Hello all I am back. I have started a new job and left my old one. I now have one day off that I can dedicate to updating my story. So I am very sorry for the delay and I hope you all enjoy this chapter.

And as always I do not own Digimon.

Chapter 22: Digimon in Kyoto

When the Digidestined returned from the Digital World into Yolei's room Kari went to her friend. She knew something was wrong but she wasn't sure it was just the Destiny Stone being destroyed. She barely heard what she said to Cody after she screamed but the word 'dream' she heard. Kari just walked Yolei over to her bed and sat down with her. She was rubbing her back as Yolei just sat there not saying a word. Kari took a quick look up at Ken who looked just as worried.

Davis watched as his girlfriend comforted Yolei. That was one thing he loved about Kari. She always put others before herself. He looked and saw all the Digimon sleeping. He didn't know how long they could take going up against BlackWarGreymon and losing. He didn't know what he would do without DemiVeemon. Or if BlackWarGreymon would then take out his friends. He couldn't bare it. They just had to win.

Ken could see the determination in Davis' eyes. He was the first to forgive him. Besides Yolei that is. She had forgiven him even before he stopped being the Emperor. He slowly gained everyone's forgiveness. Even Cody's which shocked him. He was grateful for them. All of them, and he would do what he can to make sure they all save the Digital World.

Cody was looking at Upamon. He didn't know what to do to help his friend to be stronger than he already was. DemiVeemon and Minomon could DNA Digivolve and so could Poromon and Salamon even. When would his and T.K's Digimon finally reach the same level? He almost feels useless when he isn't as strong as the others.

T.K didn't know what to do. BlackWarGreymon was probably the strongest they ever faced and he wasn't even a real Digimon. Created from Spires. And the real Digimon couldn't stand up against him. Sure he knew they would keep fighting to protect the Digital World. But to what cost? He couldn't lose Patamon again. Never again would he go through it. Or allow any of his friends know that kind of pain.

Everyone was broken from their thoughts when Kari's D-Terminal went off. She opened it and said that it was Sora. Matt's band practice was almost over and that they can start heading over. Ken walked over and helped Kari get Yolei to her feet. When she was standing they let her go and she was okay on her own. Kari looked at her. Admiring how strong her best friend was. She could only wish she was just as strong. They all walked out of Yolei's room carrying their sleeping Digimon.

"Mom we are heading out. I put the plate in the sink."

"Yeah thanks for the cookies Mrs. Inoue."

"You are most welcome. Will you be out late Yolei? Don't forget you have your trip to Kyoto tomorrow with your class."

"Oh right I forgot about that. I promise I will be home at a reasonable hour."

"Okay dear, have fun."

"Thanks mom."

All six left the apartment. It was a very quiet walk to the auditorium Matt was having his practice. By the time they got there the other band members were leaving. They walked in and all the older kids were there. They were all seated on different speakers and some chairs on the stage.

"We just found out we have a huge problem," Kari started.

"What do you mean?"

She turned to Joe,"Arukenimon and Mummymon are now looking for Destiny Stones."

"What are Destiny Stones?"

"I thought they were just a legend."

"Salamon reserve your strength."

"No Kari. Destiny Stones hold power to the Digital World. If they are destroyed then a part of the Digital World is too. BlackWarGreymon already destroyed one and now he wants to find the other ones too."

"How can we stop him?" Mimi asked.

"Maybe we can have our Digimon get others in the area of the other stones and they can protect them."

"Izzy are you trying to help BlackWarGreymon? You are just asking for the Digimon to die at his hands."

"What other options do we have Matt?"

"I don't know how about something that doesn't sacrifice our Digimon and other Digimon as well!"

"Well I don't hear you coming up with anything!"

"Maybe I would if you didn't come up with a stupid idea!"

"Stupid idea? I am only suggesting they watch the stones not go in and fight right away! If and I mean IF Arukenimon and Mummymon or even BlackWarGreymon get close we can be warned before they get there and we can try to protect it better than just showing up and seeing the stone already being destroyed!"

"STOP FIGHTING!"

Izzy and Matt stopped and looked at Mimi. They stepped away from each other with a look that said 'Sorry'. Mimi took a deep breath and cleared her throat.

"I think Izzy has a point."

"Mimi..."

"I am not done MATT! Now as I was saying before I was rudely interrupted. I think Izzy has a point. While I do not like the idea of our and other Digimon being put into danger I am sure they could take care of Mummymon and Arukenimon easy enough. Enough to keep them distracted until we can get there to help."

"Matt I know you don't like the idea but maybe we can have them in hiding. Just watching the area. Not out in the open where they can be seen."

"Tai makes a good point Matt."

"Okay. We can do that. As long as we are not putting them in danger."

"So are we all in agreement concerning the Destiny Stone?"

"Yeah!"

"Alright now that is out of the way why are we really here? Kari said something about a nightmare she had."

"Not just her. I had one too."

"What happened? Was it the same dream?"

"I am not sure Sora. All I know in mine I was walking in the Digital World and someone was calling me. But not as Yolei, as Miyako. I came up on a cave opening. I didn't go in. I didn't like the feeling I got. Then a voice came from the cave. Asking for my help. Everytime he asked I turned him down. Suddenly black smoke started to come out of the cave. I started to run away but it seemed like I wasn't going fast enough. When the smoke caught up to me I screamed and Ken woke me up."

"And in my dream it was like I was watching it all unfold and I couldn't help. I couldn't tell you to get away from there. I couldn't stop the smoke coming to you. I felt so helpless. Watching my best friend run for her life. I woke up probably the same time Ken woke you up."

"Well after Ken woke Yolei up and was calming her down I thought I saw something. It was a quick glance but there was someone standing on the roof on the apartment building next to us. But when I looked again the person was gone."

Kari let out a shiver of fear, "Are you sure you saw something Minomon?"

"I know I did."

Davis just went up and sat next to Kari. He put his arm around her to comfort her. "I am sure you would of done everything you could Kari. Whatever that thing was in the dream had all the control. For both of you and if it is someone who wants control of the Digital World they need to get through us!"

"Davis is right. We are strong together. We can stop any evil that comes our way!"

Mimi reached out to hold her boyfriend's hand, Yolei reached for Ken's, Sora to Matt and Davis moved his arm from around Kari to take her hand. All twelve of the Digidestined stood and were in a circle. They all held hands and they all felt a spark going from one person to the next. Even when they all let go they still felt the heat in their hands.

"Well I need to get home. I have Kendo practice in an hour."

"I will come with you Cody. I need to pack for tomorrow."

"Where are you going Yolei?"

"My class is going to Kyoto for an overnight trip."

"Overnight? Am I going with you Yolei?"

"Oh," she turned to her Digimon. "I'm sorry Poromon. I can't bring you with me. I am going to be with my class. I can't let them see you."

"Then what will I do?"

"Well..."

"I can take him."

"Ken are you sure? You already have Minomon to feed."

"I am sure. Minomon and Poromon get along well enough. I don't mind."

"I can always take him too Yolei. This way he is here in Odaiba when you get back."

"Poromon which would you prefer?"

"I think I would rather stay here in Odaiba. That way I am closer when you get back. No offense Ken but I thank you for the offer."

"None taken Poromon."

"Hey how about after school you come to my apartment. I wouldn't mind some help looking for the other Destiny Stones and getting more information on them."

"I have soccer practice after. But I can come by after that."

"Prodigious!"

Yolei handed Poromon to Izzy saying it would be easier to take him now since she had to leave earlier than usual. The meeting broke up and Yolei gave Ken a kiss goodbye and that she would let him know when she gets to Kyoto. Cody, T.K and Yolei left to their apartment building. Ken walked with Davis and Kari.

When Yolei got home she shut the door to her apartment and took her shoes off. When she put her shoes by the door she noticed everyone was home which surprised her. Wasn't her father and brother supposed to be working at the store tonight?

"Yolei is that you?"

"Yeah mom."

"Oh good. Dinner is almost ready."

"Okay. Hey why are dad and Mantarou home? Who is down in the store?"

"Your father decided to close the store early tonight. It was pretty slow all day. So the whole family will be together for dinner. Isn't that nice?"

"Sure is mom. Well I am going to head to my room and get some packing done. That way I can go to bed a little early."

"Okay Yolei. I will let you know when dinner is ready."

"Thanks mom."

Yolei walked into her room and shut the door. She turned her computer on and checked her e-mail first really quick. There was one that caught her eye. It was from Micheal. She still talked to him but mostly he sent her music he thought she might like.

"Hey Yolei,

I just came across a band you might like. It is called In This Moment. You should check them out. The lead is a girl so you might like that.

Anyways it had been a while since we have talked. How are things going with you? Is there anything new going on? I mean aside from the whole Gennai is your father thing? Yeah Mimi told me about that. I hope you are doing okay with everything.

I can't wait to hear back from you. Let me know what you think of the band too. We should meet up in the Digital World sometime and catch up.

Michael."

Yolei didn't know what to say. She isn't surprised Mimi told him everything about their previous life. They were good friends. But they way she read the email it sounded like he might want to try and go out with her again. Yolei hoped it wasn't that. She was happy with Ken. Yolei was going to tell Micheal about Ken and that if they did meet up it was just going to be as friends and nothing more. But first she decided to look up the band he suggested to her. Yolei clicked the first video that came up. It was called "The Fighter".

"I don't need you to save me

I don't need you to cure me

I don't need you and your antidote for I am my disease

I don't need you to free me

I don't need you to help me

I don't need you to lead me through the light

I will always fall and rise again

Your venomous heroine

'Cause I am a survivor

Yeah, I am a fighter

I will fall and rise above

And in your hate I find love

'Cause I'm a survivor

Yeah, I am a fighter

I will not hide my face

I will not fall from grace

I'll walk into the fire, baby

All my life

I was afraid to die

And now I come alive inside these flames."

Yolei sat down in her computer chair completely forgetting she is supposed to be packing and just watched the video and listened to the rest of the lyrics. It was a powerful song and she was glad Michael had suggested it to her. Once that video ended she waited for the next one to start after. The next song was much more hard rock/metal sound. She looked at the name of it and it was called "Sick Like Me." She even enjoyed that song. Yolei emailed Michael back and thanks him for the new music and that she really liked it. She also wrote back to him that she would like to get together with him but she would have to let her boyfriend know of her plans. She sent the email and then she remembered she had to still reply to Yumiko.

"Yumiko,

Hey I cannot meet up with you tomorrow. I am going to Kyoto with my class for an overnight trip. Maybe when I get back we can get together. Sorry I am replying so late. I was really busy today and I am just getting home and packing. Let me know if that works for you.

Yolei."

"Yolei dinner is ready."

"Well so much for packing before dinner. All I did was get the bag out."

In Tamachi Ken had gotten home and had dinner with his parents. He talked about his day how he and Davis played a little one on one and Yolei and Kari, who he explained was Davis' girlfriend and Yolei's best friend, watched and talked. Ken helped his mother clean up the kitchen and then walked into his room. Minomon was standing infront of the balcony door just looking across the way.

"What is it pal?"

"Just making sure no one is there."

"Minomon are you sure you saw something?"

"Yes Ken I am sure. If I wasn't I never would have said anything."

Ken opened the door and stepped out. It was definitely getting cooler out now that it was almost mid-November. The sun was almost set. He walked back inside and closed the door. He went to his closet and suddenly his computer came on.

'I really need a new computer I think.'

"Do you think you can keep her from me?"

Ken looked to the screen. It was bright but there was no one there. Just a voice coming from the computer. "What do you mean?"

"We were meant to be. It is destiny."

"Well that is where I think you are wrong. If it was destiny then you wouldn't be having these problems."

"Ha that is where you are wrong boy. I am weak right now but when I am ready so will she. We will make each other strong. She will see that, my Miyako."

Ken was about to say something back but the screen turned off. Ken turned to Minomon who had a look of fear. Ken didn't know who this person was. If it was even a person. Maybe it was another evil Digimon.

'Great another Digimon trying to take over besides Arukenimon, Mummymom and BlackWarGreymon.'

"Ken?"

"Yeah pal?"

"What did he mean when he said Yolei will be ready when he is?"

"I wish I knew. Glad we are going to see Izzy tomorrow. Maybe he can help figure everything out."

The next day it seemed the bus ride to Kyoto took forever for Yolei. She was sitting next to Suki on the bus and she wanted all the information about her relationship with Ken the entire time. After a while Yolei just put in her earbuds and tried to tune Suki out. When they did arrive Yolei sent Izzy a message to let Poromon know that she had finally gotten to Kyoto. Yolei put her D-Terminal away and Suki grabbed her so they could look around together. Picture after picture was taken with her and a couple of the other girls.

Yolei was standing in front of a store window while Suki was ohhing and awing at things in the shop when she saw something out of the corner of her eye. When she turned to look there was nothing there.

"Yolei are you listening?"

"Huh? Oh yeah."

"So what did I just say?"

"Um...you were saying...how..."

"I thought so. What did you see, a really cute guy?"

"What? No...it was nothing."

"Yeah okay. Come on let's check out something else."

"How about we go to the Honen-In Temple? It is supposed to be beautiful there this time of year."

"Fine but then after that we continue shopping."

As the girls Yolei saw something she couldn't dismiss. It was BlackWarGreymon but not. He was all dark, almost like a shadow. But he was just walking with other Digimon behind him also in shadow. Suki just kept walking like she sees nothing. But how can she not see them. If fact no one else saw them but her. It was impossible. She had to tell someone!

Ken was sitting in Izzy's room trying to help him locate the other Destiny Stones before Arukenimon and Mummymom could. Poromon was just sitting on the floor when Minomon went up to him.

"Is everything okay Poromon?"

"Yes. I just miss Yolei. I am not used to being away from her for so long."

"I know what you mean. I felt the same way when Ken was The Emperor."

"But you were with him."

"Yes but he wasn't Ken. Well not my Ken anyways."

"I guess that makes sense."

Ken turned and watched the Digimon. He looked at Poromon and saw how sad he was. He must really be missing Yolei. Ken turned back to Izzy's computer when Ken noticed his posture changed in the chair next to him.

"What is it Izzy?"

"Arukenimon and Mummymon. They must have found another stone."

"Davis and the others already went ahead right?"

"Yeah they did. Here bring Poromon with you. Maybe being in the Digital World will help him feel better. But make sure he doesn't get involved without Yolei."

"Don't worry Izzy Poromon will be safe."

In the Digital World BlackWarGreymon was already destroying the stone when the others arrived. Arukenimon and Mummymon watched on and smiled as he did.

"Oh no we're too late!" Davis yelled.

"What's happening?" T.K asked.

"It's warping," Kari replied.

"The area is starting to become unbalanced. It seems that when BlackWarGreymon destroys a stone the warp gets larger." Cody explained.

"Look what is happening to him now."

After T.K noticed that BlackWarGreymon started to warp himself and then he was gone. Davis just looked in shock that he just disappeared. Never moved but just vanished as if he did.

"Where did he go?"

"I don't know Davis."

In Kyoto Yolei was trying to find where BlackWarGreymon had gone to when suddenly he appeared from around a corner in front of her. She watched as BlackWarGreymon was as clear as day and the others following looked like black shadow blobs. Yolei started to run after them.

"Wait! Stop you Digimon!" Yolei said while running and trying to catch her breath. 'I really need to work on my cardio.'

The last Digimon in the line stopped and turned to look at her. Yolei stopped in her tracks. Shocked that it had heard her since they seemed to go around walking not being seen by anyone and they didn't seem to notice that they were walking in the Real World and not the Digital World. Finally the Digimon seemed to jump from the shadow shell it had on and it revealed to be an Apemon.

"Great what am I going to do now. I don't have Poromon with me."

Apemon looked around confused as if he didn't know how he got from the Digital World to where he is now. The next thing Yolei knew was that he was jumping into the trees.

"I need to tell the others what is going on."

Yolei sent her message to the others and waited. While she did she was trying to keep an eye on Apemon and make sure he didn't cause too much trouble. When Yolei turned from around a corner she saw Apemon had destroyed a camera and the woman was screaming about an agent. Suddenly from beyond the trees Stingmon appeared.

"Yolei!"

"Ken, I don't get it."

"I promise I will explain everything to you later. Stingmon you can't destroy him it's not a Control Spire Digimon."

"You got it Ken."

Stingmon and Apemon started to fight each other. Stingmon was holding back so nothing in the Real World would be destroyed while fighting. After a final punch from Stingmon Apemon fell to the ground. He grabbed the Digimon and turned to Ken.

"Alright Ken I got him."

"Great job Stingmon. Alright Yolei the rest is up to you now."

"What are you talking about?" Ken gave her a quick kiss and started to run off. "Ken get back here!"

Ken and Stingmon went back to the Digital World in the river with Apemon. Yolei had stopped at the end of a bridge. "Okay Yolei I am ready for action. What are we going to do first."

"Wait a minute I thought I left with you Izzy. Why were you with Ken?"

"It is a long story Yolei."

"There she is I found her. She is over here professor." Yolei heard someone say and looked up from Poromon.

"Excuse me miss are you the one who called out Digimon before?"

"Um...maybe?"

"Okay I have one more question to ask."

"Okay what is it?"

"That is a Digimon you are holding isn't it?"

"Oh boy..."

"Please can you come with us?"

Yolei who was a little wary of these two guys crossed the bridge and went with them. They walked to car and they all got in. "So who are you guys?"

"Oh I'm sorry. I am Prodessor Takenouchi. I teach folklore at the University in Tokyo. I have been doing research for the last year here in Kyoto."

"And I'm Jim. I am Joe's brother. I am a student of the Professor. I was pre-med and had to study everything from brain surgery to bedpans. Well I took one class with the Professor here and I changed my major to ghosts and goblins. My kid brother still wants to be a doctor though."

"How nice. My name is Yolei Inoue. I live in Tokyo too. But I am not sure what I am doing here."

"I knew it. My little brother told me all about you."

"Excuse me?"

"And I have heard a lot of good things from my daughter as well."

"I guess you guys are referring to Joe Kido and Sora Takenouchi?"

"Bullseye!"

"Huh?"

Back in the Digital World Davis and the others were fighting Mummymon and Arukenimon. ExVeemon was trying to stay away from Mummymon's Necrophobia attack. Davis wasn't sure how much longer they could hold out. Without Ken and Yolei it was difficult. Especially with the warp from where the Destiny Stone going on around them.

"Davis!"

"Ken what took you so long?"

"Sorry Yolei needed Poromon. Are you ready?"

"You bet dude."

"ExVeemon..."

"Stingmon..."

"DNA Digivolve too...Paildramon."

In the Real World Yolei was listening to Professor Takenouchi about all the legends he has studied. Something about Bigfoot and the Loche Ness Monster. It was when he said Sora's name she started listening.

"She was so angry since I wasn't around so much with all my traveling. Then suddenly three years ago she suddenly she became a whole new person. Sora and her mother became best friends, I thought maybe she had a boyfriend or was going through one of those teenage things, but she simply said she owed it all to her friends, the Digimon."

Yolei looked down to Poromon. "Her friends the Digimon?"

"That's right, her adventures with them forced her to grow up and change her outlook on everything. Especially the stormy relationship with her mother. You should see them now. Shopping together every Saturday, my credit cards are at their limits! So thanks to the Digimon our family is a lot closer now. Even if I am still not around as much."

"Oh well that is a nice story. Hey stop the car! Look there they are."

Just like with Apemon, the last Digimon in the line behind BlackWarGreymon stopped and turned to look at them. It jumped out of its shadow and landed on the top on the bridge.

"That's Musyamon," Poromon started. "A warrior Digimon who can take different shapes. I've seen him use his Shogun Sword attack to make mincemeat out of his enemies. Should I?"

"Go for it."

"Poromon Digivolve to...Hawkmon."

"Hawkmon," Yolei yelled getting out of the car. "You better Armor Digivolve."

"You got it Yolei."

"Digi-Armor Energize!"

"Hawkmon Armor Digivolve too...Shurimon, the Samurai of Sincerity."

"We need to follow them."

"You got it Yolei."

"Professor do you happen to have a laptop computer with you?"

"Yes."

Yolei had gotten out of the car. Jim and the Professor were not far behind. Jim was carrying the laptop. Yolei had turned to him saying that he had to open it. Holding her Digivice to the computer she opened the Digital Port. She told Shurimon that the gate was ready. Shurimon pushed Musyamon to the computer where he disappeared back to the Digital World. Shurimon the reverted back to Hawkmon and then back to Poromon.

"You did a good job. But now we need to figure out what to do about BlackWarGreymon."

"Yoei look something is happening."

"They all must be returning to the Digital World," Jim stated.

"Yeah but why were they here in the Real World. And why Kyoto? It doesn't make sense."

"Well Kyoto does have strong spiritual ties. It could help creatures from other worlds come to the Real World."

"Do you really think so Professor?"

"Yes Jim, I do."

"Oh Yolei. We better get you back to your class. You don't want to miss the rest of your trip do you?"

"Oh I almost forgot about that!"

Davis and the others in the Digital World were not fairing well against Mummymon. Paildramon was wrapped in his bandages. Arukenimon saw that BlackWarGreymon had returned to the Digital World. Though he was acting as if he never left.

"Mummymom, BlackWarGreymon is back. Let's go."

"Going somewhere?" Davis yelled as they ran to the cliffside.

"I don't have time to deal with small children. I wouldn't be to comfortable if I were you. There are five more Destiny Stones and I plan on destroying them all. Then there goes the Digital World!"

"She can't be serious."

"I hope not Davis."

Jim dropped Yolei off back to where her class was meeting. The two men asked her to say hi to Joe and Sora when she got back to Tokyo. Yolei turned and saw the Suki and another girl were coming up to her.

"Yolei there you are. Where did you go? You ran off so quickly."

"Sorry I had to couple of things I had to take care of."

"Hey what is that you are carrying?"

"Oh um this is a very quiet souvenir."

"It's so cute!"

The two girls took Poromon out of Yolei's hands and started to pull on him. 'Sorry Poromon.' Yolei was upset to hear that the trip was being cute short with all the strange things going on and that they were heading back to Tokyo. Yolei quickly called her mother that they were coming back. She wished that she could stay just in case BlackWarGreymon came back.

Okay there is the next chapter. I hope you guys are still reading this story. I promise to update more. I really do! I know I have been saying that but now I have a new job with a set schedule so I will be able to keep up with it.