_Rika p.o.v_

"I can't believe you!" Yamaki yelled at Sally. "Out of all the dumb things to do!"

"Hey, I've already said it, I'm sorry," She said, sipping on some tea my grandmother made her. She had changed out of her school uniform into a yellow sleeveless t-shirt and jeans. "I think I know how to fix it."

"And how is that?" Yamaki asked.

"We need to come up with a plan and gather information."

Yamaki looked like he wanted to slap her. "This is no time for your dumb attempts at humor! A digimon can come knocking on the door any second!"

Right then, Leomon and Jeri walked in. "Sorry we're late. We had to stop by my house so I could get my digivice."

I chuckled. "Look, Yamaki was right."

He through his hands into the air. "I can't believe any of you!"

"Yamaki, if I've told you once, I've told you a million times, if the world is in complete chaos and despair, jokes help lighten the mood," Sally said, trying not to laugh.

"She is right," my grandmother said. "Freaking out isn't going to solve anything. We might as well have dinner. How many people are coming over again?"

"Let's just say that a press conference would have less food," Sally said. "If we need it, I make some seriously awesome hot sauce." She ran into the kitchen enthusiastically, my grandmother following, chuckling at her eagerness.

I faced Yamaki. "Okay, spill. Who is Sally. I want to hear what you have to say."

"She's this crazy tamer who has the ability to create modify cards. Some say she can do much more, but I've never seen anything."

"Like what? What other things can she do?"

He sighed. "I don't believe it, but some say she's part digimon."

"Well, we just saw her sing Guilmon out of Megidramon and fix concrete with her tears. I wouldn't rule it out."

He nodded. "I'll admit, that does sound interesting. Keep an eye on her."

I was about to go help in the kitchen myself when my mom ran in. "No! I'm not letting you go!"

"You don't even know what I'm doing yet."

"I don't need to. I'm seeing digimon everywhere and I don't want you out there fighting them."

"Hey Rumiko!" Sally said, coming out of the kitchen. "How've you been?"

My mom looked at her in horror. "You're in on all of this as well?"

"Wait, you know her?" I asked my mom.

"She once did a photo shoot with me," my mom explained. "She's supposed to be this super famous American model."

"Well, I kinda lied. That was one of my many covers. But it was super fun getting my picture taken with you."

"Rumiko, dear," my grandma said, "could you come help me with dinner? We have a lot of guests coming." My mother, still looking irritated at Sally, walked into the kitchen.

"Wait for me!" Sally called. "Do you have any dough? I want to make dounuts!"

_Henry p.o.v_

"Okay everyone, time to eat!" Sally said, coming over with more trays of food than I could count. She was balancing them very creatively.

Everyone nodded and started to eat. In addition to our usual dishes, we had Sally's imput of hotdogs, kabobs, street corn, and dounuts. She seemed to be in heaven.

"Okay, now that we are all hear," Sally said, "let's talk strategy."

"I vote none of you go," Remiko said.

"Unless you want digimon outside your house all year round, I suggest we not go with that."

"I have a question," Riley, one of Yamaki's workers, said. "If you merged the digital world with the real world, why haven't we had serious digimon attacks?"

"Simple, they are in shock," she replied. "Lots have probably gone into hiding. There will be those who will want to strike first out of fear, though."

"I have a question I want answered," Rika said. "What did you do when you sang to Megidramon?"

Sally looked a bit uncomfortable. "Well, I think I know, but I might be wrong." From the way she looked, it was more like she hoped she was wrong.

"So, I had once worked on a project to create cards that could affect other digimon from your D-Power. It would make group battles much easier. So we created the cards for it, and tested them out."

"And?" Rika said, wanting Sally to get to the point.

"Well, I think the card I used worked on me."

"What do you mean, worked on you?" Yamaki asked.

"I mean if I truly try, I can make stuff happen when I sing. Here, let me demonstrate." She stood up and took off her glasses. Her deep blue eyes were very soft without the glasses. She took a deep breath, then started to sing the same song that she sang to Megidramon. As she sang, the lights seemed to dim, and what appeared to be silver powder started to form around her. It soon took the form of an elegant dress. When she finished singing, the light went back to normal, and the powder vanished.

"Your singing is wonderful!" Remiko exclaimed. "I'm not proud to say it, but why did you become a model? You should have been a singer!"

"She just saw that phenomenon and she's interested in her singing." Takato's mom, Yoshie, said. "Go figure."

"Well, yeah," Sally said, "So I can sing and stuff happens. Can we get to the plan now?"

"So, I encoded the card I used with what I call a diamond encryption. It basically creates a bunch of gems that unless brought together, the card is permanent. So, some of us will go find the cards while the others stay behind and protect the city."

"So not all of us are going?" Kazu asked.

"Correct. I believe there are eight gems, so eight of us will go. It'll be Takato, Henry, Rika, Jeri, Ryo, Ai, Mako, and me."

Suzie came running over with Lopmon. "We want to come too!"

Sally knelt down next to her. "Oh yeah? Why's that?"

"I want to go to keep Henry safe," Suzie said proudly.

"I want to go because I can't stand waiting to hear from you guys to see if you are safe," Lopmon said. "I want to be there with all of you."

Sally smiled. "Well, I can't argue with reasons like that. You can come."

"What?" I exclaimed. "You're just going to let them come?"

"Sure. Lopmon's a fighter; I can tell. Plus, Suzie's just so cute! Besides, this way they can grow together as partners."

"Wait a minute," Kazu said, "that just leaves me and Kenta to defend the city! We may be good, but were not super."

Sally thought for a moment, then smiled. "Don't worry. I'll get some reinforcements for you."

I was scared to ask.

"So, now that we have a vague plan, I believe I know a way to find the gems. We're back to my first plan; we need to find the Crest DigiDestined."

There was an evil laugh from outside. "I'm afraid you'll never get to them."