Chapter 21: Soccer:

This chapter takes place during the Myotismon Arc

Tai and Sora were playing a friendly game with their soccer team. Tai was practically unstoppable, but then the ball was stopped.

"Well, well, looks like we have some fools who think they can play soccer."

"Hey, you're Carlos Santana," says Tai. He's from Captain Tsubasa. He's a kid here.

"That's right and I'm the best," says Santana.

"Maybe you'd like to give Tai a try," says Sora.

"Alright, what do you say," says Santana.

"Sure, but I warn you, my Meteor Kick is unstoppable," says Tai.

Tai and Santana played, and it was pretty close. It was time for Tai to do his "Meteor Kick," but when he does it, he misses.

Everyone gasps.

"Tai's never missed," says one member of the team.

"This is unbelievable," says another.

"Maybe there is no Santa Claus."

Santa is there for some reason.

"Uh..."

"Tai, are you okay," asks Sora.

"I'm... sometimes you just miss."

Everyone agrees.

Tai tries, but misses. Tries again but misses again. Tries again, but misses.

"Just as I thought," says Santana, "you're no real soccer player!" Santana then leaves as he laughs.

Mimi enters. "Tai, Sora, you're not going to believe this, but I think ghosts are throwing aliens disguised as soccer balls at me!"

"So, that's where the balls keep going," says Sora.

"I don't understand," says Tai.

"Don't worry," says Sora, "I'm sure you're just having a bad day. Let's keep practicing."

"Right."

But as they practice, Tai forgets what to do and keeps messing up.

"On second thought," says Sora, "why don't you get back home. Izzy can fill in for you."

"What," asks Izzy as he's sitting on the bench.

"I guess you're right," says Tai as he's on his way.

Matt, Joe, and TK arrive.

"We missed anything," asks Matt.

"Ghosts are throwing aliens at me," says Mimi, "and Tai lost his soccer mojo."

"I'm sure he's gonna be fine," says Sora.

"GUYS, I CAN'T FIND THE DOOR!"

"Tai, we're outside," says Sora.

"Oh yeah."

"I better help him find his way home," says Joe.

...

At night, Tai is in his room.

"I just need some sleep," says Tai. But Tai has forgotten how to get into bed. "Let's see, do I go under the mattress. How can missing a stupid goal make me forget how to go to bed? That doesn't even make sense!"

...

The next day, the alarm goes off and Tai is on the floor.

"How do I turn this thing off," asks Tai.

"Morning Tai," says Agumon.

"That's it!"

Tai then uses Agumon as a bat and whacks the clock.

"Is everything alright," asks Kari, who is entering.

"Everything's fine," says Tai, "tell her, Agumon.

"The raccoon is lying," says Agumon, "he's not the President!" Agumon then faints.

"I'm gonna get some breakfast," says Tai.

Tai tries to pour some cereal into the bowl, but he misses. "Now that makes more sense." He tries to pour in the milk, but misses. He tries to pour some orange juice into a glass, but he misses. Tai then freaks out.

...

The Soccer Team tries to practice, but Izzy's not doing so well.

"He kicks like a fried boot," says one kid.

"Dude, that doesn't make sense," says another.

"He just kicked a fried boot," says a third kid.

The team then complains.

"I think you need to get Tai back," says Matt.

"You guys keep them from killing anyone," says Sora, "I'll go get Tai."

Sora then leaves.

"Everyone," says TK, "don't kill anyone!"

The kids are still going crazy.

"Now, let's all calm down," says Mimi, "and listen to Professor Glove." Mimi put some googly eyes on her glove. "Hey everyone, don't destroy all of Japan."

Everyone is just confused.

...

Sora arrives at Tai's and sees it's a mess.

"Are Tai's parents even home?" Sora then finds a note. "Oh, they're not."

Sora then enters and sees how it looks. An interior decorator can make a career out of it.

"What's going on," asks Sora.

"Tai's gone crazy," says Agumon.

"He tried to throw the trash away," says Kari, "but he missed. He tried to eat, but he kept missing his mouth. And don't go in the bathroom."

"Where is he," asks Sora.

Tai is in his room trying to put his foot in his shoe.

"Uh, hey Tai," says Sora, "we need you back at the field."

"It's no good," says Tai.

"Come on, you're fine," says Sora, but Tai breaks through a wall. "Then again, I thought computers were just computers. Look, I can help you. It's like riding a bicycle."

"That's what we're having for dinner," says Agumon.

"OOOkkkaaayyy," says Sora.

...

Tai, Sora, Kari, and Agumon are on the roof. There's a soccer ball and a net. They're all waiting for Tai to kick the ball, but he doesn't. One time, it appears as if he's about to, but he doesn't.

"Guys, I came to a conclusion," says Tai, "I CAN'T DO IT!"

"You just need..."

"Don't you get it, you delusional tomboy," out of anger, Tai kicks the ball, "I lost..." The ball hits the goal.

"It's time," says Sora.

"I think we locked ourselves on the roof," says Agumon.

...

Tai, Sora, Kari, and a disguised Agumon get to the field.

"Hey guys," says one kid, "Tai's back."

Mimi is tending to an injured Izzy. Santana then comes and pushes Matt and TK out of his way.

"I hear Kamiya's back," says Santana.

"That's right," says Tai.

Santana spits in a spittoon. Tai spits on Agumon. "Sorry." Santana roars. "Rarr," says Tai. For some reason, the kids treat that seriously.

Tai and Santana played a rematch. Tai tries his "meteor kick" again and misses again.

"You missed again," says Santana, who then laughs.

"Wait a minute," says Tai, who then walks over to the net. "He had some guy move the net!"

"He gave me a quarter," says the kid.

"Wait, I think I saw that kid yesterday," says Sora.

"And I saw him take my Mom's purse," says Mimi.

Everyone surrounds Santana. "And... we're gonna go now." Santana and his accomplice then ran off.

"Let's hear it for Tai," says Sora. Everyone cheered.

"And let's hear it for Izzy for filling in for Tai," says TK, but nobody cheers.

"It's not like I wanted to play," says Izzy, "I was literally forced to fill in."