Tai and Agumon's battle.

It all started while they were still in the real world. Before the new digi

destend. When it was still Tai and the other's. It had been almost

half a year since they last saw their digital friends and only until recently did

Genni find a way to open the portal back to the digiworld and all were

anxious. Genni said that the portal would open on the 23rd and today was the

22nd.

"Hey Kari, have you seen my soccer ball?"

"No," said Kari. "Why?"

"Well I wanted to bring it to the digital world with us Kari," Said Tai.

"Oh well where have you looked Tai?"

"Just about every where but..."

Tai was suddenly stopped in mid sentence by the doorbell.

"I wonder who it could be?" asked Tai. It was T.K. and Sora.

"Hey what brings you guys down here?" asked Tai.

"Well Matt had a lot to do and I was getting pretty bored trying to help him

come up with song lyrics so I, uh, thought I could play with Kari."

"Oh, ok. Come on in guys."

"Thanks Tai, its getting hot out here," said Sora.

"Well it is summer you know," said Tai.

"True. Well what brings you here Sora?"

"Well... I wanted to tell you something."

"Oh what is it Sora?"

"Well I wanted to tell you that...I."

"Hey Tai, do you know where Kari went?"

"What do you mean?" asked Tai. "Isn't she in here room?"

"Oh, I never thought that she might be in there," said T.K.

"Well go ahead in you know which door right?" asked Tai.

"Yeah thanks Tai!"

"No problem T.K. Now then Sora what did you want to tell me," asked Tai. "Oh well, I wanted to tell you that...well let's see... how can I put this...um." "Here," said Tai. "Why don't you come in and sit down while I go and get us something to drink, while you gather you thoughts, ok?"

"Yeah, thanks Tai," She said in a nervous voice.

"You ok?" asked Tai. The concern in his voice was noticeable and made Sora relax a little.

"Yes. I am fine," spoke Sora.

"All right. Here sit on the couch and I'll go and check in on T.K and Kari." "Thanks Tai" said Sora.

"All right. I'll be beak in a few, ok?"

"Yeah, sure. Ok," said Sora.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW GROWN UP HE CAN BE. GEEZ HOW AM I

GOING TO TELL HIM THIS? Oh well, im sure that ill find a way, I have

too," said Sora to herself.

As Tai was walking to his and Kari's bedroom he was surprised by how little noise they were making.

"MAYBE THEY'RE PLAYING A GAME OR MAYBE KARI SOMEHOW JINXED T.K AND HE CANT TALK OR MAYBE THEY JINXED EACH OTHER? OH WELL!"

Tai was surprised at what he saw in the room, sitting there on his bed was T.K. with his arm around Kari, with both their eyes closed as silent tears ran down his sisters eyes as she sat with her head on his shoulder as they talked about the digital world, and all the digimon especially Gatomon and Patamon. T.K. looked up and his eyes went wide as soon as his eyes fell upon Tai. T.K. had a nervous, scared apologetic look on his face as he knew as well as every one else that Tai was very protective of his younger sister. T.K. made to say something but Tai held up his hand and stopped him.

"Oh my God it's Tai. What am I going to do? Uh, what's Tai doing? Won't he even let me explain? Wait, what's he doing?" thought T.K. Tai merely smiled and nodded and as quietly as he could he closed the door.

"Did he... did he just smile at me? Wow! Tai doesn't care," thought T.k.

Tai simply smiled as he went back down the hall to get him and

Sora something to drink.

"Ha ha. That T.K. he always did know what to do whenever Kari satarted to cry back in the Digiworld. That was funny. T.K. actually thought I was going to yell at him. Boy was he shocked at the sight of me. Ha! And talk about surprised, as I just plain and simply smiled at him," thought Tai. As he walked to the kitchen and made him and Sora some drinks smiling all the way to his self.

"Think Sora think. How do I tell him? Think! Oh maybe I shouldn't. Oh I don't know," Sora said to herself.

"Hey there Sora, I hope you like, well I don't really know what it is, after all my mom made so drink it at your own risk," said Tai.

"Oh uh, thanks for the uh,"

The unknown hazardous drink?" asked Tai.

"Yeah thanks."

"No problem. Now what did you want to tell me?" Asked Tai.

"Um well you know my crest?" asked Sora.

"Yeah, it's the crest of Love and mine is the crest of Courage. Matt has the crest of Friend Ship. Kari has the crest of light; T.K. has the crest of Hope. Mimi has the crest of Sincerity. Joe has the crest of Reliability, and Izzy has the crest of Knowledge. Each crest fits its owner. Said Tai.

"Yeah well, I uh um..."

"What is it Sora? This sounds serious," said Tai.

"Well take my crest and, and... That's how I uh feel for."

Tai stopped Sora because he had moved closer to her so he could put his are on her shoulder. Tai spoke in a slow gentle, caring voice. "Go ahead Sora. It's ok you can tell me after all what's the leader of the digi destend if he can't listen to his own fellow digi destend friends huh?"

Despite herself she laughed. She looked into Tai's eyes and in a whisper she said, "You Tai."

Tai's eyes went wide at the news that he had just heard.

"I'm sorry Tai. I shouldn't have said that."

"No, it's ok; really, I just didn't expect you to say that.

"I-I have to go"

"No, Sora wait come back!"

Sora ran out and Tai ran after her but she was to fast and had too much of a head start on him.

"Fine Sora we'll talk in the digital world if you want." yelled Tai down the stairs his apartment.

Sora turned to look at him with tears

running down her eyes.

"Ok Tai, thanks," said Sora. Then she ran off.

"Tai? What's wrong?" It was Kari. "I saw Sora run out of here. What's wrong with her?" asked Kari.

Tai smiled. "She just came to tell me some thing before we go to the digital world."

"Then why was she crying?"

"Oh uh that's some thing I'll tell you about later."

"Oh, ok Tai," answered Kari.

Mean while back in the Digital World.

"Genni are you sure they can come back to the digital world?" asked Agumon.

"Of course im sure Agumon. But the portal will open only a couple days a

month. But that doesn't mean that you cant go and stay with them."

"Yay!" shouted all the digimon at once. come, we must keep moving if we are to meet up with your partners.

"Right," said Gabumon "Lets go."

Back in the real world.

"Hey Tai?"

"What is it T.K.?"

"Could I talk to you alone foe a second?"

Tai glanced at Kari and she got the message to leave. "Now then T.K. what's up?"

"Well it's about what you saw." Tai smiled and started to laugh. "What's so funny Tai?"

"Don't worry T.K. I'm not mad at you.

"What?"

"I understand. Kari started to cry because of how much she misses Gatomon. Right? And you being there, and because you two know each other so well she went to you for comfort and because I have a hunch you knew what Sora was going to say to me you didn't come and get me right?" said Tai.

"Wow how did you know?" asked T.K.

"Hey, I'm the leader of the digi destend; it's my job to notice these things. Now then let's talk about why you're blushing."

"What do you mean?" asked T.K.

"Look in a mirror you're all red in the face," said Tai.

T.K. could only feel himself getting even redder. Suddenly the phone rang. It was Izzy.

"Hey Izzy what's up?" asked Tai.

"It's about our trip back to the digi world. Im calling every body to

make sure that every body is all ready."

"Well, besides not being able to find my soccer ball, I'm all ready" answered Tai.

"Well what about T.K, Kari, and Sora?" asked Izzy.

"Well, I can check with T.K. and Kari but Sora just left."

"Oh, ok well check," said Izzy.

"Ok, hold on a sec. Hey T.K go get Kari for a second will ya?" asked Tai. "Yeah, I'll go get her," answered T.K.

"Hey Kari?" asked Tai. "Are you all ready to go?"

"Yes I am. Why Tai?"

"Izzy wants to know."

"Oh," said T.K. "I'm all ready."

"Ok, hey every one here is all set," said Tai.

"Good," said Izzy.

"Hey why did you want to know Iz?" asked Tai.

"I was just making sure," said Izzy.

"Why?" asked Tai.

"So that every thing would be perfect when we go back to see our friends," Said Izzy.

Tai laughed. "Ok Izzy meet you at the park tomorrow for when we go back." "Ok," said Izzy.

"Hey Tai?"

"What Kari?"

"What did Izzy want?" asked Kari.

"He was just making sure that every one was ready," answered Tai.

"Now then, why don't you and T.K. go back to the bedroom and play a video game or something?"

"Ok Tai, but can I talk to you for a second?" asked Kari.

"Man this is getting weird," thought Tai.

"Yeah, sure," said Tai.

T.K. left the room.

"Now Kari, what did you want to talk to me about?" asked Tai. "Well...I...uh...just wanted to say that I...uh, want you to play a video game with us!"

"Why didn't I just tell him? I mean after all he is my brother," thought Kari.

"Ok what's going on here?" thought Tai.

"Ok Kari, first T.K. Then you. What's going on here? asked Tai.

"I don't know what you mean," said Kari nervously.

"Kari you and T.K. are what? Eleven now?" asked Tai.

"Yeah so?" asked Kari.

Well the others and me know how you two feel for each other," said Tai.

"W- w- what do you mean? asked Kari nervously.

"Kari I'm your older brother," said Tai. "Look Kari after I got pulled into the

Internet with Matt to help WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon Digivolve to Omnimon to help fight against Diaboromon half a year ago. I really got to thinking."

Kari had a puzzled look on her face. "About what?" asked Kari.

"About every thing. I can't stand to see you hurt or any thing like that. What do you think I would do if I saw you crying into some ones shoulder?" asked Tai.

"You would try to help," said Kari.

"Even if it was with another digi destend. You are right," said Tai. "But because of the fact that I haven't been able to stop thinking since our battle with Diaboromon. That I didn't freak out after what I saw today."

Kari went wide-eyed and gasped all the while blushing furiously. Tai smiled and said he was going outside to get some air. With that he left the panic stricken Kari to think about what he said. Then she realized what Tai was talking about and her eyes grew even wider.

"T.K." she yelled.

He walked in and frowned. "Yes, Kari? What's wrong?"

"Catch me." And with that she fainted.

Meanwhile in the Digital World

"Are we almost there?" asked Palmon.

Genni looked around then faced the worn out Digital monsters.

"Yes," he simply said.

"YAY," they all shouted.

They fell back into each other and went to sleep. All of them that is except Gatomon and Agumon. They stayed awake to keep watch. They also had questions that needed some answers. And since Gatomon was a champion level digimon she had little problems. Agumon , a rookie level digimon had few problems because he had been secretly training for Tai. But since he needed a partner and they both needed to make sure that they were ready in case of something attacked them and their partners. He asked Gatomon to practice and she was more than happy to, as long as they trained, they acted like it was a real battle. Agumon agreed. Besides Gatomon always wanted to know how strong Agumon was and she was amazed that a rookie was able to beat her. They both agreed not to hold back at all. The battles were extremely violent in the way that they fought. Agumon was thinking about their last battle they had:

"Ready Agumon?" asked Gatomon.

"Ready whenever you are Gatomon," said Agumon.

"Then let's go!" shouted Gatomon

With that they charged at each other. Gatomon had the advantage in close range combat with her lighting claw attack. Both Agumon and Gatomon knew she had the advantage. Because of it, if Agumon tried to attack with his trade mark pepper breath. Two things could happen: Gatomon could easily jump out of the way if he was to far away, with her speed. Or he could be too close and hit himself. But Agumon could also attack close range, he would just have to be careful. When Agumon came into range Gatomon made the first move.

"Lighting Claw!"

She swung her fist at Agumon. Agumon ducked under the punch and made to head-butt her. She saw this and did a back flip. She hit Agumon in the head with her whip-like tail stunning him. He shook it off in time to hit her when she was the most vulnerable, while she was landing. That's when Agumon swung his claw at her. She landed just in time to see it coming but by then it was too late. The hit connected with her chin sending her head reeling back. Then Agumon attacked her with a flurry of jabs and punches. His last upper cut sent her the ground. He was about to use his pepper breath on her but she had already recovered from his attacks. When she saw what he was about to do she had an idea.

"Pepper Breath!" he shouted.

She waited until he was about to release his fire ball when she wrapped her tail around his mouth. His eyes grew large as he was hit with his own attack. Agumon was knocked back a good five feet.

"Wow, Gatomon! That really hurt."

"Like we agreed on," noted Gatomon.

"I know, I know. Don't hold back."

"One thing to remember Agumon."

"What's that Gatomon?"

"Treat me just as you would an evil digimon."

And with that, Agumon swung his feet around and tripped her. Agumon stood up and pinned her arms down with his knees. Agumon smiled. He was about to say I win when suddenly she used her cat's eye hypnotism. If he got caught in the stare he would be paralyzed so he looked away. Except this was just a distraction. Gatomon wrapped her tail around his neck and literally flipped him over backwards. She stood up and jumped up on the stunned Agumon's back.

"I win!"

"I don't think so," he replied. "Wha!" was all Gatomon could say.

Agumon jumped up and fell over with Gatomon still on his back. She was pinned down by him. No matter how she moved she couldn't get away.

"I win," said Agumon.

"I know, I know," hissed Gatomon.

Agumon got up and off her, and extended his claw to help her up. Gatomon took his hand and started to talk.

"Wow Agumon. No wonder you are the leader. You're just a rookie and you were able to beat me, a champion. Breathed Gatomon." Yea, I mean no Im just like the rest of you. Just a digimon who fights whenever I have to." Agumon said while looking into her large blue eyes. "Uh Agumon you can let go of my hand now". said Gatomon. What, oh Im sorry I didn't even realize I was still holding it". Agumon replied going into a deep crimson blush. "Oh that's ok Agumon. "lets go back to camp and rest, and eat with the others". said Gatomon. "R- r- right" stuttered Agumon.. Back at the present moment Agumon walked back to see Genni. Hey Genni where did Gatomon go? he asked. She went into the forest to gather some herbs and food. he replied. Oh ok. said Agumon. Why Agumon? asked Genni. oh I just wanted to ask her something. said Agumon. Oh? and maybe to have another sparring match with her? asked Genni. How did you know about that? asked Agumon. Hey im here to watch you guys. But if you want to talk to her she went over there. Said Genni pointing towards the river. Thanks Genni! said Agumon. And so Agumon ran into the woods looking for Gatomon. Agumon finally found her. She was picking some herbs by the river. She looked up. oh hey there Agumon. she said. Hey Gatomon can I talk to you for a second? asked Agumon. Sure. What is it? Well I was wondering. Do you think that we could have another sparring match before Tai and the others get back? Gatomon smiled. I suppose we could have another match. Agumon smiled. Ok lets go away so we don't wake the others. said Agumon. Ok. replied Gatomon. They went over to a water fall.