digi-gal-rox: First chapter finally edited and completed, with new bits and a lot of changes. happy readings!
CHAPTER 1
Looking up in the sky, the twenty-three year old let out a laugh. Frowning her friend couldn't help but pout at her action, causing her to laugh even more. This time, having enough he started to poke her, chasing her around the play ground. On lookers looked on, shaking their head, muttering something about the young adults. Finally pulling to a stop, the two were now laughing under the tree. Smiling at her, he dropped to the floor panting.
"That was fun," he stated. She giggled, joining him on the floor.
"Fun?" she snorted. "More like a game for you, Davis." his eyes twinkled, as he leaned against the tree.
"Same for you, Kari." he shot back grinning. She sighed heavily, watching the sun-rays dance of the leaves. Davis looked at her curiously, before watching the children happily play around them. He closed his eyes absorbing the sound of laughter in. It had been five years since T.K had left for England. They were only eighteen when he had left. Only having recently graduate from University, the younger of the Digi Destined were out looking for jobs. All but Yolie, who was already now married to long-time boyfriend Ken. He gave a small chuckle. Despite what had taken place all those years ago, they all managed to get past the haunting events and continue with their lives. Opening his eyes, he noticed that the person beside him had disappeared. Looking around, he felt water drop on him, followed by laughter. Scrambling to his feet, he ran after her, hollering the name 'Kari' with every step he took.
Crowding around the computer, Izzy couldn't help but yelp at the state of the room. What was once a clean living room was now in a messy state. Cursing silently, Izzy pushed his way towards the computer muttering to himself, part of him grateful that Yolie was cleaning up the mess before he returned.
"I go to the bathroom for less than a minute, and this is what you do!" he cried out. Instead of hearing the usual Tai chuckle, it was Matt's turn.
"You know us, Izzy. Kids at heart!"
"Enough about that," Yolie said hastily, cleaning the room. "What about you Mimi, how was your trip?"
"It was awesome!" the former pink haired girl smiled. Now back to her brunette self, Mimi revealed several bags full of presents and other essentials. "I've got presents! And more back home!" Joe let out a small groan, causing Mimi to look at him quizically. Davis beamed, taking his present from the brunette. Izzy made an odd noice.
"Izzy?" Sora said uncertainly, "What is it?" Izzy didn't answer right away. Typing something into the computer, he sighed heavily, facing the group.
"I'm not sure..."
Breathing in the familiar air, the blonde man couldn't help but smile. It had been almost a week since he arrived back, and everything seemed just as it was. Just across from the building, stood a small play ground, where children cold be seen playing. He gave a small chuckle, before a voice caused him to turn away.
"Where do you want this, sir?"
"Just over there," he pointed to the corner. "Is that the last one?"
"Yes sir." the man nodded. Smiling at him, the blonde man handed the guy his money.
"Thanks." the blonde man managed to mumble. After the guy had left, the blonde man gave his new apartment one last look before heading out.
Holding onto her bag tightly, Kari glanced at Davis curiously, who seemed lost in his own world.
"Davis?" she called out. Shaking his head slightly, Davis looked at her and smiled.
"Yeah?"
"You kinda spaced out," she frowned.
"Sorry," he gave a small chuckle. "Just a lot on my mind. Still can't find a job y'know." she rolled her eyes.
"Maybe if you actually sent out more resumes, you can get one!" Kari snorted. Davis rolled his eyes.
"Don't you think I have?"
"Maybe it's to with the goggles..." Kari joked.
"What?" he looked at her. She smiled.
"Oh, nothing." she giggled.
"So, headed down to the DW?" he asked.
"Definately, goggle head!" she laughed.
"Hey!" Davis exclaimed, "Take that back!" facing him fully, the young woman stuck her tongue out, before noticing a figure that seemed all to familiar. Wondering why she had stopped, Davis followed her gaze. The person seemed to have noticed them and brightened. He walked up to them with a smile.
"Hi." he smiled. She furrowed her brows.
"Do... we know you?" she asked cautiously. Davis frowned at the man, waiting for an answer.
"Sorry," the man said quietly. "You look like someone I know." hurrying away, Kari let out a breathe.
"Kari?" Davis said uncertainly. He paused. "He looks familiar, doesn't he?" he asked. She nodded.
"What should we do?" she murmured.
Months had passed since the odd incident Kari and Davis accounted. After that, everything else had seemed fine. Each having their own secured job, life had seemed normal. Or as normal as normal can be. Starring into her coffee, Kari seemed lost in her own world. A particular diamond ring on her left hand had caught the eyes of her friends.
"He asked you, didn't he?!" Kako asked, excitedly. Looking up at her friend, Kari smiled and nodded. Smirking Momo couldn't help but let out a grin.
"It's your lucky day, huh? Not only did he ask you out, but also you've been assigned a new guy to look after at work. I heard this guy is hot." the group of girls looked at her, aghasted. "What?!"
"That's meant to be good?" Saki asked.
"He's hot. And I hear he's fron England." Momo muttered. Entering the building, the girls couldn't help but shake their heads.
"You're impossible, Momo." Saki sighed heavily. "How we put up with you, I don't know." this caused the girls to laugh. Momo made a face.
"Hey, I recent that!"
"I'm sure you do, dear." Kako rolled her eyes.
"So, what's the new guys name?" Kari asked quietly.
"Not sure. All I know is that he's been assigned to you." Momo responded. She looked up, seeing someone sitting by Kari's office. "Hey, that's him over there!" Kari looked up, to see a blonde man in front of her office. He had somewhat looked familiar. "Let's go say hi!" Momo exclaimed, rushing off towards the blonde man.
"Momo!"
"Hi!" stumbling back, the man gave a weak smile at the woman who greeted him.
"Uh, hi." he said uncertainly.
"You're the new guy," Momo smiled. "I'm-"
"Momo!" Kako scowled. Momo grinned, as the girls arrived at the office.
"And those are my friends."
"Honestly, how do we put up with you?" Saki muttered. "Sorry about our friend... she can be a bit..." Saki paused, trying to find the right word. She turned to face her friend, "Is the word impulsive O.K to use?"
"Of an alien." Kari grinned. Momo made a face.
"That's O.K." the man chuckled.
"So, what's your name?" Momo bounced in.
"Momo!" Kako scowled.
"What?!" she cried out. "A girl can't ask someone their name?"
"That's O.K." the man chuckled again, "I'm T.K." he supplied. "T.K Takaishi." Kari froze.
"Kari?" Saki said uncertainly. "You O.K?"
"I... uh... just remembered that I promised to do something with my brother. Tell 'her' that I'm taking the rest of the day off." she quickly stammered before rushing out of the building.
"Kari?" T.K murmured. "Was that Kari Kamiya?"
"You know her?" Kako asked surprised.
"That's one way of putting it..."
"What?" Tai repeated. "What do you mean he's back?"
"You think I know?!" Kari exclaimed, "I rushed out as fast as I could!" frowning, Kari sunk into the sofa. "I hardly recognized him!" she continued. "Come to think of it, he kinda looks like the guy Davis and I bumped into a few months back..."
"But... but why is he back?" Tai wondered.
"I'm not sure. I've been assigned to help him around at work though..." Tai frowned, obviously not happy about this.
"We'd better call a meeting. And fast."
"What do you mean he's back?!" Matt exploded. Jumping slightly, Sora tried her best to calm a hysteric Kari.
"Geez Matt, don't have to yell," Kari muttered, after she calmed down. "It's bad enough that I've been assigned to him." she added.
"Sorry," Matt said quietly, calming down. "It's just that he's back?! Never did he once write, call or... to us! For what, five years of nothing?!"
"He's a guardian, remember." Sora added quietly. "We have nothing to do with him."
"Easy for you to say," Kari groaned.
"Can't you put a complain in?" Mimi asked. Kari shook her head.
"The boss said I had to do it, or loose my job."
"What do we do than?" Joe asked.
"One thing we don't do. Talk to Gennai." Tai stated. "Well, not yet anyway." they nodded.
"Should... we talk to him?" Sora asked awkwardly.
"We should." Izzy said quietly.
"And talk about what?" Matt asked, slightly annoyed.
"About... what happened?" Mimi asked quietly.
"Maybe we should call the rest," Joe responded. Tai nodded.
"Yeah, we should."
They all looked at her unbelievingly. Glancing at each other the four friends looked at each other before facing the Child of Light once again.
"He's back?" Yolie finally spoke, finding her voice. Kari nodded her head slightly.
"So, that's the guy who walked up to us..." Davis muttered, somewhat angrily.
"Do I need to repeat myself?" Kari asked, somewhat annoyed.
"No," Cody jumped in shaking his head, "It's just that... he hasn't contacted us in what.. five years?"
"That's what Matt said." Kari said quietly. A paused followed, as the group looked at each other awkwardly. "So, what do you think we should do?" she asked.
"We?" Davis said meekly.
"All of us." Kari supplied.
"Well..." Ken started. Kari flashed him a heated glare. "I think we should see him."
"What?" Kari's tone suddenly changed. "Visit him?"
"We... meaning Yolie and myself."
"Me too!" Cody jumped in.
"And Cody." Ken continued. Grinding her teeth, Kari faced Davis, her eyes begging him to be on her side.
"Davis?"
"I'm not going," he said bluntly. "He's not getting my friendship, my forgiveness, he is not getting anything from me." he added harshly.
"Davis!" Yolie scowled.
"We all have our own opinions, Yolie." Davis muttered. "This is mine." Ken folded his arms, shaking his head.
"I still think it's a good idea to see him. Maybe see his intentions."
"He's still a Guardian, remember that." Kari said, rising to her feet, turning her back to the group. Hugging her jacket tightly, all the brunette could door was eye the door before her carefully. "He's a Guardian. That is one thing that cannot be forgotten."
Starring at the computer screen, he let out a heavy sigh. Something was wrong. He could sense it, but he wan't sure what it was exactly. Debating whether or nt to call them up, he realized that they might not remember him, but somehow, he knew he had to make it come true. The prophecy.
"Covered in a world of darkness, only after the seventh moon, they alone stand. With the downfall of the Chosen Children, a great war will begin. One alone can change the fated future, one alone can bring peace back to the world of light. When the first ever comes to help, a balance is brought. Not only will it bring love and joy, but it shall not be known what hapens for it is the first ever who can end this." he murmured softly. Looking at an old photo that sat on his desk, T.K begn to wonder who it was talking about. "Who could it be?" he murmured. Starring at the screen again, he took a deep breath and vanished.
"Took your time, didn't you Takeru?" Mark smirked. Rolling his eyes, T.K took his seat.
"Shut-up Mark."
"What's happening in Japan?" Niki asked.
"Nothing yet." Takeru and Chris answer at the same time. Takeru glared at the other man.
"The prophecy," Kelly cut in, attempting to break the tention between the two men, "Do you know anything else about it?" she asked. Takeru shook his head.
"No," he responded. "I'm guessing it has to do with Kari."
"The Child of Light?" Yuri asked slowly. "The Key?" Takeru nodded his head.
"If it is about her, we'd better keep a close eye on her." Chris stated.
"Can you two promise that you will get along?" Mark asked. Both men glared at each other, before nodding.
"Fine," each spat at the same time.
"I can do this alone, Christopher." T.K snapped. "She's my bestfriend... and ex. I think I can handle it."
"She 'was' your bestfriend, and 'is' your ex." Chris corrected. "Do you honestly believe that she'll want to talk to you, considering what happened?" he questioned. "Take it from me, I've been trying for the last five years. None of them won't talk, look or listen to what we have to say."
"What do you mean she won't listen?!" T.K demanded, pulling to a stop.
"Ever since you left... things here have been different." Chris muttered. "Remember that message? They scattered us, so we could put them back." T.K frowned.
"I thought that only happened in England."
"No," Chris shook his head. "It happened all over the world."
Entering the room, Kari realized that she was the last one in. Smiling weakly at her older brother, she took her place beside him before Izzy started.
"Sorry," she mumbled.
"Now that everyone's here," Izzy started, he turned to face the computer, revealing Gennai. "What's so important that we all had to be here?"
"Well..." Gennai started, trailing off slightly.
"What is it?" Matt said tightly.
"It's T.K."
"T.K?" Joe looked at the group slightly puzzled.
"What about him?" Matt asked, his voice still tight.
"He wants to meet you now, in the Digital World." Gennai finished.
"You're kidding right?" Mimi suddenly blurted out.
"No." Gennai shook his head. "It has something to do about a prophecy."
"Prophecy?" Kari repeated, slightly confused.
"And it has something to do with us?" Izzy cut in, before Tai could utter a word.
"Yes," he nodded. "It is believe that it has to do with one of you."
"One of us?" Kari repeated.
"Should we go?" Matt asked, his eyes darkening slightly.
"He requests that you all to come."
"Requests." Tai smirked. "Doesn't mean we actually have to go."
"He's right," Sora murmured thoughtfully. They all, but Izzy, rose to their feet.
"Don't you want to see your digimon?" Gennai asked hopefully.
"We do," Tai stated. "Just as long as 'he' is not there." Izzy turned around slightly, away from the lap top he had set up earlier.
"He's right."
"Izzy?" Mimi looked at him.
"There's a prophecy. He isn't lying."
"Ofcourse not!" Gennai smiled humbly.
"Covered in a world of darkness, only after the seventh moon, they alone stand. With the downfall of the Chosen Children, a great war will begin. One alone can change the fated future, one alone can bring peace back to the world of light. When the first ever comes to help, a balance is brought. Not only will it bring love and joy, but it shall not be known what hapens for it is the first ever who can end this." Izzy read from the screen.
"Well, will you?" Gennai asked.
"Fine," Matt muttered stubbornly.
"But we're doing this for the world." Mimi added, "Not them." everyone knew what she meant by them. The Guardians. Nodding his head, Gennai gave a slightly sad smile.
"Digi-port open!" Kari said, holding her D-3 to the computer. In a mere second, the seven friends dissapeared to the world of the digimon.
"Where is he?" Matt asked boredly. Gennai pointed to the tower just beyond the forest.
"In there."
"That far?!" Mimi yelped.
"You couldn't bring us closer?" Tai asked annoyed.
"This was the closets I could get." Gennai responded, unaffected by their tone. "It's protected." at the sound of her name, Kari turned around sharply.
"Kari? What is it?" Tai asked, concerned.
"I thought I heard someone call me," she said softly. As if one queue, seven digimon came out, running towards their partners.
"I don't believe it," Izzy breathed.
"We missed you!" Agumon exclaimed, hugging Tai tightly. Tai laughed.
"We were wondering when you'd come back!" Biyomon added. Matt and Tai exchanged looks. For them, entering the Digital World wasn't easy as it looked.
"What is it?" Palmon asked curiously. And another reason they didn't go, was the fear of seeing 'him' again.
"Well come on, lets go see Takeru." Gennai announced.
"T.K." Gatomon quickly supplied to the confused group of friends.
"Right, the Guardian of Hope." Kari muttered. The walk towards the tower seemed to go on forever. What seemed like an hour, they were at the gates of the tower. Gennai gave a small smile before walking away.
"Well," Izzy breathed, stepping forward slightly, "Here goes nothing." the moment they entered the large tower, a figure was already waiting for them, by the stairs.
"You made it," he murmured.
"So, this prophecy..." Matt started, "What about it?"
"Someone may... die in the attempt." T.K said quietly.
"And you know who it is?" Tai asked, after a moments paused.
"No, but I think I know who." his eyes fell upon Kari, who turned away uneasily from his familiar gaze.
"Oh my god!" Sora gasped sharply. Joe looked at her alarmed.
"What?"
"He still loves her!" she exclaimed. Izzy sighed heavily, shaking his head. He could see Kari clenching her fist, obviously stopping herself from doing any harm to Sora's outbursts. He noted that Tai was on the same boat.
"Who is it?" Gatomon asked, curiousity written all over her face. The orange digimon, Patamon appeared, resting on T.K's head, his bright blue eyes scanning Kari with curiousity.
"Kari," Patamon simply stated. T.K meerly nodded.
"Me?" Kari asked, "That's it, I'm so outta here!" turning around sharply, she left the tower.
"Kari!" Tai exclaimed, running after his sister. T.K stepped forward slightly, but was stopped.
"Let her go." Matt said sourly. "We didn't come to chit-chat."
"Why did you come than?" T.K asked.
"To save our world." Joe responded. Sighing heavily, the group turned around and left. The digimon stared up at the Guardian, debating whether or not to followed. Agumon was the first to depart, before the rest of the digimon followed suit. Sighing heavily, T.K ran his hand through his hair.
"This is going to be harder than I thought." he muttered.
"We are not helping him." Davis stated angrily. Rolling his eyes, Ken ignored Davis's outburst and placed a supportive hand on her shoulder.
"We're all digi-destined here," he said quietly. "What can we do?"
"I already said it didn't include you," Kari mumbled.
"What about you?!" Yolie suddenly cried out, "You're one of us!"
"I'm also one of them," Kari responded tightly. "I was there when it first happened."
"There's no point fighting," Cody said quietly. "It's obvious that their digimon is stronger than ours. They've had more experience."
"I'm not fighting," Yolie retorted. "I'm just saying thatshe's one of us as well."
"I'm sorry guys," Kari said quietly, "But there are some things you can't change."
"There are things you can't stop either." Ken reasoned. "And we'll be by your side no matter what." Kari smiled weakly at him, "For al of you." hugging the man who bore the crest of kindness, all Kari could do was smile.
"Thanks." she managed to utter, tears falling from her face. Looking at everyone else, Kari smiled. "Thanks."
He watched them from the shadows. The six of them quietly walked down the streets, not saying a word. He sighed heavily, as he looked up to the sky. A small giggle caused him to quickly look at them. The familiar giggle warmed up his heart. Sora was right. He still loved her. And he let her go, when he took on his fate, no... his destiny. He watched sadly as they turned the corner. Taking a deep breath, he glanced at his watch, before looking up at the starry sky. His eyes darkened slightly, as the first moon shone in the sky. It would only be six moons away before all hell breaks loose. He just hoped that by the last moon everything between him and the Chosen Children would be O.K. He snorted slightly.
"Like that would happen," he muttered. "But..."
Months had passed since the first moons appearance. Things had moved on smoothly, with no interuptions what-so-ever. Contact with T.K was non-existant, dispite his many attempts. Each continuing with their own life, the Guadian of Hope had felt as if all hope was lost. Cursing silently, the blonde man had completely forgotten about the man beside him. The man he had finally made peace with.
"You have to keep trying, Takeru!" Chris exploded, breaking T.K from his thoughts. Glaring at him, T.K continued to stare at the blue sky, before responding.
"You think I haven't?" T.K asked sharply. "They obviously hate me. Maybe I should just stop."
"You? Stop?" Chris laughed hard, "What happened to the guy who wanted to make peace with them?" T.K glared at him again before responding.
"That was months ago," he muttered.
"It's not that they hate you, you hurt them." Chris responded tightly. He bit his lip nervously, as T.K looked up at the sky again, lost in his own thoughts.
"What?" T.K asked, a hint of annoyance in his voice.
"I heard that tonight is Kari's engagement party." T.K's eyes snapped open, as he looked at the other Guardian, alarmed.
"What?!"
"Can't you be happy for her?" Chris asked.
"Be happy for her?!" T.K asked sharply, "The woman I love is about to be married!"
"If you loved her, you would've talked to her ages ago, Takeru." Chris said hotly, "You've lost your chance, man, just be happy for-" he stopped. "Damn, how many moons have passed?" he asked.
"What do you think?" T.K snapped. "Six." jumping to their feet both men started to head towards the apartment. The blonde sighed heavily, as they entered his living room. Tossing his keys aside, they stared at the computer. "Well, we better get prepared for it."
"Right." Chris nodded.
Laughter filled the brightly decorated room. Beaming at the man beside her, all Kari could do was laugh even harder at the fact that the man she was going to marry was covered in cake. She grinned as Tai continuously threw more cake at the man. Obviously having enough the fiance grabbed a handfull of food close by and threw it at him, causing Kari
to laugh even harder.
"Oh, come on Simon, let him have his fun." Kari laughed, "It's not everyday that he gets to do this." she playfully
punched him, still laughing.
"Ooo! That hurts!" Simon laughed, rubbing his arm playfully. "I think you should make it better." he grinned evilly. Tai roared with laughter at the blushing woman. Before Kari could retort with a come back, a loud bang was heard. Turning around sharply, the group of friends faced the open door, where a hooded figure stood.
"Who is it?" Matt demanded, stepping forward. The figure made no movement. Glancing at Kari, who meerly nodded, the men of the group slowly made their way towards the figure who still made no movement, not afraid of the mens slow approach towards him.
"He asked you a question." Davis stated, angrily. "Who are you?"
"What do you want?" Sora asked, protectively.
"Show yourself!" Simon demanded. Hesitantly, the figure stepped foward, removing his hood. The room of friends froze at the sight. With silence following, the first to break the silence as the sharp gasp from Mimi.
"Oh my god,"
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digi-gal-rox: I am currently editing the next part. So I'll try and get it up as quickly as possible, as well as my other digimon fic. happy readings!
