Friend Lost, Love Found

Scott woke up in his room in Mimi's house.

*'I'll never get used to these pink walls.'* He thought. He had one thing on his mind. *'Get Sora and Tai together.'* Scott knew they had feelings for one another, plus if they found love, maybe he would find out part of the prophecy at the same time.

Scott and Kotemon left the house and were looking for Tai and or Sora, or both. He couldn't help but feel someone was watching him. He looked in an alleyway and saw a dark shape move about. He decided he should inspect it, in case it was the evil force at work. He took off into the alleyway and Kotemon followed right next to him. As he got close to the alleyway, he could hear growling. As he and Kotemon entered the alleyway they saw a huge shape lumbering towards them. It came into the light and it was jet black. Scott knew that he had just run into another one of the Black Digimon Corps. He looked at the Digimon and recognized it from another season.

"Greetings Scott and Kotemon, I am Black WarGrowlmon." The Digimon said.

Scott remembered seeing this Digimon in his game and on TV. "I've met your friends. They were both Mega Digimon but would not fight me."

"Well lucky for you, I am merely an Ultimate Digimon. However I am still quite capable of defeating you. I will show you my power!"

"Then I'll show you mine." Kotemon stepped in with his sword drawn. "If you're an Ultimate, that'll save me using all of my power."

Scott held out his Digivice and Crest. "Alright Kotemon, let's do it."

"Kotemon digivolve to...Dinohumon! Dinohumon digivolve to...Kyukimon!"

Kyukimon stood ready to take on his opponent. He charged at BK WarGrowlmon, slashing at his metal chest. But BK WarGrowlmon shifted back and body slammed Kyukimon. Kyukimon was sent backwards but quickly regained his footing.

"BLADE TWISTER!"

"ATOMIC BLASTER!"

The 2 attacks fired, but cancelled each other out. Both Ultimate Digimon clashed blade arms with each other, neither one giving in to the other.

"ATOMIC BLASTER!"

BK WarGrowlmon fired his cannon attack that almost threw Kyukimon for a loop.

"BLADE TWISTER!"

Kyukimon shot his slicing tornado as he was sent flying from the other attack. BK WarGrowlmon blocked the attack but received some damage. He flew at Kyukimon and tried to crush him. Kyukimon jumped before the pounce and sliced at his enemy's back. BK WarGrowlmon howled in pain and swung his tail, smacking Kyukimon and sending him into a wall. Kyukimon felt tremendous pain as he was hit.

*'If this is the strength of a Ultimate BK Digimon, the Mega BK Digimon are probably even stronger.'* He thought.

*'BK WarGrowlmon is much more powerful than I thought he'd be.'* Scott thought. *'I have to have Kotemon go to the Mega Level if things seem dire.'*

Kyukimon slowly got up to see BK WarGrowlmon advancing on him. He knew that he'd have to find some way to knock him down. Suddenly, BK WarGrowlmon was about to fire his signature attack.

"ATOMIC BLASTER!"

Scott suddenly had an idea. "Kyukimon! Jump behind BK WarGrowlmon when he fires his cannon!"

Kyukimon saw his chance. He leaped over the blast and landed behind BK WarGrowlmon.

"BLADE TWISTER!"

Kyukimon fired his blade twister at BK WarGrowlmon from behind. The attack hit dead on and BK WarGrowlmon felt the full force of the attack. He roared in pain and fell to the ground. Kyukimon stood triumphantly and Scott leaped into the air with joy. BK WarGrowlmon turned over and weakly stood up.

"Don't think you've won yet!" It was obvious he still had some fighting power left. Suddenly, Sora came running with Biyomon to the battle area. BK WarGrowlmon looked dismayed.

"We shall finish this battle another time." He said and flew off. Kyukimon dedigivolved back into Kotemon and both he and Scott fell to the ground in exhaustion and relief. Sora went to check on them.

"Scott, you okay?! Did that black Digimon hurt you in any way?"

"I'm fine Sora. Kyukimon and I were able to subdue him and then you came. He escaped. Luckily for us, that black Digimon was merely an Ultimate. Still, he was more powerful than an Ultimate should be. Imagine how strong the black Mega Digimon must be."

Sora helped Scott up to his feet and Biyomon helped Kotemon stand up.

"Well, I'm glad you're okay. The team needs you, you know." She was happening to be passing by with Biyomon when she heard the battle going on.

Scott was still thinking about the amount of power shown by the black Digimon. He never experienced a power like it. He decided that the Digimon better train well, for the next time they run into a black Digimon. He decided to put those thoughts aside and focus on the task at hand. "Hey Sora, do you like Tai?"

Sora immediately blushed, "He's my friend, of course I like him."

"I mean like, as in 'like.'"

Sora realized what Scott was talking about and mega blushed. "Uh, well, I don't know."

"You're hiding something."

Sora's blush went deeper. She fiddled with the end of her skirt.

Scott just smirked. "You love him, don't you? Don't try to deny it. I've seen the way that you two look at each other. I also think that this might have something to do with the prophecy as well."

"That's silly. Love couldn't be part of the prophecy."

"Yes it could. 'Unite' could be talking about love. You should know, you bear the Crest of Love."

Sora was at a loss for words.

"Seriously, you know you love Tai, why not admit it? He likes you."

Sora just looked down at the ground.

"Hey guys!"

Sure enough, Tai came along, with Agumon walking by his side.

"Agumon and I saw you guys and thought we'd come over."

"Yeah, what were you talking about?"

Sora kept looking at the ground, while Scott's face turned serious.

"Tai, can I talk to you for a moment?"

"Sure Scott, what is it?"

Tai and Scott went over to the other side of the alley. Agumon and Kotemon followed.

"Tai, you like Sora, right?"

"Yeah."

"But do you love her?"

"WHAT?!"

"Tai, I think I found out something to do with the prophecy, and part of it involves you and Sora. She has feelings for you, and I know you have feelings for her. Why can't you 2 just admit your love for one another?! Are you denying it?! Are you saying you don't love her?!"

"Why would I say that?! I love her! I just don't want to ruin our friendship, but yes! I love her, with all my heart."

"Tai?"

Tai and Scott looked behind them and saw Sora, staring at them in shock and blushing. Tai was the first to speak.

"Sora I-"

But Sora just immediately bolted off. Biyomon flew after her.

"Sora wait!"

But Sora was already gone. Tai looked at her retreating form, with tears in his eyes. He broke down and cried in the street, while Agumon went over to comfort him. Scott started to run after Sora, with Kotemon tailing behind him. They were being observed by two shadowy figures.

*'Damn it! Why did Sora run!'* He thought.

Little did Scott know, a familiar face from before was watching him. BK WarGrowlmon smiled.

"Ha ha. The prophecy they believed in is now being hampered."

Scott came upon Sora who was sitting on a park bench, crying, with Biyomon curled up beside her. Scott walked over to Sora and he wasn't happy.

"SORA! Why the hell did you run from Tai when he admitted his feelings for you?! You just left him to cry there!"

Sora looked up with tear stained eyes. "Th-that's why I'm crying. I should have told him how I felt. But when he admitted his feelings for me I got scared. I didn't know what to do."

"Scared?! SCARED?!" Scott never felt so angry in his life. "The boy you like just admitted his feelings for you! And now he thinks you rejected him! You made him feel like shit!"

"Scott maybe you should calm down." Kotemon tried to reason with his partner, but his words fell on deaf ears.

Sora was still crying. "I wanted to tell him I felt the same way, but I choked. I just can't face him now."

Scott lost his temper big time. "YOU IDIOT! THAT IS JUST THE KIND OF BULLSHIT THAT MAKES ME THINK YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT HIM AT ALL!"

Sora suddenly felt upset. "ARE YOU SAYING I DON'T CARE ABOUT TAI!"

"WELL THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE ACTING LIKE! YOU STUPID TRAMP!"

"HEY! DON'T TALK ABOUT SORA THAT WAY, SCOTT!"

Scott whipped around and saw Tai standing behind him. Agumon was with him and Tai looked angry.

"SORA IS NOT A STUPID TRAMP! SHE IS A SWEET AND CARING GIRL!"

"WELL WHAT ABOUT YOU MR. CRYBABY! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO SHOULD HAVE GONE AFTER SORA! YOU JUST SAT THERE AND CRIED LIKE A BLUBBERING IDIOT!"

"TAI IS NOT A IDIOT, HE'S THE SWEETEST GUY I KNOW!" Sora shot back.

Tai and Sora had realized what they said about each other, plus Tai had overheard Sora yelling earlier.

*'S/he does care about me after all.'* They thought in unison. They stared at each other. They now knew about each other's feelings. They began to feel better. Agumon and Biyomon were both glad that their partners had found out their feelings for each other. Scott wasn't feeling any better though at all. He wanted to congratulate Tai and Sora for coming to terms with each other's feelings, but he was still mad at them and he came out with a huge insult instead.

"OH, NOW YOU COME OUT AND ADMIT TO EACH OTHER! YOU ARE SUCH CHILDREN, AND YOU BLAME ME FOR ALMOST MESSING YOUR FRIENDSHIP UP! YOU'RE NOTHING BUT A BUNCH OF FUCKING IDIOTS!"

That stung. Tai did not like Sora being insulted and Sora did not like Tai being insulted. They both clenched their fists and both of them swung out and hit Scott in the face. Scott was sent flying back into a tree, hard. The two looked in horror at what they did. Scott was bleeding a bit and looked at them with tears, anger and sadness in his eyes.

"Scott." Tai began.

"We didn't mean to." Sora added. Then the two heard growling and saw Wolverine and Colossus standing a few feet behind them.

"Save it." Wolverine demanded.

Scott would not hear anymore. He ran up to them and slapped them hard. Kotemon glared at them and their Digimon as Scott picked him up. He ran off with Kotemon, both feeling betrayed. Tai, Agumon, Sora and Biyomon looked in shock.

Sora burst into tears and started crying. Tai held her tight against him, crying a bit himself. Wolverine and Colossus left the two alone without a word.

"Sora, do you want to come with me to my place and talk?" He asked, trying not to sob.

"Y-y-yes Tai. I'd love that." Sora replied, her sobs dying down. "Tai I'm sorry, I didn't know, I wanted to tell you but I was scared."

"It's alright Sora. Now I know that you feel the same way I do. That's all I care about."

"I love you Tai."

"I love you too Sora."

The two began to draw into a passionate kiss. Neither wanted the moment to end. However, both felt regret. They had found their love for each other. But they lost a friend and ally. As they broke away from their kiss, they both agreed that they should find Scott and apologize to him. Suddenly, their crests inside them began to glow brilliantly. Agumon and Biyomon looked at the light in awe. The 2 Digidestined and their Digimon knew what the prophecy meant and they had completed part of it, by finding each other. They kissed once more, each shedding tears of joy.

BK WarGrowlmon growled, "Curses, the Crests of Courage and Love have begun to shine."

"It seems you and the others have failed."

BK WarGrowlmon turned around to see Goldendramon in her Dragon Form.

"Lady Goldendramon!" He bowed. "I am sorry, we couldn't stop it."

"Well it is not too late. The Crests of Determination and Sincerity have not yet shined. Plus the holder of Determination seems to be going into despair. We can use this to our advantage." The golden Digimon smiled.

Meanwhile, Scott was outside of the Tachikawa residence crying, feeling angry at the world and wanting to kill someone. He stormed in the house, not even ackowledging anyone and went up to his room. He went over to his bed and punched his pillow.

"I hate those two! I wish I never met them! They finally find each other, but take their frustrations out on me! I hope they drop dead!"

He suddenly stopped and flumped on his bed.

"Who am I kidding? I deserved to get hit. I couldn't control my anger and called them horrible things. I slapped them."

Kotemon looked at his partner with sympathy. "Well you did go too far, but they shouldn't have punched you like that."

"Don't try to protect me Kotemon. I know when I'm out of line. Now they probably are going to tell the Digimon what a bastard I am. They hate me, now I wish I never came here. Well, at least I was able to bring Tai, Sora and a few others together. I think part of my rage was also from jealousy. They have each other, but I have no one." Scott shed a tear at that last thought.

Little did Scott know Mimi and Palmon were listening outside his door. A tear trickled down Mimi's face. Sora and Tai called her earlier and told her what happened. Mimi silently whispered to herself. "No Scott, no one hates you. You've brought happiness into our lives and brought people together. You just need some happiness in your own life as well."