Family History

Author's note: Well, I only got seven reviews, but I'm updating anyways for two main reasons. First, I had some time, but mostly, I wanted to update, because today is Alene Deirbre's, (aka, SaintlingReed), Birthday. Happy Birthady SaintlinReed!!!! ^_^ Oh, and by the way, thanks to everybody that reviewed. There is also a small part in this chapter that was inspired by lil_angel9928, and I want to thank you for it. As for the questions I had asked last time, yes, the six cloaked figures were the Frontier kids, and the white robed man was Gennai. Yes, the six new students are also the Frontier kids, but I'm not going to answer the other questions yet. You will just have to wait and see. Well, now that that is over with, on with the fic.

Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon.

Part Five: Deadly Gas

Gennai looked up when he heard the soft rustling of leaves. "I've been expecting you," Gennai said as six teenagers quietly made their way toward him.

"We would have been sooner, but we caught sight of her again," Takuya said collapsing on the ground. Gennai looked at the group in his normal studying gaze, as he took in their sweaty and tired looks.

"What happened?" Gennai asked softly while the kids made themselves comfortable on the forest floor.

"There was another attack on the boy a week ago. By the time we found out about it, it was too late. We arrived just in time to see the building the boy was in burst into flames," Kouji said while Gennai nodded and gestured for the black haired boy to continue. "Matt was safe, he had been warned about the bomb just seconds before the building exploded," Kouji stated starring at Gennai with a questioning gaze. "The strangest thing about the whole situation is Matt's brother claims that there was a women with whitish blonde hair, watching the whole scene from a nearby building, but when he turned back around to get a better view of her, she vanished seemingly into thin air. Does any of this sound familiar?" Kouji asked watching Gennai's reaction very closely. Gennai stood in front of the group with a dazed look on his face, but when Kouji had asked the question, he shook his head in bewilderment.

"It doesn't make sense…" the digital man mumbled.

"After the incident, we kept an eye out for the women, and caught a glimpse of her not too long ago. But she somehow escaped us," Tommy said softly.

"What do you want us to do now?" Junpei asked, his gaze wondering around the group, until it rested on Gennai.

"You go back, and continue to watch the boy. Try to befriend him, and the other digidestineds, we need to know what is going on, and the best way to find out is to stop hiding in the shadows. Most of the kids are your family anyways, so it shouldn't be too hard to get to know them," Gennai pointed out sighing when Tommy gave an annoyed snort.

"Get to know them? My great grandson spend all his time on a computer. Even I wasn't that big of a computer nerd when I was young," Tommy said rolling his eyes in annoyance, while the other kids gave him teasing looks.

"Common, we better get started," Takuya stated, taking charge of the group like he always does.

"Good luck," Gennai yelled after the kids, as they made their way back into the forest.

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Kari watched as Matt and TK made their way toward the school lunch room. It had been a week and a half since the last attempt on Matt, and things were just were beginning to get back to normal. TK had finally stopped obsessing over Matt's safety, and even thought the younger boy was still being outwardly protective, it wasn't as obvious as it was a week ago. As for everybody else, an unexpected friendship had formed between them and the new kids. About three days ago, the new kids had suddenly opened up, and ever since Mimi had met the new girl in the mall, the two of them were almost inseparable. The other "goggle boy" had become a fast friend with Tai and Davis, and the twins were often found hanging around near Ken. The boy, JP, and Joe had found some similar interests, but besides some small talk, the two weren't really friends yet. And the boy Tommy had amazingly been able to match Izzy's computer skills, and the two "computer nerds" could be seen with their laptops networked together. But even though the new kids seemed normal enough, Kari felt an odd power radiating from each one of them, and was often reminded of Digimon whenever one of them were near. "Hey Kari," TK said in greeting as he and Matt sat down on the lunch table. Kari gave TK a acknowledging smile before they were joined by Davis and her brother.

"Kari, you should have seen Takuya, the guy is just almost as good of a soccer player as me," Davis said placing an arm around Kari's slender shoulder, and smiling triumphantly to anyone who happened to be gazing his way. Kari shot him a dirty look before she turned back to TK. But TK had turned away the moment Davis had showed up, and was in the middle of another protective argument with his brother.

"Is the concert still on for the weekend?" Kari asked as Matt gave her a charming smile.

"Of course, I always deliver. Today we will be having a dress rehearsal, that is if TK will let me," Matt said receiving a playful shrug from his brother. Kari smiled at the two, when she felt the overwhelming feeling of power wash over her. Looking up, Kari watched as the new kids entered the lunch room, and made their way toward an empty table.

"What is up with them?" Kari wondered as the rest of the gang joined them, shooting inviting looks toward the new kids. But they only smiled back and shook their heads. They didn't seem to want to talk with them today, but as far as Kari was concerned, she really didn't care. They really make her feel weird, and she didn't want to think anymore on the subject.

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Matt opened the door to the dressing room with a disgusted look on his face. The room was dark, and smelled moldy, but it was the best the old theatre could offer. Taking in a deep breath, and scrunching up his nose, Matt made his way into the room, and closed the door behind him. After throwing his school bags on the floor, Matt shifted through its contents, till he found his band clothes. Looking around the room with another disgusted look, Matt began to take off his school uniform. Preoccupied with his changing, Matt didn't notice the small leak coming out of one of the pipes that hung right above his head, until his throat began to burn.

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TK slowly wandered down toward the stage. His gaze shifted toward his brother's dressing room every few seconds, as he wondered what was taking the older teen so long. Silly thoughts of Matt trying to style his hair without his gel crossed the young boys mind, while he started to warm up. His practicing was cut short a second later by the ringing of his cell phone. "I swore I turned it off," TK though as he pulled the phone out of his pocket, and gave a bored hello.

"Takeru, get Matt out of the room," a women's voice demanded before the line went dead. A look of panic washed across the boy's face, before TK made a dash toward his brother's room.

"Matt?" TK yelled while his fist pounded against the door, but there was no sound coming from inside the room. "Damn it Matt, you better not be messing with me!" TK yelled as his fists rammed into the door with greater force. But the inside of the room remained silent. "I need to get in their," TK thought desperately observing the locked door. The door was made out of a thick wood, which meant that even if he kicked the door with all his strength, it wouldn't be enough to get in. Another wave of overwhelming fear filled the boy as he pounded the door harder. His fists went numb, and the skin had split open, but the door was giving no sign of weakening. "I need to get help," TK thought as he hesitantly pulled himself away from the door, and made his way back toward the stage. He was half way there, when he noticed the red fire box hanging on the wall. Without hesitation, TK opened the box, and removed the fire ax from within. A shrill alarm filled the theatre, while TK raced back to his brother's dressing room. With strong sturdy swings, TK began hacking away the wood of the door, until an opening appeared. A white fog came pouring out of the opening, but TK paid little head to it, as he forced his hand inside of the opening, and unlocked the door. The teen swung the door open, and made his way into the smoke covered room with only one thought in mind, he had to find his brother.

TK felt the around blindly in the dark smoky room, as he shook from another painful cough. "Matt," TK yelled out hoarsely, but all he could hear was the shrill sound of the fire alarm. Getting down into a crawling position, TK swung his arms around in front of him, until his hands made contact with a form that felt like his brother. Breathing heavily, TK slowly began to drag his brother's unconscious form out of the room, where a few strong arms helped lift him up, and carry him outside of the building. TK opened his eyes a crack to see the black haired boy, Kouji, picking Matt's form up, before he slipped into darkness.

TBC.

Author's endnote: So how was that? I hope it was alright, even if it is short. Well, here is the deal. I'm going to ask three questions. The first one should be easy, and the second one will be a little harder, and the third one will be really hard. Now, as soon as I get five correct answers for the first question, I will update five days from the fifth correct answer. As soon as I get five correct answers for the second question, I will update three days later. And if by some amazing chance I get five correct answers for the third question, I will update immediately. So look for clues within all of the chapters, and participate in the game.

Question #1: Name the six frontier kids. (Hint: look in chapter one).

Question #2: The frontier kids are the great grandparents of several of the season one, and season two digidestineds. Name which ones of the season one and two digidestineds are the great grandchildren of the frontier kids. In other words, Matt and TK are Kouji and Izumi's great grandsons, so who are Takuya's, Tommy's, Kouichi's, and Junpei's great grandchildren? (Hint: Look at chapter one, and this chapter for clues.)

Question #3: Who is the mysterious women on the cell phone, and what does she want? (Hint: Well, there really isn't a hint I can give you, all I can say is guess.)

Well, enjoy the little game, and give it you best shot, there really is no wrong answer, as long as there are good reasons for it. And if you don't want to play, that is fine, just review and tell me what you think. If I get ten reviews, regardless if they have answers for the questions, I will update.