Disclaimer: I do not own of the Digimon characters. But I do own this story, so please enjoy. It's my first attempt at writing a fanfic.

Seven years have passed since the Digidestined left the Digiworld. TK and Kari are now 15, Izzy is17, Joe is 19, and Matt, Tai, Sora, and Mimi are 18. None of them would ever thought they would go back again. After all, the new Digidestined team was now in the Digiworld aided by their old Digimon partners. So, why would they ever have to return?

Tk and Kari were walking to a pizza place to meet Tai and Matt. Both boys had become the best of friends, although they still fought nonstop.

Mimi and Sora were coming home from The Tokyo Girls' Academy of Education. They had not seen the others for five years. Both girls lived near each other and became best friends. With Sora working in her mother's flower shop and Mimi working their part time, they had no time to see the others.

Joe was driving home from college, actually eager to be away from school in the summer. Man! College is a lot tougher than I thought. A break should do me good.

Izzy was exchanging good-byes with his friend. Izzy was no longer quiet, but his laptop was still his best friend. A cold breeze shoved past him. Hmm…Unusual weather, he thought. It's summer, yet it's chilly out.

Later that day, Matt, Tai, Tk, and Kari walked to the park to relax. Soon, the wind started to pick up as little devices flew from the sky and into their hands. They only had time to give a startled gaze at each other, as they were sucked through a portal.

Izzy was typing on his computer when he got E-mail. It was from Gennai! In it, he was told to walk to the park with his laptop. Izzy slipped it into his carrying case and walked to the park. When he got there, he was in for a surprise as he saw a small digital device float in front of him. As soon as he grasped it, he was sucked through a portal.

Joe had just settled in and decided to take a walk. As he was enjoying the scenery, the wind around him picked up, as a small device floated in front of his face. Once he took it, he was sucked into a portal.

Mimi and Sora had unpacked their things. As they took a walk to an ice cream parlor nearby, small devices floated up to their faces. With a quick glance at each other, they took the devices, and were sucked though a portal.

The Digidestined all slowly got up. They were all groggy from being transported. Everyone stared at each other. It was hard to believe that these were the same kids who came to the Digiworld.

Joe-He still wore glasses, but he didn't look like a nerd anymore. He was six foot and very handsome. He wore long blue pants with a sleeveless tan shirt.

Sora-She had reddish-brown shoulder length hair in two pigtails. She was wearing a spaghetti strapped cotton candy pink tank top with long blue jeans and white and pink sneakers. Sora was four inches shorter than Joe.

Mimi-Her hat days were gone, as she wore her hair in a ponytail. Her height was the same as Sora's. She wore a light blue spaghetti strapped tank top with a pink angel and long blue jeans with white sneakers.

Matt-His blond hair was now a little shorter than before. He was an inch shorter than Joe and wore blue jeans with a sleeveless blue-green top.

Tk-He no longer wore his hat; instead, he wore tan shorts and a deep green T-shirt. He was five inches shorter than Joe.

Izzy- He was as an inch shorter than Matt and Tai. He wore black jeans and an orange sleeveless shirt.

Tai-He lost his goggles and wore his hair a little shorter. He wore long tan pants (slightly baggy) with a deep blue sleeveless shirt. He was the same height as Matt.

Kari-She was five inches shorter than Joe. She wore a light yellow tee with pink capri pants and white and yellow sneakers. Her light brown hair was in a loose ponytail. She still wore her whistle, a remembrance of the Digiworld and Gatomon.

*NOTE: If you see a character's name with a dash following it (not including what's above this note), then that means it's the character's thoughts.

It was hard to believe that Mimi no longer wore pink and Sora was definitely not a tomboy anymore.

Tai--Man, Mimi and no pink! Now, that's a shock! Is that…No, it can't be! It is Sora! I recognize those eyes! -sigh- Wow! She looks great! Wonder what she's been up to. Is she involved? Does she still think of me? Where's her lucky hat? Oh well! Her hair looks soo soft and shiny…

Sora--I can't believe how everyone has changed. Wow! Tk looks so much like Matt. Hmm… Matt sure doesn't look too bad—sigh—Tai's eyes still have the same effect on me. Wonder where his goggles are. No matter, he looks better without them.

Mimi--Gosh, everyone is so different. Wow! Is that Joe? Hmm…Matt sure looks a lot hotter, and that Tk! Looks a lot like Matt use to! Hmm…Izzy? Wow! Hey! Tai finally lost those goggles! Good, they really did clash with his outfit.

Matt—I can't believe this! Izzy? Joe? Man have they changed! Hmm…Who's that? Wait that's Sora! Wow! Talk about hot! Mimi? No pink? Wow, that's something. Man, I never realized what pretty hair she has…and those eyes…she looks better without the hat.

Izzy—Hmm…Is that Sora? Prodigious! It is Sora! Definitely no tomboy! Huh? Mimi? No pink? Her hair is still so…Wow! Everyone's appearance sure has been altered! Even Kari doesn't look so bad herself!

Joe—Oh man…Everyone is so different! Tai, Kari, Tk, Matt, Izzy…Sora?!? Talk about hot! Ahh! I hope I'm not blushing! Huh? Mimi lost her hat and pink style? Hmm…She looks so much better without that cowboy hat. Now she looks…wow…hot! Akk! I hope I'm not blushing now!

Kari—It's great to see everyone! they all look different…Mimi and no pink, and Sora…Joe and...Izzy! He sure looks a lot cuter than before! I wonder if I'm as pretty as Mimi and Sora. And why are the boys all staring at them? Even Tk! Hey! Is he drooling?

Tk—Wow! Mimi looks great! I'm glad she lost her hat, but no pink? Man, who's that? It's Sora! She sure looks different, and not to mention-ah! What am I saying? Sora's been like a mother to me! Still…can't help staring…Mimi…Sora…Uh oh, I better stop staring! Kari is giving me the look!

To be continued

It seemed like forever before the silence was broken. Kari happily hugged Sora as she said, "It's great to see everyone! Boy have I missed you guys!" She went around hugging everyone. Finally, all followed her example. They all decided to find somewhere to camp, since it was starting to get dark.

It was like old times hearing the familiar typing of Izzy on his computer. He was trying to get a hold of Gennai while Joe, Tai, and Matt went to go find firewood.

"You know Sora, I don't think I'm over him," Mimi said.

Sora looked at her and said, "Neither am I. I mean, it's been seven years, but…"

Tk and Kari glanced at each other. "If only they knew how much our brothers talked about them," Tk whispered to Kari, "Even if they say they're over them."

It was pretty quiet while they were looking. Joe decided to break the silence. "So, you guys seem to be awfully close now," he said.

"Yeah, I guess you could say that. I mean we still fight and everything, but I don't know," Matt said. Hmmm…Joe seems different too, he thought. So far, he hasn't he's allergic to this and that. He seems to be out of his hypochondriac phase.

Tai pitched in and said, "Yeah, me and nesthead over there are close. But ask us to decide on what kind of pizza, and you'll be there all day!" He was strangely happy about being back. Maybe it was the adventure, or maybe it was a certain somebody…Hey, Joe hasn't even complained about anything. Wonder what he's allergic to now, he mused. With his face growing serious, he turned to Matt and Joe. "You guys, after all these years…I'm not over her. I want to tell her how I feel but…"

"Don't sweat it Tai. I'm pretty sure she hasn't forgotten you. Back in the early days, in the Digiworld, she always had a crush on you too," Matt said. He sighed as he heard Tai say a clueless "Huh?" "Ever notice the way you look at her, she looks at you? Or the way she would get worried for your safety and call out your name? Besides, I have no advice to offer. I'm in the same boat with Mimi," he told Tai.

Joe turned to both of them. "Well Matt, don't worry about Mimi not liking you." He chuckled as he saw a confused and clueless Matt. "She's always liked you, in fact she even told me so. When you were gone from the team, she was super worried and even stopped complaining. And when you and MetalGarurumon were fighting us, she turned away, not wanting to see the hatred in your eyes. It seems like both of you should say something to them. Tonight, why don't we split up the watches," Joe said.

Tai turned to him and grinned. "Oh I see. Well the first watch will be…"

Meanwhile, back at the campsite, Tk, Kari, Sora, and Mimi were all talking as Izzy typed.

"So Izzy, have you found anything yet?" chirped Tk. Everyone stared at Izzy waiting for his reply.

"Well, no. I can't seem to get a hold of Gennai" replied Izzy worriedly. I wonder why Gennai hasn't contacted us yet, he thought. Bing! "Hey everyone! Look I have promptly received-" Izzy stopped suddenly.

Mimi cut him off annoyed, "Quit the techno babble and tell us what he said. Honestly, some things never change! Well hurry up! Open it!"

"Hello guys, welcome back. I suppose you all are wondering why you are back. Well allow me to tell you what happened to the new Digidestined team and your Digimon. You see, after you all left, the Digiworld was at peace. But then, we had to summon a new Digidestined team. Each had a certain crest: peace, harmony, heaven, devotion, trust, skill, courtesy, and modesty. They were paired up with your Digimon since they had similar attributes to you. The Dark Tyrants, the understudies for the Dark Masters, were thought to be vanquished with the Dark Masters. But they were in hiding, building up their strength. To make a long story short, those Digidestined were captured by them. Their Digimon were fighting in their final forms. And when they tried to save them, they were destroyed with the kids. But right before they died, their crests emanated a powerful light that encased those Dark Tyrants. It was only recently that they have broken out. You must go to the Temple of Destiny. Only those with pure hearts are allowed to enter. I am currently sending a map. You must hurry! Oh I almost forgot, the crests from those kids are stored there. Once combined with your crests, which you can come by to my place and retrieve them, your great powers will be released. It is also said in an ancient prophecy, that five warriors will save the Digiworld. Three of you, are the Angelics, who posses the most powerful powers. But with my memory fading, I seem to have forgotten who they are. But you cannot blame me since I was told of this many digidecades ago," Gennai said.

They all sat there in shock, until Sora spoke up. "These Dark Tyrants are powerful. They destroyed those kids and our Digimon," she replied fearfully. Tears were forming in her eyes, as she thought of Biyomon.

Just then, Tai, Matt, and Joe walked in laughing. They immediately stopped when they saw all the gloomy faces staring at them. Hurriedly, they put the wood in a pile.

As Tai was lighting the wood, he asked with confusion, "What's the matter guys? Did something happen?" He looked up at Sora with concern. Tears were running down her cheeks.

"It's our Digimon Tai" Sora said. "They're all gone, and so are those kids!" She then broke down sobbing. Tai went over to Sora, to offer a shoulder to cry on. He had always hated seeing her so sad. It was quite a shock knowing that they would never see any of their Digimon ever again.

 "You mean-dead?" asked Matt. No, this cannot be, he thought. He looked at Mimi who was sobbing. Oh Gabumon!

"Yes she means dead! No Palmon or Agumon or…any of our other Digimon! Gone! Finished! We'll never see them again and now we have to worry about those Tyrants!" Mimi exclaimed hysterically. Matt went over and grabbed her wrists. "Mimi! You have to stop this! I know you're upset. But you have to snap out of it!" She looked up at him and then started crying into his shoulder, surprising him.

Joe stared on in shock. This can't be! No more pranks from Gomamon! Finally with tears in his eyes, he turned to Izzy, "Izzy can you tell us what exactly happened?"

Izzy then told everyone about what Gennai said. Tai then turned to everyone and told them that they should find some food and get to sleep. They should have two people at a time keep watch. Joe and Tk volunteered to go catch some fish. Tai said he and Sora would take the first watch, then Matt and Mimi would take the second, and after them Tk and Kari, and Joe and Izzy will finish up the night.

Everyone ate some fish but no one really had an appetite. They all said their goodnights.

Tai looked around. Izzy was lying near his computer, Kari was huddled near Tk, Matt was resting against a tree, Mimi was nearby lying on the ground, and Joe was lying on the ground with his medical bag giving him a pillow. He still couldn't believe Agumon was gone.

He turned to Sora, who was looking at the lake, "Hey Sora, thinking about them."

"Yeah" she replied, "I mean it's hard to believe they're gone and---" She was cut off by Tai.

He couldn't help doing this. He put a finger to her lips as she looked up at him. His gaze held hers as he brought his lips to hers. At first she was surprised, but then started kissing back with her hands circling his neck and his arms holding her tightly at the waist, afraid that if he let go, he would never see her again.

When they finally broke apart Tai said, "I've been dying to do that to you. When I saw you today…It's been so long…Man, I guess what I'm trying to say is that I miss you." Sora looked at him with love replacing the sadness in her eyes. She was speechless.

Tai watched her as she yawned. "Sora, you need rest. I can finish the watch till Matt and Mimi get up." Tai waved off her protests. Tai sat with his back against a tree and slipped an arm around her. Right before she fell asleep, Tai whispered in her ear "I love you".

He thought of Agumon, the other Digimon, and all their experiences in the Digiworld. Tai turned his gaze to the sleeping Sora in his arms. As he watched her delicate face, he vowed that he would never lose touch with her again. Soon, Tai began to drift off as he gazed at Sora, who was snuggled up to him with her head resting on his chest.

Matt slowly woke up. He stretched a bit and then looked over at Tai and Sora. So that's why they didn't wake me up, he thought with a grin on his face. It's about time! He walked over to Mimi and gently woke her up. He desperately wanted to tell her his feelings, but just didn't know how.

"Hmm…What? Oh! Our turn, right?" she asked, becoming more awake. Matt helped her up, but she accidentally tripped on a rock, falling into Matt's arms. "Umm…Oops, I'm sorry Matt," she said as she looked up.

"Oh well, hey that's alright Mimi," he said looking down at her. Before they knew what was happening, they became lost in each other's eyes. Matt bent down as Mimi leaned in. Their lips met, with Matt's arms around her waist and her arms circling his neck.

Pretty soon, they were in each other's arms quietly talking. "Oh, Matt. I'm so happy. When I saw you for the first time after seven years, I realized that I wasn't over you."

"Same here Mimi." He then bent down and gave her another breathtaking kiss. "I love you," he told her. "I love you too, Matt." She giggled as he picked her up and spun her around.

Finally, they went over to wake Tk and Kari up.

Tk was surprised to see Mimi cuddle up to Matt. Matt saw his face and just winked at Tk. He turned to Kari. "Look at Matt and Mimi. I'll have to ask him about that tomorrow," he said.

"Yeah, it looks like Tai and Sora are together. It's about time! He's liked her for the longest while and never had the courage to try and talk with her after the Digiworld," Kari said.

Tk looked thoughtful for a minute and then said, "Same with Matt. He always liked Mimi, although he never showed it. He was always mean to her, but that was just an act."

They then turned their conversation to what laid ahead in the morning. Seeing how Kari was upset and worried, he gently gave her a kiss. Soon she fell asleep in his arms. Tk looked down at her. He then put her down lightly and went to wake up Joe and Izzy.

"Oh man, I don't think I got enough sleep. Looks like I have to get use to sleeping on the ground. Hey Izzy, look over there," Joe said.

Izzy looked up from his typing. "Well, it's about time. They always would steal glances at each other," he said.

"Yeah, while we were collecting firewood, they both told me that they weren't over the girls. I guess they finally had the courage to say something. Hey Izzy, what are you doing?" asked Joe.

"I'm looking over the information that Gennai sent. See, there's the map I'm currently uploading" Izzy replied.

Soon morning came. Joe and Izzy went around waking everyone up. After a wash of the face and some food, they set off to Gennai's.

-To be continued-