The Way Things Were
A/N: Ok so I'm not really sure why I'm doing this. I haven't written anything related to fanfiction in a few years now. And if I'm gonna go back to anything it should be Master of the Shadow Clones. But i recently re-watched Digimon seasons 1-3 and realized how much I really loved it as a kid. So I just want to do this for fun. No pressure, no deadlines nothing like that. I'm just going to (attempt to) take it as it comes. And hopefully it doesnt just fizzle out after a week. I need some new inspiration.
So a little background on the idea for the story. It's gonna be post-Tamers, right after the D-Reaper incident. I'm gonna focus on character building first, which means there probably won't be much of an adventure until a little later on, but I wanna establish the characters as more mature than they were when they started. And also set up the Rukato romance. There will be an adventure that follow, although I have no idea where I'm going with that. I've seen a lot of stories base themselves around the Digital Hazard, so I may end up going along that route. There's also a very strong chance I'll bring in the digidestined from Adventure and Adventure 02. I like the idea of alternate timelines so I'll probably explore that, and try and make it as logical as it could be. It's gonna be a little bit mature. Nothing too crazy because they're only like 13 and I cant really do much with that, but I will probably ross a few lines without realizing it. Other than that...I'm up for ideas. In fact, you guys could help me write this story in a way by posting your theories/ideas. I think it would be cool to see something written by both the author and the fans together.
But enough chit chat. I welcome you to this story of mine, The Way Things Were, and I hope you enjoy.
The sky flashed as a bolt of lightning leapt through the dull, gray sky, followed by the low rumbling of far-away thunder. Tiny droplets of water fell from the heavens and rained down upon Tokyo, specifically the Shinjuku district. It wasn't falling fast enough to be considered torrential, nor was it slow enough to be considered a drizzle; it just rained and rained, as it had all week.
The red eyes of a young boy gazed out at the gray sky. A sigh escaped his lips as he stared out a window, his gazed fixed beyond what he was looking at.
"Mr. Matsuki, do you have some sort of problem with my lesson?"
The boy sat up ramrod straight as a feminine voice captured his attention. A voice that had scolded and reprimanded him so many times it may have well belonged to his mother. But it didn't.
"No Ms. Asagi!" The boy quickly replied, the volume of his voice being slightly too high, mostly because he had been startled. Most of the children now had turned to look at the boy or snuck a glance at him. Not because they were surprised, for this boy was notorious for drawing his teacher's ire, but because they could not help it. He was a fine looking young man. He had striking red eyes that were quite exotic really, and the intensity and determination his gaze usually held was unmatched by most. Although it lacked it now. He wore a blue hooded sweatshirt with a white t-shirt underneath, a pair of gray shorts that went just below his knees, some white socks and a pair of big, red shoes. His arms that rested on the table were adorned with yellow wrist bands, and of course, the pair of yellow, tinted goggles that perpetually rested upon his forehead.
Now, Nami Asagi was a very patient woman. Years of teaching children had taught her that children were, in all honestly, completely insane and unpredictable. You had to work with them or they would never work with you. That being said, Takato Matsuki was very predictable, because he seemed to, agaisnt all odds, make the same mistakes and same terrible excuses every day. Whether it was being late to class, not finishing homework or daydreaming. Especially the daydreaming. Boy how that boy loved to daydream.
She wasn't oblivious to the fact that all of the children were in some sort of state of depression right now. She wasn't too sure on the finer details, but she knew their creature friends-the Digimon-were gone now. And with them had gone a part of the children. And it really broke her heart but she couldn't just let up on them. They still needed to learn. And she would teach them.
"Then I suggest you stop daydreaming and pay attention to my lesson." She replied curtly.
"Yes Ms. Asagi." Takato replied obediently. Ms. Asagi nodded and gave him a quick smile before turning back to the board. Takato's eyes drifted across the room and they met a pair of round, bright brown ones. Jeri Katou smiled at him, and he couldn't help but return the smile.
It had been two months since they had defeated the D-Reaper. "They" being the other tamers and their respective Digimon. Henry and Terriermon, Rika and Renamon, Jeri and Leomon, Kazu and Guardromon, Kenta and MarineAngemon, Ryo and Cyberdramon, Henry's little sister Suzy and Lopmon, and even Beelzemon and his two tamers, the young Ai and Mako. And of course Guilmon. Two months since the world had almost seen its end. Two months since their parents had finally gotten to see their children safe and sound again. Two long, agonizing months without the best things that ever happened to any of those children. The Digimon. They had all been affected by the loss in different ways. Jeri may have been the worst off. The rest of the Tamers had gotten proper farewells with their partners, short and unsuspected as they may have been, but Jeri didn't. Jeri saw Leomon murdered by the hand of Beelzemon in the land of the Digimon Sovereigns, followed by Guilmon's warped digivolution to Megidramon and his attempted murder of Beelzemon. And it had ruined her. Cast her into darkness. And the D-Reaper took advantage of that. And if it weren't for Takato, Guilmon and Grani, the arc-turned weapon that had saved their lives more than once, they may not have ever seen her again. She had been trapped at the very center of the D-Reaper, fueling it with her depression. It had almost destroyed everything.
Now, as Takato looked at her, he felt conflicted. Of course, he was thrilled she was still alive and well, and to see that she was not broken and depressed was heart-lifting. But...but he could just see it, or rather he couldn't see it, as he looked into her eyes. That spark was gone. That look of sincerity and love that she couldn't help but want to share with that world. And that was just so sad to him. He felt like he couldn't even look at her the same way...like he should have been able to do something. But he knew there was nothing that could fill that void, not when he felt that void too.
Their shared glance was short, and they both turned back to the blackboard after a moment. Takato couldn't help but shake his head.
"What happened to all of us?"
It was scary to think that once the digimon were gone they would just fall apart. But that was exactly what happened. He didn't play the card game any more. Neither did Kenta, or Kazu, or anyone else for that matter. The few times he had hung out with Kazu and Kenta at the playground, they didn't know what to do. Without their beloved pastime or their friends to play with they didn't have much else. He had seen Henry a few times, and Suzie even less by extension. They enjoyed each other's company, but the conversation always took that turn. That ever-so-hopeful turn toward finding the Digimon again. And sometimes it was too much. He didn't even know where Ryo lived, and he thought it would be weird to try and get to know Ai and Mako, at least until they were a little older. And Rika...he hadn't even talked to Rika since that day in the park, let alone seen her. He didn't think anyone had. He knew she would take it just as hard if not harder than he and Henry. Rika had changed a lot thanks to Renamon, shedding that ridiculous Ice Queen moniker.
"Rika..."
The name echoed through his mind again. He wondered why she would cut off all contact. Then again he wasn't even sure if anyone had reached out to her. Some group of friends they were.
"That's enough."
Takato said firmly in his head. It was about time they stopped wallowing in their sadness. He was their leader dammit! He had to bring them together again. Or he didn't deserve to wear the goggles on his head!
"Okay that's a bit dramatic. There are probably a lot of people who think the goggles look stupid, but that's not the point! I've got to bring us together again. And I'll start with Rika."
And just like that the rain stopped.
And as Takato found himself on his way to Rika's house after school, he was suddenly second guessing himself.
"Did I really have to pick Rika first? This is going to be like trying to knock a brick wall down with a toy hammer. I should have at least tried to bring Henry along...ah forget it. I'm already almost there."
And sure enough, after a few more moments he rounded the corner onto Rika's street. As he came upon the entrance to her compound, he felt a vibration in his pocket. He stopped in his tracks and yanked out the object from his pocket. It was his D-Arc. His golden D-Arc he had gotten after Biomerging with Guilmon to form Gallantmon. The only memento. The light on the screen simply flashed once before fading away and turning off again. Takato stared at it for a few more moments before he decided it wasn't going to do anything else. He sighed and put it back in his pocket. For some reason that had gotten his hopes up. But what would it really mean? Probably nothing. He approached the door and rang the buzzer. After a few moments the door opened and he was greeted by Seiko, Rika's grandmother.
"Oh Takato! I haven't seen you in so long! Please come in come in, I'm sure Rika will be glad to see you!" She was very excited. Almost overly excited it seemed. Takato noticed it but he didn't really know how to handle it nor did he mind. He accepted her invitation and walked inside. He looked around as Seiko walked past him, leading him through the garden. He had forgotten how beautiful Rika's house was. It was so peaceful and elegant.
"I really am glad you're here Takato. Rika hasn't left the house in days and it would really do her some good to see a friend!" Her eyes lit up and she let him into the house. That struck Takato as odd. She hadn't left the house? Rika would always rather be anywhere BUT her house.
"She hasn't left the house?" Takato asked, concern in his voice. Seiko just shook her head.
"No...she hasn't gone to school, hasn't gone to any card stores and she hasn't been out to see any of her friends. And of course Rumiko hasn't been around..." The last part was said with undertones of anger, and it didn't go unnoticed by either one of them, "-I'm sorry. It's been a rough couple months." Takato didn't know what to say. Had things really gotten this bad? Could they all have really been so oblivious?
"I think it has for all of us...but I'm here to change that. Do you mind if I talk to Rika?" Takato responded, a new determination in his voice.
"Of course dear! Please, you know where her room is! I'll be making snacks in the kitchen. Hopefully, she doesn't kick you out and you two can eat them for once..." Seiko chuckled to herself as she walked away, making Takato blush a bit. He turned towards the hallways and steeled himself.
"So she's angry...okay Takato you can do this." He said to himself, although he wasn't sure it reassured him anymore. He walked down the hall and found Rika's door quite easily. He took a deep breath and lightly knocked on it a few times.
"Go away Grandma, I'm not in the mood..." Her voice was slightly muffled, but Takato could tell something was off. Her voice was hoarse and scratchy and...had she been crying? "Didn't you hear me? I said it's not a good time..." She didn't sound angry...just desperate. Takato felt a pang in his heart.
"Rika...it's me." He heard a slam and what sounded like a very quiet 'what' in disbelief. Then there were footsteps and then her door slid open faster than he could say open., and suddenly they were face to face. Her eyes were slightly red. So she had been crying. Her hair was also down. And she was back to wearing the broken heart t-shirt. She didn't say anything. It seemed like she didn't really know what to say, for once. So Takato said the first thing that came to mind.
"Your hair looks pretty like that." Why he decided to say that, he wasn't sure. Not because it wasn't true, but again, this was Rika. Who knows what would set her off? A rage of emotions flashed across her face. First she was surprised, then she looked a bit offended, before a bit angry, then she just shook her head and laughed.
"What are you doing here Gogglehead?" She turned around and walked back into her room, leaving the door open. Takato took that as an invitation to step in so followed her. "Close the door."
"Ah sorry." He took a step back and closed the door he had forgotten originally. "I'm here to see you." She sat down at her table with her back to him.
"Having more dreams about me?" She replied sarcastically.
"What? No, I wanted to see how you were doing. We haven't seen each other in awhile...I haven't really seen much of anyone in a while really...and I wanted to change that." He said honestly.
"Well I'm not some old woman in a home. You don't need to come visit me." She was getting defensive, a sign that she had regressed back to her former self. The door that had opened slightly before had been slammed back shut.
"Well I was worried about you...I mean I'm worried about everyone else too but I haven't heard from you at all..." He replied nervously. She could be quite intimidating.
"I've been busy." It sounded like a lie. Takato knew it was a lie.
"You've been crying." She was surprised at his forwardness. Usually when she got defensive he would back off. But something was different about him right now. He had that look in his eye...that look that always meant he was going to beat the odds.
"W-what are you talking about? I haven't-" She replied quickly but was cut off.
"Your grandmother said you haven't left the house..." He said. Rika scoffed. She stood up and faced him.
"Of course she did. Alright Gogglehead, you caught me. I'm sad. But unless you have a lollipop and some prozac I'm not really sure you can help me." The sarcasm was dripping from her voice.
"Prozac what-nevermind. I'm sad too Rika. More than that. I feel like I've lost a part of myself. A part of myself that if I don't get it back nothing will ever be the same. But that doesn't mean we should all abandon each other. Being alone doesnt help." The boy stated. Rika just shook her head.
"When did you get philosophical Gogglehead?" Again with the sarcastic remarks. Takato just shrugged.
"You can make fun of me all you want Rika but I'm not going to give up." There was a sudden knock on the door, stopping Takato from saying anything further.
"Kids, I made cookies!" Seiko's voice chimed. Takato's eyes lit up, and Rika sighed before walking over to the door and holding her hand out. A plate was placed on it, with a mountain of ginger cookies on top.
"Thank you Grandma." She shut the door behind her and placed the cookies on her table, which she sat back down at. Takato took a seat across from her and immediately took a cookie. He ate it.
"These are good!" Takato took another one and popped it in his mouth. She just stared at him like he was an idiot. He chewed and swallowed his second cookie and smiled. "Wow these are really good! C'mon have one Rika, it'll cheer you up." Rika rolled her eyes at Takato's suggestion, but she took one anyway. And as she took a bite she did smile a bit, because she really did love these cookies. They were a recipe of Seiko's that she had loved since she was a little girl. "See? Now, do you think we can talk without you stabbing me with a sarcastic knife over and over again?" She raised her eyebrow at this as she took another cookie. It was a bold move for Takato. No one called Rika out on her social flaws. It usually came with some kind of consequence courtesy of the Digimon Queen herself.
"Interesting metaphor." She answered simply.
"I think it fits nicely. Sometimes I really do think you want to stab me." He smiled back at her as he said this, taking another cookie as well. "Like right now." Rika smiled back at him and even laughed. She actually started laughing quite uncontrollably. Takato almost felt uncomfortable but he figured it was good to see her laughing. She finally stopped and just stared at him for a moment.
"It's good to see you again Gogglehead." He smiled and laughed back at her. "What do you want to talk about?" She asked after a moment.
"Like I said I just wanted to come see you. You're the only person I haven't seen since...since..." He couldn't bring himself to finish his sentence, but the message was well received. It was silent for a moment and they both looked away from each other. Finally Rika spoke up.
"How is everyone?" She asked, almost nervously. It seemed to snap Takato out of his reverie.
"As good as they can be. Kazu and Kenta are always bored. Jeri is...better." He paused. "Henry has his hands full with Suzie...he and his dad are on good terms again. Sorta." No one could forget how it had been Janyu's, Henery's father's, decision to upload the program that would eventually take the Digimon away. It was hard not to blame him. None of them wanted him to feel bad, and they knew the entirety of the world was more important than their borderline-imaginary friends...but it had been hard. Especially for Henry. "And I don't even know where Ryo lives or goes to school or anything. So I guess I haven't heard from him either." Takato finished, sort of trailing off at the end.
"I see..." Rika stated flatly.
"We could go see them. Well not everyone but we could at least go see Henry. And get together with everyone else on another day?" Takato sounded hopeful. He was sure she would shoot him down. As if she ever-
"Really? Yeah...let's go."
...wait what? Was that enthusiasm and, dare I say it, desperation.
"Really?" Takato asked in disbelief.
"What are you saying 'really' for?"
"Nevermind. Let's just go before you change your mind."
It wasn't long until they reached Henry's apartment complex. Their voices echoed with vitality as they ascended the stairwell.
"I still don't see how that applies." Rika's voice rang out dismissively.
"It totally does! The Digimon Sovereign were the same as they were in the show! Remember in season two when they met Azulongmon?" Takato shot back, full of excitement.
"Yeah but they never met any of the other Sovereigns." Rika retorted.
"True but they would have been the same. My theory is that the Azulongmon from the show and the Azulongmon we met in the Digital World are the same Azulongmon. And I bet there are tons of other similarities that we missed out on. I mean there's a whole movie, or third of a movie depending on where you were when it was released, starring Terriermon! Not the same Terriermon but Terriermon nonetheless!" Takato was really getting amped up now.
"I guess but-"
"And I bet you the other Digidestined really do exist out there! Maybe not in our world, but in another world!" As Takato said this they rounded the top of the stairs and walked by a man in a suit holding a briefcase. He gave Takato an odd look and the boy blushed. Rika didn't notice.
"You sound like one of those guys who wears a tin foil hat." She giggled as she said it, and Takato was about to retort but he stopped. As she kept giggling he was a bit entranced by it. It caused him to smile.
"I like it when you laugh." Rika's eyes shot wide open and she stopped giggling immediately.
"Why are you saying things like that today?" Her cheeks flared up hot pink. Takato seemed to realize what he said after a moment and chuckled nervously, his cheeks turning red as well.
"I don't know...I guess I'm trying to enjoy the little things?" He said it as a question. "I feel like...I feel like the biggest part of our lives is already over. I mean, I'm only 13, there should be a lot ahead for me right? But what's ever going to be better than the last few months? What could top creating a fictional creature from my own imagination and meeting the best friend I could ever have? What could be better than going to a completely different world, becoming data, and literally merging with a Digimon, giving us the power to fight alongside them? Better than saving the world from complete destruction? If the answer is baking bread then I'd rather leave that question blank..." Rika was somewhat shocked. "So I guess I need to take solace in the little things right? Because the big stuff has already come…" Takato was definitely acting a bit strange. He must have been thinking A LOT over these past two months...although she couldn't say the same thoughts hadn't floated through her mind as well.
"So my laugh is one of the little things?" Takato looked at her and blinked.
"Honestly I had forgotten that's what we were talking about. But yeah, I guess it is." She almost reached out and snapped the goggles on his head back as hard as she could. Almost. He guessed? Whatever. Instead she just smiled.
"Then you should make me laugh more often." They suddenly found themselves in front of Henry's door. And before they had a chance to even reach out and knock, the door opened, and they were face to face with Janyu.
"Oh. Hello Takato. Rika." He replied after blinking twice. This is how many of his nightmares had started out, so he was a bit freaked out.
"Hi Mr. Wong."
"Janyu." Takato looked over at Rika in a scolding manner and poked her in the side. She almost turned and wailed on him but instead she just gave him an evil look. He gave her one back and motioned towards Janyu with his head.
"You know I can see you." Janyu stated, a hint of laughter in his voice. Takato suddenly turned back towards Janyu at his remark, his eyes going wide.
"It's nice to see you Mr. Wong." Rika's voice suddenly cut in. Takato was more stunned than Janyu. He hadn't expected her to relent.
"I'm very glad to see both of you. Please, come in. I'm sure Suzie and Henry would love to see you." He replied warmly. He motioned for them to come in, and they did, taking their shoes off at the door. They followed Janyu to the living room, where Henry and Suzie were positioned on the couch. In Suzie's arms was her stuffed version of Lopmon, created by the hands of her own mother. "Suzie, Henry, you have some visitors." Both turned their heads at the same time. Henry smiled genuinely while Suzie's face lit up. She bounded off the couch and over to Rika, hugging her waist immediately.
"Rika! Angwy boy!" She cried out in elation. Takato just sighed.
"I'm not mad anymore..." Takato stated in exasperation. Henry approached them next.
"Guys..." It seemed like Henry had a lot to say. Takato simply put his arm out and a hand on his friend's shoulder.
"Let's go for a walk. We have a lot of catching up to do." At Takato's suggestion, Henry looked over at his father, who simply nodded.
"Oooh can I come too!" Suzie asked hopefully. With another nod from Janyu, Rika bent down to her level.
"Of course you can. But you have to hold my hand okay? Or Henry's hand. You can switch because I know you like to run around." Suzy cried out in elation.
"Yeah but not Angwy Boy's hand!" Rika, Henry and Janyu all started laughing.
"No, we don't like angwy boys." Rika said through a fit of giggles. Takato just sighed.
"Alright c'mon let's get a move on."
It was a beautiful night. The temperature was perfect. The air was crisp, and there was a slight breeze just enough to gently soothe your body. The trees shone brightly in the moonlight, the light reflecting off the leaves and creating moving pockets of light as the breeze swayed the leaves. It was quite beautiful. A perfect night for the four of them to go for a walk. And as they walked, with Suzy latched onto Rika for now, everything almost felt normal.
"I haven't been to this park in awhile." Takato said, cutting through the silence.
"We've certainly left our mark. I hope no one ever finds the giant hole Guilmon dug in the back of that tiny shrine." Henry said, chuckling a bit.
"Yeah I never thought of that...not like they could blame us. And is that what that little house is? A shrine?" Takato asked.
"Probably. I don't know, it never really got explained." Henry stated dismissively.
"Has Takato told you about his new crackpot theory?" Rika asked, changing the subject. Henry nodded.
"Yes he's mentioned it. I don't know what to think. Have you thought of anything new Takato?" Takato's eyes lit up at his curiosity. Boy had he ever.
"Yeah! Alright, so as I was telling Rika on the way over, I believe the Azulongmon from the show is the same Azulongmon we met."
"Right you told me that. And the part about the other Digidestined being real." Henry continued. Takato nodded.
"Right! So, say these Digidestined exist. They most certainly don't exist in our world, because we never experienced the Diaboromon event or any other Digimon-related event that should have happened. But, the Digital World is another world. Another dimension." Takato started to explain.
"What do you know about alternate dimensions?" Henry asked curiously.
"Not much. I went and rented a few books from the library and did a little bit of research. From what I read, the Digital World is, without a doubt, a different dimension. During the D-Reaper battle, I remember the Monster Makers briefly going into quantum physics and saying that the D-Reaper itself was a Quantum Field. Or something like that, I still don't get it all." He took a breath. "Anyway, if the Digital World is another dimension, then who's to say the world from the TV show isn't another dimension as well? One we could possibly go to via the Digital World." Takato explained further. Suzy suddenly ran over to Henry and held his hand, chasing a firefly.
"Look Henry! A fire-fly!" She reached out for it but missed.
"So you're saying there would be two Japans?" Henry asked. Rika was very interested at this point as well, despite her dismissal before. Again Takato nodded.
"Yeah. And by that logic there could be a thousand Japans!" Takato said enthusiastically.
"But doesn't that mean that there could be a thousand Digital Worlds too?" Rika asked.
"I suppose it does, but I think the Digital World is slightly different. It's data, as we all know. I feel like it exists within everything, and it's just waiting to be tapped into. The only ones that do are the ones in which the Monster Makers do what they did in our world, and successfully create the Digimon and Digital World." Takato shrugged at his explanation. "i'm still not really sure. I also just have a feeling, which I know neither of you will believe." They both laughed.
"You and your feelings Gogglehead." He laughed nervously and scratched his head at Rika's remark.
"I dunno Rika...for once I may want to side with Takato here." Henry said after mulling it over.
"Hey you've sided with me plenty of times before!"
"I admit it sounds...interesting. But until I meet the rest of the true Goggleheads, I won't believe
it." Takato simply rolled his eyes at her comment.
"Henry look!" They were all startled by Suzie's call. She was pointing high in the sky. They all looked up, and their mouths almost dropped. Sitting in a tree, was one of the Digignomes from the Digital World.
"No way." Rika stated in utter disbelief. It slowly floated off of its perch and came to a rest in front of the three of them, its glow reflecting off of their faces. They were mesmerized in wonderment. Suddenly it burst apart and rained golden sparkles upon them.
"Wow pretty!" Suzie gasped in amazement. It was silent for a few moments, as none of them knew what to say.
"That didn't just really happen...did it?" Takato asked in bewilderment.
"Of course it did! I just saw it!" Suzie exclaimed.
"What could..." Henry couldn't even finish his thought. They all looked at each other. And even without saying anything else...they almost felt better. Like there really was hope after all.
As Rika lie in bed, she couldn't help but replay the days events. It had been a...really great day. A really really great day. Seeing Takato and Henry had been like a drink of cool ice water after a month long trek through the desert. She felt alive again. Especially Takato. He seemed different...very different at times...but he was also so the same old Gogglehead. And he had once again come to save the day with his unyielding spirit and headstrong attitude. Saved her once more, like he had as Gallantmon plenty of times. She was beginning to really...admire him. Which was very foreign to her.
"Ha, I might have to call him Mr. Gogglehead. Mr and Mrs. Gogglehead. Takato and Rika Goggehead."
She understood the implications of what she had said right away, but it didn't really bother her. Because honestly, marrying Takato and taking the surname of 'Gogglehead' would be just about the funniest thing she could do. It would surely earn her mother's ire. Always a plus.
"I wish i could say that to him. He would probably think it was funny. Oh well, maybe one day."
"Goodnight Gogglehead." She closed her eyes and easily drifted to sleep with a smile on her face.
"Goodnight Gogglehead."
Takato sat up immediately as he heard the voice. He had been dead asleep when suddenly he heard a voice. A girl's voice. Definitely Rika's voice. It didn't sound like it came from anywhere in particular, but he knew he heard it. And he knew it wasn't a hallucination.
"...Rika?" He called out fearfully. He got no answer. He threw the covers off of himself. "Rika?" He called out again. "Oh man, is she trying to drive me crazy?" He got out of bed and slowly looked around, obviously not finding anything out of place. Finally he found himself standing in the middle of his room, not really searching for anything anymore, but overcome by paranoia.
"Well, I guess there goes my sleep for the night."
A/N: And that's it for now. Hope it caught your attention. Its late and thought I'd like to keep writing I'm at my wits end. So I'll call it here. I'll definitely be picking this up tomorrow morning. I may even just start over Tamers Season 3 again. Let me know what you think. Thanks a lot. Spread the love.