Hope of Darkness by Haru Glory

Disclaimer: Digimon and related articles are copyrighted to Akiyoshi Hongo and Bandai. This fanfiction however, is my own work.

Chapter 15: The Day Ends.

"SHINNING SHADOW BREAKER!!!" came the powerful voice of Imperial Gallantmon.

"T.K! Kari!" Reika shouted, "What do you think you two are doing?! Kenya might be killed!"

But before she could say any more, Jen stopped her, "leave 'em.they know what they're up against. If I might say, I think they have a plan.let's just have faith in both of 'em."

"He's right, Reika," Freeda assured her, "C'mon I think Gatomon might need our help."

So the three of them, along with Patamon, headed to where Gatomon lay knocked-out. When they got there, the battle field suddenly shone bright again as the attack finally hit Misato. When the light subsided, Kenya was sprawled on the floor and next to him was another body-it was Misato!

"We did it!" Came Imperial Gallantmon's voice before the human-fused- digimon finally fell.

With one final light, T.K and Kari were back to being themselves again. And when everyone saw what happen, with Reika carrying the sleeping Gatomon with her, they rushed to see if the two young heroes were okay.

"I think they'll going to be just fine." Reika assured them, "They just need a little bit of rest."

"But how did they do that?" Freeda wondered, "I mean, I ddon't think any of us would have thought to separate Misato from Kenya."

"I think there are more to these two than meets the eye." Jen replied, "Now what about Kenya and Misato?"

"I'll take care of it." This time it was Reika's response.

"So, how's Gatomon, is she going to be all right?" Patamon asked.

"Yeah, she's not injured badly, it's just some bruises, Patamon." Freeda answered.

When they finally made sure everyone was safe, Patamon, Freeda, Reika and Jen while almost dragging the others with them, decided to build a camp by the waterfall not too far from the battlefield.

"That should do it." Jen said after building four tents.

"We should get ready for some meal, I bet when these guys come around they'll be so hungry that they'll probably eat anything." Freeda suggested.

"Okay then, I'll go get some food from my pack." Reika replied, "Patamon, why don't you and Freeda go and get some fire wood, the sun's almost down." "Okay." Was Patamon's only reply.

When the gang had made sure they already got everything they need before nightfall, T.K and the others finally woke up.

"Ughh.my head!" Kenya muttered, "What happened?"

"Kari are you all right?" T.K asked his beloved.

"Yeah, how about you?" Kari answered.

"Fine.guess we did it." T.K replied when he saw Misato.

"Finally! You guys are awake!" Jen exclaimed.

"Jen?" Kenya said, " What happened, why is Misato here?"

"Why don't you guys grab something to eat, we'll tell you everything there." Reika replied.

So, they do not have any choice but to eat since all of them are hungry and have been drained of their energy. When they were eating, the others who know of what happened began to tell Kenya everything. When they did, it was Misato who recounted what happened.

"I think I can fill you in before that battle." Misato said.

"You're being controlled then right?" Kari asked.

Misato just nodded before continuing on telling the story.

"When Tempest saw that Freeda was about to be defeated he asked me to use my power, the power of soul transfer on Kenya. To lure you guys on a trap. I was being controlled then and can only see what was happening, I can't stop doing what evil things that Tempest would ask of me." Misato paused, then continued once more, " It was just my luck when I transported and found Kenya telling Raidermon to find Jen and ask for his help. When Raidermon made his way, I attacked Kenya and transferred myself into him, that's how I became Kenya for a short while before T.K noticed what was happening." Misato finished.

"I see, so that's why I can't remember how I got here or even what I was doing before." Kenya muttered, then he faced the others, "So, what happened after that?"

"C'mon Kea, isn't it obvious?" Jen replied, "When T.K found out that there was something wrong with you, he and Misato fought."

"That's right." This time it was Freeda's turn to recount the events that transpired that day, "T.K was the first one to notice something wrong. At first when the battle begun, T.K was at the losing side but after sometime, T.K made us of an ether-egg."

"An ether-egg!? Wow! That was impressive, T.K!" Kenya exclaimed.

"Anyway, with the power of the ether-egg, T.K was still not powerful enough so he asked Kari to help him out." Freeda continued.

"help him out?" Kenya asked.

"I was really puzzled that time too, I didn't know how I could help T.K" Kari said.

"So how did you help T.K, then?" Kenya asked. "With another ether-egg." Kari replied.

"Another?!" Kenya was astounded.

"Yup. Thanks to Omegadramon-that's Patamons supreme form- he helped Kari figure out how to get her own ether-egg. When Kari had also transformed, we thought that victory was ours for sure but.T.K's stamina finally got the best of him."

With that comment T.K became scarlet, "Hey, I was pretty tired after fighting with you, you know."

"So Kari had to fight Misato alll on her own?" Kenya asked.

"Not exactly on her own, she has Neon Silphymon-Gatomon's supreme form." Freeda replied.

"So? What happened?" Kenya asked again.

"That'll be when they came running to where T.K hit." Jen replied, "there they saw T.K knocked out, with his energy drained.and that's where I come along, just in time! Hahahahah!"

"Put a sock in it, Jen." Freeda said irritated.

"Well, it IS my turn to tell the story from here." Jen answered back, "anyhow, as I was saying before I was rudely interrupted by Freeda. T.K's energy was drained and she was planning on giving her own energy.well, what was left of it, to T.K. I came just in time to stop her and give T.K my own energy. After that."

"T.K woke up." Reika finished, "then he asked us what was going on, but even before we answered, Misato-I mean-the evil Misato finally got his hands on Kari and was chocking her to death, that's when T.K rushed over to Kari.and before you know it, both he and Kari transformed into Imperial Gallantmon."

"How?" Kenya finally asked the question that was haunting the other's mind, "How did T.K and Kari managed to transform together to form one powerful being?"

"Don't look at me, I don't know.T.K does, though." Kari answered.

"T.K?" Kenya asked.

"Uhh.well, I found it out when I heard a voice." T.K answered unsure of what his friend's reaction would be.

And sure enough they were confused.

"A voice?" Misato asked.

"Y-yeah, actually.Patamon and I were the ones who were to transform, that's when everything went white and when that powerful voice talked to me.the voice told me that there is only one way to defeat the evil Misato and that was to transform to someone more powerful with Kari. I was really confused, so I asked him how we could transform together and he said that it was by the power of the digi-egg that the others created, the Digi-egg of unity." T.K finished.

"I see.so that was the power of Unity.I never thought that two humans could transform together and become an even more powerful being.that is something new." Kenya said, "anyway, what happened after that?"

"The Grana Saber came and these two fought Misato even though they knew you could be killed, they formed a plan to separate you and Misato and they succeeded." Reika finished.

"Impressive." Kenya muttered once more.

"Now that that's through, why don't we talk about what we'll be doing tomorrow?" Jen said.

"Yeah, we were wondering about the same thing. It's almost two weeks now since we disappeared from the Real World." Kari added.

"Well, I was thinking on meeting with Alice, another crest protector, before heading off to face Tempest." Kenya replied.

"Then we have to wait again?" T.K asked, "I already miss the others."

"Sorry, guys but.this is to make sure that we win." Kenya said.

"what do you mean to make sure?" Jen asked, "We aren't the ones who are going to fight Tempest!"

"I know, but." Kenya began.

"It's not juts Tempest that we'll be fighting from now on." Misato finished.

"What do you guys mean?" Reika asked.

"With both Freeda and me out of darkness, that leaves only Riece, right?" Misato asked and everyone nodded, "that means, Tempest will do everything that he can to stop us, even if that means asking for HIS help." "For whose help?" T.K and Kari both asked.

"for Chaos Lords help." Misato answered, "Chaos Lord won't think twice about it since it might mean finally getting rid of the power of light.so either the old bunch of chosen children are gathered together or we could be facing the worst defeat in the history of the digital world and of the real world."

"So that means.every single digidestineds of the past would be gathered once more?" Kari asked.

"Yes, something' like that." Jen replied.

"Then my brother and the others would be here too!" T.K exclaimed.

But Jen, Misato, Kenya, Rieka, and Freeda just bent their heads down.

"They wont?!" T.K exclaimed, "But you guys said EVERY SINGLE digidestineds of the past! Then why aren't they."

But before T.K could finish Kari stopped him.

"We're sorry but.when the digi-helmet, dragon shield and Grana Saber were created, your friends were tasked to give their rights as Digidestineds away." Reika answered.

"What?!" Kari exclaimed, "but why would they need to do that?"

"The crests." Kenya answered, "The power of their crest had to be released and to do so.some sacrifices have to be made."

"So they're.they're not one of us now?" T.K asked. "No, they're not." Jen replied, "we're really sorry."

"Is there any way to make them Digidestineds again?" Kari asked.

No one answered but Kenya, "There is one way."

Everyone looked at him.

"When someone from the digi-world gives his life to protect this world then the power of the crests would be returned to their rightful owners." Kenya continued.

"So someone has to die?! That is just not fair!" T.K shouted once more.

"T.K, nothing's really fair.anyway it's getting late.we better get some sleep." Reika replied.

"That's right, we have a long day ahead of us." Kenya added with a cheaful voice to lighten up the mood.

To be continued.

A/N: 15th chapter finally done, did you guys like it. Anyway, it'll be awhile before I could right another chapter, unless I can squeeze it through my studies. Don't worry though, I'll try my best to upload another chapter really soon. Hope you guys will continue to read and review. Ja ne!

Next Chapter: Riece is back to finish and accomplish what Freeda and Misato both failed but what's this?! She's not after Kari and T.K?! Next Chapter on Hope of Darkness, Chapter 16, Riece. See you guys!