Alright everyone here is the next chapter! I am feeling so much better so now I can update regularly again!

As always I do not own Digimon.

Chapter 25: Digimon for Christmas

A few weeks had passed since they all found out Yolei had power from four Mega level Digimon. She seemed to be taking it well acting like her old self. Even fighting with Davis over food every once in a while. Kari and Ken were both happy to see it. Today they were in the Digital World destroying more Control Spires before collecting the older Digidestined Digimon to bring them back to the Real World. Yolei was standing next to Ken who was standing off to the side of everyone.

"What's wrong Ken?"

"What if they don't want to come over?"

"Why wouldn't they? They are your friends now Ken."

"I know but it seems Cody is still a little apprehensive of me."

"Oh that is just how Cody is sometimes. I am telling you if you invite him he will be there."

"Wish I had your enthusiasm Yolei."

"Well then allow me to give you some."

She leaned up and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. She saw the small blush on his face. She smiled and then saw Davis start running over to them. Yolei whispered to where only Ken could hear her. "Go get 'em tiger."

"Ken, Yolei come on celebrate with us."

When Davis came up to them he noticed the nervousness in Ken's eyes. "Dude what's up?"

"Um...well...I'm uh..."

"Out with it dude."

"I'm having a small get together at my place and I was wondering if..."

"Dude a party! That is awesome. Hey guys Ken is having a party!"

"Really? That is an awesome idea."

"Yeah T.G and he said we are invited."

"We would love to come wouldn't we?"

"Yeah Kari is right. Just give me a time and place and we will be there."

"Am I...Am I invited too?"

"Of course you are Cody. That is if you want to come."

"Yes please. I am glad to have made your list Ken."

Ken just smiled down at the boy. He was happy to see that Cody had finally forgiven him. Sure they have been starting to get along for a while now but today it is official. Ken could hear Davis asking if Yolei was bringing some of the cookies her mother made the other day. The group then started to look for the older teens Digimon to bring them back as a surprise. Kari and Yolei were messaging them asking them to meet somewhere so they could all be together.

"Oh boy I can't wait to see Mimi."

"It makes it so much easier with her staying in Japan until the Digital World is safe."

"I wish Mimi didn't have to go back to New York at all."

"I am sure Tai does too Yolei."

When everything was all set they went back to the Real World with six Digimon in bags. Agumon was complaining that his bag was too tightly closed and Palmon was getting to anxious to see Mimi. When the others were there Davis yelled out 'Surprise' and the Digimon jumped out.

"Oh Palmon!"

"I am happy to see you Mimi! Please don't cry."

"I'm not crying you are."

When the others were reunited Mimi and Tai went off to go shopping and Matt had band practice before his concert tonight. Kari said she was going to go home and get ready for Ken's party tonight. Yolei and Ken heading to Tamachi to help his mother set some things up for the night.

When Yolei and Ken got back to his apartment his mother wasn't home yet. When they walked into the kitchen to get something for the Digimon to eat there was a note there waiting.

"Ken,

Went to my sister's bridal shop. She needed an emergency sew job done on a wedding dress. I will be back soon.

Love,

Mom"

Ken turned to help Yolei with the Digimon but she was already feeding Minomon. He watched as she was slicing the apple and offering slices back and forth from Minomon and Poromon. He couldn't help but think she would be a great mother one day. When she got down to the last slice she cut it in half for both Digimon. Yolei turned at looked at Ken and blushed and looked away being caught staring at her for a long period of time. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. They knew it couldn't have been the others yet. They still had a few hours and Yolei said she would bake some cookies for everyone. Yolei quickly took the Digimon to the bedroom while Ken went to answer the door.

"Yumiko what are you doing here?"

"You need to talk to your best friend! He is impossible!"

"Why? What happened now?"

"Why do you have to say it like that?"

"Because heaven forbid you guys actually go a week without fighting."

"Well I was heading to his place for Chrismas Eve and when I was walking I saw him outside of a store talking to the school slut!"

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me! Asuna Yoshida! Of all people to be talking too."

"Look Yumiko I know you don't like Asuna but they were just talking. It wasn't like he was kissing her or anything."

"Oh please! If I didn't say anything then he probably would have kissed her."

"Come on do you really think that?"

"Ken who is here? Oh hi Yumiko."

"Yolei thank goodness you are here. You will help a girl out."

"Um with what?"

"Tell your boyfriend that Hiro is an asshole!"

"Why would I do that?"

"Because he was seen talking to the class slut!"

"Don't you think you are overreacting Yumiko?"

"Oh not you too! Come on she was practically throwing herself at him."

"And don't you think you should trust him to know that he wouldn't do anything to hurt you?"

Before Yumiko could say anything there was another knock at the door. Yolei saw the look on Ken's face. It was like he knew who would be on the other side. When he opened the door Hiro came walking in. Yumiko turned and saw her 'so-called' boyfriend there. She stormed right up to him and put her finger in his face.

"How dare you show up here! How did you know I would be here?"

"Because you always come here trying to get Ken in the middle of whatever your problem is."

"Whatever my problem is! How is this just my problem? You were the one talking to Asuna!"

"Yeah talking. That was it. Just because you don't like her doesn't mean I have to hate her."

"Don't you get it? No guy hates her. They all think she walks on water. And can do no wrong with her amazing looks and long blonde hair."

Ken moved over next to Yolei and leaned against the wall. She moved closer to him and just put her head on his shoulder. Ken turned and placed a kiss on the top of her head. They both just watched and Yumiko and Hiro went at it. Yumiko was getting louder and louder every minute and Hiro just kept his cool. He was insisting that nothing was going on between them.

"Well you don't have to worry about nothing going on with this either. We are done!" Yumiko turned to Ken and Yolei. "Sorry you had to see this. You better be careful Yolei. This girl will try to get Ken next I promise you that! Let's get together soon okay."

Before Yolei could say goodbye to Yumiko she was gone. Yolei said she was going to start making the cookies before everyone got there. Ken could tell that what Yumiko told her bothered her. Ken turned to Hiro who was still standing there looking at the closed door. Ken walked up to his friend and put a hand on his shoulder.

Yolei in the kitchen could hear Ken and Hiro talking. She could hear Ken telling his friend not to worry about it and that it will blow over. Hiro would reply how it seems like she could talk to whoever she wanted but he was not allowed to talk to anyone she didn't approve of. Yolei then blocked out the rest of their conversation. It wasn't right for her to ease drop. Even if she did witness the entire fight.

She must have lost track of time. Before she knew it she was pulling the cookies out of the oven and putting them on the cooling rack. She started melting some chocolate to dip the bottom of the cookies in. She never heard the door open and close. She also never heard Ken walk into the kitchen. She just stood there stirring the chocolate so it wouldn't burn. She was wondering if Yumiko was right. Would this Asuna girl come looking for Ken next? Would her relationship end like Yumiko and Hiro's just did?

Ken just stood there. Watching her and he knew what she was thinking. He needed to remember to talk to Yumiko about her mouth moving faster than her brain ninety-nine percent of the time. Ken then heard a small sniffle from her and he knew she was holding back tears. He didn't want her to have a horrible time tonight with all their friends around. All he wanted was for her to be happy. He walked towards her and she still never moved to show she knew he was there.

"Hey smells good in here," Ken started as he stood behind her. He put his arms around her waist and put his chin on her shoulder. He could feel her jump a little in his arms. "What kind are they?"

"Oh um they are Peanut Butter Chip cookies. I am going to dip them in the chocolate after they cool."

"Sounds amazing. Then again everything you do is amazing."

"Ken," her voice was barely a whisper. She turned the heat off on the stove. She turned is his arms so she was facing him. Ken could see the tears on her cheeks. He brought his hands up and wiped them away with his thumbs. She then brought her hands to his.

"I'm sorry for Yumiko and Hiro. And I wish she didn't say what she said before she left."

"But what if..."

Before she could finish Ken leaned down and gave her a quick kiss. "No what ifs Yolei. I love you. And no other random girl or the words Yumiko says will make me think any less. Please don't let her get to you."

"Okay I will try."

Two Digimon watched as the two teens were wrapped up in each other. Yolei had then leaned up and kissed Ken which he was more than happy to return. His hands wrapped back around her while her hands went around his neck. He brought her as close as he could. Poromon and Minomon would smile if they could. Both happy for their partners. Poromon was happy that someone could get through to her. She was always someone to takes things out of context and think the worst. Minomon was happy just to see Ken finally happy. But the Digimon had to quickly go back into hiding.

"Ken honey I am home. My it does smell wonderful in here," Mrs Ichijouji then walked into the kitchen. Ken and Yolei had pulled apart before she walked in on them.

"Hello Mrs. Ichijouji. How was your day?"

"Good afternoon Yolei. My day was okay. Spent most of it fixing a wedding dress the bride ripped."

"Well I am sure the bride won't be able to tell where she ripped it."

"That is sweet of you to say dear. Now then what smells amazing in here?"

"Oh I made cookies for everyone when they get here."

"They look so delicious. How did you get Ken to not eat them all? Especially with him standing so close to them right out of the oven."

"Mom I do have some self control."

"That and I told him he would lose his hand if he took one."

"You two are so adorable. I brought some things to make sandwiches. I am not sure what everyone likes so I got a little of everything. Once you are done in here Yolei I will start them. I don't want to be in your way."

"No need for you to leave. I am almost done. I just need to wait for the chocolate the dry on the cookies before I put them on a plate. But I can leave the kitchen so you can make the sandwiches while they dry. Would you like some help?"

"No thank you dear. You have done enough. I see you cleaned while you baked."

"Yes I didn't want to leave your kitchen a mess."

"Thank you dear. I promise not to eat your cookies while I am here."

"I made enough if you would like one Mrs. Ichijouji."

"Hey why does my mom get one and I don't?"

"Because I said so."

Ken and Yolei walked out of the kitchen and into the living room to wait for the others to arrive. They say down on the couch and Ken turned on the TV. Yolei snuggled up to him and he put his arm around her while he channeled surfed. Yolei asked him to stop when he came to a cooking show. Ken started to play with the ends of Yolei's hair. About a hour passed before there was a knock on the door.

"I'll get it honey. You two stay put. Oh and before I forget Yolei I plated your cookies for you. And I did try one. They are very good."

"Thank you Mrs. Ichijouji."

When Mrs. Ichijouji opened the door Davis and the others were standing there. Ken and Yolei got up and greeted them. Kari went up and hugged her friend. Mrs. Ichijouji took all the teens jackets and hung them on the coat rack. She told them that she was almost ready with the sandwiches and said they can all go ahead to Ken's room and she would bring everything when it was ready. Ken brought them to his room and once they were in and the door was closed each teen took their backpacks and opened them to let their Digimon out. Poromon and Minomon were happy to see everyone.

Mrs. Ichijouji was in the kitchen putting the sandwiches and cookies on a tray when the apartment door opened. "Honey I'm home."

"Oh just in time dear."

"I am, am I?"

"Yes can you help me? I couldn't fit everything on the tray. Can you please grab that last plate of cookies?"

"Sure thing. You were busy today. I thought you were going to your sisters? How did you get all this done?"

"I only made the sandwiches. Yolei made the cookies."

"Yolei did huh? I will have to ask if I can try one."

"They were quite tasty. Ken honey can you get the door for your father and I? We have goodies for you and your friends."

When Ken opened the door Davis was in the process of explaining how to play Go Fish to Yolei. "You know Yolei for having as many siblings as you do I can't believe you don't know how to play Go Fish." Mr. Ichijouji heard Yolei tell the boy to 'Shut up.' He had to laugh. He felt sorry for the girl because everyone was laughing a little at her expense. Ken helped his mother put the tray and plates on his computer desk.

"Alright dear let's leave the kids be. By they way Yolei may I try a cookie?"

"Sure can Mr. Ichijouji."

"Thank you. Come on dear."

When the adults leave the room they hear laughter as the door shuts. Mr. Ichijouji was walking down the hall when he realized his wife was moving a little slower. He could see the tears in her eyes.

"What's wrong?"

"Oh nothing I am just so happy. Hearing the sound of laughter in the apartment again. I am so glad Ken has such amazing friends. I was afraid he would end up alone."

"I know. I had the same fears. But look how wrong we were. Ken is happy with friends and a girlfriend that he adores."

All she could do was nod to her husband. He is right. They had been wrong about their youngest son. She was so happy that they were. She was going to say something to her husband when the phone rang. She quickly went to answer the phone before her tears would fall.

"Good evening, Ichijouji Residence?"

Back in the bedroom Davis was suggesting they all play strip poker. That of course got a 'no' from everyone. "It's too bad all the older Digidestined couldn't come tonight."

"I know Davis. We will all get together. They all went to Matt's concert."

"My sister Momoe went to that concert."

"Yeah so did my sister. But then again Jun is in love with Matt."

Kari was about to say something when here was a knock on the door. "Kari your brother is on the phone for you."

"My brother? Something must be wrong."

Tai couldn't believe it. One minute he is enjoying his best friend concert and the next Digimon come and crash the party. He quickly got Mimi to safety. He wanted Agumon to Digivolve but he couldn't.

"Tai!" He turned to Mimi's cry. When he turned to her she was looking at something else. So went to look at the direction she was looking and saw something he thought he would never see here. It was a Control Spire. Well now he knew why Agumon couldn't Digivolve.

"How? How did a Control Spire get here in the Real World?"

"Well I would think the answer would be obvious."

Tai turned to who spoke. When he saw them his anger was rising. How did they get in the Real World too. "Arukenimon and Mummymom. How did you do this?"

"Now, now that is my secret. Besides our boss can do whatever he wants beween worlds."

"Boss?"

"Now I said to much already and with you all not able to fight this will be easy to get rid of you."

"That is where you are wrong Arukenimon!"

Tai looked and saw Kari and the others coming. When they stopped they all saw the Control Spire coming from he ground.

"All right guys let's destroy that Control Spire and get those Digimon back to the Digital World. And then after that Arukenimon and Mummymom are gonna wish they never came to the Real World."

"HA HA HA you think that you really can stop us. Don't you see boy? We are now here with our boss we are stronger than ever."

"And that is where you are wrong. Raidramon let's get that Spire!"

"You got it Davis. Everyone ready?

"You know I am. Rock Crackin'."

"Tempest Wing."

"Rosetta Stone."

"Star Shower."

"Thunder Blast."

The Control Spire went down and Tai and the others had their Digimon Digivolve to help get the other Digimon back to the Digital World. Yolei went running up to Joe and Izzy. She asked if they Digi-Port was ready. When he turned and told her 'yes' she immediately opened the Portal. Greymon and Togemon send some of the Bakemon back. Once all the Digimon were back in the Digital World they then turned to go after Arukenimon and Mummymon only to find that they were gone.

"They ran off. Those big babies."

"Something tells me Davis that this is just the beginning. If she can move between the two world then this is just starting."

"Do you really think so Ken?"

"I hate to say so Kari but I do."

"Then we will just have to stop her and Mummymon."

"But Davis we need to remember that they are just pawns. She did mention something about her boss."

"Don't worry Yolei we will get whoever it is too. We just need to be positive that we will win."

Yolei didn't say anything in return. Everyone was talking trying to figure out a way to stop the two Digimon. Yolei suddenly got the feeling that they were being watched. When she turned to her right there was someone standing in a very dark ally way. There was no light to show his face. She never heard someone come up beside her but somehow she knew who it was.

"Do you think this is the same person you saw a few weeks ago Wormmon?"

"I am not sure. They were farther away on the opposite building. Why is he watching us."

Yolei never answered. She just kept looking at him. She then heard Matt mention how late it had gotten and the last train already left for Tamachi. Davis had offered Ken to stay at his place with him. He happily declined saying that if his room is as messy as DemiVeemon says then there would be no room for him. Yolei turned at the comment and let out a laugh. When she turned back to the ally the figure was gone. Yolei then put her attention back on everyone else.

"Come on Ken. I can clear a spot on my floor."

"No that is okay. Stingmon can bring me home. When we get close to the building I can walk the rest of the way."

"Fine."

Everyone went on their separate ways. Ken had offered to walk Yolei home before he left to go home. It was a quiet walk to her apartment. When they finally got to her door he stopped her before she went in.

"I wanted to give you this."

"Ken. You're gift is in the apartment. Want me to get it?"

"No this is okay. You can give it to me another time. But I really wanted you to have this."

He took a card out of his pocket. She took it from him and opened it. As she was reading it he could see her eyes light up. "Is this true Ken?"

"Yeah it is. Are you upset?"

"Upset? Goodness no Ken."

"They have been asking me for years to skip grades and I never had a reason to do it. Until now that is."

"Oh Ken." Yolei then leaped up into his arms.

Ken just held her close and smiled. Yolei didn't know what to say. She was so happy. Sure he was moving up to be in the same grade as her and he never said he was transfering schools. But she didn't care. He was happy to do it and that is all she cared about. Is that he was happy.

Someone was watching them. He knew that she connected with him. He felt it. He could feel her power. He knew that she was almost ready and when she was he would be ready too. She was the key.

"Boss?"

"What?"

"I don't think you need her. Don't you see. Mummymon and I can already walk between the worlds. You don't need her."

"Getting to the Digital World is not my problem you idiot. I need her for so much more. Now go away."

"Yes boss."

Okay that was chapter 25. I hope you all enjoyed. I am glad it was longer than my last chapter. I am still so sorry it was so short. Anyways I already have some ideas for the next chapter so I will be starting that soon!