I don't own anything from digimon... wish I did but I don't

The entire digidestined group was a little shocked by the new they had been presented. Everyone was trying to think of a way to figure out what they could do to find the artifacts. While the group was contemplating a solution the sun was starting to set. Kari was the first to notice the magnificent sunset.

"Guys I think it would be a good idea to find a place to sleep for to night. I don't think we should sleep in the open. From what we just heard it would be extremely dangerous."

Slowly but surely the remaining group nodded theirs heads in agreement. Looking around Mimi notice the area looked very familiar.

"Ummm... I think I know of a place to sleep and it even has a beds to sleep in."

Davis look up with a jerk and started jumping up and down. "Really... show me... show me... show me!"

Mimi looked at Palmon and nodded to each other thinking the same thing. They both started walking in the direction of a forest. The group simultaneously looked around at one another and started to follow, all except Davis that was still jumping up and down. When Tai started walking past him using his right hand, smacked him on the back of his head. "Come on Davis or you'll be sleeping on the ground, outside, by yourself."

Davis seems stunned by Tai's action but grins remembering that they might have a place to sleep for the night. He and his digimon ran to catch up with the rest of the group. The group of digidestined and digimon could only think and talk about what they had just learn from their somewhat mentor.

Tai: So who do you guys think the Empress is?

Matt: I don't know but my guess would be either Sora or Yolei. I mean the Empress has to embody a love for the digital world and it's people.

Cody: I don't know I could see Kari as the Empress.

Tk: I don't think so. I believe Kari is the Queen, just because when we were little the digimon would call Kari "Queen Kari"

Yolei (with a smirk): If Kari's Queen who's King. I think it's Tk.

Everyone nods in agreement. All except Mimi, who is focused on the destination and her own thoughts, and Davis.

Davis: No, I think i'm the King... after all me and Kari are meant to be with each other. (Veemon nods)

Izzy: The real question is what is happen once we find these artifacts? Will we see a new form of digivolution or will something happen to the host of those artifacts?

Joe: I just hope I have enough supplies with me. I have a feeling we are going to need them.

To Mimi the voices of her friends started to fad with each passing step she took. Something had been bothering to since their talk with Gennai.

Why did he seem to be looking at me when he told us there would be many surprises and troubles. Could I be one of the Royals? I can't be one of the Royals... everyone normally ends up saving me. Is the Dark Emperor someone we no or is he someone new? I'm probably just putting too much thought into this... I'm probably just one of the knights. I bet he looked at me because I didn't want to fight when we were younger. I don't want to fight now... I don't want to lose any of my friends.

Just as Mimi was finishing up her thoughts a luxurious castle came into view.

Mimi: Hey guys! Guys, we're here!

Ken: Where are we exactly?

Mimi: Tai... Joe... you should know where we are.

Joe: Oh, if I remember correctly we are at the Gekomon castle.

Agumon: I remember this place... this is the place where Mimi acted like a spoiled brat and pretended to be a princess.

Palmon shot him an angry glare.

Agumon: What I mean is...

Mimi: No! No... it's ok. I was a spoiled brat. I just hope they will let us stay there since I was so rude to them.

Tai: Mimi, you already apologized and they forgave you. From what the others have told me about the picnic you guys had... they truly care about you. Stop beating yourself up over it.

Mimi: Thanks Tai... when did you become so sweet.

Tai started to blush and looked away to anything but her.

Tai: I've always been sweet. I just pick like to save them for moments like this.

Matt and Sora both shook their heads at how corny Tai could be around Mimi.

The group had finally reached the castle, when Davis ran up to the door and rang the door bell. Mimi hung in the back still ashamed of her action when she was younger.

Head Gekomon: Can I help you?

Davis: We were just wondering if we could spend the night... see we are kinda not uses to sleeping on the ground...

Tk: Speak for yourself... we (pointing to the older digidestined) used to do it all the time.

Davis: Shut up Tm

Head Gekomon: I don't know... with the weird attacks and everything I don't know if it's safe to invite you in.

Mimi peeked her head around to get a better look at what was taking so long. At that very second the Gekomon spotted her.

Head Gekomon: PRINCESS MIMI!

Mimi jumped at the sound of her name. She almost thought of running away but the smaller being ran and latched on to her like his life depended on it. He looked over at the group still connected to his princess.

Head Gekomon: Why didn't you tell me you were with Princess Mimi... you could have been inside a long time ago.

At his words Mimi visibly relaxed. The Gekomon released his hug on her just to grab her hand and pull her into the castle. Another Gekomon stepped out and grabbed Palmon and pulled her in to same direction. An Otamamom scurried out to greet the rest of the group.

Otamamom: Welcome friends of Princess Mimi. It would be a pleasure to have you stay the night. Please follow me

The group was led to a great dining hall that looked like it was fit for a king. There was a table in the middle of the room that was empty when they first stepped in but was quickly being filled by many Gekomon and Otamamon until the table was piled with enough food for an army.

Tai and Agumon looked around and noticed that two members of their group was missing.

Tai: Uh... where Mimi?

Agumon: And Palmon?

The head Gekomon was waddling his way to the group just as Tai go his first word out.

Head Gekomon: We were just making Princess Mimi comfortable for her stay here.

Mimi's voice rang throughout the dining hall as she slowly made her entrance.

Mimi: I thought I asked all of you to stop calling me Princess Mimi... It's just Mimi.

When she finally entered with her digimon the whole group's eyes looked like they would pop out of their sockets. Mimi was dressed in a form fitting pink and white dress with no gloves and a golden tiara, while Palmon sported a matching dress and tiara. Matt rolled his eyes while thinking that this was going to get to her head eventually.

Mimi looked like a beat red tomato when she finally looked up at her companions. She just knew she looked like the same spoiled princess that she once was when she was younger and she didn't want to give her friends that impression.

Head Gekomon: We have taken the liberties of making a feast for you and your companions... we hope you enjoy it.

The group slowly made their way over to the banquet table where Mimi was placed at the head of the table. Cody looked at Yolei that was sitting right be side him and whispered, "Do you think Mimi might be the Princess that we need?"

Yolei looked over at Mimi and then back at Cody, "I don't know from what I got from Tai, Joe, and Mimi this was just something that happened when they were younger. I do have to admit she looks so awesome as a princess."

The group quickly ate and finished their food because the news they received from Gennai and the walk had taken a lot from them. The Gekomon ushered the boys into four rooms that they would share. Tk and Cody were placed in one room, Davis and Ken were placed in another, Izzy and Joe share one, and Matt and Tai occupied the last. The Otomamon escorted the girls into two rooms that they also would share. Sora, Kari, and Yolei shared a room together, while Mimi would reside in the master suite. The group eventually fell asleep wondering how they would find out who the Royals are and how they intended to find the artifacts.

A/N: Sorry I hadn't updated in a while... been sick :(