Takeru cackled happily as he surveyed the Digital World from the air. Since awaking to his dormant powers Takeru had discovered that by focusing he could absorb the power levels of his defeated foes, adding them to his own. Grinning he spotted a Skull Greymon wandering it's way through the desert. With one final chuckle Takeru dived down and attacked. Within moments the battle was over and the Digital World was one Monster short.
In the real world at the Lookout Goku sat with his hands resting on either side of Kari's face. Outside he could hear Mat and Tai arguing over what should be done. Sighing he refocused his mind and began to repair the damage the last battle had done to young girl.
Davis stood on the edge of the Lookout, hands in his pockets. Looking out over the planet he could see the line where Sky met space. Sighing he looked down to where entire buildings looked no bigger than an ant. Davis sighed again as his mind wandered to thoughts of an injured girl resting within the building behind him.
Within the sleeping mind of Kari waged a battle greater than any ever fought in all universes. Kari was facing herself, her dark half, Hikari. "You can't get TK back unless you accept yourself and me." Kari looked at her darker half and scowled, "I can so. I will help TK to find himself and remember who he is without you. There is no need for another evil to walk the earth." Hikari laughed, "You will fail Kari, the only way you can rescue TK is to fight Takeru. To do that you need me." Kari scowled, "How do I know you wont try to hurt my friends?" Hikari laughed again, "I can't, because you will still be awake within our mind your principles and beliefs will prevent me from unleashing my powers upon those you love." Kari scowled, "That's not every comforting. I'm the only one stopping you from making Gatomon darkdigivolve and then using her to destroy the world." Hikari giggled, "That's not true. I respect Takeru enough to know that should I destroy the world then he will destroy me." Kari sighed, "You really are a pain in the neck." Hikari laughed and soon Kari was waking up.
Kari opened her eyes, the words of Hikari still ringing in her ears. Kari had never told anyone but Hikari was the reason she was able to see and visit the Dark Ocean. The same was with TK, Takeru was responsible for his ability to see the Crossover Phases as well as enter. The only difference was Hikari was being pulled by the Master of the Dark Ocean while Takeru wanted power which made him willing to use his dark Powers to open a rift for TK. Sighing Kari lifted herself out of bed and got dressed.
Tai, Mat and Davis each paced or sat outside the med room where Kari rested. When Kari stepped out they immediately rushed at her to try and talk to her only to have her blast straight into the air and fly away.
Kari flew without even realising where she was going. Goku had told her that she had to be TK's Hope and Light. If that was the case then who would be her Light? Looking down Kari realised that she was flying over he hometown. Landing in the middle of the School Oval she smiled, as she was overwhelmed with memories. All good. Walking around the found that half the school was in ruins. Frowning she began to slowly power up in case any Chi Sensitive people were in the area. Walking around a corner she found herself face to face with Takeru. Takeru smiled at her before asking, "Hello Hikari, I'm glad to see you are alive. What do you think of my new powers?" Kari looked up at TK before stammering, "T-t-Takeru? Why are you here?" Takeru smiled softly down at her, "My other self was with holding power until I found a way to prove you were alive. I arrived her a few minutes ago however my arrival was so powerful that it caused some considerable damage to the building." Kari nodded, stepping back, "I understand. What did you mean by other self?" Takeru chuckled, "TK is my other self. I am his dark side. He is my light. He was willing to submit to my control but only if I let him see you one last time. He is looking at you now." Kari looked up into Takeru's eyes and found a stray trace of light shining deep within them. Kari smiled, "Look after him Takeru. When the time comes he may want revenge." Takeru chuckled, "Not likely Kari, I will see you later." With that he powered up again and shot off in a blood red aura. Kari sighed as he flew out of sight.
Goku cringed as he felt Takeru's Chi erupt on earth before flying away at super speed. Looking around Goku smiled and teleported away.
Arriving at the school he was startled to see Kari blasting huge chunks of brick and mortar using Chi Blasts. Ducking under one he jumped and landed beside her and continued to watch as the young woman began to levitate rocks and fling them towards herself at speeds even Goku couldn't dodge. Goku ducked to the side as Kari flung a rock at herself and threw her arm back. Just before the rock would have hit her Kari lunged forward with a single punch and shattered the rock into millions of pieces. As Goku watched many more rocks were lifted up and flung at her only to be shattered by her small petite fist.
Kari ground her fist as the pain in her fists grew to almost unbearable levels. Steeling herself Kari began to lift steel support pillars and repeat the same procedure. Flinching after smashing the third pillar Kari lifted her hands up and gazed at her beaten and broken knuckles. Seeing the blood Kari began to think, God I am weak! Just this is ripping my hands apart. I bet TK could do this without even powering up! Looking at Goku who was watching her intently Kari realized he must have thought she was weak, Even Goku can see how weak I am. I have to train. I can never save TK and beat Takeru if I can't even handle rocks and steel. Looking back at the ruined schoolyard Kari realised that there was something pounding against her back. Turning she saw several police officers with shot guns and side arms shooting at her and Goku. Turning to face them she felt a deep anger rising up from within her. Looking each one in the eyes she lifted her hands up to her face crossing them to form an X. Smirking she brought her fists down in slash movements and watched as two deep furrows blasted through the ground towards the cars, blowing them up. As the police officers ran around to trying to figure out what had happened Kari powered up to her full power blowing everything around her away. Beside her she could hear Goku struggling against the maelstrom winds she had created trying to stay on his feet beside her. Deciding that she was as powered up as she could get she blasted up into the sky, leaving Goku on the ground stunned.
Kari flew for almost three hours before the pain in her knuckles and her heart grew too much for her and began to sob. Landing in a field Kari laid on her back and looked up to the sky with tears running down her face. Looking up into the sky Kari watched as clouds floated past, her tears obscuring them from forming distinguishable shapes. Takeru, TK, why are two people who seem so opposite so similar in my mind? I look at Takeru and instead of seeing evil, I see TK lost and confused. Why don't I see Takeru as any other enemy we've faced? What makes Takeru so different from Black Metal Greymon, or Black War Greymon? Looking at her hands Kari watched as the blood continued to flow from her knuckles. Why do I feel so empty yet so full? Why can't I solve this mystery? Looking up at the sky Kari could see the faint outline of the moon, the moon appears in day, yet the sun can't appear in night. Maybe I have to be the sun, and let Hikari take control…Kari would have continued if it weren't for three people walking over to her, all three had rifles or shotguns and none looked happy. Getting to her feet Kari faced them, "Hello, my name's Kari. Who are-" Kari would have continued but the leader of the three cocked his rifle and fired at her in that moment. Kari flew back from the force of the bullet at point blank range and looked down at her chest to see blood welling up from a small hole in her shirt. Kari felt rage well up inside her and spew forth from her hands, blinding her in an intense light. When the light finally cleared the entire field before her was nothing more than a crater with the three people scattered across it in many tiny pieces. Kari felt horror deep within her stomach, how could I do this? I'm not a bad person. How did I lose control so badly? As these questions ran through Kari's mind she felt Goku's chi, along with Takeru's flare into existence and begin racing towards her. Masking he Chi as much as possible Kari began to run at super speed across the crater and away from where she was.
Goku landed at the same time as Takeru and looked on in shock at the damage done by Kari. Looking at Takeru he was surprised to see worry etched across his face. Walking over to him Goku asked, "Do you have any idea why she did this?" Takeru shook his head, "No, the only thing I can think of would be pain, pain and loss. As far as she is concerned TK is gone to her. She thinks that he can be rescued but she doesn't know how to rescue him." Goku nodded, "Where would she go?" Takeru thought for a moment then paled, "The Dark Ocean…" Within moments both Takeru and Goku were flying at their highest levels towards Odaiba, where the only known gate to the Dark Ocean resided.
Kari wept as she manipulated her Chi to open a rift to the Dark Ocean. She could already feel Goku and Takeru, in their strongest forms, flying towards her. Looking over her shoulder she saw the bright yellow aura of Goku and the dark blood red aura of Takeru flying at top speed towards her. Kari wiped her tears away as she stepped through the gate and closed it behind her.
Goku and Takeru landed, Goku in SS4 and Takeru in Dark Saiyan 5, or Hades Level. Goku could tell that Takeru's power dwarfed his own but paid it no heed. They had bigger things to deal with right now. Looking at the cliff Kari had stepped off Goku could feel the slight variations in Earth Chi. Looking at Takeru he nodded and both began to warp the Chi around them until they had opened a gate of their own.
Kari sniffed as she looked around the Dark Ocean; everything was exactly like it had been last time. Dull and lifeless…behind her she could feel the Chi warping as Goku and Takeru tried to force their way in after her. Kari powered up slightly and burst into the sky, unaware that her aura was no longer steamy white but a dark red similar to Takeru's.
Goku and Takeru smiled as they opened the gate, looking at each other they stepped through and began their search.
Kari sobbed as she flew, she could feel Goku and Takeru close behind her and gaining. Looking ahead through the haze of her tears she saw the Light Tower that had once concealed a Dark Spire. Landing before it she concealed her Chi and stepped inside before blocking the door with all the furniture she could find. When she was done Kari powered up slightly while trying to conceal her Chi from her pursuers. Focusing a tiny Chi Blast Kari melted the door to the Tower shut and melted all the metallic furniture into place with it. Nodding with satisfaction Kari walked up the stairs to the light room.
Goku struggled to keep up with Takeru, who was flying at six times the speed of sound. Goku sighed as he continued to fall further and further behind the Dark Saiyan until he was nothing more than a speck in the distance. Suddenly stopping Goku began to laugh, I've been struggling to keep up with Takeru this whole time and I could've just used Instant Transmission. Shaking his head in amusement Goku focused for a minute before Transmitting away.
Kari looked up as she heard Goku appear behind her; she had been looking down at the ground from the catwalk around the rim of the tower. Turning to the unwanted visitor Kari slowly powered up to avoid Goku's notice. Looking him in the eye Kari asked, "Why are you here Goku? I want to be alone." Goku looked at her sadly and said, "I can't let that happen Kari with your current state of mind leaving you alone would be a bad idea." Kari smirked, "You think I'd kill myself?" Goku nodded and Kari began to laugh. "Oh that's rich Goku. It really is. You think I'd kill myself when there's still a chance of saving TK? Yeah right!" Goku looked stunned and didn't register what Kari was doing until he felt a Chi Blast erupt against his chest blasting him off the balcony of the Tower.
Kari looked down at Goku who was picking himself up off the ground then to the sky where Takeru was coming from. Kari shuddered at the feeling of his Chi. it was like a black hole, swallowing up everything else around them. It was even drawing in the Negative Forces from the Dark Ocean. Looking out to the sea Kari saw a tiny island and knew instantly that it was Daemon's home. Looking back to Takeru and Goku Kari whispered to them, "Why won't you leave me alone? In here I can't do any damage. In the Real World I'm a liability and a danger to the team." Takeru then stepped forward and spoke, "We follow you Kari because we care. I care…if anything were to happen to you I don't know what I'd do. You are my Light, and my Hope…I love you Kari." Kari gasped and looked down at him seeing his blue eyes and seeing the truth they held, "TK?" Takeru shook his head sadly, "I am TK, but I'm not the same TK you knew. I'm what TK would have been if things were different as he grew up. However, I still love you Kari and nothing can change that." Kari sobbed and jumped down off the Balcony and into Takeru's arms, which wrapped around her and held her close, as though they would never let go again…
Well there you have it, chapter 6. I'm sorry it took so long to come out but I've had problems with my parents and them blocking my Internet access to certain websites. I can no longer update and read fanfic from my computer so I have to use my friends. I'm sorry for the inconvience and hope that everyone will forgive me…
See you next Chapter,
Kei Ikari…