“What do you mean weak?” TK shouted. “He was just fine last night!” “I know TK, but one night can make all the difference.” TK’s small body began to tremble as he fought to keep his tears unshed. “TK?” Patamon asked. The small boy looked down. “If I digivolve to Angemon than we could fly to Matt in no time.” “What a great idea! Do it Patamon!” TK yelled as he held out his digivice. “Patamon digivolve to... Angemon!” “Don’t worry bout us guys, we’re gonna go save Matt,” TK said as Angemon held him in his arms and flew off into the distance. “Do you think he’ll make it?” Sora asked no one in particular. “I sure hope so.” Joe answered while watching TK and Angemon disappear into the morning sun.
“He just keeps getting worse, I don’t know what to do,” Tai said as he paced around the cave. “It’s ok Tai, we all know that you’re trying your best.” Agumon said. Gabumon nodded in agreement. “But why isn’t it good enough?” Tai cried as he fell to his knees.
“Tai...” a soft moan came from the back of the cave. “Matt, what’s up?” Tai asked as he crawled over to him. “So cold.” “Would you like my fur back?” Gabumon asked. “No, too hot,” Matt murmured. Tai let out a small smiled and sat down behind the boy and started to rub his arms to get the heat back into them. Matt lay his head on Tai’s lap and fell back into a painful sleep. “Oh Matt, please make it,” Tai begged. “I don’t know what any of us would do without you.”
“Well we can’t just all sit here all days, I say we follow TK and Angemon.” Gomamon suggested. Izzy nodded in agreement. “We can’t really do anything here so we might as well follow along and see what happens.” The others nodded in agreement. “Ready to digivolve guys?” Sora asked. Biyomon and Tentomon nodded. “Biyomon digivolve to... Birdramon.” “Tentomon digivolve to... Kabuterimon.” With that, Sora, Mimi and Palmon got on Birdramon’s back and Izzy, Joe and Gomamon got on Kabuterimon’s and headed into the direction that they say TK leave just moments before.
“TK, is that it?” Angemon asked. “Yeah, I think so.” TK said as he looked at the cave below. It was mid afternoon now and after a few hours of flying they had finally reached their destination. Angemon landed softly and gently but TK on the ground. “Don’t worry Matt, I’m here!” he yelled as he ran into the cave with Angemon following.
“Don’t worry Matt, I’m here!” echoed throughout the cave and soon reached the ears of Tai and the Digimon. “TK! What are you doing here?” Agumon asked as Gabumon and him ran up to meet him. “I need to see Matt now.” “Wait TK, don’t go back there,” Gabumon warned. TK didn’t listen and ran to the back of the cave not even stopping to notice the tears that were streaked on the Digimons’ faces.
The young boy ran and threw his arms around his older brother’s neck. “TK,” a voice said from behind him. “Tai? What’s wrong?” TK asked. The older boy’s face was streaked with tears, and he was slightly shaking. “I’m so sorry TK, I tried.” Realization hit TK in the face like an open palm. “You don’t mean...” Tai nodded. “No, it can’t be...” TK repeated over and over. Tai grabbed him in a hug to try to snap him out of it. “Let me go!” TK yelled as he scrambled away. “He told me that he wouldn’t leave as long as I have hope and I know he wouldn’t break his promise ever.” With that said, a bright yellow light burst out from his crest and filled the entire cave.
“What’s that?” Joe asked. “Oh, a pretty yellow light,” Mimi said. “Yes, we see but where’s it coming from?” Sora asked. The two digimon broke through the forest and they all immediately saw it’s location. “I wonder if this is a good or bad sign...” Izzy wondered to himself. “It’s coming from the cave!” Palmon said. “C’mon, we gotta check it out,” Sora said as the Digimon de-digivolved and they all ran into the cave.
TK opened his eyes and tried to take in all that surrounded him. Tai was still standing beside him and voices could be heard off in the distance. In front of him, his brother was laying still just like before except the yellow light appeared to be gathering closely around him. Suddenly all of the light entered his body and lifted him off of the ground. TK tried to go to him but Tai held him back. “Let’s just see what happens.” his eyes seemed to say as he looked down at TK. TK nodded and turned his gaze back to the scene.
The yellow light now was swirling around inside his body and began to turn a dark black colour. When no yellow remained, the black light came shooting out of him and exploded just a few feet above from them. Blue light rained back down and entered Matt’s body and gently laying him back onto the ground. Colour came back to the pale boy’s face and soon bright blue eyes followed.
“Matt!” TK screamed as he hugged his brother tight. “TK, what just happened?” Matt asked. “You don’t remember?” “The last thing I remember was you Tai,” Matt said as he looked in his direction. “And you were rubbing my arms to keep me warm. Am I right?” Tai nodded and allowed a single tear to run down his already tear-streaked face. “Matt!” Gabumon cried as he grabbed his friend from behind in a fierce bear hug. “I’m so glad you’re back.” “Me too Gabumon, me too.” Matt said just as the rest of the group came in. TK explained all that happened to their friends amazement.
“Wow, I had no idea that our crests held so much power.” Izzy said. “Yeah, I know. But I think that it might have been TK and Matt’s strong bond that also helped made it possible.” Tai said. The two brothers looked at each other and smiled, mutually agreeing.
“Well, I dunno bout you guys but I’ve been trapped in a cave for awhile so I’m gonna go get some fresh air,” Matt said as he got to his feet, stumbling a bit. “Need some help?” Tai offered. Matt nodded and put his arm around Tai’s shoulders allowing him to help escort him out of the cave. When the reached the stream Matt let go of Tai and began to splash water on his face. When he was done he looked back at Tai. “Hey Tai, I just wanna thank ya for all you did for me these past few days. It means a lot to me,” Matt said. “It was nothing Matt, you would have done the same for me.” “Yeah, I would of,” Matt admitted, smiling slightly. “Matt? A couple of days ago, when you said you took that shot for me because you cared for me, did you really mean it?” Tai asked. “Of course I did. You’re the first true friend I’ve had in quite awhile and I intend to keep it that way.” “Thanks Matt.” “No prob Tai.”
Later that night, when everyone was asleep, two digi-destined were still awake. “TK, c’mon let’s talk.” Matt said as he lead the way out of the cave. “What is it Matt?” TK asked as he sat next to him. “I just wanted to thank you for saving my life.” Matt said. “I knew you’d come through for me.” “But Matt, I almost didn’t make it.” TK pointed out. “Yeah, but almost doesn’t count. The fact is you did and because of that I’m still alive.” TK nodded. “Matt, do you think Tai was right when he said it was our strong bond that made it possible?” Matt smiled. “Of course I do TK.” Now it was TK’s turn to smile as he laid his head on Matt’s shoulder. “We’ll always me together, right Matt?.” “Right TK. Always and forever.”
