Trails
Chapter 6

AN: I am SOOOOOO sorry for keeping you guys waiting- I just got totally side tracked this week. I haven't even been on MSN or AOL that much lately- It's not so much a school thing this time as it was a sidetrack. I found this really cool website with fan fics and fanart on it- it got me inspired and I even tried my hand at drawing- (in all honesty- I suck at drawing) But anyway- Please don't be mad at me- I'm sorry-
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And without further ado- Another Trial Chapter 6:

Disclaimer: Me no own :)

Tai and Sora met up with TK and Kari several minutes later.
"So should we head out and finish what we came here to do?" Kari asked as she saw the two.
"You bet. And we are going to save our friends. Not to mention the digital world!" Tai said.
"So exactly where are they being held?" TK asked.
"We'll show the way." Sora said as she began to glow. She took to the air and gently lifted the others with her. With in seconds they were flying towards Shin Sue's base.
"Sora… what exactly do we do?" Kari and TK asked, as they got closer to the base.
"Well first we need to free the others- I figured out what I need to do then… With everyone's crests- we can contain her- then you two with the power of your crests and your hope and light, can clean the spore from her after I defeat her."
"Sounds so simple." Tai said full of hope. Sora however, didn't look so optimistic- but she tried to hide it.

On the horizon a dark structure rested upon a large cloud.
No one spoke as they drew nearer. Sora created a shield around them as they entered the building.
"That was to easy." Sora whispered as they touched down. "I feel them.. Davis and the others are close." Tai followed closely behind Sora with Kari and TK, as they began down a dark hallway.
"Stay close you guys." Sora instructed.
They hadn't gone very far when Sora abruptly stopped and placed her hand on a wall.
"What's wrong?" Tai asked as he set his hand on her back.
"They are in here." She replied. She took a step back and summoned a beam of energy to break through the wall. It crumbled effortlessly.
Sure enough the digimon and their friends were there. They weren't restrained or anything.
"Tai! You guys came." Matt said relieved.
"See I told you she couldn't beat them." Davis said triumphantly.
"She is very cocky- leaving us this unguarded." Izzy analyzed. "She's up to something…. If you ask me."
Sora nodded her head. She motioned for the to leave. "I need to get you guys to a safer place." Sora said as they ran down the hallways back to where the four had entered earlier.
Sora took to the air and soon had everyone flying towards the ground.

No sooner than they had landed, an ominous laugh rumbled the ground.
Sora brought up the shield once again as she peered off in the direction of the voice.
"Oh you look stronger today- how nice. Now you may even give me a good work out." Shin Sue's voice said as she emerged with her digimon at her side.
"I'll never let you win." Sora retorted. Her body began to glow again. But this time the light was very intense.
Sora walked to the edge of the shield. But before she could walk through it and out of safety, she walked up to Tai and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. She hesitantly pulled away after a few seconds. Tai looked deep into her eyes.
"Sor… be careful…. And KICK HER ASS!" This made Sora smile, Tai believed in her. She gave him a deeper kiss and then walked out to face her foe.

"Shin Sue- let's end this NOW!" Sora said in a powerful tone… it almost sounded as if it wasn't Sora who was speaking.
"So you ARE inside that weak human frame there catalyst." Shin Sue smiled. "I was waiting to finally get to see the balanced creature you two have become."
"She is NOT weak- and together we will put a stop to any evil that threats my home!" And suddenly the final battle began.
Shin Sue immediately sent her digimon into action as Sora took a swing at her. Devimon and ADM both came flying at Sora in an attempt to weaken her. But all the digi destined's digimon sprung into action and once again digivolved to their highest forms possible and went to Sora's aid. Once the digimon had diverted Shin Sue's digimon away from Sora, she and Shin Sue began to really fight it out. Tai and the others were so shocked to see Sora fight in such a way. She was always so loving and gentle, but now she was going at it mercilessly.
Sora was gaining the upper hand slowly. Her last attack sent both of them falling to the ground. Sora slowly got up first and walked over to Shin Sue.
The small girl was down on the ground moaning in pain. The catalyst part of Sora wanted to continue pummeling the evil being, but the true Sora knelt down near the girl and touched the back of her neck.
"Guys- I need you to focus your crest energy to me, except Kari and TK." she commanded to the digi destined.
Beams of energy sprung forth from each of the children and flowed into Sora. With the new source of energy, she froze Shin Sue in her place.
"NO!" Shin Sue wailed. But then began to smirk as she rolled over on her back looking up at Sora. "So you are going to do it then? But the mortal might die."
"You don't know that for sure." Sora answered still in her powerful voice.
"Neither do you- are you willing to gamble her life like that?"
Tai ran up to the force shield and began to pound wildly on it.
"NO! Sora please don't!" He screamed. "You can't leave me- what about us- you…. You promised.." He slumped to his knees.
"Does this human openly and willing sacrifice herself? Or are you forcing her to-" Sin Sue continued to talk. Hoping to find a way out of the predicament.
"I have not forced her to do anything. It is with a heavy heart she accepts what destiny has placed before her. However she is under my protection and I will not allow her to perish."
Sora looked over at the group of children. "It is time. Light and Hope. I need your assistance."
With that Kari and TK walked out of the shield effortlessly. They clung to each other, afraid of what might happen. They stood next to Sora now.
The two looked nervous as Sora began to summon a huge whirl of energy around her. Kari and Tk's crests began to glow.
"Even if you destroy me and my spore, another will always come!" Shin Sue screamed, feeling the pressure of the power being drawn.
"Not so long as there is a catalyst to protect this world." Sora replied through gritted teeth. TK and Kari's energy swirled into Sora's mass of building energy. Instantly the three reacted and created a huge explosion. A blinding light once again engulfed the whole digital world.
When the light dissipated the digi destined who once had been shielded were the only ones standing. Shin Sue, Sora, TK and Kari laid flat on the ground. Tai and the others rushed tot their sides. TK and Kari regained their bearings quickly. Sora and Shin Sue lay still. Tai held Sora in his arms, as she opened her eyes.
"Sora?" he said hoping that she was all right.
"No." She shook her head. "I am the catalyst.. The one you call Sora is sleeping now-" She replied in a weak voice.
"She's alright isn't she?" He asked worriedly.
"Shin sue- where is she?" The catalyst asked.
"Over here." Joe replied. He was checking Shin Sue's heartbeat and breathing.
Sora tired to stand, but fell back into Tai's arms. "I.. I need to…"
He picked her up and walked her over to where Shin Sue laid.
Sora laid her hand once again on Shin Sue. Both girls began to glow once again.
"She will remember none of these events." Sora said. "And she will be a fully normal child." The light faded away, and Sora suddenly coughed up blood like she had when she healed Taichi.
Tai took her hand. "Please… is Sora going to be alright. I need to know." he begged.
"You should be able to tell that for yourself. You are linked with her- remember."
"I can feel her- but I need to hear you tell me that she's going to be fine."
"Give her a day of rest and she will return almost back to normal."
"Thank you." Tai sighed relieved.
"My job is done now- I will rest." She said. She looked over to Taichi and smiled. "I look forward to seeing you again, Taichi." And then Sora's body went limp and a light glow came out from her slender form.
Tai placed his head to her chest to make sure she was still with him.
"Tai can we go home now?" Kari asked. Tai smiled, seeing that Sora was indeed fine, and nodded.
He gently picked up the sleeping beauty Sora and stood up.
"Ya, I think I've had all the excitement I can take. Izzy will you do the honors?"
"Sure thing Tai." Izzy replied as the gates opened.
"Let's go home!" Davis cheered as he leapt through.
Tai was the last one to go through the portal. Joe had taken Shin Sue, so it was only him and Sora, who still slept in his arms. He leaned over and kissed her lips as he took a last look at the digital world before returning home.
He sighed happily as he found himself in his family's home. Everyone was chatting happily. Soon they all left however. Joe took Shin Sue back to her family and the others went off to celebrate. It was just Tai and Sora, once again. But Tai didn't mind. Tai gently set Sora down on his soft bed. She smiled ever so faintly as she sleepily took in his scent on the sheets. Tai kissed her forehead. He only now realized her golden kimono was gone and she was back in her shorts and bloodied tee shirt. Tai tenderly went and changed her into an old tee shirt of his own. Sora slept the rest of the day, and long into the next. Tai slept at her side during the night and to his amazement the next morning he found Sora's arms wrapped around him. He moved slowly to find her smiling. Her crimson orbs were open and she was awake. She pulled closer now and gave Tai a soft kiss. Tai returned the attention happily.
"So.. Are you hungry?" He smiled as he brushed a few strands of her silken auburn hair off her face. She nodded. With his feet Tai pushed the covers off of them and got out of bed.
Kari had spent the night over at TK's house, where the rest of the group had a small party. So it was still just Tai and Sora.
He quickly made a big breakfast. He served her every whim. He could only smile at her appetite.
After breakfast they went and sat on the family's couch. They just laid there together, cuddling in silence.
"Sor, are you ok? I mean you seem different some how."
"You feel it too?" She asked. She took Tai's hand in her own. She smiled shyly up to him. Tai couldn't breath- she took his breath away with her sparking eyes.
She slowly moved his hand and her's towards her stomach. Tai felt a surge of energy as she laid his palm over her womb.
His eyes went wide at the feeling he got from the area.
"I…. I'm going to be a daddy.." He whispered. Sora blushed, but forced her to look him in the eyes. She smiled.
Tai's only reaction to the confirmation was to bring her into a deep kiss. After several moments of loving contact, Tai remembered the catalyst's words before she left. 'I look forward to seeing you again, Taichi.'
"Sora… The catalyst… it's inside…"
"Me and our child. I know." She smiled. "Our children will be able to protect the digital world, like we did."
"Oh Sor.. I love you so much."
"I love you Tai."
"Can we… get married after graduation?"
"When ever you want my dearest Taichi." She whispered into his ear as she closed her eyes and fell asleep in his arms.
The End