A/N: Oh my god. My new years was crazy. Awesome, but crazy. I had written this chapter on my flight back home in the morning on my cell phone, then lost my phone later that night when I went out -_-. Luckily the stuff on my phone was linked to my google account so I didn't lose everything. I was so happy for that!

Anyways, Happy New Years everyone! Enjoy the small update.

Matt had set up a small fire and procured some logs to sit on. Even though Kotemon was eager to get them to the next town, Matt could see Kotemon was worn out, both mentally and physically.

Kotemon had protested of course, but as soon as he sat down and felt the warm glow of the fire, he fell asleep almost instantly. Matt was amused as Kotemon snored and mumbled to himself in his sleep. It had reminded him of the way T.K. used to sleep when he was a child.

It was getting dark now and the sky was slowly becoming darker. Night time in the digital world was always beautiful. Matt looked around at the data pulsing and floating around in different colors of round light resembling flies. It was oddly calming. Matt let out a yawn before laying down. He looked up into the sky as he let his eyes start to drift. He didn't realize how tired he was. He even thought he saw Tai and Agumon being carried towards him in the air by Darcmon, but that would be impossible. Matt closed his eyes and let them rest a little before shooting up into a sitting position, eyes wide. "Tai?!" He spat out, taking a better look. He could see Tai's signature lop sided smile and wild hair.

Matt, now standing, watched in a slight stupor as Darcmon dropped Tai and Agumon in front of him.

"I must return to the village. With Knightmon gone, they will need me more than ever. I wish you luck chosen ones." Darcmon said with a glint of sadness in her eyes. She left, launching back into the air, leaving the two digidestined to rekindle.

Tai was first to break the silence. He paced back and forth expelling his excess energy as he started to speak. "I don't know whether to punch you or hug you." Tai said while waving his arms in the air. When Matt didn't reply Tai got up in his face and snapped his finger. "Hello, earth to Matt." He said, causing something inside Matt to snap.

"Aauugghh!" Matt let out a drawn and annoyed yell as he punched Tai in the face. "You!" He grumbled, chest heaving and eyes turning an icy blue.

Tai fell to the floor from the impact of Matt's fist. He propped himself up and rubbed his jaw. "So you are mad at me for that day. I knew it!" Tai said pointing at the blonde accusingly.

Matt was taken aback "Wha-? No! I'm not blaming you for what happened. You did the right thing." He shot back.

"Yeah, you don't blame me but you're still mad." Tai retorted.

"I'm not." Matt lied, not wanting to admit he was still a little bitter about the whole ordeal. "Not about that." Matt offered Tai a hand to help him off the ground. "You shouldn't have come here. I know you didn't come alone either. You're all taking a big risk to be here... And you have no business being here!" He finished firmly.

Tai accepted Matts hand and pulled himself up. "Don't do this Matt." Tai said putting on a serious expression, not letting go of his friend's hand. He tightened his grip. His brown eyes a mix of care and anger. He dared Matt to look away. "You're doing that thing where you blame yourself and shut everyone out. Stop that." He let go of Matts hand and turned around. "And you know wherever you go, I go." He mumbled, still facing away from his friend, obviously embarrassed at his own statement.

Matt appreciated the sentiment. Tai was right. He was acting like he would have when he was a child. He should have been more considerate of his friends and the fact he may be causing them to worry.

Matt lightly punched Tai's arm, causing Tai to finally look at him. He had a playful expression on his face, not what Tai was expecting. "I didn't know you were so cheesy, Tai. I thought I was the sensitive one." He teased, trying to make light of their awkward moment.

Tai looked mortified with embarrassment at Matt's remark. "I try to be a good friend and this what I get. No appreciation. You always gotta make me feel stupid don't ya Matt." Tai huffed, crossing his arms, mock pouting.

"You know it!" Matt smiled, "and thanks."

"Whatever." Tai said in a dismissive tone that betrayed the smile on his face.

The peace between them was short lived as they started bickering on what the next plan of action should be.

Kotemon woke up from all the commotion. He got up and saw Matt arguing with another human and an Agumon watching them. He quietly approached the orange digimon. "Hello." He greeted politely.

The orange digimon jumped a little, startled by Kotemon's sudden appearance. He smiled once he calmed down though. "Oh you must be the Kotemon that Darcmon was talking about! I'm Agumon by the way!"

"Nice to meet you. So Darcmon was here?" Kotemon asked while shaking Agumon's hand.

"Yeah she left to go take care of the village. That Dark Knightmon caused a lot of trouble, but me and Tai gave him a run for his money!" Agumon exclaimed shaking Kotemon's hand vigorously.

"Oh thanks for helping out!" Kotemon replied in genuine relief. He was glad to hear the village and Darcmon were safe. There was one more digimon he was still worried about however. Before he could ask about Knightmon he was distracted by the arguing happening between the two humans as it got louder. "Are they enemies?" Kotemon spoke loudly so Agumon could hear.

"Matt and Tai? No way. They're best friends!" Agumon replied.

"Do they always argue?" Kotemon asked.

Agumon nodded. "Yeah that's what friends do!"

Kotemon disagreed. His idea of a good friend was much more peaceful.

"It's not that bad! It's actually really fun! You know they say the best way to get to know a person is to get under their skin!" Agumon replied tackling Kotemon and tugging at his armor.

"Waaa!" Kotemon cried, trying to push Agumon off, "I don't think that's right!"

Matt and Tai had finally finished discussing whether to look for the other digidestined or go to primary village first. The discussion ended soon after finding out Matt's communicator had been missing since he woke up in the digital world. This was shortly followed by Matt criticizing Tai for forgetting to even take his. They settled on going to primary village first, which was only 2 villages away. They hoped that by then Izzy would find a way to contact them and direct them to the others so they could leave the digital world once it was all over.

Tai finally realized Kotemon was there when he saw Agumon playing with him. He told his digimon to knock it off as they settled down to eat the food Darcmon had given them.

"So you're Kotemon huh?" Tai asked between bites, occasionally talking with his mouth full.

Agumon interrupted Kotemon to make his own statement. "I like him!" He said smiling with his eyes closed. He was pleased with the fact he play fought with him, something he usually only did with Gomamon since the others would get annoyed at him.

"Don't interrupt." Tai said casually while smacking Agumon's hand as the digimon attempted to steal a piece of Tai's food.

Kotemon spoke up feeling slightly awkward as the two strangers started at him while eating. "Yes. I was told by Knightmon to protect Matt. Uh, but I'm not just doing it because he told me to. I would do it either way!" He said realizing how his statement might come off that way.

This got a small smirk out of Matt.

Tai grinned ear to ear. "Ha, I like him too Agumon." Tai said, pleased by his sincerity and amused at how polite and thoughtful yet clumsy he appeared.

"That reminds me." Kotemon said. "Was there a Knightmon with you when you saved Darcmon?" He asked.

Matt felt a knot in his stomach form as he remembered what Darcmon had said before he left.

"No it was just her when we arrived." Tai replied, totally oblivious as he continued to stuff his face. He was thrown off when Matt gave him a worried glance before looking at Kotemon. 'Oh'. Tai thought realizing what may have happened.

"Oh." Kotemon replied in a small voice before falling silent as he stared at the food Tai and Agumon had given him.

Tai nearly choked on his food as he tried to find comforting words. "Don't worry! You have us! Dammit! I shouldn't have let that Dark Knightmon get away. He better hope I don't see him again. I won't let him get away a second time." Tai cursed.

"Yeah. Maybe you can find him again in primary village." Agumon added.

Kotemon shook his head side to side. " thanks for being concerned. Don't worry about me...I'll be fine. I figured this would happen." He said sounding hollow behind his mask.

Matt scooted closer to Kotemon and placed a hand on his shoulder. Kotemon looked up at him. "Knightmon was a good digimon. He risked his life for us. We got to make sure we complete our journey for him." They shared a look with each other before Kotemon nodded.

"Let's give him a little space to sort things out." Matt said. "Here eat this." He handed Kotemon a chocolate desert before smiling.

"Thanks. You don't have to move." Kotomon said as accepted Matts offer and headed to the edge of the field with his cake.

"You think he'll be okay?" Tai asked once Kotemon was out of hearing distance. He yawned as it was starting to get late and his body was sore from all the beatings it took.

"Yeah he'll be fine." Matt replied confidently, looking at said digimons sillouette. Tai's yawn was contagious causing Matt to yawn as well. "You and Agumon can sleep. I'll wait up for Kotemon."

Sora had digivolved Biyomon into Birdramon so she could fly around to search for the others. However, she wasn't wasn't the only one who was looking for the digidestined, as a pair of slanted fox like eyes watched her.