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Episode 3: United as One
The next day, a meeting was held at the Kamiya household. All the families sat in a large circle together. Momoe had attempted to hug Kita in relief that she was alright but her daughter moved away from her. Joe frowned at this but wisely chose not to say anything. Agumon sat besides Tai while Terriermon sat on Kita's lap. Both digimon were munching on snacks given to them by Sora. It was Tai who spoke up first.
"So Agumon tell us what happened after we were locked out of the digital world 25 years ago?" Tai asked his partner. "I mean Izzy made constant efforts to re-open the portal but every attempt failed so all we could do was sit back and pray that you guys were okay."
"Some good that did." Terriermon piped up sarcastically.
"Terriermon!" Kita scolded and Terriermon laughed.
"Moumentai!"Terriermon cried light-heartedly and at everyone's confused looks he proceeded to explain. "It means 'don't worry' or 'take it easy'." He shut up after a stern look from Agumon to get serious though Kita giggled a little at her partner's antics.
"When the explosion occurred and the gates closed, all of us chosen digimon were taken hostage." Agumon explained, shuddering a little upon remembrance but as Tai put a comforting hand on his shoulder, he found the courage to continue. "There was a human trio and they had an army of mega level digimon following them. The leader of their trio, Saku was particularly interested in DNA digivolution."
At these words, Tai glanced at his brother-in-law in concern. Kari squeezed Davis's hand gently trying to bring some comfort. The twins exchanged a silent glance between one another before looking at their father anxiously as well.
"So…Imperialdramon was formed by DNA digivolution?" Matty asked, still in shock from everything that had occurred. Sure, he had read about digimon in his Uncle T.K.'s novels but seeing them upfront was a whole different thing. Davis nodded at his son's question.
"Mine and Ken's partners combined to form the DNA digivolution of Imperialdramon," Davis explained to his children. "Your mother and Yolei's partners combined to form Sylphimon while T.K. and Cody's partners combined to form Shakkoumon. Agumon…how did the trio enslave them in the first place?"
Matty fell silent then and also turned back to Agumon. Agumon sighed at the anguish on both Davis and Ken's faces. This was the worst possible way for them to discover the demise of their partners.
"Saku's an inventor." Agumon explained to them. "She's invented these strange looking needles, of all different strengths and sizes. Once she inserts those into a digimon, it corrupts all their positive data, like a virus of some sort. So now most of the digimon in the digital world are corrupted and they've been destroying each other." He shook slightly thinking of how bad the digital world's condition was right now.
No one really knew what to say. It was a shock not to mention saddening that humans were once again attempting to interfere with the digital world. It created a feeling of guilt within the Adult Digidestined after all they had done to attempt to protect their partners and the good digimon out there. After a few minutes of uncomfortable silence, Kita decided to break it off with another question.
"What about this DigiWatch? What can this do?" Kita said looking to Agumon. Her heart ached for poor Terriermon having to survive in a place like the digital world when the conditions there sounded awful.
"Well, the legends say that the power of the DigiWatch can cure the virus, just like the digivices could make the black gears disintegrate." Agumon told Kita, with a small smile. Without a second thought, Kita got to her feet.
"Then I'm going to the digital world." Kita decided. "I mean that boy was able to open the digital gate with the DigiWatch so I'm sure I can too." Going to the digital world and helping her new Digital Friend would not only give her a purpose in life but it would make her boring life a bit more adventurous.
Mickey glanced at Kita and while he was worried about her safety, he, too wanted to help the digimon. He smiled a little and stood up as well.
"I'm going with Kita." Mickey agreed softly. "Maybe I'll find my own partner too. Either way, you guys saved the digital world through teamwork. How do you know it isn't our turn to fight and defend that world?"
"Hold it!" Tai cried, raising his hand to silence the two teenagers despite their logical reasoning. "You heard what Agumon said. The digital world is extremely dangerous right now. You could be killed there. Leave this kind of fighting to the adults. It's too dangerous and you're not experienced at this."
But Takao seemed to be agreeing with Mickey and Kita. Besides, it might be kind of cool having his own digimon and fighting side by side with him.
"Dad, only the Digi-Watches can open the gate!" Takao cried out enthusiastically. "Matty, Hinata, Akemi, Emily, Ichijouji we could be the new team of Digidestined! Mum, Dad weren't you inexperienced when you started out?"
"Yeah but…" Tai began trying to come up with another excuse but Izzy cut him off before he could even open his mouth causing him to scowl slightly.
"They do have a point, Tai." Izzy pointed out logically. "I don't like the thought of sending Akemi into unknown dangers either but it seems to be no coincidence that Kita got that DigiWatch and the fact that almost all our digimon are unable to help out in fighting. It seems likely that our children are required to follow in the footsteps of destiny. We can guide them at least. After all, we had no one to guide us."
Akemi Izumi, the daughter of Izzy and Mina Izumi was listening to the conversation around her. She had curly red hair and dark black eyes. Hearing the words of the others, she had to admit going to the digital world sounded interesting.
"Yeah I want to go too." Akemi said in a softer voice than Takao but it showed eagerness as well.
Hinata groaned, she was going to have to end up going to make sure Takao didn't end up being too reckless. Her ocean-blue eyes met Sam's black ones and they both reached a silent agreement. She was going to make sure Takao didn't get himself into too much trouble while Sam was going to attempt to be the voice of reason of the group. Both of them moved to stand with the others, silently voicing their agreement.
Emily looked at everyone else and while she had to admit, after what she had heard about the digital world she was a little scared but she really wanted to meet her own digimon after seeing how close her Uncle Tai was with Agumon. She ran over and grasped Hinata's hand and nodded to her parents with a small smile. She was definitely going!
Matty moved besides Mickey, putting a hand on his arm. The twins exchanged a silent glance before going over to their parents.
"Dad, we promise to bring your partner back." Mickey said softly.
"If we are Digidestined, we'll do our best." Matty added in his agreement. Davis smiled, pulling both boys into a hug.
"Be careful." Was all Davis told them.
"We love you both so much." Kari added, ruffling their hair.
Yolei, however didn't seem to like the idea of sending Sam off to the digital world.
"Sam, you are not going there! It's too dangerous and you could get hurt…" Yolei began ranting but Ken placed a hand on her shoulder and their eyes met causing Yolei to relax slightly. Ken smiled at his son before pulling his family close.
"Stay safe, promise me." Ken said softly knowing his son had to do this.
"I will I promise Dad." Sam whispered back.
"Let's go to the gate together!" Takao said to his parents happily. "We can say our final goodbyes there." No one seemed to have any objections to that and they left the house together."