Part 2: Gathering of the Digi-destined

The Digi-destined are not having a good day. An evil Digimon has taken over the internet in an attempt to look for someone and it has digivolved all the way to its Ultimate Level form. The Digi-destined have become so caught up in their normal lives, they can't gather together to combat the threat. Tai, Izzy, Sora and Kari are no match from Infermon on their own and now they can't do anything with their access to the internet taken away. The problem isn't only affecting them.
----Mimi is on the bus in Hawaii on her way back to the hotel but unfortunately due to the out of control traffic lights she's stuck in heavy traffic much to her annoyance. She begins pouting and yelling at the driver.
Mimi: How long is this traffic gonna last!?
Bus Driver: Unless one of the vehicles move miss, we may be stuck here for a while.
Mimi sits back on her seat and crosses her arms while pouting.
Mimi: That's just great, I cut my vacation short to join the fight and now I'm stuck in traffic. I have half the mind to leave this bus and go back to the beach. Yeah, you know what, that's what I'll do. I'll just ditch them and go back to the beach and enjoy sunbathing, spending time with my family, having ice-cream and…She groans, realizing she's only fooling herself and puts her hands behind her head. Oh, who am I kidding?! I can't do that; Tai, Matt, Sora and everyone else need me! And I can't let Palmon down! She brings out her phone. I'd better let Tai know. She dials in her number but…
Phone Lady: All phones are busy, try again later
Mimi: She has a strange look on her face. How could that be possible? I'll have to send them a voicemail.
----Meanwhile, Tai, Sora, Kari and Izzy were trying to think of a solution to their current problem.
Kari: What do we do? We can't fight Infermon without any internet?
Tai pounds the floor.
Tai: Great, just great! We had that bug right where he wanted but he manages to escape and prevent us from fighting him! If Kabuterimon hadn't ratted us out this never would've happened! In a fit of rage Izzy slugs Tai in the shoulder, causing him to wince in pain. OW!
Izzy: You take that back Tai Kamiya!
Kari: Tai, please! She hugs onto her brother. This wasn't Kabuterimon's fault!
Sora: Sora gives Tai the death stare. Tai, that was horrible! Do you even realize how unfair that was!?
This sets Tai off and he glares right back at Sora after gently pushing Kari.
Tai: Unfair!? Don't you dare talk to me about being unfair, Sora!? You get mad at me for a present that I didn't even have to bother getting you! So next time you talk about unfair, go look in a mirror!
Sora gets up feeling furious.
Sora: Why you?! You're the most unbelievable, inconsiderate and insensitive jerk I've ever met! I wish I was never friends with you!
Tai gets up glaring at her with the same intensity.
Tai: Good! I wish I was never friends with you too! Kari clearly doesn't want another fight to breakout.
Kari: Sora please! Tai wasn't trying to insult you, he was- Tai cuts her off.
Tai: Don't bother Kari; Sora's just being a selfish, ungrateful, spoiled little brat over a lousy hair clip and her dumb hat. Uh oh, this is gonna get ugly. Sora edges closer.
Sora: Say…that again.
Tai: Tai edges closer. Selfish, ungrateful, spoiled little brat and your hat looks dumb. Sora's had enough.
Sora: That's it!
The girl tackles Tai to the floor and they have a physical fight worse than the one they had when they first met. They roll on the floor and try to have a go at each other. Izzy and Kari could only watch in horror as Tai pins Sora down on the floor and then launches multiple punches at her face. Sora rolls over and does the same to Tai. The process repeats, prompting Kari and Izzy to run over when Tai pins her again. Kari does her best to hold back her brother and Izzy tries to hold back Sora by her locking onto her shoulders.
Kari: Brother, stop it, please! This isn't right!
Izzy: That's enough! Both of you, I don't know what's been going on between the two of you but get over it! We've got bigger things to worry about! Look, this Digimon is stressing us all out so how about everyone takes a break and cools off while I try to think of a way to get our access back on the internet.
Sora: Fine, if it means I can get away from Stupid Tai! I hate you Tai.
Tai: I hate you more!
Sora: I hate you no matter what!
Tai: Well, I hate you even I didn't hate you! That didn't come out right, awkward. 
Sora: I hate you even if that made sense!
Tai: I hate you even if you were me!
Sora: I hate you more than anything in the world!
Tai: Yeah, well I hate you more than anything in the galaxy!
Sora: Well I… Sora pauses, realizing she can't say anything meaner than that. You know what; I'm going outside for a bit! Anything's better than being near you! She storms off but not before give Tai one last glare. Stupid Tai!
Kari: Sora, wait! Kari runs after her, leaving only Tai and Izzy.
----Realizing what he's just said and done, Tai's face drops and he falls on his back.
Tai: Oh man, I did it again, didn't I? I acted like a complete hothead!
Izzy attempts to cheer up Tai with a small smile.
Izzy: Well, you've been getting better.
Tai: Izzy, look, I'm really sorry for blaming Kabuterimon. I don't know what came over me, I was- Izzy cuts him off with a smile
Izzy: It's okay Tai, I know you never intended to blame Kabuterimon. Believe me, this bug is driving me crazy too, but we've gotta remain sane.
Tai: I guess. Izzy stands up and proceeds to leave. Where are you going?
Izzy: I'm gonna get something that I think might be able to help us. I'll be back soon.
----Meanwhile, Yuuko is watching the news on TV and the cake is getting ready in the microwave.
Yuuko: Kids! Cake's almost ready!
Newsman: Phones have gone dead worldwide, if your telephone is dead, please call your phone company.
Yuuko: Well at least my sister can't phone me 3 times a day.
Yuuko notices Sora is stomping out of the living room with Kari following after her.
Kari: Sora, please! She gets in front of her when they reach the door. Don't be angry at Tai anymore. He didn't mean to insult you, really he didn't.
Sora: Sora is still angry but also gives a look of compassion. Look, Kari I appreciate you trying to cheer me up, but right now I need some time alone.
Sora opens the door and walks past her. Kari continues to follow her, hoping to calm her down.
----Yuuko: Something tells me, this lovers' quarrel just got worst.
Izzy whizzes past.
Izzy: See ya!
Yuuko: Are you leaving so soon?
Izzy: Don't worry! I'll be back, save me a piece of cake!
Just as exits Tai comes by in a depressed and groaning mood.
Yuuko: What's the matter with you?
Tai doesn't respond and merely slumps on the sofa.
Yuuko: Hey have you heard the phones are out? Does this have something to do with that Digimon on the internet?
Tai: Yes, and now we're all doomed.
----Meanwhile back in Shimane things weren't as bad for Matt and TK. TK is watching the news with her Kinu while giving her a back massage with his tiny hands.
Kinu: She enjoys the massage. That's nice.
Matt attempts to call Tai after his grandmother put the phone down therefore hanging him up but because of Infermon he can't get on much to his confusion.
Matt: Huh? Tai says call, then he won't get on the phone.
Newsman: We interrupt this programming for a special bulletin.
Kinu: Goodie, I bet it's one of those high speed chases.
----Newsman: The phone company has set up an emergency voicemail system. This catches Tai's attention and he straightens out. Simply dial 171 for easy instructions.
Kari (Narration): Believe me, it wasn't so easy; first he had to leave a message then call back to pick up a message. Basically it was just playing phone tag.
Tai: Perfect…voicemail!
He begins dialing and follows the instructions.
----Tai: Matt, T.K this is an emergency, call me right away! Oh, by the way, this is Tai.
----Tai: Hey, Joe! Look I can't explain right now but I need you to come over to my house right away.
----Tai: Hi Mimi, let us know when you're at the computer, we really need your help! Goodbye!
Seconds after he hangs up, Sora and Kari come back inside and Yuuko greets them.
Yuuko: Welcome back.
Sora: Thank you.
Kari: Thanks Mom.
Yuuko: Have you both calmed down?
Kari: Yep, it took a while but we managed to cool off. She looks at Sora. Right, Sora.
Sora: Um…yeah. She looks at Tai, prompting Tai to look back at her. This time they aren't angry, instead they look at each other with sad expressions. The atmosphere between the both of them is tense. That's forgotten when someone knocks the door.
Tai: Huh?
----Tai goes over to the door, opening it up to reveal a panting and sweaty Joe. 
Tai: Joe!
Joe: Hey Tai. Sorry I'm late, I called home after finishing my test by eleven and Dad told me you needed me here so I came as quick as I could.
Tai: Am I glad you're here! Come in, we'll explain everything once Izzy gets back.
Joe comes in and he spots Sora and Kari who're happy to see him.
Sora: Hey Joe.
Kari: It's great to see ya!
Joe: Joe smiles. It's great to see you too Sora and Kari. So what's been happening?
Kari: Digimon related stuff.
Joe: Joe pushes up his glasses. Digimon, huh? Why am I not surprised?
Tai: Finally, we're getting somewhere; we got more help, now we just need to hope Matt and Mimi respond to my voicemail.
Kari: But, where's Izzy?
Tai: He went to get something.
Yuuko: Oh, by the way Tai, the receiver said we got 1 voicemail while you were in the room.
Tai: Huh? Really?
Sora: Check to see if it's one of our friends.
Tai stands by the sofa and turns on the voicemail.
Mimi: Uh…Tai…I've run into a bit of problem. I was taking a bus back to the hotel but I may have just run into some heavy traffic, probably because of this Digimon attack. Tai puts on another strange expression and gasps. So…uh…I might be a little late. On the bright side, I'm still in Hawaii. Heart, Mimi.
It beeps and Tai is comically speechless with a lot of sweat pouring down his face. 
Joe: Yep, that's definitely Mimi alright.
Sora: So that's why Mimi hasn't been able to help out.
Kari: Don't worry Tai, it'll be okay. Tai says nothing and Izzy comes back in.
Yuuko: Hi Izzy, welcome back.
Izzy: Thank you. So…has everyone calmed down.
Sora: Don't worry about it Izzy, I've managed to blow off some steam outside.
Kari: We're all fine now. Izzy turns to Joe.
Izzy: Hey Joe, glad you could make it.
Joe: Nice to see ya too Izzy. So does everyone mind filling me in on everything that's happened now?
Izzy: We'll tell you the whole story but first…Izzy turns to Tai who's still freaking out. Tai…so has anyone called back yet?
Tai merely groans and slumps on the sofa…again. Kari and Sora sweat drop in embarrassment.
Kari: Drama Queen.
Sora: Stupid Tai.
----Scenes shift to Tai's room where everyone has filled Joe in on what's been happening. Tai is lying on the floor, Kari and Sora sit on the floor, Joe is stood up and Izzy is linking something to his laptop.
Joe: So to make a long story short, an evil Digimon infected with a virus has taken over the internet and is threatening to send us back to the Dark Ages in an attempt to look for someone.
Sora: That's just about it.
Joe: Wow, that bad, huh?
Tai: Tell me about it, and it's taking forever to get the entire crew together to squash this bug.
Izzy: Cheer up already.
Tai: What happened to the good old days when we were a team. Kari attempts to cheer Tai up with a smile and by patting his messy hair and even Sora helps out.
Kari: Don't say that Tai, we are a team.
Izzy: We're just kinda spread out right now.
Sora: Plus, there are 5 of us here now Tai.
Joe: And if I recall correctly, weren't we split up a few times in the Digital World?
Tai: Yeah, and it spelled out disaster for everyone. Remember you were forced to slave away at a restaurant once.
Joe: Okay, you've got a point.
Sora: Don't be such a quitter Tai, this Digimon attack just came at the worst time.
Kari: Incredible.
Tai and Sora turn to Kari.
Tai & Sora: What?
Kari: You're both talking to each other.
Tai and Sora blush and then glance at each other before scoffing and turning away with cold expressions. Joe could tell something happened.
Joe: Did you two get into a fight?
Sora: None of your business. All you need to know is that I hate Tai.
Tai: Yeah well I hate you.
Kari: Not this again…
Joe steps up and motions them to cool it.
Joe: Look, I don't know what happened but I can tell this bickering is gonna give me a gigantic headache so how 'bout you both put aside the lovers' quarrel and focus on the task at hand.
Tai and Sora turn to Joe looking vexed.
Tai & Sora: Lovers' quarrel!?
Joe realizes he just stepped into dangerous territory.
Joe: Never mind! Forget it…just kidding around! Sorry!
Tai turns to Izzy; eager to change the subject.
Tai: By the way Izzy, where did you disappear to? Izzy happily holds up a phone.
Izzy: Well, I went to pick this up.
Kari: What is it? Izzy begins typing.
Izzy: A satellite uplink, we can get onto the internet by hacking into the military satellite system.
Tai, Sora, Joe and Kari exclaim with delight.
Tai: Izzy you're a genius! How does it work!?
Izzy: Well do you know what a semi-conductor is?
Tai: A guy who works part-time on a train.
Sora, Joe & Kari: Oh, brother…
Izzy: Never mind.
----Izzy gets to work and Tai lies back down on the ground in impatience.
Tai: Is it hooked up yet?
Izzy: Almost. In the mean time check the messages to see if anyone called back.
Tai: Oh. Tai sits back up. I forgot.
----He grabs and all 5 of them gather around the phone.
Phone: You have 2 new messages. The first one happens to be Matt.
Matt: Hey Tai, it's Matt, so what's the big emergency? Call me back. A thud and TK grunting is heard in the background. Oh, I gotta go; Grandma fell asleep on TK again.
The 5 of them become ecstatic, finally things are looking up.
Kari: Finally!
Joe: Good old Matt! Tai prepares to send another voicemail.
Tai: I knew he'd come through eventually.
----Matt and TK are using the phone in Shimane listening for any incoming voicemails and one does come.
Tai: Hey Matt, did you and TK bring your Digivices with you? Hey, Kari what're you doing?
Kari: Hi TK. Matt turns to TK.
Matt: Did you pack them?
----Tai's group gets another voicemail and this time it's from TK.
TK: This is TK; of course we have them, what's going on? Oh, by the way, hi Kari.
This time Izzy takes over.
----Matt and TK get another voicemail.
Izzy: An evil Digimon has taken over the internet! Agumon, Tentomon, Biyomon and Gatomon are fighting it now but they need help. Get your Digivices to a computer as fast as you can.
Matt and TK turn to each other sweating. If they weren't in Shimane right now then looking for a computer would be a piece of cake but right now, it isn't.
TK: What do we do now?
----They leave the house but not before sending one last voicemail.
Matt: Guys, the closest thing our grandma has to a computer is an egg-timer! We're going into town to find one.
----Back on Tai's side they check the second message.
Sora: Alright, now let's listen to voicemail number 2.
It beeps and they listen closely. This time the voice belongs to Mimi
Mimi: Hey guys, its Mimi. The traffic didn't take as long to get through as I originally thought it would. I've finally arrived at a computer, now what should I do?
The team exclaim with delight. The entire Digi-destined team are coming together again.
Kari: Yay!
Sora: All the pieces are coming together! Izzy turns to Sora.
Izzy: Listen Sora, I need you to call Mimi back and walk her through these instructions. He hands a piece of paper with the instruction written down.
Sora: Got it. Sora immediately leaves the room, secretly happy to be away from Tai. What happened between them? Probably best not to say right now.
----Joe looks at Izzy with a bit of sweat on his face.
Joe: How much longer will it take to connect Izzy? I hate getting stressed.
Tai: Don't rush him Joe.
Izzy: Just a few more key strokes and…done! The phone is fully connected to his laptop and their access loads up. The uplink's working, we're back online!
Kari: You're the best Izzy!
Tai: Now let's exterminate that bug!
The window comes up but Infermon isn't there. It's just images of Greymon, Kabuterimon, Birdramon and Gatomon.
Joe: Uh…I don't mean to be a downer but aren't we supposed to be seeing an evil looking computer bug right now.
Izzy: He left the phone company, now where's he? Izzy manages to track down Infermon's email address.
Tai: Look! He sent another email! The window pops up.
Joe: "I'm close to him." Close to who?
Izzy: He's in America!
Tai: He doesn't even have a green card! Kari turns to Joe.
Kari: God bless America?
Joe: God save America! Please!
----(Time skip)
Infermon has arrived in New York's network and is messing with all the lights.
Sora: Izzy, I've given Mimi the instructions.
Izzy: Good. We'll need all the help we can get; the Digimon's in New York. He's eaten all the data in Kennedy airport and he's headed for the subway system.
----Tai, Sora, Izzy, Joe and Kari are sat down. Izzy has more shakes while Kari gently strokes Miko who's on her lab.
Tai: Good, that'll definitely slow him down for sure. Izzy finishes his shake.
Izzy: I'd better email Willis and let him know that Infermon's heading in his direction. I do have one question though: what do you guys think that Digimon would've been like if the virus had never attacked him.
Kari: I'm sure Infermon would've hatched into something cute. She gives off a sad expression. In a way I actually feel sorry for it? Tai turns to his sister in surprise.
Tai: Why Kari?
Kari: It's just so sad. She keeps stroking Miko. New life was about to be born but it got corrupted by a virus.
Sora: Sora puts on the same expression. Yeah, I can see your point Kari. Infermon might've been a really good Digimon if that virus hadn't come and attacked him.
Joe: It can't be helped Sora; we can't prevent natural occurrences like viruses from happening; the only thing we can do is find ways to solve those problems.
Tai: You know I have a question of my own.
Izzy: And that is…
Tai: Tai turns to Izzy. Why are you still drinking that junk?!
Izzy: Look, just because you don't like to eat healthy doesn't mean that I don't. Tai turns back to the screen.
Tai: Don't say I didn't warn you. Kari whispers to Tai.
Kari: Poor Izzy, he doesn't know the stomach pain he's in for.
Tai: You can say that again sis.
Kari: I'll give him 20 minutes.
Tai: I'd give him 10.
Joe: You really need to get your Mom to change her recipes.
Sora: No kidding.
----They're interrupted by a sudden beeping alert. A web video showing Mimi has appeared.
Mimi: Hello? Hello?! Is this thing on!?
Sora: Mimi!
----Mimi's in the hotel manager's daughter's room.
Mimi: Sorry I'm late. The traffic on the way here was horrible, literally.
Joe: What matters is that you're here now.
Kerry: Hey Mimi. Mimi worriedly and slowly turns to the girl behind her. Are you playing a computer game right now?
Mimi: Uh…no I'm just speaking to a few friends of mine.
Tai: Hey, Mimi, who's that weird girl behind you. Mimi turns back to the screen.
Mimi: Hey, she's not weird; she's a good friend of mine who helped me find this computer.
----Izzy: Well, at any rate, the only ones we're waiting for now are TK and… Another beeping alert occurs and a web video of Matt and TK pops up.
Tai: Matt!
Mimi: Hi, Matt!
Matt: Hey, Mimi great to see ya! How's your vacation in Hawaii?
Mimi: Aside from having to sacrifice it for this Digimon attack, best vacation ever! How're you and TK doing in Shimane?
Matt: I love grandma and all but I think I'd rather be in your place right now.
Joe: Uh…guys, as much I love our little internet reunion, we've got a job to do.
Sora: Matt, TK, is everything ready on your side?
Matt: We've got the Digivices!
TK: Now what!?
----Tai: Awesome! We'll tell Gennai to upload Gabumon, Gomamon, Palmon and Patamon onto the net!
Matt: You can do that?
Floyd: That sounds like fun. Matt turns to the barber in embarrassment and he's giving Shou a wet shave. Usually I just play solitaire on that thing. Shou sits up in a huff.
Shou: Careful, Floyd! You almost cut my ear off!
An elderly couple are sitting in the couches near TK who's also embarrassed.
Old Man: Kids today are so smart aren't they?
Old Woman: I still can't set the time on my VCR.
The others can see what's going on in confusion.
Tai: Hey, Matt, is everything okay?
Mimi: Yeah, who are all those really ugly weirdoes in the room with you?
Sora: Mimi, be quiet, they'll hear ya!
Mimi: Oh, and what're they gonna do?
Matt: Matt turns back. Hey, they not weirdoes, they're my best friends! He speaks quietly in a miffed tone. Considering, this is the only computer in town!
----Tai: Tai smiles, missing these humorous conversations. Gennai's transfer of the Digimon is almost completed. Izzy finishes another shake and grabs another one.
Izzy: Hey, Tai, can I have yours?
Tai doesn't stop him but is clearly worried.
Tai: Izzy, you're the bravest kid I've ever known. The others are also worried.
Joe: Good grief! How many have you had? A better question is how much can you stomach?
Sora: We're warning you Izzy, you won't like the results later on.
Kari whispers to Tai once again.
Kari: You know, a chocolate ice-cream sundae says the stomach pain will kick in, in about 15 minutes.
Tai: Wanna bet?
Kari: You're on!
Tai turns back to the screen.
Tai: Okay, gang. Now that we're all gathered together…well sort of…that thing doesn't stand a chance! So let's give him the full Digimon attack! He pumps his fist in the air. Ready Digi-destined? Matt and the rest all pump their fists in the air too.
Digi-destined: Yeah!
----We now go back to the network of tunnels where Agumon, Biyomon, Tentomon and Gatomon are flying through once again after being re-uploaded. It's clear that the four of them are determined to make up for their earlier failure.
Agumon: We're going back in!
Tentomon: I assume Izzy and the others were unsuccessful in reaching anyone else?
Agumon: Then the 4 of us will just have to try and beat that thing by ourselves!
Gatomon: Don't worry; I'm itching to get claws on that bug. This time will give him a good thrashing.
Biyomon: Biyomon turns to Gatomon in concern. But what about your paws Gatomon, are they feeling okay?
Gatomon smiles at her.
Gatomon: Don't worry, I'll be fine. I've got the rest of my nine lives back and my wrists are okay?
Tentomon: Then we're set! Hopefully, it won't be like last time.
Agumon: Last time he caught us off guard, but this time we're ready.
Gatomon: I agree with Agumon! This time we'll squash that bug!
Biyomon: But I'd feel better if the rest of our friends were here to help.
Gomamon: You rang! As if on cue, 4 familiar Digimon are flying though the tunnel next to theirs.
Palmon: You can't get rid of us that easily!
Gabumon: Sorry we're late!
Patamon: I was surfing the net and I wiped out!
Gomamon: Hey, I'm the one who makes the jokes!
Agumon, Biyomon, Tentomon and Gatomon turn to see Gabumon, Gomamon, Palmon and Patamon flying near them.
Agumon: Gabumon!
Biyomon: Palmon!
Tentomon: Gomamon!
Gatomon: Patamon!
Gomamon: Hope we didn't miss too much of the party!
Agumon: Nah, you just missed the opening act.
Patamon: Is TK on this ride?
Gabumon: He's not tall enough.
Palmon: Where's Mimi?
Matt, Joe, Mimi and TK show up on screen and are ecstatic to see their respective partners.
Mimi: Palmon!
Palmon: Mimi! I've missed you so much!
Mimi: I've missed you too!
Joe: Gomamon, it's great to see ya again old friend!
Gomamon: Great to see ya too, Joe, old buddy!
Matt: Hey Gabumon!
Gabumon: It's good to see you Matt!
TK: Patamon!
Patamon: TK! Izzy shows up on screen.
Izzy: Say hello later, we've got work to do!
Gomamon: Fasten your seat belts; it's gonna be a bumpy ride!
Tentomon: Keep your legs and wings inside the ride at all time!
Izzy: Just a little further guys, remember, he's dangerous so stay focused!
----Agumon: Agumon turns to address his friends. Okay gang! Now that we're all gathered together Infermon doesn't stand a chance! This time he's finished! Ready Digimon!?
The Digimon raise their hands/paws up in the air in unison.
Digimon: Yeah!
Agumon, Gabumon, Biyomon, Tentomon, Gomamon, Palmon, Patamon and Gatomon surf through the net at high speed to their destination with only one goal in mind: take out Infermon. Agumon is in the lead.
Agumon: This time, I'll kick his butt!
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