So I started writing this before my vacation started. But I wanted to take my time with this chapter. Work on it slowly. So here is chapter 17. I will have a few OC's in this chapter. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Also I am writing this based off the blackouts we just had. The weather here was really bad for October.

I don't own Digimon as always.

Chapter 17: Blackouts

Ken woke up the next day and Yolei was facing him. She was still asleep and he couldn't help but smile. When he brushed a hair out of her face he was careful not to wake her. Ken then remembered that today was Monday but with how bright it was he knew they should both be in school. When he looked to his clock on his desk there was no time on it. He carefully got out of bed as to not wake Yolei and tried to turn on his desk light. No success there.

"Ken?"

"Shh Wormmon. Don't wake Yolei."

"Sorry," Wormmon whispered. "Ken why is the power out?"

"I am not sure but I am going to find out. If it is just the building then Yolei's parents will kill me if she missed school."

"But Ken wouldn't your parents have knocked and waked you up if it was just the building?"

"Good point."

Ken and Wormmon walked out of the bedroom and went into the kitchen. Ken could tell that his parents weren't home. When he looked at the table there was a note from his mother. Ken picked up the paper.

"Ken,

There was a lightning storm last night. All of Tokyo is in a blackout. School has been cancelled so we decided not to wake you. Since your father's office has a generator he went to work and I went to help your Aunt at her place. Just because there is a blackout does not stop her from wedding planning for brides. I hope you have a good day. If there is a way to contact Yolei's family make sure you do it.

And before I forget, Happy Birthday honey!

Love,

Mom"

"I can't believe I forgot my own birthday."

"Oh yeah it is your birthday. Happy Birthday Ken."

"Thanks pal. Hopefully dad didn't bring his cell phone to work with him. If it is charged we can use it to get a hold of Yolei's parents."

"How if they are without power too."

"Yeah that might be a problem."

"If you call the store they have a generator for it. To keep the freezers going so nothing thaws. I am sure either my mother or father are down there."

Ken turned and saw Yolei standing in the doorway. He smiled at her. Yolei's hair was out of place and she still had a sleepy look in her eyes. She was still wearing her clothes from yesterday and he knew he should offer her something else to wear. He would worry about that later. He knew they had to somehow get a hold of her parents first so she wouldn't get in trouble. They walked to Ken's father study and he opened a drawer. Thankfully the cell phone was there in the drawer fully charged. He handed it to her and let her call. He left so she could have some privacy.

"Ken?"

"Yeah?" He stopped and turned to Yolei before he left the room entirely.

"Happy Birthday."

"Thanks."

Ken walked back into his room and opened his closet. He was still wearing yesterday's clothes as well. When he grabbed just a simple gray tee shirt and a pair of blue jeans for himself he just grabbed a few things for Yolei to wear. He knew it wasn't exactly what she would want to wear but it would be something clean for her to wear until she got home.

"Well mom is happy I called her this morning. I am just glad she was the one in the store."

"Well that is good. I am glad she is understanding."

"Yeah me too. She told me that dad wasn't upset with me not coming home. But she told me to come home before dinner."

"That is understandable. Well considering you will not be leaving right away I am sure you would like something clean to wear. I have some things for you. I know they are my clothes but..."

"It's fine Ken. Thank you."

Ken left the room so she could get changed. Yolei watched him leave and she couldn't help but smile. 'Ken is always so considerate.'

"Yolei?"

"Yes Poromon?"

"If there is no power does that mean we cannot go to the Digital World?"

"It seems that way Poromon. Unless we asked Izzy to use his laptop but then that could be a bad thing too."

"Why?"

"Because if the power doesn't come back on while we are in the Digital World we will get stuck there. The laptop battery will die eventually if it can't stay charged."

"Oh."

"We can only hope that Arukenimon, Mummymon and BlackWarGreymon won't do much damage today." Yolei stopped her conversation with Poromon when she heard someone knock on Ken's apartment door. She put her ear to the door to try and hear who it was.

"Yumiko? What are you doing here?"

"What can't a girl come and give the most handsome young man in town his birthday card?"

"Look Yumiko you could have given it to me at school tomorrow."

"But tomorrow isn't your birthday silly."

"I know but..."

"Ken I didn't know you had a sister."

"Sister?" Ken then turned and saw the Yolei had just entered the room. She was wearing his Tamachi soccer jersey and a pair of black shorts. "She isn't my sister. Yumiko this is Yolei my girlfriend. Yolei this is Yumiko."

"Girlfriend! Wait until Hiro heres about this! Wait did you say her name was Yolei? Like the genius girl from Odaiba?"

"Yes."

"Wow Hiro really will have a field day with this!"

"Yumiko I don't need the whole school knowing my personal life."

"Oh come on Ken. The girls need to know you are not available anymore. Oh we should double date! Wouldn't you like that Yolei?"

"Maybe. I mean if Ken wants too."

"Of course he will. We will iron out the details and we will all get together. Look I would love to stay and chat but I need to get going. Hiro is waiting for me. Even with the power out he still wants to have a study date. It was great meeting you Yolei."

"Sorry about her. She is...well I don't know how to describe Yumiko."

"It is okay. She seems nice. And if you don't want to do the double date I won't mind. I like having you all to myself."

Yolei crossed the room and put her arms around Ken's neck. He put his arms around her waist and brought her close. Yolei got on her toes and he leaned down to meet her. Once their lips met Yolei let out a small sigh. While lost in each other the power came back on. They broke apart when the lights in the apartment came back on. Poromon and Wormmon came into the room.

"Does this mean we can go to the Digital World today Ken?"

"I don't think so pal. Just to be on the safe side in case the power ends up going out again. Better safe than sorry."

"Okay Ken."

"We should probably get Yolei home anyways."

Yolei put her clothes in a bag that Ken handed her and grabbed the rest of her belonging. Once she was ready to leave Ken left a note to his mother in case she came home before he did. They left the apartment holding hands.

In Obaiba Kari was laying in bed with Gatomon when the power came back on. Tai walked into the room to see what his sister was up too. When he saw her laying there with Gatomon he walked over and sat on the side of her bed. Kari turned her head and looked at her older brother.

"What are we going to do Tai?"

"I wish I knew the answer Kari. I wish I could answer all the questions you might have. But unfortunately I do not have the answer for this one."

"To know Arukenimon can create such powerful Digimon what if she doesn't stop with BlackWarGreymon?"

"We can't think that way Kari. We need to stay positive and hope that she doesn't."

"I can't put Gatomon through that kind of attack again."

"I can handle it Kari. I am strong enough."

"No. I can't lose you Gatomon."

"Kari you need to have faith in your Digimon. If you don't then she won't be strong enough to fight."

"But Tai..."

"No buts. I know this is hard right now Kari but you need to find the strength. The stronger you are the stronger Gatomon will be."

Kari looked down into Gatomon's bright blue eyes. Gatomon smiled at her and she smiled back. "You're right Tai. I will try."

"That is all I ask."

Suddenly someone rang the door bell to the apartment. Tai and Kari both got off the bed and went into the living room. Their mom just opened the door when a wave of light brown hair passed her and jumped into Tai's arms.

"Mimi?"

"As soon as I got back to the Real World in New York I went online and bought a ticket to be here."

Tai held her at arms length and too her in. She looked tired from her trip but was smiling like always. "How did you get here for quickly?"

"I got on the red eye. I didn't feel right being away from the group with everything going on. I need to help."

"What about your parents? School?"

"Michael said he would e-mail me all the notes and homework I need. He is in all my classes. And my parents know I am here so don't worry about that. Once I explained what was going on I didn't give them the chance to talk me out of it. You guys need me more than my parents do."

Tai just looked at Mimi. He didn't want her sacrificing everything to help them but he knew she was doing the right thing. The group is stronger when everyone is together. Tai just brought her closer and gave her a quick kiss and held her against him. He wasn't going to deny he was happy she was here. He smiled into her hair.

Kari just watched her brother and smiled. She was happy he finally got over Sora. She knew Mimi would be the perfect girl for Tai. Now if only she could be honest with her feelings for a certain gogglehead.

"Maybe we should have a group meeting. All 12 of us."

"That is a great idea Kari," Tai said as he pulled away from Mimi, "I say we email everyone now. The sooner we get together the better."

They decided to meet at the place where Matt had his band practice. They were just finishing up when almost everyone was there. Sora and Mimi were catching up and Tai saw Sora give her a huge hug. Mimi turned and met his gaze. He blushed slightly when he figured it had been about him. Matt came out from back stage where he said goodbye to his bandmates. He put a hand on Sora's back and she turned and looked at him. He smiles when he said hi to Mimi and she gave him a quick hug. She smiled wider when Izzy and Joe walked in.

"Mimi what are you doing here?"

"Aw Joe are you not happy to see me?"

"Well I didn't say that but I thought you were living in New York?"

Mimi started telling her story that she told Tai that morning. Davis, T.K and Cody walked in next. They overheard Mimi telling Izzy and Joe why she was there. T.K walked up to Kari and put a hand on her shoulder. She looked up at him and smiled. It was a weak smile but she hoped it was enough he wouldn't ask questions. Davis was watching them and he felt a little jealous.

'Here I am thinking I might have a chance with Kari and then T.K again makes his move.' Davis was taken out of his thoughts when Izzy said something.

"So who are we waiting for?"

"Ken and Yolei aren't here yet."

"Well we can be sure they will arrive together."

Davis walked up to Kari when he saw T.K walked over to greet Mimi. "Hey Kari."

"Oh hey Davis."

"Are you okay?"

"Why do you ask?"

"You seem distracted. You know you can talk to me if you need too."

"I know Davis. I guess I had a moment of weakness this morning."

"What do you mean?" Davis asked as he sat down next to her.

"With everything. BlackWarGreymon, Arukenimon and Mummymon. I don't want to lose Gatomon. I am not sure she or any of the other Digimon can handle an attack like that again."

"Look Kari. I can see why you would be upset. I don't want to lose DemiVeemon either. After what happened with BlackWarGreymon and everyone being a hurt as they were we need to see it as a drive to be stronger. Stronger to defeat them. To save the Digital World."

"I know and I am trying. I talked to Tai earlier about this and he kind of said that same thing as you did."

"See? It is okay to have a moment. I wouldn't say it was weakness though. It was just a moment and we all have those, even myself. And you know what Kari. It doesn't make you any less stronger."

Kari then put her head on his shoulder. "Thank you Davis."

"You're welcome."

Just then the door opened. Ken and Yolei walked in. Even looked at them and couldn't help but noticed Yolei was wearing his jersey. Sora and Mimi both smirked at her when she started the blush a little bit under their gaze. The girls walked up to her and pulled her away from Ken.

"Alright Yolei. Why are you wearing his jersey?"

"He offered it after we woke up this morning."

"You stayed the night?"

"Yes. After what happened I couldn't go home. I was still a little weak after leaving Gennai's place."

"Yeah I can understand that. Speaking of that. How are you feeling?"

"I am feeling better now that I slept. I think being near Ken helped my energy."

"Maybe it is because of your connection."

"Connection? Please Sora I think it is romantic!"

"Is it because you were leaving Tamachi you guys are a little late?"

"No I didn't want to carry my dirty clothes here so we dropped them off at my apartment. I am just thankful it was just my parents home. No questions from my sisters or brother."

"Okay guys now that everyone is here I say we get this meeting underway."

Everyone sat in a circle. Mimi sat on the right of Tai and next to her was Sora. Matt was next to Sora who was also sitting beside T.K. T.K was sitting next to Kari. Davis was on her other side. Ken was next to Davis and Yolei was next to him. Then Cody, Izzy and Joe finished the circle. Davis, Ken, Yolei, T.K, Kari and Cody's Digimon were sitting in front of them.

"Okay guys we need to figure out how to stop Arukenimon and Mummymon."

"Let's not forget about BlackWarGreymon Tai."

"Right, thanks Sora. I kind of already have an idea to deal with BlackWarGreymon."

"What is that?"

"Agumon Davis. I am going to ask Agumon to at least try to talk to him. Maybe another WarGreymon can get through to him."

"Tai are you sure that is a good idea?"

"It is worth a shot Kari. I want to try something that doesn't have to result in a fight. And besides Agumon has great communication skills."

"But Tai..."

"I think Tai is right."

"Matt?"

"Come on Sora. It isn't fair that they have to resort to fighting. Maybe trying to talk will help with something."

"Hm..perhaps it will work."

"How can you be so sure Izzy?"

"Because I had a private chat with Gennai before we were sent back to the Real World. He told me that BlackWarGreymon went off on his own. He wasn't taking orders from Arukenimon or Mummymon. Gennai said that BlackWarGreymon called them 'weak'."

"Weak? Well I can see where he would get that idea."

"How so Cody?"

"Well as Izzy said he walked away from Arukenimon. Even though she created him he figured out she wasn't strong enough to defeat us on her own. He saw her creating him just to take us out as weakness."

"Cody makes a really great point." Cody turned and looked at Ken who just agreed with him. "If BlackWarGreymon is working on his own and not with Arukenimon and Mummymon then we just might have a chance to get through to him without fighting. But we need to be ready to fight if he doesn't want to talk."

"Alright it is settled. I will talk to Agumon tomorrow. I am sure he will be more than willing to help out."

"I don't think he should go alone. Maybe Gabumon can go with him. Kind of a back up plan."

"Thanks Matt."

"I will have Gomamon keep an eye out in the snowy area. I know there are still some Control Spires around there. I will tell him to let someone know if Arukenimon comes into the area."

"That sounds great Joe."

"I know I am always so busy with my studies and my classes but I want to try to help."

"No one says you aren't Joe. We know how important medical school is to you. And you help out when you can. That is all we ask."

"Thanks Sora."

"Alright gang. I think that covers everything. And to end this meeting Mimi?"

"Yes?"

"Where will you be staying?"

"Oh...well I guess I didn't think that far ahead when I flew over here."

"You can stay with me Mimi?"

"Are you sure Sora?"

"Of course we have plenty of room. It will be like a long sleepover."

"Oh thank you Sora! You're the best."

"How about I walk you home Sora."

"And I can walk with Mimi."

"Aw you guys are such gentlemen. Don't you agree Sora?"

"They sure are Mimi."

Kari watched them leave. She had to smile at the two couples. She was happy for Tai. Kari wondered if she would find something like that too someday. She then looked over to Yolei and Ken. Cody had just walked up to them. She didn't hear the words that were being said but then she saw Cody put his hand out to Ken. Ken took the younger boys hand. Yolei then pulled Cody into a hug. Kari then knew what happened. Cody had finally accepted Ken. She knew it would happen eventually.

"Hey Kari I can walk you home if you'd like?"

"But Davis you live in the other direction."

"So? I still have time to get home. Besides gives us time to chat a little."

"We chat all the time."

"Yeah that was a lame excuse."

"Okay Davis you can walk me home," Kari giggled.

"Really? Sweet! Hey guys we will see you tomorrow. Yolei you better not wear that jersey to school!"

"Why? Is it a reminder my boyfriend is a better soccer player than you are?"

"Yes. Wait I mean no! Damn it!"

"Relax Davis I was just kidding. You don't need reminding."

"All right you two. Come on Yolei. I will take you home."

Davis then stuck his tongue out at her as they left. Yolei gladly returned it with a small smile. Cody waited for T.K. Cody watched as T.K walked up to Kari. He gave her a hug. Cody knew he was reassuring her in some way because she nodded into his shoulder. T.K turned and walked up to Cody.

"Ready to go Cody?"

"Yeah I am. Bye you guys. See you tomorrow."

"Bye Cody."

"Bye Cody. Bye T.L."

"Come on Davis you know how to say his name."

"I know it is like a running joke now. I can't stop until I think I used all the letters in the alphabet. He knows I am kidding."

"What am I going to do with you Davis?"

"Don't know but you know you would be lost without me."

"Whatever you say."

Davis and Kari walked in silence most of the way. They had to walk through the park to get to Kari's apartment. It was a cool evening and the sun was starting to set. Kari looked to her left at Davis. The setting sun almost gave his eyes an amber color. Davis turned to look at Kari and she quickly turned away. She knew she had to be brave. She knew that if she didn't tell him soon she would explode.

"Are they okay Gatomon?"

"I think so. I think Kari is trying to figure out her feelings for Davis."

"What do you mean? I thought she liked Davish. I mean aren't they friends?"

"Of course they are. But I think she has deeper feelings for him."

"Oh. I think I get it."

"Do you?"

"I think so. She like-likes him."

"I guess you can put it that way DemiVeemon."

The two Digimon looked forward at their partners. Gatomon knew that in his in-training state DemiVeemon was a little confused with these emotions. Hell who was she kidding. Even she was confused when it came to human emotions. But trying to explain it to someone else sometimes made it worse. Sometimes she wonders if she is even explaining things like this right. 'Why couldn't humans be like Digimon sometimes.' Gatomon stopped her thoughts when Kari stopped walking.

"Kari are you okay?" Davis then stopped walking and turn towards her.

"Davis I am a little confused about something."

"Maybe I can help."

"It is about my feelings for someone. I have had them for a while now but I am not sure how to go about telling him."

"Maybe you should just tell him how you feel. Sometimes just coming out with it is the best thing and nothing is sugar coated."

"I know but I feel like when I try to form words sometimes I get tongue-tied."

"Look T.K has to know how you feel."

"T.K?"

"Yeah that is who you are talking about right? I know it can be hard to tell someone who has been your friend for so long that your feelings have changed for them. But I am sure he will return your feelings."

"You think I am talking about T.K?"

"Yeah. Who else would you be talking about?"

"Oh Davis. Sometimes I wonder about you."

Before he had a chance to respond Kari walked up to him and gently placed her lips on his. She pulled away before he had the chance to kiss her back. He was too stunned to believe that she was talking about him. Davis was sure she liked T.K. The chemistry they had together was impeccable. The two Digimon standing behind their partners had their jaws dropped.

"Did she just attack Davish?"

"I guess you can say that. He is stunned by Kari kissing him."

"Do all girls have this kind of attack?"

"I wish I could answer that DemiVeemon."

"I wish you could too Gatomon."

Kari just stared at Davis for a minute. She was waiting for some kind of response. He was always trying to get a date with her. Maybe he really thought that he didn't have a chance with how many times she had turned him down.

"Davis please say something."

"Me? You were talking about me?"

"Yeah."

"Wow. But you have..."

"I know I have. Now I realize how much of a fool I was and am for not actually giving you a chance. I am sorry for that."

"Kari you have nothing to be sorry for. Even though you turned me down a million times you were still my friend. And I am so happy for that."

"Just as your friend?"

"Kari if you are sure of your feelings then I would be so happy to give us a shot."

"I am sure."

"Then that is all I need to know."

Davis then leaned down and kissed Kari. She smiled as he kissed her. She knew her feelings were correct for Davis. She knew she had a lot to make up for. Especially for all the times she turned him down. She knew that with Davis by her side that she could be stronger. With him and all his courage and faith in their friends she would be okay.

Okay there is chapter 17. Finally got Davis/Kari written in there. Phew...I am not sure when the next chapter will be posted. I go back to work in a couple days and I am not sure when my next days off will be. But I hope you enjoy this chapter. And as always please review.