Digimon 4

CH.4: What happened on both sides

Davis paced the length of the room and again it was the same 13 steps. After his capture he had been blindfolded and separated from Veemon. The sound of his cell door opening made him wheel around. The Digimon Emperor stood there smiling at him.

"Cozy little cell isn't it? You see you're the first human brat I've caught, and seeing how you like to be alone I picked the most separated cell I had. Now, tell me where those brats are?"

"Find them yourself," Davis answered defiantly. The Digimon Emperor smiled coldly and turned his attention to behind him. The darkness masked the shape, but the red glowing eyes stood out. Veemon stood there wearing a grim expression and his arm had a control spire. The rings took over the Digimon's mind and allowed its new master to mold it into the perfect slave. Davis had seen many of these on Digimon and knew once they had them on they weren't the same. "Hey Veemon, I'm your pal-."

"You are my enemy!" Veemon began to back away and then, "V-head butt!" Its blue head shined and it had launched across the room and crashed into Davis. Davis fell to the ground and felt his busted stomach. He attacked him!

"Yes…oh yes! I have finally found my answer to those miserable brats. I will capture their Digimon and turn them against them, that way enabling to get a grander army. I owe it all to you Davis, if it hadn't been for your lack of…swimming, you'd be free like the others. A kid who can't swim, how joyful," the Emperor said. Davis felt anger build up inside him, but what came out was an attempt to save himself.

"I can swim, and if you let me show you then you can also be in this mess," he said. Davis got up and charged at the Digimon Emperor, the Emperor only stood there…and allowed Veemon to do the honors. Up against the wall and helpless, Davis cried. Veemon had no emotion and stared at him like he was worse then the Digmon Emperor himself. Finding no more use of this, the Digimon Emperor left the room. "Veemon…don't go-."

"My master calls, and if you try that stunt again I'll really get mad!" The door closed and Davis took off his flame jacket to look more closely at his wounds. It was only a few cuts and bruises, but to think of Flamedramon doing the deeds of the Digimon Emperor, really made him sick. In this cell he couldn't tell if it was light or day, oh well, at least the others are safe.

"Sorry Tai no luck," Izzy said regretfully. They were all in Izzy's bedroom and for the last 2 hours had been trying to find any news of Davis. Davis may have been a pain to them, but he was a leader…and a good friend. Kari scratched Gatamon's ear and listened to the clock. Matt and TK were playing poker, Yolei and Cody were playing I-spy, Joe and Sora did their homework, while Tai and Izzy searched the Digital world.

"Tai it's getting late and we all need some shut eye," Sora said. The others agreed and Tai felt like they were letting Davis down. Matt put down a flush and saw Tai's hesitation at the notion of leaving. Izzy cracked his knuckles and typed more.

"As much as I love to have you kids over, I was wondering if any of you need a home." Izzy's mom stood in the doorway and that was their cue to leave. Quickly closing the port Izzy said his goodbyes. Izzy couldn't shake the feeling that Davis was in need of urgent rescue, but even kids needed rest sometime. Why had the Digimon Emperor captured Davis instead of them? Would he use Veemon against them and the others? I can't shake this dread, Izzy thought, could be the end, but who am I to judge? His light was turned off and another day went by.

Kari listened to her History teacher talk about the Spanish Civil War and how it affected everyone. Even though Davis was a thorn in one's side, he did make her laugh. She also felt like her good friend TK was hiding something. She worried about her brother and his ongoing search for Davis; every night he was on the computer sending e-mails and such. Every chance they had they scoured the lands and destroyed those towers to make the Emperor reveal Davis's whereabouts. Kari wrote down some notes and chewed on her cherry bubblegum.

"Kari," someone said. Kari turned to see TK show her a picture of their teacher being chased by Veggimon. Even though Davis wasn't here, TK still saw the light of things. Their teacher caught them and issued them detention. "It's just an honest drawing," TK said.

"Not when the some teacher is being chased by cartoon images," he said, "at lunch meet here and Kari, spit out that gum." Kari spit her gum out and ventured to her seat as their teacher talked about the end of the Spanish War. The bell rang and Kari went to her next class…which was math. Her Math teacher was Miss Thomson, or big nose, she thought. The clock was no where to be seen, but Kari heard her own watch tick down until lunch. A 7 period day and then it was back to Izzy's to search for Davis. In math they were learning about graphs and how they formed shapes. She hated math.

"Once you plot the points you will then be able to get the answer A2 +B2C2. If anyone has any questions please, feel free to ask me," she concluded. Kari wrote down her problems and she ended up writing a letter, her feelings for Davis were just friendly, she thought frantically. Erasing the letter she wrote down she decided to start her work.

"Attention everyone, this is the principal," the voice through the intercom said, "we have a special guest today all the way from his busy schedule is Ken Ichiyoki!" Kari giggled at the principal's misinterpretation of the name and wondered why a smart guy like Ken would visit their school. "Assembly schedule routine and stay with your class, that is all." Kari followed her class and felt very bad, could be what I ate, Kari thought. They all sat in their assigned seats and on the stage was none other then Ken.

"Good afternoon Odaiba Elementary," Ken began, "it has come to my attention that your school is suffering a computer loss. I have used what sources I know and have got you a new lab complete with up to date systems. I'm sorry I can not stay, but my business doesn't give me much time to socialize," Ken said in a manner of farewell. Kari stared at the blue haired youth and put that picture with the Digimon Emperor. Were they the same?

"Let's have a round of applause for Ken," the principal urged. Kari glanced at the row behind her and caught TK'S worried glance. "Now I will dismiss you by rows so you can go to lunch," he pointed to 2 rows and let them go. Pushing through the crowds Kari managed to stop Ken from leaving. "Kamiya what is it this time?"

"I was just wondering if you knew the whereabouts of Davis Montomiya?" Ken froze in his tracks and Kari knew there had to be a match. The principal seemed to be not amused by Kari's latest prank.

"Now why would Ken do know this? He doesn't go to this school and doesn't know Mr. Montomiya in the first place. Kari you've been acting out of behavior for these few weeks and may need to think about visiting the nurse. I apologize Ken for anything said or done wrongfully." Ken then recognized her.

"No problem at all, now and then kids accuse me of the weirdest things," he said. That is one of those Digi brats, and she suspects my false identity, this is unexpected. TK caught up to Kari and let air into his lungs after passing through the crowds. Yolei and Cody also joined them on the stage near exhaustion.

"That was not nice Kari; I'd appreciate it if you'd control yourself from now on. Learn to behave yourself, like your brother Tai." As he left, the Digi destined stared in puzzlement at Kari. Great now everyone thinks I'm whacko, or I can say what I have:

"It is my belief that Ken is actually the Digimon Emperor," so far so good, "he spends his time in his room then like us goes in." TK put his hands on Kari's shoulders and gave her a worried look.

"Kari, that is impossible. Ken is one of the smartest minds in our time and to me would never play Jekyll and Hyde. Maybe you should stay behind until you get well," he suggested. Kari took a step back and was shocked at TK'S turn. Ken does hide from the world, but what brilliant mind doesn't? Kari hasn't been herself, perhaps she is worried about Davis…but what if that's it…

"I…guess so," Kari said in resignation. Cody and Yolei stared after Ken. Ken's form was stiff and if they suspected him now they'd be stunned to know Kari's suspicions were right. Lunch was full of silence and their circle now seemed shattered. After school Kari laid on her bed in thought and didn't even hear the sound of her door opening.

"Kari mom said it was dinner," Tai said. He caught the sight of her sister and went to her bedside. "Hey what's wrong?"

"Oh, I've just had the worst day in my life. I had my suspicions about computer genius Ken being the Emperor of the Digital world, and then TK and the others thought I needed rest." Tai digested all this down and like Kari tried putting the picture together. Ken's hair was a flat blue and his nature calm, the Digimon Emperor on the other hand had wild blue hair and a very nasty mood. "Tai, did anyone ever take your word for granted?"

"Sure lots of times. The main thing is to keep at your suspicions and prove them wrong. In 6th grade I suspected that our teacher had an alcoholic problem. The others thought of him as a nice well raised man. I proved them wrong just before he went drunk crazy. If you believe you're right though, you'll need evidence to back up what you're saying. Is Ken the Emperor?"

"I don't know," Kari said in defeat. Tai gave her an encouraging smile and led her to dinner. Tomorrow was a new day, and a fresh start to the search for Davis.