Nene and Akari silently spoke.

"So, will you help me? "

"Yes, I will help you."

"To save the one we care about!" Akari finished. Nene smiled and nodded.

"Have we got everything needed?"

"Yes. Time for restraining!"

Two girls smiled and walked off in different directions.

***
Taiki yawned and stretched. Akari stood above him.

"Good morning." said a pleasant voice. Nene walked into the room.

"You are coming with us!"

" Is this a walk?"

"No, we're taking you hostage for a while. It's for your own good."

***
Zenjiro woke up. Kiriha sat on the bed. Taiki's bed, Zenjiro realised. Akari and Nene were also missing.

"Where are they? What did you do to them?

"Relax. It's Akari who is the mastermind here, not me. She sent me to tell you not to follow them. Yes, Nene and Taiki left with her. Although, in case of one of them, not quite willingly." Kiriha taunted.

"Nene!" Zenjiro shouted desperately. Kiriha blocked his way out.

"No. Can't you see they're doing a favour to that person? The one in question didn't go willingly, but will return changed. "

"What? I don't want her to change?"

"And who said she would be the one to change?" Kiriha raised an eyebrow. "Anyway, to change the subject. You call youself Taiki's eternal rival, right? That's what I want to be as well."

***

Taiki and Nene were sitting on flat rocks. Akari was sitiing on the rock opposite them.

"You may be wondering why are we here?" asked Nene politely

"Yes. I am."

"Well, we're here for you. " answered Akari, looking straight at Taiki.

Taiki turned his head towards Nene, who smiled and nodded.

"Kiriha sent Deckerdramon to guard the cave and make sure you don't get out. Being the guardian deity of love, he agreed to do this for Nene and me, for we too have love. "

"He will aid me too. He said I too have love."

"No. I won't" boomed a voice from outside. Akari smiled.

"See? Tell him, Deckerdramon?" Akari and Nene exited the cave. Taiki followed them.

Deckerdramon turned his head towards Taiki.

"You may have love for others, but not for yourself. I'll prove that. Deckerdrauncher!" Deckerdramon unleashed his missiles...not towards him, but towards Nene. She was still smiling. Taiki's eyes widened and he tried to move, but Akari grabbed his wrist. Deckerdramon stopped the attack, while Nene reloaded Sparrowmon.

"See? She could have saved herself. But had you stepped in front of my missiles, you would have got injured. Or even, worse, killed. " concluded Deckerdramon.

Taiki looked at Akari, who nodded.

"That's your first lesson. Akari, Nene and me will take turns. Be aware. " said Deckerdramon. Taiki, Akari and Nene went back to cave. "

"What's the purpose of all this? "asked Taiki

"Let's see. T-o c-u-r-e y-o-u. " as Akari spoke this, her finger rapidly waved between Nene and Taiki. As a final wowel was spoken, her finger pointed to him, just as she had intended.

(Deckerdramon. And Akari. And Nene. And Taiki. And one big CURE conspiracy. Opinions. Pretty please?)