Sorry about how long it's been since I've posted another chapter.

WARNING: I suggest you read the previous chapter again because I added a little onto it. Other than that, please go on and read.

Part 17

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It was now sometime in the late afternoon hours that the Digidestined had stopped for a break. Sora sat by a pond that was about a few feet away from her friends. Her gaze fell gently onto the water's surface as she watched the ripples that were caused from her teardrops.

"Sora," said a soft voice.

The redheaded girl immediately brought her hand up to wipe away her pathetic tears before turning to face the owner of the voice.

Joe took a deep breath as he ever so gently put a hand on her shoulder. "Sora?" he asked in an attempt to get her attention. He watched as she turned her head so that her now dull and emotionless eyes were now focused on him. He cleared his throat before saying, "Tai, Davis, and Cody returned with food. Tk's even started to eat a little something and now it's time for you to do the same."

"I'm not hungry and I don't want to eat," she replied flatly to her friend as her face frowned up at him.

Joe's face began to harden as he pulled her up. "That's it Sora! You are weak, especially from draining yourself. You need to eat and regain your strength so you can have your powers back. Now you're coming with me and you are going to eat."

"But-" Sora was cut off before she could retaliate.

"I'm not taking no for an answer," he told her.

She had no choice but to stare into her friend's eyes, where she could see that he wasn't going to take no for an answer unlike the old Joe. "Fine," she mumbled as she felt him steer her to the food. She couldn't help glare at him as she grabbed a piece of fruit and started to nibble on it ever so slowly. But as the sweet taste danced on her tongue, she found herself craving more. Sora hated to admit it but she was hungry and needed to eat.

Lunchtime for the Digidestined was rather quiet as everyone was in a rather somber mood in light of recent events. They had only just finished eating when distant cries and screams were heard. They all stood up as Tai and Davis led the way to the sounds. As they all ran, the screams and cries seemed to die down as they all stopped suddenly at the sight before their eyes.

Mimi gasped loudly as her eyes wandered over the dust and smoke that hovered over the ruins of another Digitown.

"So this is what Gennai and Piximon were talking about…how horrible," Yolei whispered.

"Who did this?" Izzy asked in wonder.

As if on cue, fog began to form as a figure appeared a few feet away from the group. Smug laughter came out of the silhouette's figure as the new fog acted as a disguise for this new villain.

Sora could feel the little hairs on her arms prickle as she heard the voice say, "Well, well, well, if it isn't the all powerful Digidestined." There's something familiar about that voice, she thought to herself. Even though she couldn't see who was behind the voice, she could tell he was analyzing each and every one of them with his eyes. She suddenly felt his eyes stop on her, causing her to shiver slightly and hug herself.

Davis frowned as he said, "Yeah that's right, we are all powerful. Now show yourself, you coward."

"Why show myself when I can do this!" yelled the voice as he pointed his sword at them and shot out a dark light at the group, causing them to scatter in different directions. A smile crept onto his face as he got another idea. He then began to shoot out more attacks from his sword in an attempt to separate the Digidestined.

Sora gasped as she quickly jumped to get away. She fell on the ground hard and her eyes widened as she saw the light had formed a hole where she had been standing. Her eyes searched vainly through the fog to see where the others were but she found nothing but fog looming around. "Guys?" she whispered. She was afraid to call out loudly just in case that evil guy would hear her. "Tk? Izzy? Joe? Mimi? Kari? Anyone?"

"Aww, what's the matter Sora, can't find your friends?" asked that voice.

Sora's eyes widened as she looked around her for the source of the voice.

"Poor little girl…" taunted the voice.

Sora gasped as she took a step back. Even though there was a thick fog impairing her vision, she could tell the voice came from a foot away from her. She immediately turned and began to run away from the source of the voice.

The figure watched with satisfaction as she ran. He licked his lips as he grinned evilly. "I so love it when they run."

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A never-ending eeriness seemed to settle around the dark forests as Sora aimlessly ran through it. She slowly began to slow down into a walk as the silence loomed over her. She cursed herself softly for getting lost as she wrapped her arms around herself for comfort. Her eyes searched for any sign of life but the thick mists once again caused an impairment in her vision, as all she could make out were the distant silhouettes of trees. She couldn't help but think how familiar this began to feel.

She gulped nervously as she decided to turn around in an attempt to find her way back to the others. As she turned, she unexpectedly bumped into a tall stranger. She let out a startled gasp as she's nearly knocked down. Her eyes travel up to see the face of the stranger as she whispers, "Matt," in bewilderment and shock. Tears sprung to her eyes at seeing Matt again. "Is it really you?" she asked in a voice thick with relief and happiness. She was about to hug him but something inside her stopped her. She could sense something wasn't right. She gulped as she took a step back and looked up to be greeted by a pair of steely blue eyes. Her eyes stared up into his in an attempt to search for any sign of the Matt she knew and fell in love with.

But they weren't Matt's normal eyes…they were darker and filled with such harsh emotions that it almost made her shudder at the rage and hate that lurked inside.

The gaze was becoming a little too intense and for some reason Yamato felt something stir inside of him as her crimson eyes stared directly into his. He broke the gaze as he began to study the person responsible for his brother's death. His eyes travel across her body and his lips curved into a disturbing grin as he noticed the tight blue jeans and her tight black tank top that hugged her curves in all the right places.

Sora shifts uncomfortably as she cleared her throat. "M-Matt? What's going on? What's wrong with you?"

"Wrong?" he asked incredulously. "There's nothing wrong with me my dear except for you calling me Matt." He then pushed her forcefully away so that she was now on the ground looking up at him. "The name's Yamato, not Matt," he said coldly.

Her eyes widened as tears of shock and confusion gathered in her eyes.

As he looks down at her, he scratches his chin as he shoots her a frigid smile. "Now why does this feel familiar?"

Sora's eyes widened as realization dawned on her. "The dream!"

Matt's grin becomes wider as he says, "Oh yes of course. Did you enjoy that? I know I did. The thrill of chasing my prey always gets my adrenaline pumping."

Sora just stares up at him in shock. "What…how?"

Matt rolled his eyes as turns and walks up to a tree. As he rests his back against it, he crosses his arms. "I entered your dreams, my dear. And if you hadn't woken up, I would have actually succeeding in killing you in your dreams and in real-life."

"W-what?"

"Oh don't look so shocked. I wanted to kill you and I could've. But I just decided that it would be more fun to just torture you."

Although she could feel her heart painfully beating against her chest, she spoke in a soft, yet strong voice. "You can't mean that Matt," she said as she slowly picked herself up.

"Oh but I do Sora. Don't worry, I might just make your suffering quick and just finish you off now," he said as his eyes stared coldly back into hers, sending the shivers creeping up and down her spine like an invisible tarantula.

Sora looked up at him with betrayal and wonder swimming around her intense ruby eyes. She watched as he pulled out his sword from its sheath and pointed his sword at her. She unconsciously took a step backwards. "No…" she whispered. Th-this can't be happening…not like in the dream… She watched as she saw his hands clench into fists and took another step back. Sora just stood there, with a look of betrayal gracing her features.

"You know Sora," he began as he slowly made his way towards her. "I suggest that you run," he said as he dangerously licked his lips.

She cautiously took a step backwards. "Matt…please, don't do this," she whispered.

"Just like in the dream, I'll be giving you ten seconds to run for your life before I come after you. So I suggest that you start running because who knows what I'll do to you. I might kill you or I might not."

She took another step back as she searched his face. "What did they do to you?" she whispered.

"I'm going to start now. One…two…you'd better get a move on it…three…"

Tears slowly slivered out of her eyes and ran down her pale cheeks as she turned around, running for her dear life. She heard him yell, "Ten!" and she began to pick up her pace. It was hard though because she was still exhausted and weak from fighting Daficus. Even though she was not at her physical best, her feet frantically carried her over twigs and leaves, straight through the thick foggy mists. She stopped suddenly as all she could hear was the eerie silence. She looked around her, searching for any sign of movement, but found none. Suddenly, a pair of hands grabbed her from behind and she shivered, as she knew exactly who it was and what would happen. With that in mind, she tried to fight him off, determined that the dream wouldn't come true, but it was proving to be a losing battle.

"I've got you now," he whispered into her ear. He then threw her forcefully on the ground. He raised his sword up high and began to bring it down towards her head as she closed her eyes and waited for the impact. And just as he was about to strike her he stopped, with a few inches of air between her head and his dark sword.

Sora was breathing heavily as she waited for the impact. When she felt nothing, she slowly opened her eyes. And with her heart going a mile a minute, she looked up to see the sword above her head. The shock of what almost happened had that sword actually strike her was too much for her. She could feel her eyes roll back as she fainted and fell backwards onto the ground in exhaustion, fear, and shock.

Matt smiled as he put his sword back in its sheath and bent down. He then easily lifted the unconscious girl. "Hmm…she's so light."

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The white foggy mists seemed to clear up as if by magic. Tai looked around frantically for any sign of Digidestined and to his relief everyone seemed to be there. Still, something at the back of his mind kept nagging him, and when he heard Yolei's question, he suddenly knew what was nagging him.

"Where's Sora?" asked Yolei. There was panic clearly written on her face as she looked around at everyone.

"You don't think…" Izzy trailed off as he gulped.

"Oh no…do you remember what Gennai said?" asked Ken.

"You mean about being careful?" asked Cody.

"No…not that. Gennai had said that Sora should be careful since-since-" Mimi choked out.

"You mean she's been captured?" asked Davis.

"Oh I'm afraid so Digidestined," answered a voice.

"Who said that?" Kari asked as she felt her skin prickle.

Before everyone could move, a figure began to form a few feet from the group. Several gasps were heard as they finally saw who the voice belonged to.

"M-Matt?" Tk blinked as he saw his brother standing and breathing.

"Is that really you?" asked Tai.

Joe's eyes traveled to a limp figure in Matt's arms. Wait a sec…something's not right…

"In the flesh," Matt replied coldly.

Joe eyed Matt carefully. "Don't get your hopes up. He's not who you think he is."

"Of course I'm not. For one thing, I'm Yamato, brother to Daficus."

"What are you talking about? You are Yamato Ishida, Digidestined of Friendship and my brother," argued Tk as he looked at his brother like he had grown an extra head.

"Liar! I am Yamato! And you are no brother to me, Only Daficus is."

"You are Tk's brother, Matt," Izzy said.

"Did I not tell you my name is Yamato, not Matt?"

"What are you talking about? You hate the name Yamato!" Tai argued.

"You tell everyone to call you Matt!" shouted an exasperated Yolei.

"Liar!" Matt yelled as he then shot an attack at Yolei making her land on her back unconscious.

They all ran to Yolei as Ken picked her up gently. His eyes narrowed in slits as he looked up at his former friend. "What do you want Yamato?" he asked as he sarcastically emphasized Yamato.

"Nothing yet. You see, I'm in such a good mood that I'm not going to kill you all right away," Matt answered as his fists clenched up. "I'd much rather see you all suffer slowly," he said as he shot them all an evil glare.

"You can't mean that!" Kari shot back as he looked at Matt.

"Oh I mean it. I will avenge my brother and you all will just have to suffer slowly till I kill you," he replied coldly.

"What about Sora?" Joe asked fearfully.

Matt looked down at the limp girl in his arms as his eyes began to twinkle with mischief. "Oh I have big plans for her. She is the one who killed Daficus and I will make sure she pays for it. But enough of this. I'm a busy guy and I have work to do. So long Digibrats." He then vanished into thin air in front of the stunned Digidestined and reappeared in his castle.

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Well that's it for now folks. I'm sorry about how long it took for this chapter to come out and how short it is compared to the other chapters. Please forgive me.

*gets down on knees and gives fans her puppy dog face*

*hears laughter from behind her and turns around*

Matt: Hahahahahaha! That's your puppy dogface?

Venursia: And what is so funny about that?

Matt: My cat can do a better puppy dogface than that! Hahahahahahahahahaha!

Venursia: (begins to growl and glare) Grrrrrrr…

Matt: (begins to panic and back away) Uh…take it easy there…I was just playing around.

Venursia: Grrrrrrrrr…

Matt: Uh…remember now, you don't want to kill me 'cause…uh…think of Sora. She'd be heartbroken if I was gone.

Venursia: Run Matt Run.

Matt: You don't have to tell me twice! (takes off in a hurry leaving a puff of smoke behind)

Venursia: (coughing at the dust) Well now that I got rid of him, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry and I'll try to not let too much time pass before updating my fics. Anyway, just let me know what you think. Bye now!