Me: All right, another chapter. That first one was long wasnt it? Actually its nothing compared to…never mind, I cant say anything! Oh yeah, I dont own "Mirror, Mirror" by M2M, Digimon, and Pokémon, or Mario Kart: Double Dash, but I do own Chloe, Jacob, Jacqueline, the kids names, and the crests of Faith and Life and all that other good stuff. If you want to hear that again, just look at the authors note.
T.K.: Caro, you of all people should know by now that humans are too lazy to revert back to anything.
Me: Oh right. Anyway, this mainly focuses on Rika since she was barely mentioned in the first one and youre going to hear some pretty bizarre stuff. Oh yeah, and I have the strangest feeling that Rika is a little younger than the rest of the Tamers but I cant be too sure. Read on people!
Rika: About time you mentioned me. Its on to the real story!
Chapter 2-Premonitions
"You mention that dream one more time and Ill send you to dreamland for good!"—Rika Nonaka, Now You See It, Now You Dont
"Its like they exist and yet they dont exist,"—Jacqueline Miyagi, Jacobs Insight: The Years Ahead
"Nothings what it seems anymore,"—Jacob Sasaki, The Light of Life: The Years Ahead
"Ghosts may be spooky, but they dont bite,"—Robert Medina
West Shinjuku District (Tamers Dimension)
Nonaka Residence
Seiko Hata wiped her floury hands on a fresh paper towel and looked up as her daughter, Rumiko, ran out of the house calling, "Call me on my cell if you need me."
Seiko nodded and was about to return to cooking when the door opened again. "Rumiko, did you forget something?"
There was no answer so Seiko came out and noticed the form of a sullen-faced girl walking past her. It was her thirteen-year-old granddaughter, Rika Nonaka. "Rika, youre home a little late arent you?"
The young girl stopped for about a minute as if considering the question. "Yeah, I guess." Her voice was its usual monotony, yet it lacked the superior tone she always held.
"Rika, are you feeling okay?"
"Fine."
"Are you sure?"
"Im fine Grandma, really. I just need to think a little." Rika slid back the door to her backyard and slid it shut behind her.
Seiko sighed and walked back to the kitchen. She knew Rika needed some time alone. I dont understand. Shes been like this for two months now. Ever since her birthday…
What am I doing with my life? Actually, I cant answer that question, Rika thought to herself as she stared at her reflection in the pond. She always considered herself to be a plain girl although her mother (and many of her mothers friends) said she was attractive. "Humph, fat chance." What did she care? She wasnt one of those dumb girls who fussed over their appearance.
All she saw was a girl with long red hair and blonde streaks running through it. Her hair was short enough so that her ponytail stuck out in spikes instead of flowing down. The lavender pools of her eyes traveled over the surface of the pond. Frowning, Rika stared at her reflection again before tossing a rock at it. It rippled and disappeared.
Odaiba District (Digidestined Dimension)
Kamiya Residence
"Mom! Guess what! Guess what!"
Chloe was trying to work a little more, but she gave up when Mateo asked her to play with him. The little boy was almost eight years old but at times he seemed years younger. Times like now were proof of this.
"What Teo?"
"I got to play Double Dash today and I beat Crystal and Hope! Oh and I almost got really close to beating Keiji. Isnt that great?"
"Yeah it is."
With the help of a reluctant Crystal, she managed to hide Koromon and sent Mateo to find him. As Crystal settled herself in front of the TV set, Taichi Kamiya came in. He grinned. "Did I just miss something?"
Chloe shook her head and kissed him on the cheek. "Teos playing hide-and go-seek, Crystals watching TV, Agumons sleeping, and dinners ready." She stopped for breath. "Did I forget anything?"
Tai opened the door again and gestured outside. A large dragon hovered near the outer balcony. "You forgot about…"
"Oh Dragonite!" Chloe took out her Poké Ball and said, "Return!" A jet of red light shot out at the Pokémon and returned it to the confinements of the Poké Ball. She smiled at Tai. "Thanks for reminding me honey."
Tai smiled back and his eyes met hers. "No problem."
The phone rang then and Crystal, noticing that her parents were in that mushy state she knew too well, abandoned the television and answered it. "Hello? Oh hi Aunt Sora. Yeah…Mom and Dad are home…"
"…Oh Im doing okay…Teos fine…we stayed at Keiji and Hopes house today…"
"You need to talk to Mom? Okay." Crystal put her hand over the receiver and called, "Mom! Its for you!" She wrinkled her face in disgust. "MOM! DAD! I know you like each other but can you stop giving each other goo-goo eyes and get the phone?!"
Chloe took the phone. "Hey Sora, whats up?"
"Nothing much here. Howre you doing?"
"Im a little tired from work and from the kids, but fine. Why do you ask?"
"Well Kari called and told me that T.K.s been having that feeling again. Yknow, that strange sensation that something big is going to happen. Hes also been having visions or something like that. I was wondering if you felt that way."
"Ummm…not really. But if T.K. does then I probably will soon."
"Okay. Ill see you tomorrow. Good night little sis."
(A/N: If youre confused, read The Years Ahead. I have no time or space for a flashback)
"Good night big sis." Chloe placed the phone back on the receiver but she couldnt help feeling funny. T.K.s sensing something again? How weird.
Crystal looked at her mother, perplexed. "Are you okay Mom?"
"Im fine honey." I think.
West Shinjuku District (Tamers Dimension)
Nonaka Residence
Rika leaned her head against the wall of the porch and sighed. She watched the leaves falling gently around the base of a tree. Look at them. They always have the same routine, never worrying about anything or anyone—except probably blowing away. They dont have problems in life at all, just like those faultless people. I just hate people who have such perfect lives. People whom everyone like and respect. People who always have love in their hearts. Ugh, that word for some reason makes me sick. Rika spread her Digimon Cards out in front of her and began to sort them. She slipped on her headphones and switched her player to radio.
Mirror mirror lie to me
Show me what I wanna see
Mirror mirror lie to me
Why dont I like the girl I see
The one whos standing right in front of me
Why dont I think before I speak
I should have listened to that voice inside me
I must be stupid, must be crazy, must be out of my mind
To say the kind of things I said last night
Mirror mirror hanging on the wall
You dont have to tell me whos the biggest fool of all
Mirror mirror I wish you could lie to me
And bring my baby back, bring my baby back to me
Mirror mirror lie to me
Show me what I wanna see
Mirror mirror lie to me
Show me what I wanna see
Why did I let you walk away
When all I had to do was say Im sorry
I let my pride get in the way
And in the heat of the moment I was to blame
I must be stupid, must be crazy, must be out of my mind
Now in the cold light of the day I realize
Mirror mirror hanging on the wall
You dont have to tell me whos the biggest fool of all
Mirror mirror I wish you could lie to me
And bring my baby back, bring my baby back to me
If only wishes could be dreams
And all my dreams could come true
There would be two us standing here in front of you
If you could show me that someone that I used to be
Bring back my baby, my baby to me
Mirror mirror hanging on the wall
You dont have to tell me whos the biggest fool of all
Mirror mirror I wish you could lie to me
And bring my baby back, bring my baby back to me
Mirror mirror hanging on the wall
You dont have to tell me whos the biggest fool of all
Mirror mirror I wish you could lie to me
And bring my baby back, bring my baby back to me
Mirror mirror lie to me
Show me what I wanna see
Mirror mirror lie to me
Mirror mirror lie to me
Show me what I wanna see
Mirror mirror lie to me
Of all songs, the radio had to play that song. It reminded her too much of her life. She pulled off her headphones with a frustrated groan and tossed them beside her.
Mom doesnt really understand me...but at least she makes an effort, and we get along. Not like Dad. If he understood, hed be here. I was too young to really remember anything about that divorce. He just left…left without another thought…left without saying he cared about me and Im his daughter. He promised to come back someday, but he never did. I wish I could disown him as my father. Why did he leave me? I cant hate him and yet…there are times when all I wanna do is punch something—or someone, thought Rika angrily as she scooped her cards back up and shoved them inside the pouch attached to her jeans.
I have this empty space that just cant seem to be filled. I mean, I care about Mom, Grandma, Renamon, and my friends…so why doesnt this thing fill up? Is it because I still dont know what love can really bring? Rika sighed and closed her eyes. Oh, why bother. All it does is break your heart. Theres no point in love…no point at all!
Whats going on? thought Rika. Where am I? She sat up and found herself lying on soft grass. Did I just fall off the porch or something? No wait, there seemed to be miles of grass stretching out before her. She knew her backyard was not that big.
Standing up, she brushed off her jeans and looked around her. There were dozens of trees with little clearings of grass like the one she was standing in. Sunlight streamed down through the leaves and danced in her hair. The entire place looked so recognizable. Am I in Shinjuku Park? She heard a small gasp from behind her. Huh?
Whirling around, Rika came face-to-face with at least a dozen or more people staring at her. Their eyes looked surprised and frightened at the same time. Why do they seem so…familiar? she wondered. This is way too weird. She started to back away.
One of those within the group of adults, a young woman approached her hesitantly. "Dont go," she whispered in a soothing voice. "I can tell youre frightened but please dont be. Just tell me your name. Maybe I can help you."
Rika eyed her warily. What a freaky thing to say. The woman tilted her head to one side. Her long black hair was tied in a ponytail and two long strands brushed her ears. She was absolutely beautiful but still…unnatural. Rika stared harder. It was the eyes. Those eyes were deep, mysterious, and full of light all at once; the brilliant blue color of lapis lazuli stones. Rikas own eyes shifted to the other adults standing behind the woman and focused on a…. Was that a Patamon?
She blinked incredulously and noticed the faces on the group. They looked exactly like the Digidesti—
"Rika? Rika!"
Rika opened her yes. "What, what?" She saw her grandmother and her Digimon partner Renamon kneeling next to her. "What happened?"
"Oh thank goodness!" Seikos face shone with relief. "You gave me quite a scare lying here and looking so pale. I thought you fainted."
The Tamer shook her head to rid herself of the dream. "Are you all right Rika?" asked the yellow fox Digimon. Rika nodded. "Good."
Rika shook her head and stood up. "Um, I think Ill go visit my friends in the park. They must have noticed Im not there."
Renamon nodded once and faded away.
As she left the house, Rika couldnt help feeling strange. I just dont get it. That dream…it was no dream…it was real.
Odaiba District (Digidestined Dimension)
Kamiya Residence
Chloe sat awake at the computer, staring at the screen. Try as she might to get some work done, she couldnt get over the conversation she had with Sora. I wonder how T.K. could be sensing something. I thought I was the psychic, not him.
"Chloe?" It was Tai. "Sweetheart, are you feeling all right?"
She pulled her hair out of its ponytail and the long mass fell down her back. "Im just…tired. Thats all."
She felt Tais hands on her shoulders, kneading them gently. "Are you sure youre okay?" he asked in concern. "Youre just tired?"
Chloe nodded. "Yeah, thats all." She tilted her head upwards to see his worried deep brown eyes. "Dont worry about me Tai. Im fine. I just a had a laborious day at work."
"Well okay." He still looked unconvinced. "Crystal needs my help on something. Call if you need anything." He leaned down and kissed her gently before leaving the room.
Chloe heaved a sigh and closed her eyes. I dont know. I dont like this funny feeling Im starting to get.
Where am I? Why do I feel so dizzy? She sat up and got to her feet. It felt like jet lag had hit her to the tenth power.
She was in a large park. Not Odaiba but just as big, maybe even bigger. It was shady and there were concrete pathways here and there. She could see benches scattered across the grass underneath trees as well. Turning her head, she noticed the form of a red-haired girl in her early teens lying on the ground. Wow, I hope shes okay.
The girl stirred and got to her feet slowly. Looking around her, she murmured something that sounded like, "Im back." She noticed Chloe standing there and screamed. "What the heck are you doing here?!"
Chloe stared at the girl in complete shock. She says it like shes seen me before. But how? Ive never met her in my entire life! The girls violet eyes poured into her own. Her red-blonde hair was tied high at the back of her head and two loose strands brushed against her ears, curving around her pale face. Her attire consisted of jeans, an interesting shirt with a full blue heart on it, red wristbands, and matching shoes with studs. It gave her a somewhat tomboyish appearance. Still, Chloe could see that tomboy or not, the girl was extremely pretty.
Chloe shifted her gaze and it landed on the strange gadget the girl was holding in one hand. It looked like a cross between a Digivice and a D-3, but strangely shaped with an inner circle and a slash on one side like a credit card machine. Chloe blinked at the strange blue Digivice and then turned to its owner. "Who or what are you?"
"Mom?"
Chloe blinked and sat up straight. Gone were the park and the girl. She was back at home sitting at the computer. "Wha—? Mateo?" She looked at the little boy hovering beside her chair. "What is it honey?"
"I still cant find Koromon."
"Oh. Here, Ill get him." She led him in the direction of his Digimon.
West Shinjuku District (Tamers Dimension)
Shinjuku Park
It was near nighttime by the time Rika reached Shinjuku Park. Her friends were either talking or playing with Guilmon, Calumon, and Terriermon. Renamon appeared and sat in a nearby tree. Rika sighed and leaned against Guilmons house, unable to shake the dream from her mind.
Henry noticed she was there and greeted her. "Hi Rika."
Rika looked up at him and then back down to the ground. "Hi Henry."
He eyed her with a concerned look. "Whats up?"
"Nothing. Listen, why dont you play with your friends over there. I need to think."
Surprised by Rikas unusual outburst, Henry backed off. He caught Takato by the arm and whispered, "You better stay away from her. Shes dangerous today."
"Oh thanks." Takato glanced at Rika. "She seems depressed." Just like that time with Parasimon. Though he would never mention it to Henry or the others, he felt more protective around his young red-haired friend. Im not letting anyone or anything hurt her again.
Henry shrugged. "I think she just wants to be alone."
"If you dont mind, Id rather you two didnt talk about me from behind my back," Rika uttered behind them.
They both jumped. "Oh, ah…sorry," Takato apologized. Henry nodded in agreement.
"Whatever."
As the boys left her, Rikas thoughts once again turned to her dream. Is this some sort of sign? I dont understand.
Next Day
Odaiba District (Digidestined Dimension)
Odaiba Park
The members of the Digidestined (plus Chloe and their children) all met up in the park for a reunion. It had been some months since they had all been together because they were so busy with their lives and careers. Everyone had been looking forward to this day. Even Joe took time off his busy schedule in the Digital World to visit.
Izzy contacted the Pokémon World, using the Poké Gear Chloe attached to his computer. In no time, a man with messy dark hair and glittering dark eyes appeared on the computer screen. "Hey there Izzy."
"Hi Ash. Hows everything?"
"Fine. Arinas home from training for a while. She has three badges already."
"Wow, shes fast."
Ashs face grinned. "Yeah, faster than I ever was. Unlike me, she never trusts shortcuts unless she knows the whole area. And with her its always catch first, questions later." (Theres a call of "Ash!" in the background) Oh I gotta go. Say hi to everyone else, including Chloe, for me."
"Sure thing."
Meanwhile, Chloe told her husband, T.K., and Kari about the dream she had the night before. "That girl in my dream was really…bizarre. I mean, when she asked me what I was doing there, it was like she already knew me. Ive never even seen her, let alone met her before so why did she act that way?"
Tai and Kari looked puzzled. T.K. was thinking. "I bet this has some sort of connection with those weird visions I saw. You saw a girl like mine right?"
"Right."
He nodded, his face extremely serious. "Then there is a connection. Your dream must be some kind of dream that shows the future or something like that."
"A premonition?" Chloe asked. "Those are rare—even by normal psychic standards."
"Yes, but I think your dream showed something thats probably going to really happen. The question is…why?"
Chloe shook her head and stared at her best friend. "No T.K., not why…when?"
Same Time
West Shinjuku District (Tamers Dimension)
Shinjuku Park
Rika hadnt slept well last night. The same dream appeared again to her, this time going even further and showing her D-Power glowing in a blaze of white light. For this reason, she remained silent amid the other Tamers. "Whats wrong Rika?" asked Jeri in concern.
Rika shook her head. She truly disliked getting the others involved in her problems. That happened once already when Parasimon took control of her body and used her as a puppet. In that awful predicament, shed nearly been forced to destroy her Digimon and Takato. If theres one thing I cant stand, its my friends getting involved in things that are none of their business. Specially Gogglehead. Not knowing where that thought came from, she raised her eyes to meet Jeris. She knew she had to answer the girl; Jeri was her best friend.
"Well Rika?"
With a sigh of Im gonna regret this, she opened her mouth and told them about the weird dreams shed been having, feeling like she was just wasting her time. When she was through explaining, she waited to hear their doubtful remarks.
"You must be losing it Rika," joked Kazu.
Rika glared at him. "Say that again and youll be losing more brains than youve already lost."
"Whoa, chill," Kenta said hurriedly. "He didnt mean it—honest."
Henry looked thoughtful. "This may be something worth checking into Rika."
"And how do you suppose we do that Braniac? There isnt any way you can enter inside my head and look for it."
"Of course not but what you saw seems suspicious."
Rika turned to Takato and Jeri. So far, they hadnt said a single word. "Is this freaking you out or something?"
Jeri sighed. "No it isnt. But well have to think of something…right Henry?"
The blue-haired boy nodded and smiled at Jeri. She beamed back and Takato looked slightly jealous but that mustve been the sunlight. Henry didnt notice.
"Okay, let me know will you?" With that said Rika turned around and started down the steps leading to Guilmons hideaway. When she reached an open clearing surrounded by trees, she twisted around to find Takato. Apparently, he had followed her. "What do you want Gogglehead?"
"That dream you had," he answered. "It wasnt ordinary was it?"
"Brilliant deduction Sherlock."
Takato rolled his eyes and Rika noticed how serious he looked. "I may have something on about that dream but Im not sure if my theorys right."
"Shoot."
"Well your dream might be something thats going to happen—like a premonition. Maybe those people you saw will soon really appear, not just in your dream but also out here in the open."
Rika eyed him. "How are you so sure?"
He winced. Shes gonna hit me for this but…oh well. "Well if you remember correctly, I had something like it. I dreamt about—"
"Shut up."
Takato ignored her. "—You and Renamon fighting against a Digimon. And you both turned out to be real so maybe yours will be real too."
"What did I say about that dream stuff Gogglehead? You knew that if you mentioned that dream Id—"
Rikas D-Power started reacting. She stopped talking to Takato and stared at it. "What the—?"
"Whats wrong?"
"I…I dont know." Rika held her D-Power up and it emitted a bright burst of light. "Aaaaaaagghhhh!" The light engulfed her and vanished in one flash.
Takato blinked in shock. "Rika? Rika!"
Renamon appeared behind him. "Takato, is something wrong?"
He faced the yellow fox. "Rikas gone Renamon. We have to find her." Why does this keep happening?
Odaiba District (Digidestined Dimension)
Odaiba Park
"Oooff!" Rika landed facedown on what felt like soft grass. She sat up and looked around her. "Trees and miles of grass?" Sunlight streamed through the leaves and made little patches of light around her. Why does this seem so familiar?
Standing up, she brushed off her jeans and heard a small gasp from behind her. "Huh?" She spun around.
A dozen or so people stared at her, half frightened and half surprised. Ooohh man, are these the same people from my dream? Her question was answered when a familiar-looking young woman approached her. Oh great. For once in his life, Takato was right. They are real. She backed away steadily.
Those unnatural blue eyes poured into hers. "Dont go," the woman whispered. "I can tell youre frightened but please dont be. Just tell me your name. Maybe I can help you."
Rika observed her. Same as my dream. She decided to answer the womans question. "My name is—"
Her D-Power reacted again. Oh crap, not now.
The woman stared at her curiously when the blast of white light flew from Rikas D-Power. Her expression changed to bewilderment. "What?"
Another person from the crowd, a blond man, ran toward them. "Chloe watch out!"
The beam of light surrounded Rika and the woman. It lashed out and grabbed him too. The light gave an earsplitting shriek, covering them from sight. "WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!"
When the clearing was free from it, they were gone.
"CHLOE! T.K.!"
West Shinjuku District (Tamers Dimension)
Shinjuku Park
Chloe sat up dizzily. She felt as if shed been traveling at a high speed in a short amount of time. I am never looking at fast travel the same way ever again.
She stood up and rubbed her head. Where am I anyway? Looking around, she saw shady trees and pathways. Little benches were placed here and there. This seems recognizable…sort of.
Chloe turned and noticed the teenage girl on the ground. She gasped. My premonition. The girl stirred and got to her feet. "Im back," she murmured. Turning to Chloe, she screamed, "What the heck are you doing here?!"
The trainer stared back at her. "I dont know myself. Just answer something for me kid: who or what are you?"
"Im human," replied the girl. She had a haughty sort of voice, like a superior champion. "And my name is Rika. Rika Nonaka."
Chloe tested out the name in her head. Rika. Its…pretty.
The girl, Rika, was still staring at her in an expectant way. "And you are…?"
"Chloe," she replied politely. "Im Chloe."
Chloe. Its…weird.
T.K. blinked and gazed at the ground. It was a lot further than usual. In fact, it was at least ten feet away. That was when he realized he was sitting in a tree.
How the heck did I end up in a tree? T.K. asked himself as he tried lowering out of it gently. No such luck. He stepped on a weak branch and found himself airborne for about six seconds before crashing to the ground below. "Ow!"
T.K. groaned and rubbed his shoulder painfully. Now I know why humans were never born to fly. He heard a voice coming behind the building he had landed in front of. Greeaat.
Takato, Henry, Jeri, Kenta, and Kazu were all searching for Rika. After Takato had told them what had happened, theyd all agreed to split up and find her.
"Rika! Rika!" called Henry. His eyes landed on a small maroon-haired figure running towards him. "Suzie?"
Suzie Wong smiled a dimply smile. "Henwy, what are you doing?"
"Were lookin for Rika," Terriermon said from Henrys shoulder.
Suzie blinked. She was carrying Lopmon in her hands. "Can I help?"
Her brother shrugged. "If you want." He walked off.
Suzie and Lopmon wandered through the trees calling, "Wika! Wika! Where are you?" Lopmon stopped beside Guilmons house where Takato and Guilmon were searching.
Takato heard something fall behind the gray building accompanied by an "Ow!" "What was that Guilmon?"
The red dinosaur cast him a puzzled look. "I dont know Takatomon."
The Tamer walked around to the back of the shack and saw a man staring up at him. Apparently, he had fallen out of the tree. "Hey, do you need some…" Takatos voice died away as he took in the mans golden blond hair and azure eyes. His own eyes widened. "No way! I dont believe it!"
"Uh, what?"
"You-youre T.K.…Takeru Takaishi arent you?" asked Takato hurriedly. T.K. nodded, his expression one of confusion. "Oh wow! Its impossible; youre not supposed to be real!"
"What are you talking about kid and how do you know my name?"
Takato grinned. "Youre on the Digimon TV show."
"Huh?"
"The Digimon TV show," Takato repeated. "But thats so weird. Your show stopped running months ago…oh I should show you to my friends."
T.K. shook his head in disgust. "Show me to them. What am I, an exhibit? And just who are you anyway—a Tai or Davis wannabe?" He gestured to Takatos goggles.
"Oh Im sorry. My names Takato."
"Nice to meet you…Takato." T.K. frowned slightly.
Lopmon peeked behind the building, followed by Suzie. The little girls eyes widened to the size of side-plates. "Suzie, are you okay?"
"Henwy! Henwy! Come here right now!" Suzie replied in answer.
Henry, Terriermon, Jeri, Kenta, Kazu, and Guilmon raced over to her. Their own eyes nearly bugged out at the sight of T.K. before them. By now, the Digidestined had gotten to his feet.
"Holy cow!" shouted Kenta.
"I must be seeing things," Jeri murmured and she rubbed her eyes.
Henry walked up to them. "Takato, is this…?"
"T.K.? Yeah," Takato answered cheerfully.
Kazu blinked and walked over to T.K. "He looks so real," he muttered as he poked TKs shoulder. "And he feels real too."
"Its because I am real," T.K. replied in an annoyed voice. He pushed Kazus hand away. "Cut it out."
"Oh sorry."
T.K. sighed and stood up. He eyed the strange band of kids staring at him. Why are they looking at me as if Im a celebrity? Agh, I have no time for this. Chloe was caught in that blast so I should look for her. If anything happened to her, Tais gonna have my head on a silver platter. He turned to leave.
"Hey, where ya goin?" asked Kazu.
T.K. glanced at him. "Im going to look for one of my friends."
"Another Digidestined?" Kenta asked eagerly.
He shook his head. "We dont really consider her a Digidestined. Shes from…another place."
"Can we go with you?" asked Jeri with a sincere look in her eyes. "We wont get in the way."
T.K. shrugged. He didnt really want the kids tagging along but the look in her eyes showed he could trust her. "I guess its okay with me." His eyes expanded at Guilmon, Terriermon, and Lopmon. "You kids are Digidestined?!"
"Let me get this straight," Rika said as she focused her attention on Chloe. "I appeared in your dreams same as you appeared in mine?"
Chloe nodded. "You arent from around here are you?"
"Nope," Chloe said pleasantly. "Im originally from Pallet Town."
Rika was about to ask where in the world that was when Renamon appeared. "Rika, Ive been looking for you."
Chloes eyes nearly bulged. "Whoa!"
"Renamon!" Rika suddenly looked nervous. "Youre not supposed to appear in front of other people. Youve probably freaked her out by no…" Rikas voice died away when she noticed Chloe looking neither frightened nor surprised. In fact, she looked intrigued. "Arent you scared?" she asked, mystified.
"No," Chloe answered. She looked at the yellow fox up and down. "Ive never seen a Digimon like you before. Renamon is it?"
"Hold on a sec!" Rika looked confused. "You know shes a Digimon?"
Chloe nodded and smiled. "One of the coolest-looking ones Ive ever seen." Renamon looked flattered. "Ive hung around Digimon long enough to know what they are," she explained
Is she a Digidestined? How can she be; Ive never seen her in the show. How about a Tamer? No way, she doesnt even have a Digivice or a partner with her. Plus, shes kinda old to be one. But if shes not a Digidestined or a Tamer, then what is she? A model?
Rikas thoughts were interrupted by a voice calling out, "CHLOE! CHLOE!"
Chloes eyes widened with recognition. "Id know that voice anywhere. T.K.!"
T.K.? The kid with the Patamon? Rika thought. She looked up and saw the woman running to the voice. "Hey wait up!" She and Renamon took off after her.
T.K. burst out of the trees and spotted Chloe running toward him. He caught her in a hug. "Thank goodness."
She hugged him back. "Im glad theres someone familiar to talk to." She pulled away.
The Digimon Tamers appeared behind the two adults along with their Digimon. Rika and Renamon came up and stared at them. "RIKA!" the Tamers shouted. "Where were you?"
"Long story," she replied curtly and nodded at Chloe and T.K. "That woman over there was the one in my dream."
"She was the girl in my dream. Her name is Rika," Chloe explained to T.K.
The blond man eyed the young Tamer. "Shes beautiful."
Rika snorted. Chloe ignored her, noticing the Tamers. "You sure make fast friends." Her eyes zeroed in on Takatos goggles. Oh…kay. Just how many goggleheads are there in the world?
"We found him miss," Kazu put in. Kenta nodded in agreement.
"Chloe, these kids and Digimon are…"
"Takato, Henry, Jeri, Suzie, Kenta, Kazu, Guilmon, Terriermon, and Lopmon," Chloe rattled off. "Nice to meet you."
The younger kids, including Rika, looked bewildered. "How…did you know?" asked Suzie. "Do you have magic?"
"Im psychic." They didnt know whether she was being sarcastic or serious.
Chloe smiled at them. "My full name is Chloe Device Kamiya, but you can all call me Chloe."
The kids were still stuck on her last name. "Kamiya?!"
Alexis: Can things get any crazier than this? And just what was the purpose of the premonitions? The big surprises are far from over on the next part of "The Saga of Destiny"!
T.K.: Nice little predicament you put me and Chloe in.
Me: Thanks.
???: Hi boatie.
Ash: What the heck was that?
???: IM READY! Im ready, Im ready, Im ready, Im ready…
Ash: (to me) Uuuhh Caro, you dont have Spongebob Squarepants in here dya?
Me: Um no.
Chloe/Rika: Then who was that? (Amanda enters) Whos that?
Me: Ugh. Amanda, Im trying to write here. Go back to watching Spongebob.
Amanda: No. I wanna stay here.
Me: (groans) For those of you to know, this is my little sister. Shes a bit of a smart aleck.
Amanda: AM NOT!
Me: (sighs) Now lets move on. (to Amanda) And turn off the TV while youre at it!