Okay, so here we are chapter two. Not much happening but I really do promise more action in later chapters. Please R&R!

Disclaimer: Digimon, not mine.

Mask of Deception

Chapter 2: Departure

Heiko High

Friday 8:05

Tai stepped into the classroom out of breath and tired from his sudden morning run. 'At least it makes up for missing my jog' he thought to himself as he went to his desk. He pulled out a calculator and a piece of paper. The page was full of calculations and little bits of words here and there. Tai started to solve a question that he had left unsolved and when he was done with the equation, he started another and then another.

The teacher finally walked into the classroom to start his boring class on why strawberries were red.

The day went by slowly for Tai, EXTREMELY slowly. He sat there in class, not even paying attention to the teacher. 'What's the point of listening anyway? Especially if I go through with it' [0_0 what's Tai gonna do?]

Ring!

Finally it was lunchtime. Tai just stayed in his seat to avoid the traffic in the halls. After a few minutes he started his way up to the roof, where his good friend would be waiting for him.

"Hey Tai." His friend greeted with a smile. "Hey TK, how's your day going so far?" "Well…not bad I guess. I just survived Morishta-sensei's lecture about sentence structures and other grammar tools.

"So what time did you get to bed?" TK asked.

"Really late"

"How late is late?"

"Try three in the morning."

"No wonder you couldn't get up."

"How did you know?"

"Hehe, just a guess."

"TK" Tai said in a more serious tone. "Could you meet me at the park after school?" "Yeah sure, why?" TK asked curiously. "I'll tell you then."

TK just glance at his friend who was looking off into the city and saw that something serious was going on, he just didn't know what. There was a silence between the two, but a comfortable one. TK finally broke it.

"Hungry?"

They both did what they usually did on any other day. Eat, talk, joke with each other, and tease each other about girls.

"We better get going to class" Tai said after stopping his fit of laughter. "Yeah I guess you're right" TK replied.

They both walked down the stairs and when they got to the halls they said their good-byes and then went off to their respected classes.

Tori Park

Friday, 3:15 PM

Tai was already at the park waiting for TK. This park was where they spent most of their childhood days. For many years the two came here to play with each other. The park held many fond memories for the two. It had brought them together, and now, it was going to bring them apart.

~~~~~*Flashback*~~~~~

*sniff sniff*

A little boy sat on the ground of Tori Park. He was surrounded by a group of boys, his classmates, and the boy was crying his eyes out. The boy was only the tender age of five. He was a cute little boy with blond hair and a blue baseball cap over his head.

"Haha" a boy laughed. "Takeru you're such a loser, you don't even have a dad." "I do too!" the boy retorted. "Oh yeah? Where is he then?" another said. TK stayed silent. "See, you don't have a dad. He left you! " Said a boy on Takeru's right. "No he didn't!" TK tried to defend. "I can see why he left you," another boy said. "You're clumsy and a crybaby. He doesn't love you." Then all of the boys started to laugh but were stopped by a very angry voice from behind them.

"You guy's had better shut up." The boy from behind said. "Why should we?" one of the boys asked. "Just because his dad isn't around, doesn't mean that he doesn't love him." The boy from behind shot back.

The boy was obviously older then the other four that surrounded Takeru. He had a massive amount of hair on his head, and wore a pair of goggles. He was holding a soccer ball and had a smudge of dirt on his face and grass stains on his shorts.

"And what are you going to do about it?" another asked. "I'll do whatever I have to" the older boy said. He stared long and hard at the four boys while Takeru sat on the grown, his cries slowly turning into sniffs.

"Let's get out of here," one of the boys finally said, "he's not worth our time." Then one by one they all left.

"Are you okay?" the boy asked giving TK his hand. TK just nodded and took his hand, trying to stand himself up. The older boy led the little boy to a bench so that they could sit.

"So your parents are divorced huh?" The older boy asked plainly. TK just nodded as a response. "Is that why those guys were bugging you?" Once again, TK just nodded. "My parents are divorced too." The older one explained to the boy. TK turned his head to find him smiling down at him. "By the way, my name's Tai" He said with his famous grin. The boy finally spoke saying, "I'm Takeru, but you can call me TK."

"I've decided." Tai said. "Decided what?" TK asked. "I have decided that you will be my new friend" Tai said with a friendly smile. "We'll even shake on it."

The two shook hands and started an unbreakable friendship that would last for many years.

~~~~~*End of Flashback*~~~~~

Tai sighed sadly to himself as he thought about what he was going to tell his friend.

"Thinking?" Came a familiar voice.

"You can say that." Tai replied.

"What's going on Tai?" The blond questioned his friend with a little hint of concern. Tai just sighed and told his friend to sit down on the bench.

"TK" he started. "I told you that I used to live in Odaiba right? Before my parents divorced" "Yeah, what does that have to do with all this?" Tai just went on without paying attention to TK's question. "And I told you that my mom and sister stayed behind, while I moved with my dad? "The younger boy just nodded. "And I told you that I couldn't and hadn't contacted them in over ten years?" He questioned again. "Yes Tai, but what the heck are you trying to say?" "What I'm saying is…I'm going back to Odaiba."

Tai was looking down at the ground. His feet specifically. He just couldn't look at his friend's face. TK however, just stayed silent trying to find words to say. The two sat there in silence. Then Tai continued his explanation.

"For the past few years, I've been saving up some money from our past work, a lot of money in fact to help me get through in Odaiba. I've thought this over and over, calculated and recalculated, and I have decided that I really am going to do this." "When?" was all that TK could say. "I'm leaving tomorrow." "What about your old man? Your position in the organization?" TK asked, trying to find reasons for his friend to stay. "I'm going to tell him tonight. As for my position, I asked the higher authorities to help me out. They agreed to help me under the condition that they were allowed choose my living location and the school that I attended, and besides the main HQ is located there" "But we're partners." TK said. "There are other agents that are just as good as me." TK knew that he was right, there were other agents that were as good as he was, but Tai was not only his best friend, but also a brother to him.

TK tried his best to muster up a smile and turned to his friend saying, "I guess there's no stopping you. When does your plane leave?" "3:00 PM" "I guess I have no choice but to see you off then." "Thanks for understanding TK, It's not like I will be gone forever right?" Tai said, trying to smile himself. "Yeah, I guess," TK said, still not believing his friends words.

Yagami Residence

Friday, 5:57 PM

Tai walked through the hall of his apartment looking around for his dad. "Dad? You home yet?" "In here son," came his father's voice. His father looked more presentable than he did in the morning and was sitting at the kitchen table doing some work.

"Dad, I have something to tell you." Tai's father looked up from the pile of paper he had been writing on. "Dad, I have decided to move out." "WHAT!" his father said with a mix of surprise and anger. "What do you mean you're going to move out?" his father said in a somewhat calmer but loud tone. "It means that I am going to move out." Tai said looking strait into his father's eyes. "And where do you think you are moving young man?"

"Odaiba"

"Odaiba?"

"Yes, Odaiba and you aren't stopping me."

His father looked into Tai's hopeful eyes. He knew that Tai would want to seek out his mother and sister, but he never guessed that is would be this soon. After studying his son, he had seen that he had grown into a man without him even knowing it but he felt that Tai needed to know it. "Tai" he said, "you've grown into a fine young man and I wish you luck." Tai respectfully bowed to his father and went to his room to pack for his journey.

Takaishi Residence

Friday, 6:04

"Mom? I'm home," TK announced on his way in. "Oh welcome home dear" his mother said smiling brightly. "You seem happy," TK said in an amused voice. "I have some very exciting news to tell you." She said full of glee. 'Oh great' TK thought. 'Even more news to add to my day.' "So, what is it?" TK asked his mother. "I got the job." TK thought for a moment about what his mother was talking about. Then it hit him, the promotion his mom had mentioned that morning. "That's great!" TK said excitedly for his mother and went over to give her a congratulated hug.

TK's mom motioned for him to sit down so that she could explain the situation better. "Now TK honey, this is a really good job that I have gotten my hands on, but I don't want it to slip away." TK just looked at her, not quite comprehending what she was saying. "What do you mean that you don't want it to slip away? I thought you already got the job." "I did hun, but part of the package is…" "Is?" TK asked, urging his mother to continue. "One condition is that we move." "Move?" TK asked "Move to where?" "Odaiba" "Odaiba? Odaiba! Really?" "Yes really, do you have any problems with that?" his mother asked hopeful that he didn't. "No, this is great mom, really great." He said, trying to hide his excitement. "When do we leave?" "Now I know that this might sound rushed, but we leave on Sunday. The company already has an apartment ready, and they gave you three choices for the school you want to attend. Sepukan High, Kage High or, Sojuku High. You can tell me which one you decide on tommorow."

"After the discussion, TK went to his room a little bewildered of the events taking place but also happy. He would surprise his friend when he went to Odaiba.

Hokkaido International Airport

Saturday, 2:50 PM

"I guess this is it buddy. Take care." TK said while patting his friend on the back. "You too, TK" Tai replied.

"Um, Tai?"

"Yeah TK?"

"What was the name of the school you were attending?"

"Oh, well I'm going to be attending Sojuku high, why?"

"Just curious."

"Well, I better get going."

"Yeah, bye Tai."