Losing Light

katetherescue

Reviews:

4everDestined: I did indeed submit three and four together. Davis and Tai will end up butting heads a bit more in the future, and it will be serious. Though I am working on a humor piece, so be looking for that. I expect it will have a lot of Davis/Tai mock fights. Of course you can use it, I'm flattered to be asked to share ideas. Both TK and Kari will be a bit angsty for a while, they are going through a bit more than teenage hormones after all. Thanks very much.

Lovelinelivelong639: I'm glad you like it. I intend to make this a several-chapter piece. I'm going for 15 minimum. Thanks very much.

RealNutcase: Something you will come to learn quickly is that I'm very weird. Call it part of my charm. Everyone's going to be a bit on edge, if you will, so expect some irritable characters. Glad you like it, thanks for the review.

mysticgirl1713: Wow. That gave me the motivation to actually write this chapter. That's a great compliment mystic. Thanks a ton.

Miyo86: I'm a writer that doesn't like to reveal everything until the very end, so you'll have to put up with that annoying little quirk. I'm going to strive to make this chapter the longest, though I'll be pressing morning 2 soon. Thanks very much.

Okay. So this chapter's goal is to be the longest and most revealing yet. I'll hopefully get some information into this one. If not, anyone has full permission to kick my ass. So, who's heard of the Pink Spiders? I'm obsessed with Modern Swinger. So bubble-gum pop, it would be impossible for it to lack catchiness. Anyway, stop rambling Kate and get on with the chapter. Now I won't be shy to admit that I have NO clue how school goes in Japan, so I'm just going to write it how my school goes.

"Tai" Sora cried from the window, beckoning him over. "Look!" She pointed across town, to where MetalSeadramon had collapsed, and was now disolving into data. Tai watched silently, feeling relief flood him at the thought that Kari was no longer in danger. A grin spread across his face at the sight of two angels flying toward his apartment building. He felt a hand on his shoulder, and turned, coming face to face with Matt. Matt's expression mirrored his own, Tai figured; pure happiness.

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When Kari and TK stumbled through the door of the Kamiya's apartment, they were showered with questions, hugs, and in Mrs. Kamiya's case, kisses. And for a while, everyone forgot about the oncoming evil, and all were content.

Interlude 1: School Begins

Kari awoke at her computer desk, the sun winking at her through the window. It was a beautiful Monday morning, bright and clear and - "6:50!" Kari shrieked, catching sight of the time on her monitor screen. She bolted out of her chair, ignoring the stiff pain in her neck, and dashed into the bathroom that she and Tai shared. Fumbling for her toothbrush, she called out to Tai, "Wake up, you idiot!" A low grunt told her that Tai had been stirred from his death-like sleep state. "We're late!" Tai was now fully alert, groping for his clock.

"How did this happen?" He cried, shooting out of bed, and into the bathroom. Kari shrugged, toothbrush dangling unsteadily between her lips as she flicked a mascara wand over her eyelashes. "I have a test!" Tai shouted, spraying toothpaste foam all over Kari. The younger Kamiya sibling shrieked, glaring at her brother. Tai booked it out of the bathroom, leaving Kari to hastily put on her make-up.

"Fuck it," She muttered, grabbing her make-up bag and ambling into her room. Standing in front of her closet, she frowned. Well fuck, she thought. She heard the clink of Tai's keys in his room, and quickly grabbed a black and white striped shirt and green bermudas. She emerged from her room moments later, slamming straight into her brother as she fastened on a white beaded necklace.

"Ready?" Kari nodded, following her brother, snorting as he nearly fell down the stairs in his haste. They slid into Tai's beat up car, and sped off to school, Kari unceasingly reminding Tai of what time it is. When they reached the school, Kari opened the door before Tai had even stopped the car, stumbling out, waving goodbye to her brother. She dashed off, slinging her bag over her shoulder. She tore through the halls, skidding into her homeroom a second after the bell rang. Her homeroom teacher, Ms. Seguchi, smiled, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

"And you must be Hikari Kamiya," The woman said, brushing a strand of sandy hair out of her eyes. Kari grimaced.

"Guilty," She murmured, feeling her cheeks heat up as every gaze was placed upon her. "And can you please call me Kari?"

"But Hikari is such a beautiful name," Ms. Seguchi argued softly. "It means-"

"Light," Kari cut in. "I know. I never cease to be reminded." A small chuckle sounded from the room. Kari turned, her eyes meeting the blue of TK's own.

"It doesn't seem fitting, Miss Sarcasm," Ms. Seguchi murmured, her lips tilting upward in amusement.

"You'd be surprised just how fitting it is."

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At lunch break, Kari was leaning against the back of Tai's car, waiting for the elder teen, worry etched across her face. She saw the bushy hair of her brother amongst some of his team mates, Matt, TK, and some of Matt's band. Kari pushed herself off the car, making her way to the group of males.

"You," She pointed at Tai. "You, and you," TK and Matt. "Come with me." Some of the soccer players whistled, immediately ceasing when Kari shot them a look that clearly dared them to do it again. The three Chosen followed Kari to a semi-secluded corned in the courtyard. TK was the first to speak.

"What is it Kar?" He asked quietly, glancing around for onlookers. Kari held out her hand, D-3 enclosed, showing the three boys the screen.

"What the hell is that?" Matt asked, pointing to the display.

"It's a - digimon," Tai murmured, in awe. Kari nodded curtly.

"A big digimon," She said, looking unphased. "It's been showing up since second period." She paused. "And it's been getting bigger." The three boys gaped at her. "It's digi-volved to Ultimate level already."

"Who is it?" Matt asked, eyes narrowing.

"Asuramon," Kari replied quietly. "He's been hanging around here." Her voice dropped to a low whisper. "He knows we're here." The boys nodded grimly, eyes scanning the wandering students around them. Kari glanced at her D-3. "He's on the move." She looked up at the skies, walking out of the shelter. "Where are you?" She muttered to herself.

"Kari, duck!" Davis called from across the parking lot. Kari dove as Asuramon swooped over her, cursing.

"There we go," She muttered, getting to her feet. She glanced to where TK, Matt, and Tai stood, looking dumbfounded as Asuramon fired his Dark Broom attack at Kari. The attack was shot back by a beam of light as Angewomon's Celestial Arrow collided with it. "About time," Kari called to the angel, who glared back. Angewomon flew to the ground, hovering next to Kari.

"What can I do for you, O Merciful Mistress of Light?" The angel asked, voiced laced with sarcasm. Kari glared.

"Just get him as far away from the school as possible, ne?" The angel nodded, soaring off in the direction of Asuramon. She flew a circle around him, then past him. "Come on you stupid thing, follow her." And he did, on foot. Angewomon flew over the school, and into the air over the soccer field. Kari dashed through the school to get to the field, crashing into students and teachers on her way. She skidded out onto the field just as Angewomon was hit with Asuramon's Fist of Asura.

"Come on Angel!" TK's voice called from behind Kari. The blond jogged up to where Kari stood, eyes focused on the digimon in the air. Angewomon soared upward, revenge in her eyes. She shot a Celestial Arrow directly at Asuramon, hitting him dead on. TK and Kari were soon joined by the other Digi-destined.

"What is going on out here?" Kari paled at the voice of her principal, desperately wishing that Angewomon would stop flying victory laps around the pitch. Life is never dull when you're a Digi-destined, Kari thought dryly.

Okay. So it ended up as an interlude, but an action-y interlude. I'll write a long, informational chapter tomorrow. Er, today. WHEN I'M NOT GOING TO FALL ASLEEP. Please review, it would be nice to wake up to a full inbox.

P.S. Sorry this took so long to upload, the document manager kept having errors. I nearly shrieked with glee when it finally worked.