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CHAPTER 5

Opening her eyes slowly, Kari realized that the room was dimly light. Narrowing her eyes slightly, Kari gripped onto her ankle tightly, trying to ease the pain. No one was in the room. Sighing heavily, she began to replay what had happened earlier. Her eyes widened, as the glowing eyes replayed back in her memory.
"What do you want with me, Myotismon?" she asked loudly, fully aware that the digimon could hear her. A laughter filled the room, followed by a snigger.
"You know very much why you are here," came his responce. The voice echoing in the room.
"You can't do anything to me," Kari said, positively. "Not as long as-"
"Takeru is still alive?" Myotismon snorted. Kari's eyes widened. "I can tell you are surprised," he smirked. "No doubt that he never told you now did he?"
"Tell me what?" she asked.
"Your life is intertwined with his," Kari gave a small gasp. "A small price he had to pay, I suppose."
"Price?" she scanned the room, confused.
"He will always know where you are," Myotismon said smugly. "In a few hours he'll be here." Kari shook her head slightly, still trying to allow the information to sink in. "Still trying to understand?" Kari opened her mouth to respond, but the digimon cut in. "A small price he had to pay for his little trip to England. To ensure your safety, ofcourse." Kari frowned.
"But that means-"
"He still loves you." he spat. "The word makes me sick."
"What are you trying to do?" Kari demanded loudly. Myotismon's laughter filled the room again.
"Lure him here, ofcourse. He'd do anything for your safety. Even if it meant his life." came the response. "In a matter of time, he'll be here. And the world will soon be covered in darkness."

Ken looked up troubled. Muttering something, he noticed dark clouds coming from a large tower far away. Following his gaze, Yolie gave a sharp gasp.
"What is that?" she asked. He didn't answer. "Ken?"
"Something's wrong," he murmured. "We have to head back."
"But-" Cody started.
"If we don't, something could happen to us as well. We don't need more of us missing." Ken interupted. Davis frowned slightly, glaring at the clouds. "We'll come back when it subsides."
"And if it doesn't?" Davis asked, a hint of annoyance in his voice.
"Those people will be able to do something at least." Ken responded.

Silence fell into the room. Kai eyed the computer warily. It had surprised him that even now, the man he had once considered his father, would still do anything to protect his mother. Grumbling he turned his gaze to the window. Reacting slightly, he noticed dark spots appearing outside. Following his gaze, Mimi wondered what the younger man was staring at.
"What is it?" she asked quietly. He frowned.
"You don't see it?" he asked.
"See what?" he shook his head slightly before responding.
"Never mind." tearing his gaze away from the window, Kai glanced at Tai who suddenly sat up. Before he could ask what was wrong, a laughter could be heard.
"Myotismon," Tai growled.

T.K found himself in front of the dark tower. Beside him, Patamon remained still. He frowned slightly, as he looked up. Dark clouds seem to be escaping from the tower. Sighing heavily, he ran his hand through his hair.
"I hope she's fine." Patamon murmured.
"Me too." T.K murmured, worry on his face. As they entered the dark tower, a scream could be heard.
"That's Kari!" Patamon paniced, the duo broke into a run, before finding themselves in a dimly light room. In the corner, Kari sat hugging herself tightly. Myotismon, who stood before Kari, turned around and smirked.
"Get out of here!" Kari screamed. T.K narrowed his eyes at the digimon, as he slowly made his way towards them.
"No until you're safe." T.K said calmly, his eyes resting upon her.
"Screaming darkness!" Myotismon bellowed, before T.K could take another step. Bakemon appeared beside him ready to fight. T.K jumped aside quickly, the attack narrowly missing him. Turning towards the orange digimon, who gave him a brief nod, stood ready.
"Patamon digivolve to Angemon!...Angemon digivolve to MagnaAngemon!"
"Take care of them," T.K instructed. The angel digimon nodded. Growling, Myotismon took off after MaganaAngemon, Bakemon at his feet. Rushing towards the huddled woman, all T.K could do was watch her with sad eyes.
"Come on," he urged her, helping her to her feet. She yelped in pain.
"My ankle," she winced. Her eyes widened when Myotismon sent another attack towards them. "Look out!" T.K stayed firm where he was, shielding Kari from the attack. She watched in horror, as T.K slumped to the floor, groaning. Ignoring his wound, he helped Kari to her feet.
"Lean on me," he instructed. Once she was safe in his arms, he looked back at MagnaAngemon, who was sheilding the dark digimon from them. "MagnaAngemon! Let's go!" the tower began to rumble. Quickly making their way outside, they watched as the dark clouds began to disappear, a menacing laughter filled the air.
"I'll be back, Guardian. And this time she will be mine."

"Oh, thank god!" Tai breathed hugging his sister tightly. Izzy turned around slightly, seeing two digimon standing beside T.K. His eyes widened, as Gatomon smiled weakly, and waved.
"How'd you make it out?" he asked.
"They went in," Gatomon quickly responded. "I was taking care of the smaller fish in the outskirts."
"You didn't answer my question." Izzy frowned.
"I dunno," she shrugged. "They just grabbed me and ran, than poof! We're here." she paused, "Where's everyone else?" she asked. As if on queue, the remaining digi destined jumped out of the screen, with several digimon behind them. T.K, who had remained quiet all this time rose slightly, before collasping to the floor.

She sat quietly in the room. Opposite her, Matt seemed agitated. She knew he was debating whether or not to be the brother he needed to be. She closed her eyes, replaying the memory in her head. He had risked his life for her. She glanced outside, where the rest of the destined were pacing up and down. Joe came in for a moment, checking on T.K's vital signs before leaving. She sighed heavily, leaning back in her chair, her eyes on T.K's sleeping form.
"Matt?" she murmured softly, breaking the silence.
"Hm?" he looked at her, momentarily, before looking down at the younger blonde.
"Do you forgive him?"

Yawning slightly, Davis approached the frozen woman, coffee in both hands. Following her gaze, he noticed that the man inside was awake, smiling. His eyes slightly narrowed at the familiar female figure inside.
"Kari?" he murmured, handing her her cup of coffee. Her eyes flickered for a moment, before returning to its usual self. He smiled slightly.
"Hey," she murmured.
"He... seems O.K." Davis said uncertainly. She nodded.
"Yeah."
"What's she doing here?" he asked heatedly. She shrugged.
"I went to the restroom. When I returned, he was awake, and she was in there." Davis turned around, facing the corridor, wondering what to say. "He... looks happy."
"Should we go in?" he asked. She shook her head.
"No." she sighed. "We have more important things to take care of."

Kai looked up, slightly troubled. He could just hear what the Chosen Children were planning in the next room. He sighed heavily, looking out the window. His eyes narrowed. The spots of dark clouds seemed to have increased. His features darkened. The prophecy was about to begin. Clenching his fist, the child of fate began to wonder what would happen if he failed. Pushing all negative thoughts aside, he focused his attention to protecting the woman he would one day call mother.

"It's good to see that you're doing better." she smiled. He smiled back at her, tightening his grip on her hand.
"Yeah..." he looked away uneasily, noticing something different outside.
"What is it, T.K?" she asked worriedly.
"I'm not sure," he admitted, "Madeline... I have a feeling that something bad is going to happen." she looked at him
worriedly, as he slowly pushed himself up the bed.
"You're going to go out there, aren't you?" she asked. He simply nodded. She sighed heavily. "I'll help."

Standing before the screen, the digi destined looked at each other one more time, before Davis brought his digivice out, pointing it to the screen.
"Ready?" Tai asked. Nodding to one another, the digimon stood their ground. "Let's do this."
"Digi port open!" Davis yelled out.
"NO!" T.K bellowed running in, Kai by his side. But the large group had already vanished. Cursing silently, Kai slammed his fist against the wall.
"What do we do now?" Kai asked.
"It's a trap," T.K murmured, more to himself. Looking at the frustrated boy he continued. "We have to stop them."
"How do yo plan we do that?" Kai asked sharply, "The gates closed!" T.K sighed heavily, before heading for the door. "Hey! You! Where do you think you're going?!"
"Out!"

She watched him as he paced up and down impatiently. She pursed her lips slightly.
"So... this new guy is your son?" he nodded his head. "And Kamiya is his mother?" he nodded again. Standing up, she grabbed hold of him. "You keep doing this, you're going to make me dizzy.
"Sorry," he mumbled.
"Don't worry, you'll get to them." she murmured, reassuringly.
"I don't think I can." T.K muttered stubbornly, "I lost them, over the past years. I don't think I can put up with it any more." he shook his head slightly, allowing her to massage his back.
"You'll find a way. You always do." she said softly. He sighed heavily in responce. He began to reflect his relationship with her. 'Do I still love her' he wondered quietly. 'Not the way I use to...' T.K turned around slightly, stopping Madeline from the massage.
"We need to talk," he said seriously. She looked at him, curiousity planted on her face. "I know right now it's seems like bad timing, but I don't think it's going to work between us." Madeline looked at him eyes wide, shock had over taken her.
"You... you still love her, don't you?" she asked. He nodded his head sheepishly. She sighed heavily, a hint of a smile on her lips. "I guess it can't be helped." she murmured, "No matter how many times a new life starts, you will always be destined for her." he smiled slightly. "I remember, eons and eons ago, mother had once said that if you really love someone, you'd let them go and follow their heart." her smile grew slightly.
"Thanks," he murmured.
"Go after her, Takeru." she said softly, "I'm sure deep down, she still loves you, T.K."

Looking around frantically, Kari had a feeling that someone... or something was watching her. Clutching to her D-3 tightly, the young brunette failed to see her hand turning red.
"Tai!" she called out again. But no responce came. It was just almost an hour ago that everyone had somehow gotten seperated, after a brief attack.
"Kari?" Gatomon looked at her worriedly, seeing trembling woman. She knew instantly that Kari was scared. Kari forced a smile as she looked down. She wasn't a child anymore. She was a grown woman. "Are you O.K?"

"I will be." Kari nodded, the fear in her diminishing. "Come on, lets go look for them." nodding, Gatomon followed the brunette.

"Kari!" he shouted. "Kari!" looking around desperately, Tai couldn't help but worry. His sister was missing. And so was his wife. "Sora! Kari!" he yelled.
"Tai!" a familiar voice responded. Perking up slightly, Tai turned around, to see his wife, mattered, emerge from the darkened forest.
"Thank god!" he breathed, hugging the woman tightly. He felt the woman tense up slightly. "What is it?" he asked worriedly. She pointed to the sky, where it had dark clouds had spread even further. "Kari..." he breathed.
"Where is she?" Sora suddenly asked. He shrugged. She smiled sadly, pulling away from the hug. Tai looked up at the sky once again, determination in his eyes.
"If that spreads..." he started.
"She's in grave danger." Sora finished sadly. "We have to find her. And fast. Before it's too late."

Standing in front of the computer, the young man began to hesitate. The very same incident was playing in the back of his memory again. Everyone that he had looked up to, the very people who had been with him till this time were going to disappear, just like in his future. Shaking his head slightly, Kai stared at his digivice determinely. He wasn't going to let that happen again. He didn't want to loose his mother again. Holding the digivice towards the screen he smiled.
"At least I got to see her one more time."

Grunting slightly, Davis scrambled to his feet before glaring at the digimon that towered over them. Around him, the rest of the digi destined slowly rose to their feet, rubbing their wounds.
"Let us go!" Davis roared. Almost all of the destined were in the dark castle, trapped by the dark cloud barrier.
"What makes you think that I'll do that?" Myotismon laughed.
"You can't get near her!" Mimi said bravely, standing beside the furious Davis.
"You're right, but someone can." he sniggered. From the shadows, Tukuru appeared, cladded in black robes.
"You see," Tukuru started, "There is one thing Takeru never mentioned."
"And what's that?" Matt growled.
"That he was prince of the digiral world, many, many, life times ago." the dark prince smirked. "Why else would he be a Guardian?"
"Are you saying that all the Guardians are all royals?" Joe asked.
"Oh, no." Tukuru smirked, "He formed that little club of his, to protect her. And he failed. And now, he'd do anything to protect her. Even if it meant destorying us."
"You're lying!" Cody shouted, "He would never do that!"
"He made a vow. He may not destroy it completely, but he'd save her."
"And how are you involved?" Ken asked sharply. Tukuru smirked.
"I was hoping you'd say that." he laughed. The captured destined looked at each other nervously.
"You're tricking her, aren't you?" Izzy asked quietly. Davis clenched his fist tightly, narrowing his eyes. All Tukuru did was smirk.
"The world of darkness shall be ours!" Myotismon laughed.
"It will be her fall," Tukuru added smugly.
"Not unless he gets there before you!" Yolie suddenly cried out.
"What makes you so sure?" Tukuru snarled. When no one answered, he let out a laugh. "Well?" Yolie screwed up her face before responding.
"He loves her. I'm sure she'll know the difference." she paused, her face back to its usual composure. "No, I know she'll know the difference."
"Not unles she's in the dark forest." came the responce. "She'll be vunerable there. The perfect prey." Matt's eyes widened, as Tukuru and Myotismon proudly gave their plan out. It was only than, did he realized why his brother did what he did. And now, it was soon going to be too late.
"Please be on time, T.K." he murmured silent. "Please..."

"Is... anyone there?" Kari called out meekly. She shivered slightly, before hugging herself. She knew that she was lost. "Maybe I should've stayed where I was," she muttered. Hearing a twig snap, the young woman turned around sharply, but no one was in sight. Sighing heavily, Kari turned back, hoping to find someone or at least something. Frowning slightly, when Gatomon made no move, she looked down at the small digimon who suddenly smiled. "Gatomon? What is it?" she asked worriedly. Lifting her green paws, the cat-like digimon pointed to a figure approaching them.
"It's Takeru!" she exclaimed. "He's here!" her eyes widening, she turned around to see a blonde man with blue eyes approach the two.
"I've found you," he smiled.
"T.K...?" she said awkwardly. His smile grew.
"We've all been so worried, come on!" he urged her, taking her hand, leading her away.
"But... where are we going?" she asked.
"Somewhere safe." he replied.

Stumbling into the building, Kari gave a slight gasp as she scanned the room.
"Where are we?" she asked, cautiously.
"Like I said, a safe place." he stated. "We'll be safe here for now." she backed away. Her gut feeling was right from the beginning. There was something different about the man that stood before her. He smirked.
"You're not him," she said loudly Gatomon's eyes widened.
"What?" she looked at her partner surprised. "But he looks exactly like-"
"He's eyes... they maybe the same colour, but there's no 'him' in there..." Kari backed further away.
"How long did it take you to find out?" he smirked, the green cloak turning to its usual black. She glared at him.
"You can't hurt me!" she said loudly. Tukuru smirked, as he quickly made his way towards her. Gatomon quickly stood in front of the woman, only to be kicked aside. "Gatomon!" Kari cried out. Tukuru smirked, scratching of the the Crest of Light from her chest. Kari cried out in pain, as blood began to seep out from her chest. And now I have." Tukutu sniggered, as Kari fell to her knees, his laughter echoeing in the room.

Clutching his chest, T.K looked up at the tower, his eyes widening. Cursing, T.K shook his head slightly. He was too late. He knew that she was in there, already in pain. Dark clouds began to take full form, covering the entire world of the digital world. Groaning, he forced himself to take a few more steps. He had to make sure that she was
alright. He had to bring her back safely. 'Don't loose hope' a voice inside urged him. Clenching his fist tightly, he eyed the door before him warily. 'Don't loose hope' the voice repeated. Taking a deep breath, T.K pushed the dark doors open.

"Argh!" Tai groaned, as he kneeled down. Panicing, Sora rushed towards her husbands side, holding onto him tightly.
"What is it?" she asked, slight fear in her eyes. All Tai could do was smile weakly. He could hear his heart beating fast. He held onto her hand tightly, as she helped him to his feet.
"We're too late." he said quietly, "He's got her."

The grand hall before him seemed very familiar. Frowning, he looked around the hall where several doors could be seen clearly. Closing his eyes, he allowed the memory to flow back. He knitted his brows... a young prince had once lived here many years ago...

-Past/Flashback-

He glared at his old brother. The seventeen year old laughed heatedly, as he continued taunting the younger boy.
"Give it back, Tukuru!" the fifteen yaer old cried out.
"Make me." Tukuru sniggered. The fifteen year old was about to launch himself towards the older boy when a young girl with a boy a few years older than her. He stopped. Watching the young girl, he could hear Tukuru sniggering,
"Looks like your girlfriends here, Takeru." Tukuru mocked.
"She's not my girlfriend!" Takeru said, slightly embarassed.
"Your girlfriend, your girlfriend, your girlfriend!" Tukuru continued to taunt in a sing-song voice. Having had quite enough, Takeru threw a punch at the older boy. The young girl stopped, noticing the fight. The older boy, her brother, behind her. She murmured something to him before he made his way towards them.
"What's going on here?" he asked, seperating the two boy, oblivious to who they were.
"Taichi!" his sister suddenly exclaimed realizing who they were. "They're-"
"Get away from us," Tukuru snarled, shoving the older boy aside. Taichi's eyes widened, backing away slightly. He hastily grabbed hold of his sister and the two ran off.

-Present-

Opening his eyes, the young blonde knew where he was. He was home. Turning his head slightly, his eyes fell upon a particular framed door. Walking towards it slowly, he could feel a great deal of dark energy coming from it. He narrowed his eyes slightly. Tukuru was in there. He was sure of it. Taking a deep breath, he pushed the door open.

"He never did tell you the real story, did he?" the dark prince smirked. "Of his past."
"His past?" Kari looked at him, her eyes narrowed. "What the hell are you talking about?"
"Oh, about the fact that he was a Prince." he smirked. Her mouth fell open.
"He's... he's a Prince?!"
"Looks like he never mentioned it." Tukuru smiled. Kari, who had now wrapped her jacket around her chest tightly, continued to glare at him. "As I can recall, many, many years ago, he fell in love with you. Sadly for him he already had an arranged marriage." he smirked slightly. "You can already guess who it was."
"Madeline." she breathed.
"Bingo!" Tukuru smirked, "But his love for you was too strong, that it cause something to happen."
"He formed the Guardians..." Kari murmured.
"Oh yes, for your protecting. And even for the digital world." snorting in discuss, Tukuru left the room. Kari sat weakly on the floor, clutching her chest again. She could feel her body weakening every minute. Gatomon, who was asleep beside her suddenly woke up, slightly alarmed, only to realize that the room was empty.
"Kari?" the young brunette smiled weakly at the digimon. "Kari! Save your strength!"
"Gatomon..." Kari mumbled, "Go and find help. Find them..." Kari could feel her world darkening, as she struggled to rise to her feet.
"I'm not leaving you!" the digimon cried out, stubbornly.
"Please Gatomon... Find them..." smiling at the digimon, Kari closed her eyes.
"Kari!"

"Tukuru!" he shouted, well aware that the dark prince could hear him. "Tukuru!" he shouted again, louder.
"No need to shout, little brother." Tukuru sniggered, appearing from the shadows. "Remember what our dear parents use to say?" he added with a smirk.
"Where is she?" T.K snarled.
"You're too late." Tukuru simply stated. "By now, her body has already weakened, ready for the process. And all I have to do is get rid of you."
"Where are they?" T.K demanded, shifting his position to a fighting stance.
"Oh, is it 'they' now?" Tukuru mused.
"Let them go." T.K growled.
"Why should I, little brother? I want them to watch what I am about to do to the key." a smile crept on the older boy's face. T.K narrowed his eyes.
"You're not my brother."

Swearing silently, Matt stole a quick glance at a clam Mimi, who sat facing the large cold door. Frowning slightly, he glanced at the rest of the group, who boredly glared at the stone floor. He returned his gaze to Mimi.
"Why are you so calm?" he asked her. She turned around slightly and smiled.
"Hair pin," she simply replied, before returning her gaze to the door making a funny face. The door clicked.
"No way!" Matt suddenly exclaimed, causing everyone to look up, dazed and confused. Mimi triumphantly pushed the door opened, causing everyone to excitedly jump to their feet. "Let's go find her." Matt stated, as they all ran out of the room to save their friend.

Pulling to a stop, Izzy turned around slightly. Before him, his friends slowed down, slightly confused.
"Izzy?" Joe said uncertainly.
"You hear that?" the computer wiz asked. They remained quiet, only to hear a faint wailing. They nodded slowly. "It came from here!" he exclaimed, breaking for a run, down a corridor. Within moments, they found themselves bursting through a door to a bedroom. Their eyes widened when they saw a weeping Gatomon over Kari's limp body.
"My god..." Mimi breathed.
"We're... to late..." Cody breathed. Davis slowly made his way to Gatomon, who refused to leave Kari's side.
"Gatomon," he said gently, trying to pry her off. Joe, who was now beside Kari check for any vital signs, before facing the group.
"She's still breathing, but her pulse is weak." he informed them, "We need to get her to a hospital, fast." nodding, Matt took Kari's body, putting her on his back.
"Lets get going then. We still have to find Tai and Sora." he turned to the younger destined. "You lot go find Tai and Sora."
"Right," Ken nodded.
"And you guys?" Cody asked nervously.
"Right now the only safe place I can think of is..." he took a big gulp, "The Guardians"

Turning around a sharp corner, the Chosen Children found themselves in a large hall where two men were fighting till the end. Matt's eyes widened.
"T.K..." he breathed. Turning his head slightly, Matt saw Kari opening her eyes slightly, followed by a groan.
"She's awake!" Gatomon whispered. Gently placing the weak woman on the floor, hidden in the shadows, Joe quickly checked on Kari.
"You O.K?" he asked, after the check up. Kari looked down to her chest where it was now patched up properly. She nodded her head slightly, still holding onto Matt for support.
"I think so," she murmured slowly. It wasn't long till her eyes fell upon T.K's fighting form. Her eyes widened with realization. He had come to save her. Without thinking, Kari rose to her feet and ran out to the arena, where the two men were fighting.
"Kari!" Matt yelled out, causing T.K to turn around sharply.
"Go back!" he yelled at her. He watched in horror as an attack was headed towards her. Running towards the frozen girl, ready to push her aside, only to have the attack hit them both.
"No!" Matt yelled out, as both bodies fell to the floor. Pulling away from Ken and Davis's tight grip, Matt ran towards the two bodies, before glaring at Tukuru, who continued laughing.

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