Chapter Two
There's a Tenth Digidestined
Myotismon slowly let Mika off on her balcony. Everything was quiet as Mika slipped into the Living Room. Shadowmon and Impmon followed. Myotismon De- Digivolved into DemiDevimon and quickly followed Mika as well.
"We have to be very quiet," Mika said as she tried to get to her bedroom. All three Digimon nodded when the lights suddenly turned on. Mika stopped dead in her tracks as she looked over at the light switch. A little boy, about Kari's age, stood near the light switch. His dirty blonde hair was in kind of a spiky, flared out, rough looking style. His blue eyes matched the blue eight on the front and back of his black jersey. He had a hand on the light switch and a hand in one of the deep pockets of his dark blue shorts. He also had light blue socks on.
"Where were you Mika," the little boy asked as he walked up to Mika. Mika put her head down as her three Digimon did the same.
"I'm sorry Zak," Mika said as she looked over to the little boy, "I lost track of time. Please don't tell Mom and Dad." Zak put his hand on his chin. Mika looked down at her Digimon. All three Digimon shrugged their shoulder.
"Mom and Dad aren't home as usual," Zak said with a sigh, "but I'll still tell if you don't tell me where you were." A sweat drop appeared on the back of Mika's head. There was no way she was going to tell Zak she was over at Tai's. He would definitely tell Mom and Dad then. They would never approve of her being over a boys house so late at night. Mika dropped her head again. She had to think of something.
"I was talking to one of the Digidestined," Mika said as she perked her head up, "Sora to be exact. We were discussing the fact of a possible Tenth Digidestined. You know anyone that saw the "bombing" at Highton View Terrace?" Zak wasn't buying it. Mika thought she would at least make him excited with news of a Tenth Digidestined and it was anyone who witnessed the two Digimon fighting. Mika knew Zak just saw right through her.
"You didn't have to lie Mika," Zak said with a yawn, "You could have just told me you were over Tai's playing make-up. You've been worried about him for some time now. There probably isn't a Tenth Digidestined, so that's what you two were. You were playing catch-up with an old friend." Mika looked at Zak and down at DemiDevimon. DemiDevimon shook his head. He had nothing to do with Zak knowing what was going on. Mika let out a depressed sigh.
"You caught me Zak," Mika said as she started to head to her bedroom, "Please don't tell Mom and Dad though. You know they would kill me." Zak nodded and ran after his sister. They had to share a room since the apartments only had two bedrooms.
"I promise," Zak said as he raced and jumped into the bottom bunk, "I don't need three Digimon with a dead partner. I definitely can't take care of them." Mika smiled and climbed up to the top bunk. Neither one of them bothered to change. The only thing Mika did was kick off her sneakers. She even left her goggles on. Impmon decided to sleep with Zak while Shadowmon and DemiDevimon went to sleep with Mika.
The next morning, Mika was cooking breakfast as she read a note. It was another note from her parents as usual. Their jobs bring them home late at night and make them leave early in the morning. Mika crumpled the note up and threw it in the trash. She then sat two plates out and filled them with the eggs she was cooking.
"What are you watching Zak," Mika asked as she went to the fridge to get some orange juice. Zak was drawn into the TV. He was watching the news, but something on there caught his attention. Mika walked over with two glasses and pour orange juice in both. She then sat down and looked at the TV screen. A look of horror crossed her face.
"Why are those Digimon attacking the city," Zak asked finally looking over at his sister, "and why does the one look like Myotismon." Mika put her hand to her head. She looked around and jumped up. She then whistled. DemiDevimon, Shadowmon, and Impmon hurried out of the bedroom. Mika let out a relieved sigh and quickly ran to the phone.
"I've gotta call Tai," Mika said as she reached for the phone. Just as she picked up the phone, someone knocked at the door.
"I'll get it," Shadowmon said as she ran to the door. Shadowmon jumped, unlocked the door, and then opened it. Mika dropped the phone and fell to her knees in relieve. It was Tai. Zak looked at Tai as he ran over to Mika.
"Are you alright," Tai asked as he helped Mika stand. Mika nodded and looked at Tai. She wondered how he got to her place so quick.
"How did you get here so quick," Mika asked as she held onto Tai. Tai shook his head and helped Mika to the couch. Agumon was standing in the doorway, but Shadowmon invited him in. Zak jumped down from his chair and ran over to Mika.
"It's called an early start," Tai said as he sat next to Mika, "and Graymon Transportation. I came over here to make sure you were ok and that your Myotismon wasn't the one causing trouble. It looks like he isn't and you're ok." Mika nodded and looked at Zak. Zak climbed onto the couch, sat next to her, and hugged her. Mika put an arm around Zak and looked at Tai.
"What's going on," Mika asked as Impmon climbed into her lap, "What do these monsters want?" Tai shook his head and looked at Mika's Crest. There was the color turquoise in it. None of the other Digidestined has a turquoise Crest. Something came to Tai, but he would have to make sure.
"I'm not sure," Tai said as he stood up, "but I have a friend who might know. Your apartment is the perfect place for us all to meet anyhow. It's more central then the central park." Mika nodded as Tai picked up the phone. Tai was going to call Izzy and split the calls to everyone else between him and Izzy.
A few minutes later, the other seven Digidestined were over Mika's. Mika had told Zak to go in the bedroom and not to come out until she told him so. Zak didn't like that idea, but he agreed to stay in there anyways.
"So," Tai asked as he looked at Izzy, "what do you know? Did you get any e- mails or anything?" Izzy nodded and turned his laptop on. Everyone leaned in to see the laptop's screen. An animated Gennai appeared on the screen.
"Greetings Digidestined," the Gennai said as he waved like, "I see you've got the Ninth Digidestined and her three Digimon." Everyone looked shocked that this little animation was talking to them. Tai grabbed the screen.
"Listen Gennai," Tai said as Mika hugged him, "All you said we had to do was get Mika and Kari and then return to the Digital World. You never said anything about evil Digimon attacking our city." Gennai shook his head. Tai let go of the screen and dropped his shoulders.
"A Digimon named IceMyotismon has found out about the Ninth Digidestined and has discovered a Crest that belongs to a Tenth Digidestined," Gennai said as he started to pace, "He realizes if the Ninth and Tenth Digidestined are allowed to go to the Digital World, they can destroy the evil within it and restore the Digital World to normal. They'll need the other Digidestined to help though. You guys are going to have to protect the Ninth Digidestined and find the Tenth before it's too late. Well, I have to go. Don't want my Raman to burn up. See you later." Tai went to grab the screen again, but Gennai already disappeared. Tai then slammed his fist down. Mika jumped and hugged him. Tai shook his head as everyone else looked at him. He suddenly looked over at Mika. Mika flinched and looked into Tai's deep brown eyes. Tai grabbed her shoulders.
"You're in trouble Mika," Tai said as he stared at Mika, "You shouldn't have joined our team. It was too dangerous." Tai put his forehead to Mika's. Matt rolled his eyes as Mimi clapped her hands together. Sora crossed her arms and Kari let out a sigh. T.K and Joe looked at each other and shook their heads. Izzy shook his head as well and put his laptop away.
"Look Tai," Mika said as she put her hands on Tai's legs, "I can take care of myself and I probably would have been in more trouble if I didn't join your team. Besides, we have to concentrate on finding the Tenth Digidestined." Tai looked at Mika. Mika smiled and hugged him. Everyone looked as if they were going to fall over. Tai slightly pushed Mika away and looked at her. Mika had a smile on her face, but her eyes looked upset. Tai let out a depressed sigh.
"Alright," Tai said as he stood up, "we'll start another search on who lived in Highton View Terrace during the fight. I can stay here if you want me to though." Mika shook her head and stood up. She then walked to the door and opened it.
"Why don't you guys start your search," Mika said as she basically kicked everyone out, "and be careful out there. If you want, I'll send Myotismon to escort you." Everyone shook their heads and walked out the door. Tai stopped in the doorway and looked at Mika. Mika smiled slightly and put her head down. Tai hugged her and made her look up at him.
"Are you sure you don't want me to stay here," Tai said as he looked down at Mika. Mika closed her eyes and put her head down. Zak peeked out of the bedroom to see what was going on. He saw Tai and Mika hugging and quickly pulled the bedroom door shut again. He let out a sigh and slid down the door.
"You have to take your little sister home," Mika said as she looked back up at Tai. Tai looked at Kari and Gatomon. He then looked back at Mika.
"I'll just call my mom and tell her that me and Kari are spending the night over a friend's house," Tai said as he tightened his grip on Mika. Mika nodded her head and watched Kari and Gatomon run back inside. Mika shut the door and pushed Tai away.
"Go call while I go get my little brother," Mika said as she wondered over to the bedroom door. Tai let out a sigh and walked to the phone. He picked it up and started dialing his number as Mika opened the bedroom door. She made a single to Zak. Zak jumped and ran out of the room. He spotted Tai and Kari and stopped dead in his tracks. Mika shut the bedroom door and walked up behind Zak. She put her hands on his shoulders as he looked up at her.
"What are they doing here," Zak asked as he looked up at Mika, "Mom and Dad are going to be mad if they're spending the night. You know how Mom and Dad feel about your company, especially if it's a boy." Mika shook her head and walked over to the couch. She sat next to Kari and smiled at Gatomon. DemiDevimon flew over and landed on Mika's shoulder as Shadowmon and Impmon climbed into her lap. Gatomon looked at Shadowmon. Shadowmon stuck her tongue out. Gatomon looked insulted and crossed her arms. Both Mika and Kari giggled. Mika stopped giggling and looked at Zak. Zak looked irritated. Mika shook her head again, picked Shadowmon and Impmon up, stood up, sat Shadowmon and Impmon down on the couch, and walked back over to Zak. She kneeled down in front of him.
"Listen Zak," Mika said with a smile, "I'll inform Mom and Dad as soon as Tai's off the phone. I'm quiet sure they'll understand and let these two stay over here. Why don't you go talk to Kari." DemiDevimon nodded his head and smiled. Zak let out a sigh, walked over to the couch, and sat next to Kari. Mika let out a sigh, walked over to Tai, and placed her hands on his shoulder. Tai looked at her from the corner of his eye. He hung up the phone and turned toward Mika.
"My mom understood," Tai said as he looked at Mika. Mika nodded her head and reached under Tai's arm to grab the phone. Tai looked at Mika as she leaned up against him and started dialing the phone.
A few minutes later, Tai was helping Mika look through her address book. Mika was shaking her head. There was no way that any of these people saw that fight.
"Man," Tai said as he leaned back, "We tried all of these people already. None of them saw the battle. We're basically screwed." Mika shook her head. She did know one person that wasn't in her Address Book and he saw the battle at Highton View Terrace. Mika stood up and Tai looked at her.
"I think I know who the Tenth Digidestined is," Mika said as she looked over at Zak and Kari. Tai stood up and looked in the direction Mika was looking in. He then looked back at Mika.
"Your little brother," Tai said as he looked at Mika. Mika nodded her head and sat back down on the couch. Tai put his hand on his chin and looked at Zak. Zak and Kari were having a great time. They were laughing and Zak had his hand on Gatomon's head. Tai was starting to think that Mika had a point. He let out a sigh and sat back down next to Mika. Mika put her head on his shoulder and started fall asleep. Tai smiled slightly and looked up at the ceiling. He hoped that the evil Digimon didn't get out of hand during the night.
There's a Tenth Digidestined
Myotismon slowly let Mika off on her balcony. Everything was quiet as Mika slipped into the Living Room. Shadowmon and Impmon followed. Myotismon De- Digivolved into DemiDevimon and quickly followed Mika as well.
"We have to be very quiet," Mika said as she tried to get to her bedroom. All three Digimon nodded when the lights suddenly turned on. Mika stopped dead in her tracks as she looked over at the light switch. A little boy, about Kari's age, stood near the light switch. His dirty blonde hair was in kind of a spiky, flared out, rough looking style. His blue eyes matched the blue eight on the front and back of his black jersey. He had a hand on the light switch and a hand in one of the deep pockets of his dark blue shorts. He also had light blue socks on.
"Where were you Mika," the little boy asked as he walked up to Mika. Mika put her head down as her three Digimon did the same.
"I'm sorry Zak," Mika said as she looked over to the little boy, "I lost track of time. Please don't tell Mom and Dad." Zak put his hand on his chin. Mika looked down at her Digimon. All three Digimon shrugged their shoulder.
"Mom and Dad aren't home as usual," Zak said with a sigh, "but I'll still tell if you don't tell me where you were." A sweat drop appeared on the back of Mika's head. There was no way she was going to tell Zak she was over at Tai's. He would definitely tell Mom and Dad then. They would never approve of her being over a boys house so late at night. Mika dropped her head again. She had to think of something.
"I was talking to one of the Digidestined," Mika said as she perked her head up, "Sora to be exact. We were discussing the fact of a possible Tenth Digidestined. You know anyone that saw the "bombing" at Highton View Terrace?" Zak wasn't buying it. Mika thought she would at least make him excited with news of a Tenth Digidestined and it was anyone who witnessed the two Digimon fighting. Mika knew Zak just saw right through her.
"You didn't have to lie Mika," Zak said with a yawn, "You could have just told me you were over Tai's playing make-up. You've been worried about him for some time now. There probably isn't a Tenth Digidestined, so that's what you two were. You were playing catch-up with an old friend." Mika looked at Zak and down at DemiDevimon. DemiDevimon shook his head. He had nothing to do with Zak knowing what was going on. Mika let out a depressed sigh.
"You caught me Zak," Mika said as she started to head to her bedroom, "Please don't tell Mom and Dad though. You know they would kill me." Zak nodded and ran after his sister. They had to share a room since the apartments only had two bedrooms.
"I promise," Zak said as he raced and jumped into the bottom bunk, "I don't need three Digimon with a dead partner. I definitely can't take care of them." Mika smiled and climbed up to the top bunk. Neither one of them bothered to change. The only thing Mika did was kick off her sneakers. She even left her goggles on. Impmon decided to sleep with Zak while Shadowmon and DemiDevimon went to sleep with Mika.
The next morning, Mika was cooking breakfast as she read a note. It was another note from her parents as usual. Their jobs bring them home late at night and make them leave early in the morning. Mika crumpled the note up and threw it in the trash. She then sat two plates out and filled them with the eggs she was cooking.
"What are you watching Zak," Mika asked as she went to the fridge to get some orange juice. Zak was drawn into the TV. He was watching the news, but something on there caught his attention. Mika walked over with two glasses and pour orange juice in both. She then sat down and looked at the TV screen. A look of horror crossed her face.
"Why are those Digimon attacking the city," Zak asked finally looking over at his sister, "and why does the one look like Myotismon." Mika put her hand to her head. She looked around and jumped up. She then whistled. DemiDevimon, Shadowmon, and Impmon hurried out of the bedroom. Mika let out a relieved sigh and quickly ran to the phone.
"I've gotta call Tai," Mika said as she reached for the phone. Just as she picked up the phone, someone knocked at the door.
"I'll get it," Shadowmon said as she ran to the door. Shadowmon jumped, unlocked the door, and then opened it. Mika dropped the phone and fell to her knees in relieve. It was Tai. Zak looked at Tai as he ran over to Mika.
"Are you alright," Tai asked as he helped Mika stand. Mika nodded and looked at Tai. She wondered how he got to her place so quick.
"How did you get here so quick," Mika asked as she held onto Tai. Tai shook his head and helped Mika to the couch. Agumon was standing in the doorway, but Shadowmon invited him in. Zak jumped down from his chair and ran over to Mika.
"It's called an early start," Tai said as he sat next to Mika, "and Graymon Transportation. I came over here to make sure you were ok and that your Myotismon wasn't the one causing trouble. It looks like he isn't and you're ok." Mika nodded and looked at Zak. Zak climbed onto the couch, sat next to her, and hugged her. Mika put an arm around Zak and looked at Tai.
"What's going on," Mika asked as Impmon climbed into her lap, "What do these monsters want?" Tai shook his head and looked at Mika's Crest. There was the color turquoise in it. None of the other Digidestined has a turquoise Crest. Something came to Tai, but he would have to make sure.
"I'm not sure," Tai said as he stood up, "but I have a friend who might know. Your apartment is the perfect place for us all to meet anyhow. It's more central then the central park." Mika nodded as Tai picked up the phone. Tai was going to call Izzy and split the calls to everyone else between him and Izzy.
A few minutes later, the other seven Digidestined were over Mika's. Mika had told Zak to go in the bedroom and not to come out until she told him so. Zak didn't like that idea, but he agreed to stay in there anyways.
"So," Tai asked as he looked at Izzy, "what do you know? Did you get any e- mails or anything?" Izzy nodded and turned his laptop on. Everyone leaned in to see the laptop's screen. An animated Gennai appeared on the screen.
"Greetings Digidestined," the Gennai said as he waved like, "I see you've got the Ninth Digidestined and her three Digimon." Everyone looked shocked that this little animation was talking to them. Tai grabbed the screen.
"Listen Gennai," Tai said as Mika hugged him, "All you said we had to do was get Mika and Kari and then return to the Digital World. You never said anything about evil Digimon attacking our city." Gennai shook his head. Tai let go of the screen and dropped his shoulders.
"A Digimon named IceMyotismon has found out about the Ninth Digidestined and has discovered a Crest that belongs to a Tenth Digidestined," Gennai said as he started to pace, "He realizes if the Ninth and Tenth Digidestined are allowed to go to the Digital World, they can destroy the evil within it and restore the Digital World to normal. They'll need the other Digidestined to help though. You guys are going to have to protect the Ninth Digidestined and find the Tenth before it's too late. Well, I have to go. Don't want my Raman to burn up. See you later." Tai went to grab the screen again, but Gennai already disappeared. Tai then slammed his fist down. Mika jumped and hugged him. Tai shook his head as everyone else looked at him. He suddenly looked over at Mika. Mika flinched and looked into Tai's deep brown eyes. Tai grabbed her shoulders.
"You're in trouble Mika," Tai said as he stared at Mika, "You shouldn't have joined our team. It was too dangerous." Tai put his forehead to Mika's. Matt rolled his eyes as Mimi clapped her hands together. Sora crossed her arms and Kari let out a sigh. T.K and Joe looked at each other and shook their heads. Izzy shook his head as well and put his laptop away.
"Look Tai," Mika said as she put her hands on Tai's legs, "I can take care of myself and I probably would have been in more trouble if I didn't join your team. Besides, we have to concentrate on finding the Tenth Digidestined." Tai looked at Mika. Mika smiled and hugged him. Everyone looked as if they were going to fall over. Tai slightly pushed Mika away and looked at her. Mika had a smile on her face, but her eyes looked upset. Tai let out a depressed sigh.
"Alright," Tai said as he stood up, "we'll start another search on who lived in Highton View Terrace during the fight. I can stay here if you want me to though." Mika shook her head and stood up. She then walked to the door and opened it.
"Why don't you guys start your search," Mika said as she basically kicked everyone out, "and be careful out there. If you want, I'll send Myotismon to escort you." Everyone shook their heads and walked out the door. Tai stopped in the doorway and looked at Mika. Mika smiled slightly and put her head down. Tai hugged her and made her look up at him.
"Are you sure you don't want me to stay here," Tai said as he looked down at Mika. Mika closed her eyes and put her head down. Zak peeked out of the bedroom to see what was going on. He saw Tai and Mika hugging and quickly pulled the bedroom door shut again. He let out a sigh and slid down the door.
"You have to take your little sister home," Mika said as she looked back up at Tai. Tai looked at Kari and Gatomon. He then looked back at Mika.
"I'll just call my mom and tell her that me and Kari are spending the night over a friend's house," Tai said as he tightened his grip on Mika. Mika nodded her head and watched Kari and Gatomon run back inside. Mika shut the door and pushed Tai away.
"Go call while I go get my little brother," Mika said as she wondered over to the bedroom door. Tai let out a sigh and walked to the phone. He picked it up and started dialing his number as Mika opened the bedroom door. She made a single to Zak. Zak jumped and ran out of the room. He spotted Tai and Kari and stopped dead in his tracks. Mika shut the bedroom door and walked up behind Zak. She put her hands on his shoulders as he looked up at her.
"What are they doing here," Zak asked as he looked up at Mika, "Mom and Dad are going to be mad if they're spending the night. You know how Mom and Dad feel about your company, especially if it's a boy." Mika shook her head and walked over to the couch. She sat next to Kari and smiled at Gatomon. DemiDevimon flew over and landed on Mika's shoulder as Shadowmon and Impmon climbed into her lap. Gatomon looked at Shadowmon. Shadowmon stuck her tongue out. Gatomon looked insulted and crossed her arms. Both Mika and Kari giggled. Mika stopped giggling and looked at Zak. Zak looked irritated. Mika shook her head again, picked Shadowmon and Impmon up, stood up, sat Shadowmon and Impmon down on the couch, and walked back over to Zak. She kneeled down in front of him.
"Listen Zak," Mika said with a smile, "I'll inform Mom and Dad as soon as Tai's off the phone. I'm quiet sure they'll understand and let these two stay over here. Why don't you go talk to Kari." DemiDevimon nodded his head and smiled. Zak let out a sigh, walked over to the couch, and sat next to Kari. Mika let out a sigh, walked over to Tai, and placed her hands on his shoulder. Tai looked at her from the corner of his eye. He hung up the phone and turned toward Mika.
"My mom understood," Tai said as he looked at Mika. Mika nodded her head and reached under Tai's arm to grab the phone. Tai looked at Mika as she leaned up against him and started dialing the phone.
A few minutes later, Tai was helping Mika look through her address book. Mika was shaking her head. There was no way that any of these people saw that fight.
"Man," Tai said as he leaned back, "We tried all of these people already. None of them saw the battle. We're basically screwed." Mika shook her head. She did know one person that wasn't in her Address Book and he saw the battle at Highton View Terrace. Mika stood up and Tai looked at her.
"I think I know who the Tenth Digidestined is," Mika said as she looked over at Zak and Kari. Tai stood up and looked in the direction Mika was looking in. He then looked back at Mika.
"Your little brother," Tai said as he looked at Mika. Mika nodded her head and sat back down on the couch. Tai put his hand on his chin and looked at Zak. Zak and Kari were having a great time. They were laughing and Zak had his hand on Gatomon's head. Tai was starting to think that Mika had a point. He let out a sigh and sat back down next to Mika. Mika put her head on his shoulder and started fall asleep. Tai smiled slightly and looked up at the ceiling. He hoped that the evil Digimon didn't get out of hand during the night.