A/N: This story will be a fan reboot of Digimon Adventure 02. It will take place after Digimon Adventure 2020 as a sort of sequel, but it will contain some elements of the original 02, with some plot changes.

The main difference being that all the kids still have their Digimon partners with them in the real world (which means Tailmon never lost her tail ring), they can now get to the digital world using Koushiro's Digital gate project we saw at the end of 2020, and Takeru is able to keep in touch with his friends better due to the better technology and communication methods. There are also more changes but I won't spoil them for plot reasons. ;)

Pairings: Major Takari, Minor Sorato, Minor Kenyako


Prologue: The years after, and the disappearance of Courage

2020

The Digidestined have all reached home. They successfully defeated Negamon. They now continue as if the incident never happened. People claim to have seen and taken videos of the events that happened, but mysteriously, there is no trace of it online.

The Digidestined continued to live with their partners, with Koushiro completing a prototype Digital Gate, allowing them to travel to the Digital World. (As seen in the ending of 2020)

1 August 2021

The Digidestined had gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Negamon's defeat. They were in the Digital World with their partners, all lying down under a tree.

Taichi: "It's already been a year since our Adventure…"

Sora: "Yeah…"

Yamato: "Time really flew by quickly."

Joe: "I'm surprised that no one caught a video of it."

Mimi: "Yeah… I… I have something to tell you guys."

The Digidestined all sat up and looked towards Mimi. Mimi sat up as well and had a frown.

Mimi: "My dad needs to move to America…"

Hikari: "That's nice."

Takeru: "Won't you miss him?"

Mimi smiled at the innocence from the two youngest in the group before sighing.

Mimi: "No no. I… my mom and I have to go with him. I'm not sure if I'll be seeing you guys anytime soon…"

Joe: "How long are you going to be away?"

Mimi: "I'm… not sure…"

Sora: "That's a bummer…"

Mimi: "Yeah… but we can still contact one another! I don't want to lose such irreplaceable friends…"

Mimi wiped small tears from her eyes, as Sora went over to comfort her.

Taichi: "Then how about this. Every year, on this day, we will all meet up. That way, we can still see one another."

Yamato: "You are oversimplifying things."

Taichi: "Don't tell me you're against it…"

Yamato looked away and crossed his arms.

Yamato: "I'm not against it. I just… think it would be hard…"

Koushiro: "If only I could've finished the Digital Gate before you have to leave… then you could meet up with us anytime in the Digital World."

Mimi: "It's fine, Koushiro. I'll ask my parents if we can try to come back every year. I doubt it'll be possible, but I'll try!"

The Digidestined all smiled as they continued to enjoy the peace in the Digital World.

31 December 2021

Taichi, Yamato, Hikari and Takeru were all walking together. Yamato and Takeru's parents were both busy with work and couldn't spend the night with them. So, Yamato and Takeru had suggested celebrating at the Yagami household instead. With some phone calls, it was arranged for Yamato and Takeru to spend the night.

Currently, they were out to buy some food for the mini party. Of course, they weren't alone. Tailmon was watching them carefully, keeping her distance and acting like a normal cat. Although, she was more than ready to spring into action if needed.

Taichi and Yamato were about to enter the store, leaving Takeru and Hikari outside. Yamato quickly pulled Takeru over for a short while. He placed his arms on Takeru's shoulders.

Yamato: "Come on, you have to tell her at least…"

Takeru: "But…"

Yamato: "Koushiro may have managed to make the Digital Gate accessible through our computers but you still need to tell her. After all, soon you'll only be able to meet all of us in the Digital World."

Takeru: "B-But… what if Hikari hates me after this..?"

Yamato: "Takeru, don't worry. Hikari will never hate you. After all, you two are so close. If you tell her, she'll be more happy than if you don't. So go ahead and tell her, 'Keru'."

Takeru pouted.

Takeru: "That nickname is reserved for Hika and only Hika."

Yamato ruffled his brother's hair and smiled.

Yamato: "Alright, Takeru. Now go ahead."

Yamato left Takeru and walked into the store with Taichi.

Taichi: "What was that about?"

Yamato: "Don't worry about it, just gave him some advice."

Takeru and Hikari sat outside on a bench, a comfortable silence between them.

Takeru turned to Hikari, trying to think of what to say. Hikari turned to Takeru with slight confusion.

Hikari: "What's on your mind?"

Takeru: "I just… need to tell you something."

Hikari: "What is it?"

Takeru: "Mom… got a job offer… she says it's a lot better than her current job, I think she said more pay and better working hours."

Hikari: "Really? That's great! Maybe you'll get to spend more time with her!"

Takeru: "The problem is… we need to go to France…"

Hikari: "Oh…"

Takeru looked to the ground, not wanting to look at Hikari. He felt a hand on his shoulder.

Hikari: "It'll be fine. We can still see each other in the Digital World!"

Takeru smiled and nodded.

Takeru: "Yep!"

Both smiled to each other and got off the bench as Taichi and Yamato walked out of the store.

1 August 2022

Takeru was waiting in the Digital World with Patamon. He saw a few people in the distance and waved to them. The other Digidestined were here.

Mimi: "Hey! It's been so long since I've seen you, Takeru!"

Mimi went over to Takeru and smiled.

Mimi: "Wow, you've grown so much in a year!"

Takeru smiled.

Takeru: "Thanks, Mimi! I guess this means you were able to convince your parents to bring you back to Japan for today?"

Mimi: "Yep! And now we don't even have to be in Japan every year, thanks to Koushiro."

Koushiro smiled.

Koushiro: "It's a good thing I managed to finish the program. Now I just need to figure out if I can exploit it in other ways…"

Taichi gave a light slap on Koushiro's back.

Taichi: "Don't worry about that now, Koushiro! Now it's time for us to enjoy!"

As the Digidestined cheered, their partners all ran off to play with one another. Hikari walked up to Takeru.

Hikari: "Hi."

Takeru: "Hi, sorry I couldn't come back to Japan."

Hikari: "It's fine. At least you can still come here easily."

Takeru smiled and looked over to the Digimon, who were playing with an empty fruit, which was being used as a ball. Takeru looked to Hikari for a second. Hikari looked back and smiled.

Takeru gave a smile back and grabbed Hikari's hand, bringing her with him to the Digimon. The other Digidestined watched them and smiled.

Mimi: "Still close to each other, just like always, huh?"

Yamato: "Yeah, if anything, Takeru moving away from Japan made them closer."

Taichi: "It's nice that they are such good friends. I'm glad Hikari has such a good friend that I can trust."

Sora: "They are like soulmates."

Mimi: "Sigh When will they start dating..?"

Joe: "They're eleven…"

Mimi: "So? Surely age shouldn't be that big of a factor in true love."

Koushiro: "There's… a lot of wrong in that statement but I don't want to get into that…"

Mimi: "You agree with me, right Sora?"

Sora: "Hmm? Well… I think they should make that decision themselves. Even if we think they are perfect for each other or fated to be with each other… it still comes down to the two of them."

Taichi: "Still as caring as always, huh Sora?"

Sora crossed her arms and faked a look of disappointment.

Sora: "Someone had to be between the two of us."

Taichi: "Oh you little-"

Taichi went up to Sora and messed up her hair, earning a laugh from all of the Digidestined.

It was another year of bliss and happiness for the Digidestined.

1 August 2023

It has been three years since the Digidestined have defeated the threat of Negamon. In the years, Koushiro had learned a lot from Wisemon. One discovery was of how the Digivices were able to transmit energy from the Human to the Digimon.(At least that's what I understand from the first few episoes of 2020 where Greymon appears to become stronger when Taichi's Digivice glows. It would also explain why sometimes the humans got tired even when they weren't doing much. Mainly seen in the Goddramon and Holydramon fight where Takeru and Hikari were clearly seen sweating and looking somewhat tired during the battle.)

They spent a lot of time researching on the Crest mystery, but it remained that, a mystery. All they really found out were the name of each crest.

It was 1 August once again, meaning it was a day of celebration. However, the meaning of that day soon changing from a happy memorial to the loss of a member of the team.

In the Digital World

Taichi: "Dammit! If only you could evolve, we could wipe the floor with this guy!"

Agumon: "I know, Taichi but for some reason I just can't evolve to Greymon…"

Taichi and Agumon were in the Digital World enjoying their time when they were attacked by an individual who called himself the Digimon Kaiser. It felt odd that the Digimon Kaiser tried to fight them with only Allomon that Greymon could easily take out, but they soon found that Agumon was unable to evolve. Even worse, it seemed the Digivice communication feature was unusable which stopped them from telling Koushiro that they needed a gate.

Digimon Kaiser: "HAHAHA! It's useless! You and your pathetic Digimon won't be able to win against me while I have my dark Digivice." The Digimon Kaiser was on the head of an Allomon laughing maniacally at Taichi and Agumon.

Taichi: "If only we could evolve or contact Koushiro… no it doesn't matter, we won't go down like this right buddy? We'll be there for each other through thick and thin right?"

Agumon: "Yes, I'm with you Taichi, every step of the way!"

Back at Koushiro's office

Koushiro: "Hikari! I need you to get in my office now!" Koushiro was screaming into his phone.

Hikari: "What happened Koushiro?" Hikari questioned, slightly worried that Koushiro had called her randomly in the afternoon and started yelling for her to go to his office.

Koushiro: "It's Taichi… I… I lost his Digivice signal."

Hikari's face paled as she quickly grabbed her own Digivice and started tying her shoes.

Hikari: "Tailmon quickly! We need to get to Koushiro's office!"

Tailmon: "What happened Hikari?"

Tailmon bounded to Hikari with concern etched on her face.

Hikari: "We need to help Onii-chan! His Digivice signal…"

Tailmon merely nodded as the human and cat-like duo started running straight for Koushiro's office.

When they got there, there was a very hasty written note by Koushiro saying he went into the digital world to try and find Taichi.

Hikari was about to enter the digital gate, when Koushiro came out of it with his head hung low.

Hikari: "Kou- Koushiro?"

Koushiro: "I'm sorry Hikari I… I couldn't find him." Koushiro said with a deep remorse.

Hikari fell to the floor with tears in her eyes.

Hikari: "N-No that c-can't be possible… you wouldn't leave m-me. Y-You will always come back no m-matter what… right Onii-chan?"


That's the end of the prologue :D hope you enjoyed it! Sorry that it doesn't really have any action to it i mainly intended for this to be the main reason as to why Taichi would be absent for some of the story. I always felt that a 02 reboot should have Taichi being considered as lost as he would probably be in the digital world a lot which could lead to a lot of mini adventures and dangerous situations for him, such as meeting the Digimon Kaiser before the 02 cast comes in.

Well, I added to the prologue. I felt that I wasn't super happy with it, after realising how many details I didn't put in… yeah I really just wrote without any plan in mind last time… but now, it's a new and definitely improved prologue. Enjoy! :D