" The Journey Begins "

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Another day rose with the sun. Jason sat leaning against the mast of the raft. He looked slowly toward the sunrise. He'd chosen to take the night watch to make sure everyone remained safe on the raft. He looked back toward the continent of Server.

"It seemed so much closer from the beach," he whispered. "At least were just about there." He smiled looking to his friends. "Just another half hour I'm...guessing..." He finally fell asleep.

The rising sun however soon woke Lucas. Sliding up into a seated position he looked around at the water. Then noticed just how close there were to the shore. "Prestigious news all," he roused Kana pulling her to consciousness. Though hard as he tried he couldn't wake Jason. "Spoil sport. Kana look how close we are." He pointed to the shoreline.

"Lucas please," she groaned slightly as the wake up call. "Lets not wake Jason. He was awake all night." Lucas looked to Jason gaining some respect for the goofball. He stood stepping towards the edge of the raft. "If Kaleidomon pulls us we will get there fast."

"Lucas you can't just order you're partner around." Kana slid onto her knees petting a sleeping Gatomon. "Its not like he's a pet." She turned her attention to Kaleidomon. "Do you think you're strong enough to speed up this journey Kaleidomon?"

The digimon buzzed his wings then flew to the front of the raft grabbing a hold with his tail. The raft sped up and Lucas couldn't help but cheer on his partner. However his cheers shook the raft, which caused Jason to shift. Which led to him falling off into the water.

Kana jumped looking toward the splash. "Oh no. Jason." Lucas spun around in fear.

Daumon jumped up grabbing the child ad Kana before either one could dive in. "Stop. You cannot go in."

"But Jason," Both spoke at the same time.

"Do not worry," he spoke calmly. "The only reason I have not dove in myself is because I know he is fine."

"But how," Kana asked still frantic.

"Look," he smiled pointing to the side. Lucas and Kana glanced over seeing Jason asleep atop several Gomamon. "I knew he would fall asleep eventually. So I spoke to one of them before I fell asleep." Kana sighed calmly as Lucas laughed, both pleased to see he was alright. The Gomamon carefully carried Jason closer to the raft. Kana and Lucas grabbed him by his shoulders pulling him on board.

"He sure is a lucky one isn't he Kana," Lucas laughed turning to the front.

"Only because he has great friends Lucas," She smiled letting Jason lay on her lap. He seemed only slightly stirred from what just happened.

"Kana," he murmured unconsciously. She was shocked by the sudden words. "Kana, let's do it." Her eyes shot open in shock. "Let's stay here. Live together."

"Kana we have arrived," her attention was ripped away as Lucas cried out happily. "We've reached the continent." She could only smile in agreeing happiness. They were all glad to finally be on dry land once more.

"Daumon, please take Jason onto the beach. Gatomon, Lucas, Kaleidomon; we'll grab the bags." Lucas nodded grabbing as much as he could hold. Once they were unloaded Kana turned to Daumon, "Why don't you scout the area? We can't go anywhere while Jason's asleep." Daumon nodded vanishing.

It was about mid-day when Jason finally awoke. Kana sighed walking over to him. Of course Jason was a bit confused as to why he was drenched. Kana just smiled shaking her head at him. He stood removing his shirt shaking the water out.

"Wow," Lucas walked up to Jason. "How did you get such a scar?" Lucas hadn't seen the extension before.

"It's part of the scar on my face. I got the whole thing protecting Kana," he explained the story. Lucas listened to the story as they waited for Daumon. "Then we found you, and you know what happened then."

"You know someone should write this down," Lucas pulled out his notebook and a pen. "It would be a great adventure story." He started writing everything he'd been told.

"Jason," Kana walked up behind Jason whispering to him. "Didn't you leave out some of the story?"

"Well," he smirked whispering, "I think he might be too young for our private business." Lucas looked up as he heard something that sounded like two rocks being slammed together. "Awe come on Kana I was just kidding," Jason complained laying on the ground. He just shrugged returning to his writing.

"Everyone," Daumon appeared abruptly. "I found a village nearby but nothing else." Jason stood rubbing his head, greeting his friend.

"Now then lets go," Jason grabbed his bags, tossing one to Lucas. "Come on Luke." They grabbed their bags and followed Daumon. "So Luke you're a writer huh?"

"Yes," he sighed. "But my father says it's foolish. He thinks I'm just squandering my time." They entered a forest following a small path Daumon had found.

"Well little guy," he smiled patting him on the head. "Be sure to copy down our adventure here in the digital world and I'm sure you make millions."

"But nothing really exciting has happened yet." Lucas sighed hunching over, "I wish there were something worth writing about." Just then a large flock of Vilemon sprung from the trees around them.

"I wish I were rich," Jason said quickly as the Vilemon prepared to attack. "Should've wished they would go away." He turned calling to Kana. "Get Luke to safety." Kana grabbed Lucas dragging him behind the trees. "Daumon, Gatomon hold them back."

Daumon smiled slightly facing his opponents. "Get ready for a..." Daumon spun around, "Static Spark." His tails fired a volley of sparks into the mass. "Shocking isn't it," Daumon smirked.

"Lightning Paw," Gatomon leapt back and fourth knocking Vilemon in every direction. "Quit with the corny jokes Daumon."

"Kaleidomon attack," Lucas called from his hiding spot.

"You got it," Kaleidomon flew up diving down at his opponents. "Wind Slicer," his wings sliced through several of the Vilemon sending them to the ground. Gatomon and Daumon continued attacking as well.

"Lightning Paw."

"Thunder Strike." [Daumon's physical power attack]

"Shear Current," Kaleidomon finished off the last of them, with an attack of wind blades.

"Good work everyone," Jason stepped out as the last of the Vilemon dematerialized. "Kana you two can come out now."

"Jason look out," Kana called out seeing a shadow behind him.

Jason turned; the only thought on his mind was not again. Seeing the shadow he raised his left arm in defense.

A black-gloved hand reached out of the shadow slicing Jason's forearm. Jason screamed in pain as he stumbled back. Shining red eyes appeared in the shadow as the digimon surrounded Jason in defense.

"You foolish humans," the evil voice echoed. "You think that you can actually defeat us."

"However you are," A new child appeared. His uniform caught all eyes.

"Who are you," Jason stood in defense, as did the Digimon.

"Tyler," Lucas came out of hiding. "Tyler what are you doing?"

"So you're here too Little Lukie," Tyler laughed. Tyler was around the age of 13. Just two years older than Lucas.

"Hey," Jason called out angrily. "Tell me who you work for."

"I am a warrior of the Lord of Server," Tyler stated proudly as a Devimon dissolved from the shadow. "And you are undesirables. Devimon destroy them now."

Daumon stepped forward taking charge, "Bring it on."

Devimon laughed crossing his wing over his body, "Evil Wing." Spreading his wing to the side he sent out a wave of dark energy knocking Daumon back into a tree.

"Daumon," Jason glanced over his shoulder at Daumon.

Gatomon was caught off guard and Devimon took the advantage pinning her to the ground. Devimon laughed seeing how he had won. Then Kaleidomon flew in using his Shear Current on Devimon with little effect.

"Stupid digi-fly," using his free hand Devimon swatted Kaleidomon.

"My turn," Jason jumped in cracking a tree branch over Devimon's neck. "Uh oh." Devimon retaliated blowing Jason into Daumon. Both of them hitting the tree once more, "Good catch buddy."

"No problem," they both passed out.

Lucas jumped out. "Jason," he turned facing Devimon. Kaleidomon pulled up behind him. Lucas pulled out his digi-vice. "Kaleidomon," Lucas yelled as the digi-vice surged with power. Kaleidomon started to glow as well.

"Kaleidomon digivolve to..." The digimon changed slowly, growing a single set of legs and arms, his head forming into a helmet, his wings sliding up to his wrists. "Swigmon."

"What," Tyler stepped back as Swigmon stood there.

"Release Gatomon now," Swigmon ordered.

"Tyler," Lucas stepped up glaring at him. "This is the last time you bully my friends. Swigmon get him."

"Affirmative sir," Swigmon's wings flipped into his extending out. "Zephyr Slash," swinging his wings like blades he sent Devimon onto his back, his clothes tattered.

"Gatomon," Kana called out to her partner.

Tyler walked over to Devimon. "You haven't seen the last of us. I'll be back for you Lukie." The two sunk slowly into the shadows below them.

"His name is Lucas," Jason called out before he could do it himself. He looked up at Lucas. He and Daumon staggered to their feet, gabbing their heads. "Right big guy," he held out his hand.

"Right," Lucas smiled shaking hands. Kana ran over supporting Jason before he fell again. Lucas laughed looking to Swigmon. "Come on Soldier. It's time we helped our friends." Swigmon nodded helping Daumon to his feet, then supporting them as they continued down the path to the village.

"Oh no," Kana gasped seeing the village. Jason gave her a curious look. "It's a village of Gekomon."