Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ A Day With the Guys ❯ A Day With the Guys ( Chapter 3 )

A/N: Well here it is, the final chapter. Our guests are revealed and we get some soccer action. Also slight Sorato mentions (and I'm a Taiora supporter!) and anything written about Jun is not intended as bashing. I don't believe in character bashing and I happen to like Jun.

Disclaimer: Digimon is the property of Toei Animation and Bandai.

A Day With the Guys

By Frozen Phoenix

Previously:

But before Ken could open his mouth to respond, he heard two familiar voices.

"Hey Davis, Ken!" The voices called. Davis turned and nearly dropped his ice cream. A look of surprise crossed his face. "I don't believe it…"

~*~

The two figures stood a few feet ahead them. They were both tall, though one had spiky blond hair and cool blue eyes while the other had red hair that seemed to make up a quarter of his height and bright brown eyes.

The redhead smiled and spoke to the blond.

"Didn't I tell you they'd be surprised?"

"You were right Tai. Are you happy?"

For indeed, the two visitors were none other than Taichi Yagami leader of the Digidestined and star soccer player and Yamato Ishida, holder of the Crest of friendship, and lead singer and guitarist of his band The Teenage Wolves.

The two young men walked closer to Ken and Davis, who both rose to meet them.

"Tai, Matt, how did you guys get here?" Davis asked.

Matt looked at Tai. "It was your fault, you tell them what happened."

Tai scowled. "It wasn't my fault! How was I supposed to know that they were still in there? Anyway," he said elbowing Matt. "I was doing it for you too Ishida."

Matt elbowed him right back. "Yeah, but it was your idea Yagami."

"Maybe it would be better if one of you actually told us what happened." Ken said trying to prevent any arguments.

The two young men looked at each other a moment, then Tai suddenly spoke. "All right, I'll tell you what happened. The reason Matt and I couldn't come to see you Ken was because today was an important tennis match for Sora, and she had asked us to come. When we got to the tennis court, I thought it would be nice to see Sora before the match and wish her good luck." He paused.

"So Tai had the brilliant idea to go into the girls' locker room to tell her." Matt continued.

Tai turned slightly red. "I thought all the girls were already out. There were so many on the court, and I didn't think Sora's tennis team had that many people." He said indignantly.

"That's because you were looking at the other team."

Tai ignored Matt. "And when I went in the locker room, I didn't expect to see what I saw. Then the girls, including Sora, started screaming and throwing things at me. Then the tennis coach came running into the locker room and-" Tai stopped speaking, obviously still embarrassed by the memory.

"She dragged Tai out by the ear and called him every name in the book." Matt finished.

Tai shook his head. "I've never been called a hentai so many times in my life."

Davis burst out laughing. He couldn't help it. The idea of anyone dragging Tai by the ear was hilarious.

Ken was having trouble keeping a straight face. He looked at Matt. "Where were you in all of this?"

"He was outside of the locker room waiting. And don't just laugh at me. The coach saw Matt as we came out the locker room and did the same thing to him before she threw us both off the school property."

"You too Matt?" Davis laughed even harder at the image of the two older Digidestined being dragged like little children.

Minomon and Demiveemon looked at him curiously.

"Ken, what's a "hentai?" Minomon asked.

Ken looked down at his partner. "Something you would never want anyone, especially tennis coaches with access to tennis racquets, to call you."

"It isn't the coach that we're worried about." Tai said. "We've seen Sora in action and she has one heck of a backhand."

"There was no way we could see the match, but Tai remembered Kari saying that Davis was coming to visit you today. Since my mom and dad were working, and his dad had their car, we decided to take the train round trip and surprise you guys." Matt said.

"And judging by the expression on Davis' face, it worked!"

Davis nodded. "I'll say."

"So, what have you guys been doing?" Tai asked anxious to change the subject.

Demiveemon spoke before Davis or Ken. "We had cookies and ice cream, and Davis even brought his soccer ball so we could play. But what I really wanted was another cookie."

Davis looked at him. "Demiveemon you already had five."

"And you thought that I'd digivolve to Heavymon?" Minomon asked.

"Hey, speaking of digimon, where are Agumon and Gabumon?" Davis questioned.

"They were looking really tired, so we sent them back to the digiworld to get some rest. We're going to pick them up tomorrow." Matt answered.

Tai eyed the soccer ball next to Davis. "So what do you guys say? How about a little two on two?" He grinned confidently. "Of course you two wouldn't stand a chance against Matt and I.

Davis glanced at Ken. "What do you say Ken? You wanna help me put these two "hentais" where they belong?"

Tai glared at Davis. "That was low Davis. I just hope your feet move faster then your mouth."

Ken hadn't played soccer in a while. Ever since the scholastic effects of the Dark Spore that had been implanted within him had worn off, he had been afraid to continue playing soccer, in case that ability had disappeared as well.

Davis could see that Ken needed convincing. "C'mon Ken. I can't do this without you."

Minomon's voice came from below him. "I know you can do it Ken."

Demiveemon nodded. "You bet! Ken and Davis can beat you guys."

I want to do this; Ken thought. I just don't want to end up making a fool of myself. But still, Davis and Demiveemon, along with Matt and Tai went to all this trouble for me; I can't just decide to back out because I'm afraid of damaging their perceptions of me.

"Ken," Tai began. "We don't have to-"

Ken interrupted him. "No. I want to play. I'm a bit rusty, but I'm sure I can handle myself. Anyway I could use a workout."

"All right!" Davis yelled. "What are waiting for? Let's play."

"Ready Matt?" Tai asked.

"As ready as I'll ever be."

The game began. Davis and Tai stood in the center of the field facing off while Matt and Ken stood on their sides. Demiveemon and Minomon watched them from the sidelines.

Tai and Davis both ran for the ball, but Tai reached it first and passed it to Matt on his right.

"Gee Davis, I guess your mouth is faster than your feet." Tai shouted running past him.

"You wish!" Davis yelled back to him in annoyance.

Matt continued dribbling the ball, the opposite goal looming in front of him. Davis was hot on his heels, but was having trouble gaining possession of the ball with Tai guarding him. Just when it seemed as though Matt would score, Ken appeared in front of him.

"What the!?" Matt said his voice full of confusion.

With the speed that made the nickname "Rocket" seem appropriate, Ken stole the ball and sped down the opposite end of the field.

"Good going Matt!"

"Give me a break Tai, I'm a singer not a soccer player."

Ken had been waiting for his chance to make his move. And with Tai guarding Davis, Matt was wide open for attack. He may not have had all of soccer prowess, but he still had his mind.

He continued down the field with Matt trying his best to steal the ball from him.

"Go Ken!" Minomon and Demiveemon shouted.

He smiled at their cheering and then concentrated upon scoring.

"Ken over here!" Davis was yelling.

Had they been playing together when Ken was still evil, he would never passed the ball unless he absolutely had to. But here he was doing exactly that.

Davis dribbled the ball and maneuvered past Tai. He kicked the ball straight into the open goal as Matt tried to block the shot. The ball entered the goal producing a loud whoop of happiness from Davis and the digimon.

"Alright!" Davis ran up to Ken. "Great pass Ken!"

Ken was slightly embarrassed. "It was nothing, really."

"Hey, are you guys are going talk or play?" Tai asked.

"You're just saying that because you're losing!" Davis yelled.

"Not for long!" Tai shot back.

The game continued. Davis and Ken and Matt and Tai alternated as the defensive and offensive teams and few goals, and several near misses occurred. In end, the scores were tied at five to five. The four boys left the soccer ball on the field and went to sit with the digimon.

"Davis, you guys were great!" Demiveemon said enthusiastically.

"Thanks Demiveemon." Davis said.

The four of them made themselves comfortable on the grass.

"So Davis, how are you getting home?" Tai asked.

"Jun practically begged my parents to let her pick me up."

Matt frowned. "Since when did Jun start driving?"

Davis shrugged. "After she saw Joe's brother Shuu. She's been obsessed with him since. She learned how drive because she's convinced he might like her if she's an "independent woman."

Matt shook his head. "I feel sorry for him."

Davis laughed. "Yeah me too. I even tried to get Joe to convince his brother to get a restraining order, but he said that I was exaggerating and he thought that it was unnecessary."

"He'll want one. Just give him time." Matt said darkly.

"Hey come on you guys, give Jun a break." Tai spoke.

Matt turned to his best friend, a wicked grin playing across his face. "You wouldn't happen to be saying that because you like her, would you Tai?" He asked deviously. "I remember seeing you staring at her at my concert."

Tai scowled. "C'mon Matt we weren't anywhere near each other. You know I was sitting with Joe, Izzy and Sora."

Matt pretended to think it over. "I could have sworn I saw you two together somewhere."

"Now that you mention it…" Davis began.

Demiveemon looked up at his partner. "But Davish, we weren't at the concert remember? We were at Ken's party and after Go Fish you asked if the others wanted to play stri-"

"Demiveemon!" Davis exclaimed.

"No keep going Demiveemon," Tai said with interest. "What was Davis trying to get Kari to play?"

Davis' face paled slightly "N-nothing. You know, just a card game. Like Crazy Eights." he stammered.

The look of disbelief on Tai's face only added to Davis' obvious discomfort.

Ken watched with amusement as Tai tried to convince Demiveemon to finish what he had been saying and as Davis tried to hush him. Matt stood shaking his head at the sight.

Minomon had noticed how quiet his partner was. "Ken?" questioned, with worry in his voice.

Matt looked over at the former genius. "Something wrong?"

Even Tai and Davis had stopped what they had been doing to look at him.

And once again, I'm the center of attention. Ken thought. The others were waiting for his response.

"There's nothing wrong," He began. "It's just been so long since I was involved in a situation that didn't include homicidal digimon and emotional trauma."

Tai smiled. "Well get used to it. Next time we'll plan better and have Joe, Izzy, T.K. and Cody get together with us."

"Even if we have to drag Joe away from his textbooks, we'll make sure he comes." Matt said.

"That's hard, but getting Jun away from the bathroom in the morning, now that's even harder." Davis added.

"Speaking of Jun, isn't she coming to pick you up soon?" Ken asked.

Davis pulled out his digi-vice from his pocket and jumped. "Oh man, it already six thirty. I told Jun to come and get me at six."

Tai shrugged. "So you're a little late. What is she going to do, tell your parents?"

Davis sweatdropped. "I wish. She'll probably drive home like even more of lunatic than usual." Off their looks he added, "What? I said she could drive, not that she could drive well." He looked at Matt mischievously. "But I bet she'd make sure to be extra careful with the great Yamato Ishida."

Matt gave Davis a look. "Sorry, but Tai and I paid for the roundtrip from Odaiba, to Tamachi and back. Besides, I thought you said she had a crush on Joe's brother now."

Davis nodded. "She does, but she still says you were her "first love." He couldn't help laughing at Jun's nickname.

Tai laughed as well. "Gee, what would Sora think?"

Now it was Matt's turn to scowl. "Very funny Tai. Ha, ha. He looked down at his watch. "We should get going. The train is supposed to leave at six fifty, and we don't want to miss it."

The others nodded. "Unless of course you want a ride from your personal chauffer Jun Motomiya." Tai added.

Davis and Ken both gathered their respective digimon, while Tai and Matt picked up the soccer ball and backpack left neglected on the field. They handed them to Davis and then the four of them then began walking the distance back to Ken's house.

The two older Digidestined walked ahead of the group, while Ken, Minomon, Davis and Demiveemon followed behind them.

It's so ironic, thought Ken. When I was evil, I used to do everything I possibly could to get rid of them, and now I'm depressed to see them leave.

"What are you thinking about?" Davis asked interrupting his thoughts.

"It's funny. I honestly didn't have such high hopes for today, but then you and Demiveemon came, as did Matt and Tai, and things became better. Being with all of you has made me happy, but sad as well, when I think of all the years I missed out on friendships and days like these. I never had time for such trivial pursuits as making friends and having fun." Ken answered.

Davis looked at Ken for a moment. "Then it's a good thing that we all came. You may not have had friends back then, but you have them now. And we're going to make sure that you have tons of fun now, to make up for it." He smiled.

He just never gives up. Despite everything I've done. The times that I've hurt him. No matter what I do, he's always there for me. They all are. Aside from Minomon, the Digidestined are really my true friends. I've known that for so long but it still seems so surprising.

"Davis-" Ken began.

Davis held up a hand. "If you're going to thank me, then save it. Like I said, what are friends for?"

Ken smiled. "Right, of course."

They cleared the distance quickly, and after what seemed only minutes reached their destination. A dark blue car sat in front of the apartment complex and Jun Motomiya stood beside it.

As if by knowing of the six new arrivals, Jun turned to them. "Davis, where were you? I've been waiting here for over half an hour. Don't you know it's-" But she stopped speaking when she noticed Matt.

A look of pure dread crossed Matt's face.

Jun smiled and waved. "Hi Matt! I didn't know you were here." She gestured to the car. "Do you need a ride? I have my license and more than enough room for you and your friend."

Tai smirked. "Sure he'd love a ride, wouldn't you Matt?"

Matt glared at the redhead. "When we get back to Odaiba, remind me to have Sora show you that backhand of hers."

Davis laughed. "I can't wait to see that."

Matt gave a charming smile. "Gee Jun I wish I could get a ride, but unfortunately, Tai and I have nonrefundable roundtrip train tickets and we wouldn't want to make you go out of your way just to take us home. Right Tai?" He elbowed him.

"Uh yeah, Tai nodded. "We should probably get going. We don't want to miss the train."

Jun frowned. "It wouldn't be out of my way at all."

Matt began to look slightly panicked. "Really, we don't want to trouble you. Thanks anyway." He began walking away quickly. "See you guys later." He called.

Tai began to follow him. "Matt, wait up!" "Davis, Ken, I'll see you guys later. Thanks anyway Jun." He yelled over his shoulder.

"Bye." Davis, Demiveemon, Ken, Minomon and Jun responded.

Jun watched Matt and Tai a moment, and then turned to her younger brother. "We have to go. Mom and Dad expected us over half an hour ago. You know how they get when we're late and we don't call them. They might think I was late picking you up and won't let me use the car to go to Kyoto to see Shuu." At Shuu's name, a dreamy expression crossed her face. She got into the car.

"She says that like it's a bad thing." Davis whispered to Ken.

Ken smiled. "Still, you do want to get home in one piece don't you?"

Davis sweatdropped and rubbed the back of his head. "Oh yeah, I forgot. We'd better go. But hey, next time I'll get everyone together and we'll have a picnic or a party or something. Whatever you guys want."

"Yeah!" Demiveemon added.

"Sounds fun." Minomon spoke.

Ken nodded. "We look forward to it."

"Davis!" Jun yelled from inside the car.

Davis cringed and opened the door. "Bye Ken. Bye Minomon." He said. Demiveemon copied him.

"Bye!" came from Minomon.

"Good bye." Ken said solemnly.

"It was nice seeing you." Jun said.

"And you as well." Ken answered.

Jun smiled, and then turned on the car. Ken and Minomon moved away from it as it started and began to pull away. From the back window they saw Demiveemon and Davis waving.

Hesitating a moment, Ken waved back. Minomon joined him in waving until the blue car was out of their sight.

Ken lowered his arm and sighed. "It looks like it's just you and me again my friend." He said to Minomon.

The little digimon shook his head. "No it isn't Ken. You have Davis and other Digidestined too. You might not see them all the time, but they're still your friends. And if you can't see them you can still call them."

Ken thought about what Minomon said. "You know when I said you had remarkable intelligence Minomon?" His friend nodded. "Well you've proved me right once again."

Minomon beamed. "Really?" he asked.

"Really."

Ken opened the door the apartment complex and began moving towards the elevator.

"Ken?"

"Yes Minomon?"

"Do you really think that I'll digivolve into Heavymon?"

They entered the elevator.

"No Minomon I don't really think that you'll digivolve into Heavymon." Ken stopped speaking. "Now Enormomon, that's an altogether different situation." He teased him.

"No way! Enormomon?" Minomon began to laugh.

After a minute Ken joined him. They were still laughing as they exited the elevator. And for the first time in years, Ken Ichijouji entered his apartment with a smile on his face.

~The End~