[Early morning the night of the twenty-first a maybe familiar boy appears on every screen in Terminal Tokyo. Computer screens light up, televisions, and everyone's D-Terminals. If the other day's appearance showed a mess of a room, today's was even worse as he didn't even pay attention to the feed as he spoke.]

Sorry for intruding on your sleep, everyone, but we've got an emergency on our hands.

The other day Taichi-san found a new development close to Primary Village. For now we'll call it a Digital Field. It looked somewhat similar to what we saw when we came to the Digital World-- a bright light streaming with data. It's a large area and emitting a lot of powerful signals. The areas close to it doesn't seem to be affected, but... Well...

Taichi-san decided to get a closer look against my better judgement. I've lost contact with him for the past three days.

[He pauses, frowning, before turning the computer screen to face the D-Terminal. The screen shows several surveillance cameras and each one says the same thing in various areas: an army of Beemon, of all sorts, traveling across land and destroying anything in their wake.]

Right now there are hundreds, maybe thousands, of different kinds of Beemon making their way across the Digital World. From what I can tell they're all headed here to Terminal Tokyo. The closest wave will be here in two days time and while city defenses can hold them off for a bit... we can't hold off all of them.

We need your help, everyone, to find Taichi and to protect the city. I can't say what's going on with that field, but that's why we'll need people to protect anyone who goes in. Helping Elecmon with the baby Digimon is also a priority since we don't know what will happen in the next few days.

[He turned the computer screen away, shaking his head.] I know some of you were wanting to help, so here's your chance.

[Kaldur is wearing a new blue jacket he bought during all the parade festivities. His friendly demeanor that you may have grown accustomed to is replaced by a more serious one. This is Kaldur's game face. He has faced difficult odds before, though the circumstances were different, but he knows that now -- before the Beemon arrive -- is the best time to rally together and set about planning.]

As some of us anticipated, the reality of being here is more than just the parades and games we have experienced the past few days. While the welcoming from the Damemon and the Chosen before us was appreciated, it is now time to focus on the matter at hand. I will not repeat what Koushirou has already informed us of but I would like for us to spend these next two days devising a plan and perhaps forming groups that can work together and ensure everyone's safety during the imminent attack.

I know there are others here with experience in combat situations. We are limited in our resources and abilities, but that does not mean we can sit idly by and do nothing. We have been asked to help and I plan to give it as I have said I would. We were told when we arrived that we might have to face challenges like this as proposed Chosen. Why we were chosen and what it means is still left to be seen. However, I believe we can handle this first challenge, but only if we prepare and work together now as opposed to waiting for the attack to happen.

[Kaldur lets that sink in before continuing on.]

We must also consider our missing friends. Taichi may have wandered off, but I have noticed that others are gone as well. Are the two connected or is there something else at work here? We can only find out if we investigate what happened to Taichi. Koushirou and the chosen before us cannot handle this problem alone. I am not sure about the rest of you, but I would like to be with the group to go out and find Taichi. We should establish who is going and who is staying to protect the city. I ask those who are up to it to please step forward. If you do not feel that you can, there are other ways in which you can help and ensure that this attack does not end badly. That can be discussed as well. Either way, our best bet is to work together now and discuss strategy.

[That's probably the most Kaldur has ever said in one sitting. He bows his head as a sort of farewell. And then gestures behind him, it appears he is standing in front of the main Meeting Hall ]

I believe it would be prudent to put the meeting hall to use. We can set it up as a headquarters and since it is at the center of the city we can make it an easily defensible position for those unable to fight or who wish to stay safe. I do not expect everyone to fight, but if you are willing then we can find something for you to do. I am also open to thoughts from others. After all, I am new to this situation as well.

[The camera is entirely to close to Guilmon's nose this time. At least it's in focus?]

Is it on?

It's on, Guilmon. You can go ahead.

[Guilmon backs away before raising its arms in a hello.] Hey again! It's Guilmon, and this time I have really important stuff to say!

About the bees, right?

...There are bees?

...G-Guilmon... did you pay any attention to what's going on..?

It was early and I went back to sleep. You know what's going on, right?

Yes, but-- [Ed tries to get back in front of the D-Terminal, but Guilmon shoves him away and opens its mouth wide.]

So today I'm going to talk about my latest dream! I dreamed that I was in an ice cream shop and I could eat all I wanted and nobody would get mad or yell at me. And then after that I--

G-Guilmon a little bit of restraint might be a good thing right now I mean we're going to be getting attacked in a couple of days..!

Then I need to tell the story now! So anyways, I was eating all the ice cream in the shop, when...

[The feed clicks on, but at first there's nothing but blackness. The terminal is jostled slightly by someone on the other side, lifting off of a bed it looks like. The sound is slightly muffled by the sheets, but voices can be heard regardless.]

I don't know what your problem is!

Ohooo, MY problem? I'm not the one with the problem here pal! You kid are the one who wants to just- just rush out an' get your stupid, prehistoric butt handed to ya over some- some guy ya don't even KNOW!

[There's a loud rustle over the microphone as the terminal is jostled again before finally a video of some sort can be seen, but for now it's just the floor. Hiccup has it in his fist, but hasn't even had the chance to turn it on himself yet.]

Why wouldn't I want to help, Gomamon? Weren't you the one who tried to tear Monodramon apart for no good reason? What's so different about this, except that you're actually- I don't know- HELPING someone?!

[More movement. Hiccup stumbles back slightly, and there's a loud whine as he suddenly runs into the desk and knocks it back a few inches.]

He- ...That WAS for a good freakin' reason ya- ...ya know what, forget it. FORGET. IT. If you wanna go get yourself AND ME killed by bein' some big hero, go right on ahead! See if I care!

Care? Since when have you cared about anything but yourself in the first place!?

[There's a loud door slam, then silence, save for the sound of Hiccup breathing heavily over the feed. He...somehow ended up in the hallway. He doesn't care much about that right now though, he just wanted out of there. The video is still nothing but the floor as he slides to sit on the floor with his back to the wall. Then, finally, he turns the video on himself for just a split second to realize he was still....recording.

The feed cuts abruptly.]

 [There is some slight static before the video starts. Donnie is currently pacing through his room, his hand on his forehead and there was a frustrated expression on his face. Kamemon is sitting nearby, watching his partner pace with a rare worried look.]

Come on Donnie, it's not that big a deal. No one knows what's going on.

Yeah, and that's the problem! I don't understand any of this! Digital Field? Invasion? This Taichi guy missing? I... I just don;t get any of this! [He sits on the bed and groans in frustration] I don;t get what's happening, not at all...

[If there was one thing that Donnie couldn't stand, it was not understanding anything. He wasn't afraid of fighting, he could handle that, and he would do whatever it took to defend innocent people and Digimon. But he didn't understand who or what this enemy was, about what was coming. It frustrated him.]

Look Donnie, I know that your frustrated, but... But  like I said, no one knows happening. You can;t stay down in the dumps, only wimps do that. Quit beating yourself up over this, it'll be fine.

I guess... [Sighs[ I really wish my brothers were here... Or Sensei... or April... I need them...

[Kamemon looked to the ground, sadness in his brown eyes. Donnie still wasn't accepting his comfort. He was trying so hard to get the former turtle to accept him, but he guessed that he was just an annoyance to him. The feed shows the two staring at the ground before cutting off.]