FOREWORD

All right, the so-called "finale" is here. The end of Chapter 1, the first in the entire series. You meet the mysterious...er...really happy/polite-ish Jakuza Miyami (made to reflect my snobby self). But that's all that gonna happen in this chapter. More'll happen later on in Chapter 2, but until then prepare for a simple plot tie that's twice as boring as it sounds.


CHAPTER I:
Truth and Reconciliation

Chapter 1, Factor 5: "Jake's The Name"
March 10, 2003 12:26 PM – At Sushi Bar In Town

"A plate of the California Rolls please," Tomoki requested the waiter.

"Large, medium, or small?" he inquired.

"I'll have a medium, I guess," Tomoki said. The waiter nodded, and left.

" California Rolls?" Takuya asked. "You like California Rolls?"

"Yeah, I think they taste really good," Tomoki said.

"You know you still have a lot of bruises and stuff," Izumi informed him.

"Ah, I know," Tomoki said calmly, examining himself over. "It doesn't hurt that bad anyway."

"Yes, but you look horrible," Izumi told him. "What is Jakuza going to think of you?"

"It definitely makes him look tougher," Takuya said, and Tomoki chuckled. "Don't you agree?"

"I guess so," Junpei said. His stomach groaned loudly. "Man, I'm really hungry."

"Why didn't you ordered the super-combination plate then?" Takuya said. After they had finished lunch, they proceeded to the school. It was a large school, roughly twice the area size of Takuya's, and altogether very clean. Takuya looked at it, and he whistled in admiration.

"Wow Tomoki, you go to a really nice school," Kouji said.

"I know, it looks amazing," Takuya agreed. "It looks like an outdoor campus school."

"It is an outdoor campus school." Tomoki said

"So you're saying that everything, even the classrooms, are outside?" said Junpei

"I mean that they have a courtyard and all of that, and the hallways are outside and uncovered. Only the classrooms, the office, and the library and all of that other stuff have roofs and doors."

"I went to one in Italy ," Izumi commented.

" Bell 's going to ring in ten seconds!" Takuya warned.

"Here comes the stampede!" Kouji said.

"Five seconds!"

"Is my hair okay?" Izumi asked Kouji.

"We're not meeting the president, stop worrying!" Junpei said loudly.

The bell rang, and the doors burst open. Kids came swarming out, and the five took out their Digivices. Compasses appeared on all of them, and they pointed into the crowd.

"Okay, just wait for the arrows to turn," Takuya said. After about thirty seconds, the compass indicator turned left somewhat. The five turned to their left, and they spotted, among the crowd, a young boy. He was wearing a moss-green T-shirt, and he wore tan baggy pants, almost exactly like Tomoki's though more flayed at the bottom. He wore no hat, his jet-black hair was somewhat untidy, and his eyes were a fiery red. He had a pin on his shirt that said "Birthday Boy".

"That's definitely him," Takuya said. They ran up to behind the boy, but Takuya suggested that Tomoki talk to him, since they were nearly in the same age group and therefore could communicate without such uneasiness. Tomoki walked up to him and tapped him on the shoulder. He turned around.

"Yes?" he said. His voice wasn't too high, or too deep. It was at a normal level, and sounded strangely business-like.

"Listen, I really need to talk to you," Tomoki said. "Alone." He looked at his friend. The boy nodded, and asked his friend if he could walk home alone, just this time. The boy nodded, they exchanged farewells, and then Jakuza followed Tomoki. They then walked under the awning of one of the buildings, in the shade where Takuya and the others stood.

"Listen, I know this might sound a little far-fetched," Takuya said. "But there's something you need to know.. Let me introduce myself first. My name is Takuya. This is Kouji, Izumi, Tomoki, and Junpei—"

"Junpei in short," Junpei corrected.

"Okay, nice to meet you all," the boy said with a welcoming smile. He was very polite for his age, which surprised Takuya. Most kids his age were little brats, with the exception of Tomoki and a few others. "My name is Jakuza, but I like to be called Jake by my friends."

"Good, now let's get into business," Takuya said, and Jake began to listen intently. "First of all, Earth is not the only planet with life on it. There is also another planet, but it is normally referred to as 'The Digital World'. There is a huge variety of different creatures there, known as Digimon. There are two types: Human Digimon, in the shape of humans, and Beast Digimon, which are shaped like a number of different animals. A long time ago, the two began to war against each other, until a legendary Digimon, named Lucemon, put an end to all of the madness. He encouraged the two types to work together and become friends. They did so, and the Digital World experienced an age of long-awaited peace. He allied with two other Digimon—Seraphimon and Ophanimon—and they ruled the Digital World together.

"That didn't last long though, when Lucemon changed sides without warning. He became evil, and he began to spread his terrible wrath upon the Digital World. Five 'Chosen Children' were called to the aid of the Digital World. Do you know who those 'Chosen Children' are?"

"Uh…" Jake said, scratching his head. "…you?"

"Yes," Takuya said. "So you're following along?"

"Yep," he said, smiling. He looked as if he was enjoying the story.

"Let's move on. We, as the Chosen Children, along with the aid of Ophanimon and Seraphimon, worked together in many battles to save the Digital World from destruction. After countless expeditions, we destroyed Lucemon and saved the Digital World."

"Why are you telling me this?" Jake asked.

"Because…" Takuya said. "…the Digital World is in danger again, by a new threat that we do not know of. You are, for some reason, needed to save it. Ophanimon said that you are the only one that can put an end to this, and we must aid you until you make it through."

"Okay…" he said, in a low voice. "I understand completely."

"You're not scared, are you?"

"A little," he replied.

"Naturally," Izumi said, smiling. "So you accept your destiny?"

"Well, I'm gonna have to think about it, I mean—"

"Also," Junpei added. "According to Ophanimon, once this threat is finished with his or her business with the Digital World, he or she is coming here to destroy Earth. Does that change your mind?"

"Okay, I accept," he said immediately, with a final sort of tone.

"Once again, it's natural," Izumi said humorously.

"Okay, what you must do is tell your parents where you're going. Hopefully, they'll be okay with it."

"I don't think they'll believe me," the boy said worriedly.

"Then we'll show them proof," Takuya replied.

"How?" asked Tomoki.

"We'll worry about that later. C'mon, let's go."


AUTHOR'S NOTES

Okay, well that's the end of Chapter 1. Long and rigorous, yes it was. Somewhat a bore to live through as well, as I read it over...well, once you get to the last few factors. This time around, Chapter 2 will become more exciting as you walk into it, instead of less. The meeting with Jake isn't that...how do you say..."lively". Dullish...nothing eventful, another history lesson. Chapter 2 will be somewhat of a welcoming change. Not as much as Chapter 6, but we're not there yet. Chapter 6 is by far my favorite chapter.

Well, I've decided to add a new section: Review Responses. All of the reviews made will be listed here, as well as a response from me. Now don't accept this as an honor or anything, I'm just a premature two-bit writer who sits up late at night with his Thai Iced Tea, writing away as time flies by. I'm not famous...yet.

RESPONSES TO REVIEWS

Your house always smells funny to other people.

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"hmm? Not a bad opening chapter, Cant wait to see more of the story unfold. Hmm not much to say right now so ill review more later" Vegetamon, on September 29, 2004

Hmm, glad to see some anxiety brewing there buddy.

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"It's well organized and details and I'm a Tazumi fan, but I'm not much of a Kouzumi. Hopefully it won't be that. Can't see what happens next." Bluesakuramon, October 1, 2004

Just to make sure you remember, I'm not giving out any details yet. I'll say this: originally I had Chapter 4.5 have Jakuza and Izumi fall in love, but I thought that didn't fit well (Anakin Skywalker and Queen Amidala theory), so I'm taking that one out of the storyboard. Besides, Jakuza's got another thing coming. Izumi's love, however, shall remain untold for now...

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"I can't wait to see the whole gang reunited after all this time. update soon!" Bluesakuramon; October 14, 2004

Well, I hope you enjoy 1.4; it's up. This is 1.5. You missed one. lol jk

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"It didn't seem that bad, but this chapter seems so familiar...Hm...I can't wait to find more about Jakuza. Where's Kouichi in this story?" Bluesakuramon; October 15, 2003

Familiar? From where? You're probably thinking about a site where I already have my entire fan-fiction posted. Ah-ah-ah, no cheating...don't go searching for it on Google (hint hint). But seriously, don't read it; it's the year-old version. As for Kouichi, well he's not gonna appear until later on. Remember, 1.1 had Kouji saying that Kouichi was at a school-funded camping trip, which was why he wasn't accompanying them to school that day. For everything in the story, there always has to be a reason.

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"I like Tazumi and Kouzumi. So far, your story is good, but I find that you use American names sometimes when you're supposed to be using the Japanese ones. Great job. Update soon." Scarred Dragonia; October 17, 2004

Thanks for notifying me. Thanks to this review, I've found a bunch of mistakes in 1.4 already. Grateful I am that you're attentive.