Chapter 2:
Revealing Identities

The tamers were still puzzled at this new kid. They were all at Guilmon's hideout, trying to figure out this new tamer. Kazu, Kenta, and Suzie were also informed of the new tamer so they were there too.

"Just who is this guy?" Kazu asked.

"Not sure. But he called himself the…Dark Tamer. I wonder what that means," said Takato.

Henry thought and said, "I think I heard of that name before. I might have it in one of my files on the computer somewhere. I'll look tonight for it."

Henry had started keeping different files of things that appeared new in the Digital World so we could remember and learn from them. He had mostly talked to the sovereigns so he got most of his information from them.

"I think I heard of the Dark Tamer once. He's supposed to be a tamer that tames only virus type digimon," said Lopmon.

"Well he did have a virus type digimon," Takato said.

"Yes but it doesn't mean he is the Dark Tamer," Renamon pointed out.

"In any case we'll keep an eye on him, if we ever see him again," said Rika.

Suzie looked at her brother and said, "Henry, didn't you say he was about my age?"

Henry nodded and said, "He was about your age, maybe a bit older."

"I could look to see if he goes to my school or if anyone knows him," she suggested.

"Good idea. Maybe if he does go to Suzie's school, she can keep an eye on him and he won't have to know she's a tamer," said Takato.

As the sun started to set, the tamers headed home to meet again tomorrow. When Henry got home, he started to look for the file on his computer. He went into the one he thought was it and started searching. He almost jumped out of his seat when he found it.

"This isn't good," he said to himself.

He quickly printed it out and started reading it to himself over and over. After studying it for a while, he put the paper away and went to bed. It was the weekend, so when Henry woke up he immediately called Takato.

"Hello?" said Takato.

"Takato, it's Henry. Listen I found the information and we need to have an urgent meeting with the others. I'll meet you at Guilmon's place in about an hour."

"Ok. It must be important, Henry."

"It is. Bye."

"Bye."

Takato called the others up and told them what was going on. He then went out the door and ran to Guilmon's place. Once he got there, Henry and Suzie with their partners were already there. After a while, everyone on the team was present and Henry decided it was time to tell them.

"Ok you guys. I'm going to read from the article since there's no other way of saying this." He cleared his throat as he read. " 'The digimon believed that there would always be digimon that would partner up with humans and thus be called tamers. The only digimon that would ever partner up with humans would be data or vaccine type digimon. If the digimon were a virus, then it would be a digimon created by a human so it would be dubbed as a vaccine or data type instead. But there has also been a cause for worry with these partners. A virus type, or to separate them from a created digimon they would be called a 'true virus' type, could never have the heart to partner with a human for they are vile creatures and never want anything of the sort. There has always been talk though of a 'true virus' type to partner with a human but if such a thing happened it would be disastrous. For one, the human would have a dark spirit and soul and they could also cause chaos and damage. Putting the two together could cause them to control both worlds and thus we have feared the one who calls himself the Dark Tamer.'"

"Is that what Azulongmon said?" Takato asked.

Henry nodded and said, "They're scared of the Dark Tamer because of what power they can possess."

"So what should we do?" asked Terriermon.

"He might be on our side, even if he doesn't want to be part of the team," suggested Renamon.

Rika nodded and said, "That was the way with us. Fighting for the same cause but not wanting to be a part of a team."

"Do you think we should notify Yamaki about the new tamer?" Jeri asked.

"Yeah, we should. Let's go there now," said Henry as they headed towards the Hypnos building.

The boy with the auburn brown hair walked through the crowd with Beelzemon behind him.

"Don't you think it would've been better to accept their offer on being a part of their team?" asked Beelzemon.

"You know as well as I do, Beelzemon, that they would've figured out who we were. No virus would want to be with a human and you're the only one. Besides, it's better that they know and we keep our distance."

"They could help us."

He looked at Beelzemon and said, "I don't want anyone to risk their lives for us. Both of us have felt the pain of losing someone before and I don't want it to happen like it did four years ago."

Beelzemon sighed and said, "You're right. But what if they don't care who we are?"

"Then that's fine with me. Let's go."

They continued down the sidewalk thinking about what they should do about the tamers. Meanwhile, the tamers were walking out of the Hypnos building after telling Yamaki of the new tamer. He said he would stay notified and there was nothing more they could do. As they walked home, another bioemerge appeared. They started to run toward it and went into the digital field just in time to see Beelzemon destroy a Mummymon.

"It's you again," Takato said.

After watching Mummymon's defeat, the boy turned toward them and said, "Yeah, so? What do you want?"

"So you really are the Dark Tamer, right?" Rika asked.

He smiled and said, "Very good, Digimon Queen."

She growled at him and then Suzie looked at him.

'He looks familiar but…'

She gasped as she realized who it was. She didn't recognize him at first but she was sure that it was him.

"I know you."

He looked at her and said, "And you are?"

"You probably don't remember me but I'm Suzie. My partner is Lopmon and Henry is my older brother."

'Suzie…' he thought.

"Sorry. Doesn't ring a bell," he said starting to walk away.

"Mako, wait! We can help you."

Mako turned to look at her and said, "There's nothing you can do for me, Suzie. So just leave me be."

Suzie stared after him as he and Beelzemon walked away from the battle scene. The others were surprised by what just happened but at least they knew who he was now.

"Henry, you're sure he's the Dark Tamer?" she asked him.

He nodded and said, "Yes. He called himself that and since he has a virus type for a partner, that makes it prove it even more."

She sighed as she thought, 'Mako…the Dark Tamer.'