Watch and Learn
It was breakfast time in the Digiworld. Everyone ate in silence for awhile. (MAYBE its because some people were keeping secrets and their tongues and lips were way too tired!) Of course, the others could suspect something was between Tai and Sora and the same for Matt and Mimi. Then finally, Kari couldnt stand the silence, she had to say something.
"Hey, Tai." She said, putting down her banana.
"Yeah, Kari?" He stopped eating and looked at his sister. "What is it?"
"Do you have any idea what kind of evil digimon we could be up against? She asked, "Do you think we can make it?"
"Well, of course Kari! Were the digidestined."
"I hope youre right." She mumbled. She knew Tai was hiding something from her, but what? And why?
T.K knew Matt was hiding something from him too. After breakfast, Sora and Mimi said that theyd go and wash their hair. (Yeah, right!) Tai and Matt said they should go and scout out the area. (Double Yeah Right!) They had walked too hard and too long and Taithe leaderwanted to "stay" in the area for a little time. And what for?? Something strange was going on. Kari was about to find out.
Izzy wanted to check his email and learn more about what theyre supposed to do and where to go. Joe decided to go back to sleep.
"Im going to go look for Tai." Kari stood up.
"Hes with my brother." T.K informed. "You find Matt, youre sure to find Tai."
Kari shook his head. "I think youre wrong, T.K." She headed out toward the way Tai went.
"What?" T.K ran after her. "What do you mean?"
"Oh, come on, T.K.You know exactly what I mean!" She muttered. "Our older brothers are hiding something and I intend to find out what it is!"
"Wow, Kari. This isnt like you." T.K took her hand. "Whats the matter? If youre worried about Myotismon--"
She shook her head, "Thats not what Im worried about, T.K. Myotismon is gone and Im sure well find out why we had to come back here." She took her hand away, because she suddenly began to feelsomething "Its my brother, I just want to know why hes been keeping himself away from the group. Youve noticed it havent you, T.K? Matt's acting funny too!"
"Yeah, that is strange, but dont worry." He gave her a hopeful smile.
"I need to find Tai and maybe you should go find Matt." She walked off, leaving T.K. behind.
Gatomon and Patamon came to T.K. "Wheres Kari going?" Gatomon asked. "Shes too little to be off alone."
"To find Tai." He said, watching Kari walk off. Then he looked at Gatomon. "I wouldnt worry though, if anything does happen to her, youll know for sure."
"Arent you going to follow her?" Patamon asked.
T.K shook his head, "But Kari has a point," T.K made a face of confusion, "Tai and Matt has been acting very strange lately."
"And so has Mimi and Sora." Palmon pointed out. "Its like, they dont even talk to us anymore."
"Im going to get to the bottom of this." T.K said. "Dont worry about me, PatamonIf I run into an evil digimon, Ill just call for you!"
"What about Kari?" Gatomon asked.
"She has a whistleshell blow it if she needs help!" And with that, T.K left to find his brother, not knowing that what he would find might surprise him.
Tai and Sora were huddled close to another. Sora rested her head on his shoulder and she sat in front of him between his legs. Tai pulled her closer to him and breathed in the scent of her hair.
"Oh Tai.this is so romantic." Sora moaned, leaning back.
"Very." He agreed. He cleared his throat. "Uh Sora? Theres something I need to ask you."
"What Tai?" Sora said. "Is there something the matter?"
"Well, when we were in the real world and we found out that my sister was the 8th digidestined, I left Kari with Matt and I told him to watch after her while I searched my mom." He paused and squeezed Soras arm.
"Yeah?"
"How in the world did Myotismon get a hold of Kari?" He demanded. "You were there, what the heck happened? I was sure that she'd be all right."
Kari heard Tais voice and she followed it. She saw Sora with him. "I knew it!" She said to herself. "I knew Id find Tai with Sora!" She hid behind the tree and eavesdropped.
"We were attacked by evil digimon, we were in so much trouble, Tai!" She mumbled. "Phantomon and some other digimon tried to destroy us and then your sister saw the whole thing. She got angry and gave herself up if theyd leave us alone."
"Kari sacrificed herself for you and Matt?" Tai gasped. "Whoamy little sister has guts!"
"She takes after you." Sora said, turning her head so she can look into his chocolate brown eyes. She tried to make Tai try to understand. "But, look how it all turned outshes okay, were all okay! I hope you're not mad!"
"I'm not mad," Tai said, touching her face softly, "Im wonderful, because now I finally have you." He leaned in for a kiss and Sora totally accepted it.
Kari quickly turned back around, pressing her back up against the tree in surprise and in excitement. She wasn't very surprised to see Tai and Sora together, but she was shocked at the way she felt. Warm tears filled her eyes. Tais in love. She thought, with Sorayes it all makes sense now! But wait, does this mean I can fall in love with someone too? Someone like T.K.? Confused, she slid down the tree and buried her face into her arms.
"WowKari gave herself up to Myotsimon?" Mimi mumbled, unaware that T.K was watching.
"YupI hope Tai doesnt find out." Matt said, shaking his head. "He'll be sooo mad at me."
T.K kept himself well hidden behind the shrubs. Kari gave herself up? What a girl, she must have been frightened! He thought to himself.
"So, what went on at the convention center?" Matt asked, brushing his wild hair out of his face with his rough fingers.. "You must have been scared out of your mind!"
"Yes I was." Mimi sat down on a rock, removing her hat. "Demidevimon made all the children go to sleep and the Bakumon were so mean to everyone!"
"Hey," Matt came to her and bent down in front of her, "Its over now, okay? Theres no more Demidevimon, no more Myotismon, understand? We dont need to worry about them."
"Yes, but--"
"No buts!" Matt grumbled. "Lets not worry about that now." He took off his glove to stroke Mimis hair. "Lets focus on us, okay?"
"Okay," she breathed in a sigh of relief. She gave him a shy smile.
Then T.K. saw something that gave him quite a shock. He saw Matt reach for Mimis hand and draw her to him roughly and began kissing her softly and hold her to help calm and comfort her.
"Oh my gosh," T.K. slumped down lower, bringing a hand to his mouth, "Matts in love with MimiMy brotherMatt, in love, with Mimi?" He asked himself. "Could it be true?" He looked up at them again. Yes, it can, and Mimi is in love with him too. He thought, watching Mimi and Matt kiss each other. Could it possible that I could fall in love? Could someone ever fall in love with me? Shy as I am? Even though Im just a kid, Im feeling strange feelingsbut maybe someday, these feelings will make sense. Then T.K. began to walk off, turning his back on Mimi and Matt. A few feet from the scene, he stopped in his tracks, Wait a minute, could I be in love with Kari? Hes the 8th child, and I hoped the child would be my size and she is. He began walking again. If Im not in love with her now, will I someday? And would Tai let me?? He walked to pick up Patamon and search for Kari.
Kari was laying on her back with Gatomon sleeping next to her side. Kari was watching the clouds roll by. She closed her eyes for a moment. What if its true? She asked herself, What if I really do love T.K. and not even know it? Maybe it be example for Tai and Matt. If we become very good friends, maybe theyll learn to get along. Yeah, that must be it.
Her thoughts were broken when she heard footsteps behind her. T.K. came walking up onto the hill. Patomon was laying on his hat and T.K. had his hands in his pockets, which kind of made him look like Matt.
"Hi, Kari," He said and flashed her a smile. It made him feel good to see her laying on the grass the way she was, so peaceful, happy with the world. Patamon was on his head, looking a bit tired.
"Hi, T.K. Please be quiet." She petted Gatomon. "Gatomons sleeping."
"Yeah, I think Patamons a little tuckered out too." He said, pointing to his digimon friend.
"I am not," Patamon yawned.
T.K chuckled and laid Patamon down on the grass as he sat next to Kari. "So, did you find Tai?"
"Yeah, I found him with Sora." Kari said, turning her face to his. "I understand now, theyre in love."
"I found Matt with Mimitheyre in love too." T.K. rubbed his arm, feeling a little nervous. "It made me think about something."
"About what?" Kari sat up. "Tell me."
"Its a little silly." He began to blush and turn his head away. He sort of wished that they were fighting evil digimon instead.
"Come on T.K, you can tell me." Kari urged, holding her hand out.
T.K. eyed her for a moment and sighed. Can I really? Would she understand? How can I tell her!? He thought, moving his eyes around.
"Well?" Kari said, keeping her hand out. "What is it?"
"Kari, do you ever think its possible that we can everwell, fall in love?" He asked, taking her outstretched hand. "When I saw my brother with Mimi, I started thinking about me and if I can ever find love. Matt is a bit stronger than me and cooler and"
"T.K, hush!" Kari said, giving his hand a little squeeze. "Its okay, when I saw Tai with Sora, I felt the same thing."
"Do you love me, Kari?" T.K asked.
"Huh, what?" Patamon blinked, "Whatd you say, T.K? Are you in love with Kari?"
"Patamon, shush!!" T.K shouted, his face becoming red. "This is a private conversation!"
Kari giggled and turned away. "Oh, T.K."
"Well, do you?" T.K asked again.
"I dont know, T.K." Kari said honestly. "Were not as old as our brothers." She laughed, "I dont even think they know!"
"Do you have any feelings for me at all? Do you think we can fall in love?" T.K grumbled. "Im so confused! I just saw my brother kissing Mimi and then your face popped into my head!" Confused and embarrased, he pulled his hat over his face so Kari wouldn't see. I feel like a dork! He thought.
"It is confusing," she agreed, lifting his hat up, "I thought the same thing when I saw Tai with Sora."
"Really?" T.Ks face lit up. "You did."
Kari nodded. "Yup, when I saw Tai and Sora kissing, I dont know T.K., I just found myself thinking about you."
"Were pretty young for that," T.K said honestly, "but I do know I have feelings for you. I overheard Matt telling Mimi saying you gave yourself up so Phantomon would leave Matt and Sora alone. That was amazing, didnt you know what would happen to you?"
"Yeah, well" Kari blushed. "I felt bad that Myotismon was hurting all those innocent people just to get to me. It wasnt fair, so I gave myself up."
"That was really nice of you. Oh, I almost forgot!" T.K pulled some yellow flowers out of his pocket and handed them to her. "Dont worry, these arent the poisoned flowers that made you and Gennai sick."*
Kari took the flowers and smelled them. "Oh, T.K, how sweet!" She flashed her honey brown eyes up at him. "You didnt have to do this."
"I wanted to." Then he took off his green hat and placed it on her head. "What trouble would it be just to pick a few flowers for a pretty girl like you?"
"Sto-op!" Kari laughed, tilting the hat a little.
"Oh, come on Kari," T.K urged, pushing her shoulder, "it was no trouble really. Youre sweet, friendly and for as young as you are, youre really brave." T.K paused, wondering where all these words were coming from. "You really stood up to Myotismon that day. I think youre great."
"Well, youre not too bad yourself." Kari beamed. "I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship, and maybe we can teach our brothers to get along with each other."
"So," T.K rested his arm around her shoulder. "Do you think its possible that we could ever fall in love?"
Kari looked up at him, touching his chin. "Oh yes, T.K." She sighed, "I think its very possible!"
The End