It took me sometime but I have put up the newest chapter to this story. It's kind of a short one but it's mostly as a set up for what's to come in the upcoming chapters. That's all now, so go ahead and read the chapter and as like every other time, I don't own digimon.


Chapter 12:
New Journey and
Saying Goodbye

"I must say that it is a surprise that you would come here." "Believe me, I didn't suspect it myself but it is something that I need to do so I can get what I need." Only two days after the end of the Combat Tournament, Daisuke went to the police station that Jin was sent to. Thankfully the officers understood and allowed him to have a private discussion with him so he could get the information that he needed. The only conditions were that he had to keep a fair distance away and couldn't cause any physical harm to him.

When he arrived at his cell he saw him sitting against the far end of the wall with his arm in a sling which was a result of getting hit with the cyclone slash. Looking up he saw Daisuke. "Well, isn't this a surprise? I never expected to have any visitors." "I think you know why I'm here, so why don't we skip the idle chitchat and get to the reason that I came. Tell me where I can find him."

"Why should I tell you? Do you think because you were able to beat me you can actually be able to beat him?" "Maybe, maybe not. Why do you even care? He obviously set you here to deal with me and we both know that he isn't going to do anything for you now that you're in lock up. So just tell me where he's at."

For a while Jin just sat there not saying a word. "He lives in a small mansion in the outskirts of two towns from here." "Thank you." Walking away Daisuke took about four steps before looking back over his shoulder. "It may not mean anything but I will admit that you were one of my most toughest opponents that I ever face." "You're right, it does help." After a minute of pausing he continued. "He probably knows that your coming and there is no doubt that he'll block that little cyclone slash move of yours." "That maybe true but it doesn't mean that I won't find a way to stop him once and for all."

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Next Morning...

"So you finally found the information that you were looking for haven't you?" "Yes I have Taichi. Now I can go out and start the process of ending what remains of my previous life." "That sounds nice but how are you going to be able to do that with the condition of your sword?" Unsheathing his sword it was revealed that it was severely chipped and it appeared to be on the verge of breaking completely. "There's really nothing that I can do about it. Hopefully it'll hold up until I am finish with what I had to do."

A moment of uneasy silence went over between the two until either of them started to talk again. "When do you plan on leaving?" "Tomorrow, sometime around sunrise." "You know that we'll have to tell the others about you leaving and they'll want to go with you." "I know but that is something that they can't do. So let me be the one to tell them and hopefully they will understand."

With that said they exited the room and headed for the dinning room. What they didn't know was that someone had eavesdrop on their private conversation and just like the one with Daisuke and Jin, it was none other than Hikari.

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"Takuya, Izumi, could I have a moment alone with you?" "Sure Daisuke." Following him both Takuya and Izumi followed outside of Taichi's house. He wanted Hikari to come along with him but she went to her room saying that she wasn't feeling well. Despite that he still hope that he would have the chance to talk with her. "Okay Daisuke, what's the reason that you had to bring us out here?"

"I asked you out here so that I can tell you two that I'll be leaving soon." As expected, the two of them had a look of shock on their faces. "What!? But why? Aren't you happy being here?" questioned Izumi since she was the first to regain her ability to speak. "Of course I do. But there's something that I have to do and I can't do it by staying here." Finally getting his voice back, Takuya try to speak up. "Then, if that's the case then we're coming with you."

Solemnly shaking his head Daisuke looked at them with a serious gaze. "That is out of the question. I have something serious to do and I can't have myself getting worried about any of your getting hurt. It isn't like I don't think you can't hardly yourself, it's just something that I have to do on my own. I hope that you can understand."

"As much as I don't agree with your decision we don't have any choice but to do as you wish and let you go." Sticking out his hand Takuya gave him a dignified smile. "Here's to that we'll meet each other again in the near future." Doing the same he clasped his hand to his. "It's a deal." When those two backed up Izumi stood herself in front of Daisuke. "I also want to wish you good luck on where you have to go and here's something to get you on your way."

Leaning over she gave him a light peck on the cheek. "Don't make anything out of that. I wouldn't want her to get upset with me." Daisuke wanted to ask what she meant by that but decided not to, feeling like it wasn't the time to ask. "You're planning on heading out?" Takuya asked which snapped back to his senses. "Soon. By tomorrow I'll be gone."

"Then I think we should just enjoy the time that we have left together as a group." Returning to the house it was discovered that Taichi had told Sora about their friend's departure and they went ahead and had as fun as they could until it was late into the night. Unfortunately, when that was going on, Hikari remained in her room saying that she wasn't feeling to well to do anything.

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Hour Later, (Almost Sunrise)...

It finally came. It was time for Daisuke to leave so that he could go deal with the person that he was truly after. He quietly walked down as to not wake the others who were now fast asleep he was able to get out of the house and was able to get the gate open. It seemed clear sailing until he heard a rustling in the bushes. Getting on guard he readied himself for whatever came but was shock when he saw that it was Hikari that was in the bushes.

"Man Hikari, you shouldn't be sneaking around like that. Speaking of sneaking, what are you still doing up?" She didn't say anything for a bit until finally she spoke up. "Did you actually think that I would let you leave without saying goodbye?"

"As a matter of fact, I hope that you'd be able to see me before I go. I'm going somewhere and I don't know when I comeback. That is if I comeback. I just want you to know that I am grateful in meeting you and the others. You treated me as one of your friends and for that I really appreciate it." Having said what he wanted to say, Daisuke began to walk off. "So, I guess that means that you're still going after the person that you've been searching for all this time doesn't it?"

Daisuke immediately stopped and turned to Hikari with a surprised look on his face. "How did you know that? The only other person that knows is Taichi." "I over heard the conversation that you had with Jin at the tournament arena as well as the recent talk that you had with my brother. When were you thinking about telling all of us about this? I mean, you say that we're your friends but you 've been keeping secrets from us all this time."

"I know that and I'm sorry for that. It's just that I couldn't take the chance of letting you to know my mission since it might put you in harms way. Don't blame your brother, he was hiding it was because I asked him to. You may know some of what goes on from those two conversation but there's far more to it than you know. Please understand this is something that I must do and I'll do my best so that I can comeback to you and the others."

Walking closer to over to him, Hikari stopped until she was right in front of him. "Then go. Go and do what you must so that you can get over whatever demons that you're going through." Tracing his hand over her cheek Daisuke looked at her tenderly.

"I'm grateful that you understand what I'm going to do." Leaning over he gave her a light kiss on the forehead. "I hope that I return and have ourselves a peaceful lives." Turning away from her, he started to walk away with Hikari watching him go with the rising sun tracing over his body as he was heading to what was the next part of his long journey..


There you go readers. I hope that you enjoy reading this chapter. The next chapter will head up to what will be the final battle between Daisuke and the one he is seeking. If you were confused or have a question that you wish to ask, just leave it in your review and I'll do my best to answer it.