What happens when Davis tries to make TK less desirable to Kari? **I am still working on "How did I Fall in Love with You?** but I had to write this because the idea just came to me!!

~~S.C. Hardy

~* Trying to Even the Odds *~

It was a normal day in the Digital world. The sun was shining and the grass was green. It was one of those days that it was hard to wear a frown. All the Digimon stopped and said hello to the new Digidestined, even though it was a tad bit cold to be outside of their homes. (A/N Do Digimon have homes?)

The Digidestined had decided to go on a picnic since it was the first day of winter vacation in the real world and well; they had nothing else to do.

Yolei and Davis were arguing about where they should set the picnic, with Cody and Ken trying to keep them both separated. TK and Kari lagged behind, taking slow steps and laughing at the situation ahead.

"Come ON Yolei! Why would we want to set it in front of a waterfall?? Kari—I mean, we'll get wet!" Yolei rolled her eyes and Kari gagged. TK smiled and put his arm around her shoulders, giving Kari a sideways hug. She blushed at this gesture, and wrapped her arms around TK's waist, getting in front of him and stopping him.

"Oh, you find this humorous, eh?" She whispered, pushing him softly. TK eyed her carefully.

"What? Davis trying to keep you dry? Yeah, it's hilarious!" He broke away from her and started to jog backwards towards the lake. "But I bet he wouldn't mind if you got wet!" He stuck his tongue out at her and Kari started to chase him.

"Come here you fool!" She giggled happily, passing the others. Davis was stunned as he watched Kari tackle TK to the ground and lay on top of him!

"Oh my goodness…" He whispered, dying inside. Yolei patted his shoulder sarcastically.

"Aw, poor Davis. Too bad, she never liked you anyway!" Davis shot her a really dirty look, and stormed off into the forest. Yolei rolled her eyes and followed him. "Aw come on Davis, I was only kidding around!"

Cody and Ken watched as the two walked off into the forest. They then turned to TK and Kari. Kari was lying in TK's arms as he played softly with her hair. The two looked down at the Digimon, all of them stunned by the events.

"What was that about?" Armadillomon asked Cody, pointing towards TK and Kari. Cody shrugged.

"Um, let's leave those two alone…come on guys, let's set up the picnic right here." Ken nodded and bent down to open up the blanket. The Digimon nodded, Veemon already having his head stuck in the basket ("Hey, I was hungry!")

Davis stormed away from the others and stopped in the middle of a brush. ARGH! Why did Kari have to do that to him? Especially with…with…HIM! Davis sat down in the middle of the bushes, looked at them. Weird green berries grew on all the bushes. He watched them carefully, getting an awful idea. If he remembered correctly, these were the berries that turned his and Veemon's tongue green…aw, now would Kari want to kiss TK if his tongue was green?? He snickered at his thoughts. He started to pick some of the berries, and he placed them in his little pouch that he had conveniently brought along.

"DAVIS!" Yolei screamed. He jumped up and saw that Yolei was on the other side of the brush. "I'm sorry alright? Come on and let's get to the food!" Davis' smile grew about ten times its original size and he raced past Yolei to the picnic.

Yolei sighed, shook her head, and started to walk after Davis.

When the two finally reached the picnic, Cody, Ken, TK, Kari, and all the Digimon had already set up everything and now were just waiting.

"They're here!" Veemon exclaimed. "Can we eat now??" Kari smiled and patted Veemon on the head.

"Go right ahead." Davis smiled at the gesture, until he realized that TK had his arm around her waist. His face started to grow red, and he plopped himself down, next to Patamon.

Davis waited until the others had gone to look at the waterfall before he unleashed his devious plan. He found TK's cup and plate. Davis squished the berries over his cup and the berry juice slowly dripped into the red juice. Davis slowly shook the cup and the green mixed in with the red. Then, he placed a few cautiously in his hamburger, hidden underneath the lettuce and pickle.

Satisfied with his work, Davis lied down on the blanket, and waited for the others to come back.

"I can't believe you did that Kari!" TK exclaimed, wringing the water out of his hat. Kari had snuck up from behind him and pushed him in the lake! Kari giggled and tickled his sides.

"Oh, you big baby!" She pulled him down to the blanket so that he was leaning over her and they stared into each other's eyes.

"Uh, excuse me!" Davis yelled. "Some people are trying to eat!" Yolei nodded laughing.

"Yeah, you two are making us gag!" She smiled and winked at Kari. Kari smiled and picked up her drink. TK did the same and they put them out towards the middle of the blanket.

"Cheers to the new Digidestined!" TK shouted. They all lifted their glasses and clanged them together.

"Hooray!" They cheered, all of them taking a drink of their juice. Davis watched as TK smirked as he swallowed his. Davis snickered and took a sip of his drink.

After they had all eaten (TK had completely finished his hamburger as Davis tried to contain his laughter.) the group set off towards the beach, where they would set up their volleyball net.

As they walked the path, Kari noticed that TK was lagging further and further behind. She stopped and let him catch up to her. He didn't look too happy, almost sick.

"TK? What's up?" She whispered, wrapping an arm around his waist. He looked down at her and sent a weak smile.

"Hey…I'm just a little…tired, I guess." Kari didn't buy it, and she pulled one of his long arms around her shoulders. Immediately, TK leaned on her for support as his legs gave way.

"Guys!" Kari screamed. "Help!" They all turned around, Ken and Davis running towards them. TK was now almost falling on top of Kari, his eyes going in and out of focus.

"What's wrong with him?" Ken asked, asked he and Davis pulled TK off Kari and laid him on the soft grass. Kari kneeled down beside him and softly touched his face. TK didn't like the fact that everyone was fussing over him,

"Guys, I'm fine, just a little dizzy, okay?" Kari helped him sit up and looked into his eyes. They didn't have the same sparkle that she always found there, and that worried her. Davis stomped his foot and drove his hands in his pockets.

"Aw come on guys! Once we get to the beach, TK can take a nap under a tree while we all enjoy the sun! What do ya say?" No one answered, turning to TK for his response. Davis groaned as TK shrugged,

"Um, sure. I'll be able to make it." He looked at Kari and nodded softly. She sighed and nodded.

"Okay, but Ken?" She looked at the blue haired boy. Ken looked up, a concerned look on his face. "Could you help him?" TK tried to protest.

"Kari, no, it's okay! I'm…fine." Kari looked at Ken and just sighed.

"Oh, alright. Come on you baby." Ken and Kari helped TK up and the group started off again.

The two girls went off into a separate section of stalls that they had set up earlier and changed into their bathing suits. The boys already had theirs on and all they needed to do was take of their shirts and shoes.

Kari and Yolei came out looking stunning as the boys set up the net. TK was also helping, but it was agonizing for him to be doing such labor, even if it was only holding up one of the poles. Patamon helped him (at least tried), and then he looked up at his friend.

"TK, you're really red in the face, come on, sit down." TK looked down and forced a smile,

"I'm…fine, I already told you. It's just…the heat." He gasped and fell to his knees, grabbing on to his stomach. "Uh…" He moaned, falling to his side.

"TK!" Patamon screamed, flying a foot above him. "Get up!" The others noticed the commotion and ran over.

"What happened?" Ken asked calmly to Patamon, helping TK onto his back. TK's eyes were shut tightly and he clenched his teeth. Patamon tried to hold back the tears and told Ken.

"He-he'd been really red this whole time, like he wasn't able to breath or something, and when I asked him what was-sob-wrong, he said fine, but then he collapsed!" Patamon squeaked. Kari was by TK's side, holding his hand tightly.

"I knew he was sick! Oh, but he was fine when we got here!" It finally hit Davis. It was probably the berries he had put in his food! Oh crap! He thought. It was only meant to turn his tongue green!

Davis backed away from the group and ran to his backpack.

"Gotta tell the others…" He mumbled to himself.

To: Soccer 4 Life (Tai), Rckstr (Matt), Flower_Power (Sora), Prodigious27 (Izzy), Dr_2B (Joe)

From: Goggle Boy

AH! Guys, you are needed at the Digital Beach!! TK is very sick; we don't know what happened!! Please hurry!!!

~~Davis

Sent

Davis sighed and put his head in his hands.

"DAVIS!" Yolei screamed. Davis shot his head up and looked over. "COME OVER HERE YOU IDIOT AND HELP US PUT TK ON THE BENCH!" Davis nodded, feeling the guilt in his gut, and ran over to help.

To be continued….