried to think what might happen to Tai, TK, Matt, the others, and especially you. I always saw you as the sister I never had Laura. Sure Tai has been the greatest to me, but he could never relate on a feminine level. For some reason I felt a certain connection or bond to you, like a sister. I guess I could just relate to you. My light powers and your digital. I understood the pressure you felt. It sucks doesn't it? And I guess that is what scares me the most. What if you can't recall or discover your abilities? What then? I think a concussion will be a blessing in that battle. I'm really scared Laura. What is going to happen to all of us in this final battle? I know I must keep the faith, but sometimes it is really hard. But you know that, better than most. How do you do it? How do you find the courage to face each day? The strength and will you pose, it amazes me sometimes. I ask myself everyday, do I have the same will? Would I be able to continue if something happened to Tai, my family, my friends or TK? If something had to any of them, would I find the strength to face each day without them? I know TK, Tai, and definitely you could. With the crests of hope and courage, TK and Tai would have no trouble, well maybe a little. And after everything you have undergone and been able to rise above it, well that definitely gives me something to strive for. I know that you always say that you would never wish your life on anyone and I can understand that. But I know one thing that from your life that I would wish for. No not your car, but your out look on people and life. That is very admirable. And maybe that is why I always thought of you as an older sister. Someone I could look up to and relate too. Sure Sora, Mimi, and Yolei are great and Sora is like another member of the family, but there is something different here. I don't know. But I do know one thing, you better wake up soon. Not only do we need you for the final battle, but the dance won't be the same if you are not there. Besides, who will Matt go with if you are stuck here? Well I guess there is always Jun, but I think if we suggested that one, not only would he kill me but probably anyone in his path."
"Hey Kari, thanks for sitting with her. Was there any change?"
"None. I'll send someone else in to visit her now."
"Okay."
Kari left the room and Matt gave a slide glance at Laura. "So what exactly were you two talking about?"
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By seven o'clock, the gang had come and gone. Izzy and Yolei had visited as well. Ally was walking down to Lucky's room to check on her again. She smiled when she thought of seeing Gene again. Even though Allison had been married for about ten years now, she still held a special place for Gene and Laura. Ally strolled into the room and received quite a shock. Matt had once again fallen asleep on Laura's shoulder, but that wasn't the shocking part. Lucky's eyes were open. She placed a finger to her lip and pointed to Matt.
Ally nodded. "How do you feel" she whispered.
"Better. A little dizzy, but I am ok. How have you been Ally?"
"You remembered."
"How could I ever forget the woman who gave me my nickname? Besides you were there for me every time I called for my mom. I appreciated that I hope you know."
"I did."
"So how are you."
"Better, now that I know you'll be okay."
"So how is Andrew?"
"You remembered my husband?"
"Yeah, he did come visit me a few times."
"That's right. Well he's doing pretty good. Haves his hands full with the kids, but he's loving every minute of it."
"Kids?" Laura's eyes glowed.
"Yeah, all four of them. There's Sakura, my eldest at nine. The twins Aleskey and Kris. Both boys are seven. Finally there's Selena who is two."
"Wow. Big family."
"Yes, but I am loving every minute of it."
"I can tell."
"Well it looks like you found your prince charming as well." glancing down at Matt.
"That I have. Think I should wake him?"
"Yeah I would, he's been pretty worried about you."
"I see." Lucky placed a kiss on top of his head.
Matt sat up startled. "Sleep is hard to come by here….Laura you're awake." he said giving her a long hug.
"Yeah I woke up a few minutes ago."
"Great. So Nurse Ally, when does she get to go home?"
"If I had to guess, the doctors will probably want to keep her here overnight and part of tomorrow just as a precaution. But you'll most likely be released tomorrow evening."
"Awesome. I can still go to the dance on Friday."
"You'll just have to take in easy."
'Easy? My life? Never.' "Sure will, especially if it gets me out of here sooner. No offense but I don't like hospitals."
Allison laughed. "I don't blame you one bit. Your trips here have never been good ones."
"That is the truth of it." Laura replied, laughing weakly.
"Well, I better let the doctor know that your awake. Feel tired?"
"Strangely enough yeah."
"That's the downside to having a concussion. You'll feel tired for awhile. But me or another nurse will probably wake you ever hour to make sure you don't slip back into a coma or something."
"Okay. That is fine with me. I think I'll take that nap now. I feel really exhausted."
"I'll call Gene and the gang and let them know that you are alright. They had to go home for dinner and what not. And your uncle had to take care of Jenson's for tomorrow."
"Oh good. I hope he called Chelsea and told her I wouldn't be in tomorrow."
"I think he said that he was. But I'll remind him for you."
"Thanks Matt." Lucky said yawning.
"You're welcome, now get some sleep. I'll be back as soon as I am done phoning everyone."
"You don't have to stay here. I'll be okay."
"Nah, I'll stick around. I'll just let dad know what is up."
"Alright. I'm too tired to argue with you right now."
Allison chuckled. "Get some sleep Laura. Now, I am going off duty now at eight, but Dawn will be in to check up on you. She's your doctor this time."
"Okay Ally. Sounds like a yawn plan yawn to me." Lucky replied snuggling under the thin green blanket that she was given. Within a minute, she had fallen asleep again.
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The next morning, Laura was feeling more like her old self. Unfortunately, she wouldn't be released till later that day. She finally convinced Matt to go home and get some sleep. That was around 8 this morning. It was now 11:30. Lucky had been thinking about everything that had happened to her and the gang. If there was only a way to find out more information on her stalker. Any information would be helpful at this point. Laura glanced about her room. Her eyes rested on the phone of her room. 'A phone bill. Of course. My cellular phone bill; it gives both the numbers I called and the numbers that called me. My stalkers number will be on it! Sure they may just be payphones, but if all the calls are in the same area then we have a location to work with. Now comes the question of how to get a hold of my bill. Why doesn't my company work like the others were I can call and find out a number? ARGH! How can I see it, especially if I am stuck in here?' Suddenly a light bulb flashed above Lucky's head. She reached for her phone and dialed a number.
"Takaishi residence?"
"Miss Takaishi, it's Laura."
"Laura dear, how are you?"
"Better. But I need a favor."
"Anything."
"If I asked you to go to my cell phone company and to get my phone bill, do you think the phone company will give it too you?"
"It may take a little persuasion on my part, but yeah I think I could. Why?"
"Following out a hunch here."
"I think I get it. You're trying to see if there is any relationship between your calls from that digimon stalker."
"Tell me again why you stopped being an investigative reporter and went to just reporter?"
"Kids, but I am glad to see I still have the touch. Just give me the name of the company and I'll get right on it for you. Do you want me to come up there with the information?"
"Cellular and yes please. I could use your knowledge and expertise up here, that is if you are not too busy.
"Not at all. I will call you once I have the information."
"Thanks."
By twelve thirty, Nancy arrived, with the phone bill and highlighter in hand.
"Just out of curiosity here, how are you going to know which numbers are your stalkers? Do you recall all the days she called?"
"No, we're going to back track here. Only a select few people know that number. Chelsea, Tyler, Scott, and now Matt and the gang."
"I get it. You obviously know your co-workers and friends numbers so you eliminated them. The numbers that don't seem familiar, we check those out."
"Right. Okay, the first ten numbers are all the same."
"Jenson's?"
"Yup. Chelsea's home number is this one right here." Pointing to the 15th call.
"Okay, that eliminates some more call since it is listed some more. Any more numbers you recognize?"
"That one is Tyler's cell. After that, I don't know any of them."
"Well there's good and bad news. First the bad, there are 2 different numbers. But the one is a repeat."
"Wait a second. I have another idea. Hopefully Genni is still at home. Can you pass me the phone?"
"Sure, what are you thinking?"
"The girl's call came to my house. I have caller id. I want to see if her number matches one of these."
"Good thinking."
Laura dialed her number.
"Hello?"
"Izzy? What are you doing at my house?"
"Researching some stuff with your uncle."
"Oh okay. Listen I need you to go into the kitchen and check my caller id."
"Okay, what am I looking for?"
"Phone numbers. Especially around 12:30 yesterday."
"Okay, can I ask why?"
"Researching something as well."
"I see."
"I'll tell you and Ken all about it once I find something out."
"Alright, I have two numbers here for you. One calls was at 12:20. Want that number?"
"No, I wasn't back yet."
"That's right. The other calls was at 12:36."
"What's the number."
Laura grad a memo pad and wrote the number down. She thanked Izzy and hung up the phone.
"Well?"
"We have two matches now. This number matches one on the phone bill."
"You seem a little depressed about the news."
"I am. Since this number matches the one on the bill, it means that the girl is involved with my stalker or is my stalker."
"You were hoping to clear her."
"Yeah. Things are getting pretty serious now."
"Just now?"
"No, but things are more deadly. The attack on Matt was planned. My attack was as well. Lady Myotismon isn't messing around this time. She's playing for the win. My death."
"But I thought you were confident that it wasn't her."
"I am, I think. There is a lot of evidence that supports the cause that it isn't Lady Myotismon. But there is on fact that remains unanswered."
"And that is?"
"Who HATES me enough to attack me, my friends, and Jenson's?"
"We all are thinking that Matt." said Mimi as she sprinted to keep up with the boys.
The group rounded the block only to witness a horrifying sight.
" --- Squalls!" shouted a voice.
"NO!" screamed Matt as he watch Laura's body fly through the air and collide with the sidewalk about 50 meters from her previous spot. Matt seemed frozen to his spot. Mimi however, had other ideas.
"Laura!" Mimi knelt down by her injured friend. She wasn't moving. Mimi reached for her wrist. 'Thank God there's a pulse.'
"Is she okay?" asked TK as he knelt down beside Mimi. Tai and Matt quickly joined them.
"She's alive, but other than that, I can't say. I think we should call Joe or an ambulance or something."
"I say call 911." said Tai.
"Fine." Mimi searched her purse for her phone. "Oh no, my phone! I left it at Lucky's. Tai, wrap her in your coat. Matt, elevate her head some, I think she landed on it. TK, check the alley and see if Lady Myotismon or that girl is there. I'm going to call the rescue squad."
The guys nodded their heads. In the time of crisis, Mimi's leadership qualities did tend to shine.
"Mmmm."
"Laura?"
"Tai? Why do I feel like I just got hit by a runaway train?"
"Close, a huge gust of wind."
"Oh." Lucky replied as she tried to sit up.
"No way. Lay down. Mimi thinks you hit your head on the sidewalk."
"I'm fine. But how come there are two of you Matt?"
"Ok, it is official. You have a concussion." said TK walking back towards them.
"Is that why my head feels like a sledgehammer whacked it a few hundred times?" Laura whispered gazing upward at Matt, trying to fixate her eyes on him.
Matt gave a small chuckle. "Yup."
"Okay, I think I take nap now."
"Remind me to make fun of her for this later." mouthed Tai to Matt who concurred with him.
Gently Matt brushed a strand of Laura's sanded colored hair out of her face. "TK was anyone there?"
"No one. Who ever attacked Lucky is long gone. However, I don't think it was Lady Myotismon. None of her attacks ended with the word Squalls."
"That's right. I didn't think of that."
"Okay the rescue squad is on it's way. How is Laura?"
"She woke up for a moment but was disoriented. She definitely has a concussion." answered Matt.
"Do you think it is safe to move her, at least underneath something to block her from the snow and wind?"
"I don't know, she could have a broken bone or something."
"TK does have a point. Hopefully the rescue squad will be here soon."
"What's our story going to be?"
"Come again Tai."
"Well we really can't tell the hospital that Laura was attacked by a digimon so we have to think of some reason why she fell."
"Um."
"How about this one. We were walking downtown when Laura slipped on an icy section of the sidewalk. She was unable to regain her balance because of a gust of wind. No of us saw her lose her footing since we were all facing the ground to protect our faces from the cold. All we heard was Laura crying out and then a loud crack. We glanced up and saw that she had fallen and lost consciousness. We tried to wake her up but she didn't respond. So, Tai you wrapped her up in your coat, Matt elevated her head while TK and I went to find a phone to call the rescue squad." answered Mimi smoothly.
"You lie way to well, you know that? How did you think of that so fast?"
"It's a skill. Hey look, there's the ambulance now!"
Within 15 minutes, Laura was loaded onto the gurney. The ambulance only had room for two people to come with Lucky. Of course Matt was coming along, he was her boyfriend. Mimi was voted as the other. One reason was that she was one of Lucky's best friends. The other, well she could lie with a straight face.
Soon, the ambulance had pulled out and raced toward the hospital.
Tai nudged TK. "Come on, we better tell the others and then get to the hospital.
TK nodded. "You know Tai, I am being to think we underestimated our enemy some. She, they have already managed to send both Matt and Laura to emergency room."
"I know squirt. I find myself wishing more and more that Laura hadn't made that promise to that Lady Myotismon. It doesn't seem to be a safe bet anymore. And if our digimon can't get here in time for the attack, I am terrified to think what will happen to Lucky."
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Izzy sat at the kitchen table with Ken looking over several maps of the town. They were trying to find a safe, secure, and uninhabited location to hold the final battle. If they had a choice that is. Once they had several areas picked out, Yolei would glance at them and try to figure out the best section for the digimon to hide and if needed, what type of camouflage.
"Hey, has anyone seem my boyfriend?" asked Sora walking in.
"No, but Tai really picked a bad time to disappear. I need him and Davis here to discuss what would be the best area for us to attack from." replied Izzy.
"Tai isn't the only one missing," shouted Davis. "TC and Mimi are gone too."
"TK, Davis. But still, that is strange. Where would my brother, Mimi, and TK go?"
"Might as well throw Matt into that equation as well." added Cody walking into the room. He's gone too."
"Okay. This is getting really weird. Where would those four disappear to without telling us?"
"SORA! JOE! Where are all of you?" screamed Tai.
"Speaking of the devil now. In the kitchen Tai, what's up."
"We need to get to the hospital now. Laura's been hurt."
"What!" exclaimed the group.
"Not now, we'll explain later." said TK.
"How are we going to get to the hospital?" asked Kari.
"Joe, you have your license don't you?"
"Yeah Tai, why?"
"I don't think Lucky will mind if we borrow her car if it was to visit her do you?"
"YES."
"It is the only way Joe. Besides her car keys are right there on the bulletin board."
"I can't believe I am going to say this, but okay let's do it. How many can her jeep hold?"
"Eight, if we really squeeze."
"But there is ten of us."
"Oh yeah."
"Well, I'll stay here for now." Izzy spoke up. "I'll contact Genni and let him know that Lucky was hurt."
"Good thinking."
"I'll stick around too." said Yolei. "I'll finish looking over these battle sites now that way I can visit with Laura longer. Just keep Izzy and I updated on her condition ok?"
"Sure. Okay gang, let's get to the hospital."
Joe grabbed the keys to the jeep. He climbed into the front seat and Tai moved into the passenger. Kari, TK, and Cody crammed into the far back, while Ken, Davis, and Sora were in the middle seats. Joe put the key into the ignition and prayed that he and the others made it to the hospital alive. 'At least Tai or Davis aren't driving. I won't be as bad as them when they'll be allow to drive.' he thought as he backed out of the driveway almost hitting the mailbox. 'Then again, maybe not.'
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Matt sat in Laura's room rubbing her hand gently. The hospital had admitted Laura, but only as a precaution. She hadn't regained consciousness since briefly awaking on the street. Mimi was talking with the doctor now about what had happened at the scene.
"Well, I hoped never to see my Lucky in here again."
Matt glanced at the door. Standing there was a nurse in her late 30's. "I'm sorry but what did you say."
The nurse laughed. "I called her my Lucky."
"May I ask why?"
"I gave her the name."
It took a minute for Matt to recall the name. "Nurse Ally!"
"Yup. My real name is Allison Carter. But after Lucky's shock she couldn't say my name. So she called me Ally."
"So you're still a nurse."
"Yup. I still can't believe it has been seven years since I last saw Laura. Amazing how time flies. So what happened?"
"We were walking and Lucky here slipped on some ice and hit her head."
"Poor girl. Well the good news is that all her test results came back negative. No swell, no damage no nothing. So once she wakes up, all she will have is a monster of a headache and maybe some dizziness. The doctor wants to keep her after she wakes up too. Just to make sure there are no further complications. Is Gene here?"
"No not yet. Our friend Tai went to get a hold of him."
"Okay, good. Are you Laura's boyfriend?"
"Yes."
Nurse Ally studied Matt closely. "She definitely picked a good one. I can tell you really care about her."
Matt blushed slightly. "I do." 'More than you will ever know.'
"Well I better go finish my rounds. I'll be in back a little later to check on Lucky. Do you need anything?"
"No, I'm fine, but thank you."
Allison nodded and ambled out of the room.
Matt grabbed Laura's hand again and stared at it. It was smaller than his, it always was, but now it looked thin and fragile, like porcelain. Did he look like this when he was in his coma? He didn't know. He shifted his gaze to Laura's face. He wished that he could just look into her violet pools again. Though he had to admit, she look radiant sleeping. Like an angel. His angel. Matt lend over the rail on her bed and placed a small kiss on her forehead. Laura stirred under his touch.
"Laura" he whispered. "You need to wake up."
"No, it can't be…No" she replied, still unconscious.
"No what Laura?" Matt questioned.
Lucky's face remained blank, as if she never spoke.
'So close to waking up. But what was that mumbling about I wonder.' Matt didn't know. He moved close to his girlfriend's bed. He laid his head down on Laura's shoulder. The warmness of the room, the rhythmic beat of her heart monitor, and seeing Lucky asleep had made Matt tired. Soon, he too was fast asleep.
From the door way of room 332, a figure stared at the sleeping couple. 'I'm so glad to see that she's finally found some happiness. She deserves it after all. So many hardships and disappointments. But she's done well for herself and Gene has done a great job of raising her. And she's managed to find herself a great boyfriend.' A small smile crossed Nurse Ally's lips. 'She seems so different from the girl I met so long ago, unfortunately the situations were the same…comas. But at least now she has people here. I just hope she wakes soon, just so I can tell her how she changed my life. Sleep tight my Lucky.'
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Matt dimly felt his shoulder being continuously poked. "Huh? What? Kari?"
"Yeah Matt. Sorry to wake you there, but Tai needs to speak with you about something."
"Can't he wait?"
"You know my brother, stubborn as ever. He swears that it is important though."
"Alright then Kari, where is he?"
"The waiting area with the others."
"Okay, wait. How did all of you get here so fast?"
"Um, Joe drove Lucky's jeep."
"Brave souls."
"And you don't know the half of it. But let me put it this way to you, I'd rather let Davis be my chauffer for the rest of my life before I get in another car with Joe."
"Ouch. Okay then, I better see what Tai wants. You'll stay with Laura until I get back?"
"Of course Matt."
"Thanks, I'll be back as soon as I can."
Kari nodded and sat down next to Lucky. "Well Lucky, you sure got yourself into a mess this time. I know it's not your fault or anything but I guess I am just scared. I mean if this is the enemy we are to face off later, we all could be in trouble. You were taken down to easily. Maybe you didn't have a chance to retaliate or were caught off guard but those are the same conditions we have to expect from Lady Myotismon or whoever is impersonating her. Call it my sixth sense or whatnot but I fear for all of our safety. Maybe that prophecy was right. Maybe we will fail. I know that I can't lose hope or my light will not shine, but I'm worried to think what might happen to Tai, TK, Matt, the others, and especially you. I always saw you as the sister I never had Laura. Sure Tai has been the greatest to me, but he could never relate on a feminine level. For some reason I felt a certain connection or bond to you, like a sister. I guess I could just relate to you. My light powers and your digital. I understood the pressure you felt. It sucks doesn't it? And I guess that is what scares me the most. What if you can't recall or discover your abilities? What then? I think a concussion will be a blessing in that battle. I'm really scared Laura. What is going to happen to all of us in this final battle? I know I must keep the faith, but sometimes it is really hard. But you know that, better than most. How do you do it? How do you find the courage to face each day? The strength and will you pose, it amazes me sometimes. I ask myself everyday, do I have the same will? Would I be able to continue if something happened to Tai, my family, my friends or TK? If something had to any of them, would I find the strength to face each day without them? I know TK, Tai, and definitely you could. With the crests of hope and courage, TK and Tai would have no trouble, well maybe a little. And after everything you have undergone and been able to rise above it, well that definitely gives me something to strive for. I know that you always say that you would never wish your life on anyone and I can understand that. But I know one thing that from your life that I would wish for. No not your car, but your out look on people and life. That is very admirable. And maybe that is why I always thought of you as an older sister. Someone I could look up to and relate too. Sure Sora, Mimi, and Yolei are great and Sora is like another member of the family, but there is something different here. I don't know. But I do know one thing, you better wake up soon. Not only do we need you for the final battle, but the dance won't be the same if you are not there. Besides, who will Matt go with if you are stuck here? Well I guess there is always Jun, but I think if we suggested that one, not only would he kill me but probably anyone in his path."
"Hey Kari, thanks for sitting with her. Was there any change?"
"None. I'll send someone else in to visit her now."
"Okay."
Kari left the room and Matt gave a slide glance at Laura. "So what exactly were you two talking about?"
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By seven o'clock, the gang had come and gone. Izzy and Yolei had visited as well. Ally was walking down to Lucky's room to check on her again. She smiled when she thought of seeing Gene again. Even though Allison had been married for about ten years now, she still held a special place for Gene and Laura. Ally strolled into the room and received quite a shock. Matt had once again fallen asleep on Laura's shoulder, but that wasn't the shocking part. Lucky's eyes were open. She placed a finger to her lip and pointed to Matt.
Ally nodded. "How do you feel" she whispered.
"Better. A little dizzy, but I am ok. How have you been Ally?"
"You remembered."
"How could I ever forget the woman who gave me my nickname? Besides you were there for me every time I called for my mom. I appreciated that I hope you know."
"I did."
"So how are you."
"Better, now that I know you'll be okay."
"So how is Andrew?"
"You remembered my husband?"
"Yeah, he did come visit me a few times."
"That's right. Well he's doing pretty good. Haves his hands full with the kids, but he's loving every minute of it."
"Kids?" Laura's eyes glowed.
"Yeah, all four of them. There's Sakura, my eldest at nine. The twins Aleskey and Kris. Both boys are seven. Finally there's Selena who is two."
"Wow. Big family."
"Yes, but I am loving every minute of it."
"I can tell."
"Well it looks like you found your prince charming as well." glancing down at Matt.
"That I have. Think I should wake him?"
"Yeah I would, he's been pretty worried about you."
"I see." Lucky placed a kiss on top of his head.
Matt sat up startled. "Sleep is hard to come by here….Laura you're awake." he said giving her a long hug.
"Yeah I woke up a few minutes ago."
"Great. So Nurse Ally, when does she get to go home?"
"If I had to guess, the doctors will probably want to keep her here overnight and part of tomorrow just as a precaution. But you'll most likely be released tomorrow evening."
"Awesome. I can still go to the dance on Friday."
"You'll just have to take in easy."
'Easy? My life? Never.' "Sure will, especially if it gets me out of here sooner. No offense but I don't like hospitals."
Allison laughed. "I don't blame you one bit. Your trips here have never been good ones."
"That is the truth of it." Laura replied, laughing weakly.
"Well, I better let the doctor know that your awake. Feel tired?"
"Strangely enough yeah."
"That's the downside to having a concussion. You'll feel tired for awhile. But me or another nurse will probably wake you ever hour to make sure you don't slip back into a coma or something."
"Okay. That is fine with me. I think I'll take that nap now. I feel really exhausted."
"I'll call Gene and the gang and let them know that you are alright. They had to go home for dinner and what not. And your uncle had to take care of Jenson's for tomorrow."
"Oh good. I hope he called Chelsea and told her I wouldn't be in tomorrow."
"I think he said that he was. But I'll remind him for you."
"Thanks Matt." Lucky said yawning.
"You're welcome, now get some sleep. I'll be back as soon as I am done phoning everyone."
"You don't have to stay here. I'll be okay."
"Nah, I'll stick around. I'll just let dad know what is up."
"Alright. I'm too tired to argue with you right now."
Allison chuckled. "Get some sleep Laura. Now, I am going off duty now at eight, but Dawn will be in to check up on you. She's your doctor this time."
"Okay Ally. Sounds like a yawn plan yawn to me." Lucky replied snuggling under the thin green blanket that she was given. Within a minute, she had fallen asleep again.
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The next morning, Laura was feeling more like her old self. Unfortunately, she wouldn't be released till later that day. She finally convinced Matt to go home and get some sleep. That was around 8 this morning. It was now 11:30. Lucky had been thinking about everything that had happened to her and the gang. If there was only a way to find out more information on her stalker. Any information would be helpful at this point. Laura glanced about her room. Her eyes rested on the phone of her room. 'A phone bill. Of course. My cellular phone bill; it gives both the numbers I called and the numbers that called me. My stalkers number will be on it! Sure they may just be payphones, but if all the calls are in the same area then we have a location to work with. Now comes the question of how to get a hold of my bill. Why doesn't my company work like the others were I can call and find out a number? ARGH! How can I see it, especially if I am stuck in here?' Suddenly a light bulb flashed above Lucky's head. She reached for her phone and dialed a number.
"Takaishi residence?"
"Miss Takaishi, it's Laura."
"Laura dear, how are you?"
"Better. But I need a favor."
"Anything."
"If I asked you to go to my cell phone company and to get my phone bill, do you think the phone company will give it too you?"
"It may take a little persuasion on my part, but yeah I think I could. Why?"
"Following out a hunch here."
"I think I get it. You're trying to see if there is any relationship between your calls from that digimon stalker."
"Tell me again why you stopped being an investigative reporter and went to just reporter?"
"Kids, but I am glad to see I still have the touch. Just give me the name of the company and I'll get right on it for you. Do you want me to come up there with the information?"
"Cellular and yes please. I could use your knowledge and expertise up here, that is if you are not too busy.
"Not at all. I will call you once I have the information."
"Thanks."
By twelve thirty, Nancy arrived, with the phone bill and highlighter in hand.
"Just out of curiosity here, how are you going to know which numbers are your stalkers? Do you recall all the days she called?"
"No, we're going to back track here. Only a select few people know that number. Chelsea, Tyler, Scott, and now Matt and the gang."
"I get it. You obviously know your co-workers and friends numbers so you eliminated them. The numbers that don't seem familiar, we check those out."
"Right. Okay, the first ten numbers are all the same."
"Jenson's?"
"Yup. Chelsea's home number is this one right here." Pointing to the 15th call.
"Okay, that eliminates some more call since it is listed some more. Any more numbers you recognize?"
"That one is Tyler's cell. After that, I don't know any of them."
"Well there's good and bad news. First the bad, there are 2 different numbers. But the one is a repeat."
"Wait a second. I have another idea. Hopefully Genni is still at home. Can you pass me the phone?"
"Sure, what are you thinking?"
"The girl's call came to my house. I have caller id. I want to see if her number matches one of these."
"Good thinking."
Laura dialed her number.
"Hello?"
"Izzy? What are you doing at my house?"
"Researching some stuff with your uncle."
"Oh okay. Listen I need you to go into the kitchen and check my caller id."
"Okay, what am I looking for?"
"Phone numbers. Especially around 12:30 yesterday."
"Okay, can I ask why?"
"Researching something as well."
"I see."
"I'll tell you and Ken all about it once I find something out."
"Alright, I have two numbers here for you. One calls was at 12:20. Want that number?"
"No, I wasn't back yet."
"That's right. The other calls was at 12:36."
"What's the number."
Laura grad a memo pad and wrote the number down. She thanked Izzy and hung up the phone.
"Well?"
"We have two matches now. This number matches one on the phone bill."
"You seem a little depressed about the news."
"I am. Since this number matches the one on the bill, it means that the girl is involved with my stalker or is my stalker."
"You were hoping to clear her."
"Yeah. Things are getting pretty serious now."
"Just now?"
"No, but things are more deadly. The attack on Matt was planned. My attack was as well. Lady Myotismon isn't messing around this time. She's playing for the win. My death."
"But I thought you were confident that it wasn't her."
"I am, I think. There is a lot of evidence that supports the cause that it isn't Lady Myotismon. But there is on fact that remains unanswered."
"And that is?"
"Who HATES me enough to attack me, my friends, and Jenson's?"