I walked around the school grounds the next day, it was especially early, and I could only hear the howl of the wind and the sound of the leaves crunching below my feet. I looked at the orange sky and began to think of that day, the day my uncle's house set on fire. To be honest, I'd been trying to avoid those memories, but yesterday made them flood back into my head. I stood there with my back leaning on a tree. It was so empty and desolate… It reminded me of solitary confinement. A voice echoed out, "You are here early…"

I looked to the side, and I saw that mousy girl with the panties… She readjusted her glasses, and said, "You know, I am sorry… I kind of overreacted yesterday."

I smiled and responded, "It's okay… But what are you doing here?"

She looked down and said, "I'm not sure… I sometimes just wake up and start walking here. The solitude is somewhat refreshing… But what about you? I mean why are you here this early."

I looked at the empty school building and replied with the only words that were in my head… I whispered, "I'm scared…"

She took a few steps closer and said "Yeah… I think I can relate… These past few days have been somewhat different for me as well…"

She couldn't look me in the eyes, I could tell something was wrong. She said, "You know… I saw it…"

She saw what? I saw her hold her arms at her elbows as she looked down and off to the side. She continued, "I saw you almost die yesterday… That strange gun thing in the gym…"

I was somewhat confused, I can understand seeing that was somewhat odd… I asked, "So why are you telling me this?"

She took a deep breath and placed her backpack on the ground. She fumbled around with the hook on her backpack, but finally got it open. She reached in and pulled out an egg. She was shaking as she looked up with melancholy eyes and asked, "Does this mean that I might get attacked too?"

I stared at her, and crouched down to meet her face to face. I couldn't just tell her that she had something to worry about, but at the same time, lying to her would put her in danger… I said, "Listen, I want you to meet me after school! There is something I need to show you!"

I got up and she shouted, "Wait!" Her voice suddenly became lower as she said, "My name is Hanako Saito…"

I looked back and said, "Kyle… I really don't know my last name, but my adoptive family's name is Ichida! So you can call me that… Listen, I am not really sure what to say now, but I'll see you later in the afternoon!"

As I walked away to clear my head there was someone else… He looked odd. He had long blonde hair, and baggy blue pants. I wasn't even sure if he was a human. He stared a hole right through me and pointed right at me. I looked behind myself to see if anyone was there, but no one… And when I turned around, he was gone.

The day had passed and I contacted Takeshi, Patrick, and Aimi to meet in the schoolyard at the end of the day, and to bring their Digimon. It was 4:40 and the school had emptied out. I sat on a bench in the yard and eventually everyone showed up except one.

"Where is that pompous prick?" Takeshi muttered with his arms crossed.

Hanako blushed and said, "I don't know… He is kind of cute…"

Takeshi's jaw dropped as he shouted, "God knows how many women fall for that shallow materialistic asshole! Please don't be one of them!"

Tsunamon said, "But he did save our life!"

"He attacked us afterwards!" Takeshi shouted with his fist clenched. He continued, "I don't see how we can trust him!"

Aimi, who was looking at her egg, chimed in, "Well something about him is in the right place… Maybe not his heart… But there is something…"

A car pulled up to us, the driver walked out and opened the back door facing us. Patrick then stepped out, followed by Gotsumon. He walked towards us and when he arrived he plopped down on one of the benches and said, "You better have a good reason for calling me here! I have a 6 o'clock reservation with a friend then I have to return some video tapes…"

I walked to the front of the group with Patamon on my shoulder, I figured it was a god time to explain why I called this meeting. I said in my strongest voice, "The reason you are all here is because we share a common bond. Digimon, like Patamon here, have come to this world to protect us!"

I started to pace back and forth as I continued, "We are unsure of what we need protection from, but I learned something from Uzimon's attack. Alone we really can't do much… But maybe, we have a chance as a team! We can protect each other and perhaps even defeat this thing that is endangering us!"

A voice echoed out, "You'll need no protection!"

We looked around hesitantly. But no one was there. The wind was blowing the leaves around erratically, even nature could sense the tension. Aimi then let out a frightening shriek as she pointed towards that strange man, he was dressed like some sort of wizard now… He was carrying a staff as he walked slowly toward us. Patrick crossed his arms and asked, "Now, what makes you say that?"

The man pointed the staff at Patrick and shouted, "The dead only need the necessary ground to rest in!"

Suddenly something shot at Patrick, but he rolled out of the way. "Gotsumon! Attack this sniveling fucking cunt!" He shouted.

I told Patamon to join and help Gotsumon, and Tsunamon turned back into Gabumon. I turned back at Aimi and Hanako and shouted, "You two better hide for now!!!"

He began to let out a thunderous laugh, "Let me introduce myself…" He said calmly… He took a bow and continued, "My name is Wizardmon, and I will be your personal guide to HELL!"

The battle raged on, it was neck and neck. Patrick looked on disgusted, so he loosened up his tie shoved it into my chest. He then rolled up his sleeves and unbuttoned the top button of his shirt. He clenched his fists and said, "I really am not sure why, but this guy's life is really irritating me… I think I might help cut it short!"

He ran into the fray and started throwing punches. He knocked the staff out of Wizardmon's hand. Gabumon used his Blue Blaster and Wizardmon went flying. He managed to get his staff back and shot it at Gotsumon. He fell unconscious, and then went for Patamon who dodged his attack. He managed to strike Gabumon with a kick and Patamon with a punch. He then lifted up his staff and electricity shot at the both of them. Patrick ran up to him put Patrick was struck too.

"Takeshi!!!" I shouted.

Takeshi nodded and said, "I know what you're thinking! Let's go!"

Just as we were about to bum rush him, something green hit Wizardmon. We looked up and saw a pink bird like Digimon. It glided into Wizardmon and knocked him over. Another cat like Digimon flew onto Wizardmon and started clawing his face.

"Way to go Biyomon!!" Hanako shouted.

Aimi was right behind her and shouted, "Go get'em Gatomon!"

They hatched? Did they sense the urgency? They hatched… To protect us? These Digimon were remarkable creatures. I looked back at the battle, and Takeshi shouted, "Everyone! Direct your attacks Gatomon's right claw! We're going to finish him off with one big move!"

Patamon used his Boom Bubble, Biyomon used its Spiral Twister, and Gabumon used his Blue Blaster. They all formed around Gatamon's paw as she went in for the attack. Wizardmon tried to jump to the side, but Gatomon used its tail to springboard right in front of him and it connected right to his face. He rolled around screaming, holding onto his face. He then deteriorated into nothing.

We all celebrated, except for Patrick. He walked towards his unconscious partner began to come to. Aimi gave Gatomon a hug, and happily said, "Glad to have you aboard partner!"

Hanako shook Biyomon's wing and said, "It really is nice to meet you Biyomon… Let me formally introduce myself… My name is Hanako!"

"You okay?" I asked Patamon. Patamon smiled and replied, "You know it! We rock! Right?"

I smirked and nodded. I looked over at Takeshi who gave Gabumon a big hug as he said, "Good job, yet again!"

To be honest, it felt great to see everyone so happy… But I then heard a loud sound. Gotsumon went flying away from Patrick. Patrick's fist was clenched. He walked up to Gotsumon who was lying dazed on the ground. He pressed his foot into Gotsumon's face. "WHAT THE HELL!?" Takeshi screamed.

Patrick shouted, "One attack!? That's all it took to knock you out? Even the flying rat and the diabetic tiger thing were able to withstand that! You are a fucking disgrace!"

"STOP THAT!" Aimi cried.

"I don't align myself with weaklings!" Patrick screamed.

He walked away angrily. "You got some fucking nerve Patrick!" Takeshi shouted as he walked away.

Aimi and Hanako went over to check on Gotsumon… I just watched Patrick walk away with his hands in his pockets, completely unaffected by what he did to his partner… I was beginning to wonder, would we be able to function with him on the team?