Note to disclaimers: I don't own Digimon ok? Please don't sue me.
(AN: Also, this is an alternate universe fic in some ways. It goes along with the plotline that they are battling the Digimon emperor, but obviously, as you read, you'll notice some things are changed. Oh and one more major thing, they are al older in this version. I hope you'll like it!
Cold Empire
'Sometimes I wonder if the Emperor of the digital world is really Ken Ichijoji? I know the others say so, but it just seems out of the norm...in certain ways.' I stand and stretch my sore muscles. Kickboxing class really kicked me in the ass. Lately I decided that a form of self-defense couldn't be all that bad. 'I still can't believe that Ken is the Digimon emperor. He's very, well, how do I put this...attractive. To make things worse, I like him. If the others found out...' I yelp as I glance at my watch. It's late and I have to be at school right now. I remember promising to meet the others to go to the digital world. I grab my coat and digivice and head to the school. When I arrive, Davis starts to lecture me. Letting out a sigh of relief, I thank T.K. who stops Davis's usual.
"It's ok Yolei...Davis is just grouchy. Sabora doesn't want him to go out with him tonight." Kari says with a smile. "Anyway, let's open the digiport!"
I nod and point my digivice at the computer. "DIGIPORT OPEN!" (Yeah, they change outfits and all that other cool stuff.) Once in the digital world we start to try and find the Digimon emperor. 'There's something odd about him. I feel as if he watches me when we fight.' The thought of the emperor watching me during battle, frightens me, yet in an odd way allows me curiousness. The sound of our digivices beeping brings me from my reverie. I glance up and see the Digimon emperor up ahead. "Davis! There he is!"
"I see him!" Davis turns to Veemon. "Time to Digivolve! DIGI-ARMOR ENERGIZE!
"VEEMON DIGIVOLVE TO...FLAMEDRAMON! THE FIRE OF COURAGE!"
"You again! When will you kids ever learn that you cannot beat me?" The Emperor sighs and orders a group of redvegimon, as well as Tyrannamon, to attack us full on.
I look at my Digimon buddy, Hawkmon, and nod. "DIGI-ARMOR ENERGIZE!"
"HAWKMON DIGIVOLVE TO...HALSEMON! THE WINGS OF LOVE!" Halsemon charges towards the Redvegimon. "TEMPEST WING!"
"Way to go Halsemon!" I'm celebrating his recent victory over a redvegimon when I feel a pair of eyes on me. I turn around and see the emperor staring down at me, atop a Tyrannamon. 'Why is he looking at me like that?'
"You must be Yolei. Well, I have the feeling we'll have much in common." He says and reaches for me. "Come with me."
I jerk back and glare at him. "What in the world makes you think I'd accept your offer? You're evil and cruel and I wouldn't go with you for a million dollars!"
An angry looks dissolves over his face and he smiles menacingly. "Who says you're not going to accept? Haha, I'll make you come with me."
"What?" I stare at him in confusion. Suddenly he orders a pair of flymon after me. Seeing that Halsemon is busy, I make a dash for it.
"I told you that you should come with me!" The emperor laughs. "If you stop refusing, I will make the flymon stop. It's your life, take a pick."
With those words from him, I stop running. I think to catch my breath and fight him but before I comprehend what's happening I feel a strong arm wrap around my waist. I try to scream but the other covers my mouth, concealing my only hope for escape. "Well, Yolei, I told you I would get you." He breathes into my ear seductively. "Now, why don't we have some fun?"
I squirm a bit. He laughs next to my ear. I feel my eyes burning with fear and anger towards him. 'I still cannot believe I like this guy! What is he going to do?' the hand that he had holding my waist curls around my arms as well. For a minute I think he's going to rape me, but when he places me on top of a seadramon that has arrived, I forget to scream. He gives me a look that makes me want to faint, yet, I keep forgetting to scream. "Dear Yolei, I trust that you won't scream, but, if you do, your friends will parish."
I'm only slightly aware of what he's saying. Blind with fear I sit upon the seadramon, coming in and out of reality. When I feel the seadramon beneath me lifting, I come back to reality and look over. I can see the others fighting. I open my mouth as we go higher. "HELP ME! HALSEMON!"
I'm about to jump off when the emperor pulls me towards him, holding my waist securely. I watch in helplessness as Halsemon is grabbed by a Tyrannamon and thrown to the ground. We disappear before any further help can be asked for. Tears threaten to spill over but I hold them back, fearing that the emperor will notice my weakness. It is dark when we land on his base. He leads, or pushes, me into a large room. 'First thing I do when I escape is let the gang know where the base is. Second is to first find an escape.' A hand pushing my hair aside pulls me back from my thoughts. 'The emperor.'
"You truly are a fine specimen." The emperor or Ken rather, now that he's removed his glasses, says with delight.
I bolt back a bit. "Look Ken, I'm not a specimen, and you are not emperor."
His eyes become angry and he walks up to me, grabs my chin in his hand and holds it firmly in place. "You should know when to speak and when not to. Foolish woman, you have no idea what you're up against with me. Silence or I shall have you thrown in the dungeon."
A burst of courage explodes inside me. "Yeah well, I'd rather be there than stay here and looks at the likes of you Ken Ichijoji!"
In his eyes, I see a small spark of hurt but it disappears as he lets go of me. Abruptly he turns around and begins to walk out of the lavishly decorated room. "This is where you'll stay. Until further notice, you'll join me later while I work. You shall be silent and reserved. No more of this backtalk will be tolerated."
With that he slams the door. I take in everything around the room. 'Wow, he must really trust me if he's leaving me here and if he's inviting me to watch him do his work.' The thoughts slip my mind as drowsiness sets in. I yawn and lay down. 'I'm so tired.'
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*Yawn* I sit up and stretch lazily. My room is dark. 'Thank god it was only a dream.' I get up to turn on the light. Not finding it, I realize that it's not dream. 'Oh god, it really happened.' Suddenly the door opens and Ken walks in. His eyes hold no emotion. He motions to the door. "It is time that you joined me Miss Yolei. Now, go before I have to punish you."
Knowing that fighting won't get me anywhere, I walk out the door. Crossing my arms over my chest, I stare at Ken. He seems very nonchalant and unworried. As we enter a large library like room, lit dimly by a fire. He spins around and looks at me. "Come here." He says, his voice cold.
I shake my head. 'If he thinks I'm going over there, he's nuts.' I see his face soften, which throws me off guard. He repeats what he said, his voice softer this time. "I said come here." With reluctance I walk over so that I'm about five feet away from him. I look at him with searching eyes. "What is it, oh emperor?"
He seems angered by that statement but pushes it aside. I see his hands reach out and I'm suddenly being pulled. He has pulled me to him, about a foot away from him. "Why do you hate this? Why do you hate me?"
I sigh in exasperation. "Oh, gee, that's a tough one. Hey moron brain, don't you get it? You're trying to destroy the digital world! I LOVE the digital world and all my Digimon friends so of course I'm ticked off! You need to get some help you coo-nut. THAT is why I hate this."
For a brief moment he seems to be mad but then he looks at me again. "You still didn't answer my question. Why do you hate ME?"
"Because you're the one doing this! You're destroying my life!" I shout at him. "Why are you giving me that look? Let me go!"
"Not just yet, my lovely Yolei." He says and brings my chin up, inching my face closer to his. "I would like you to know something first."
Surprise washes over me as his lips cover mine. I go weak, automatically losing my senses. His arms close all the way around me as he deepens the kiss. My mind is at loss for I wrap my arms around his neck, pulling him closer. 'What am I doing?!' I think in panic. His grasp it not hard, but instead it is strong and firm, yet soft and caring. 'Whoa! This is the Digimon emperor!' I start to pull away but he doesn't allow me too. Finally after we pull apart, He gazes into my eyes. My eyes are dazed and confused (ok Led Zeppelin peoples, that's not what I meant). When I regain my voice back I speak. "What...was that?"
"You didn't like it?" He asks.
"You're my enemy for Christ's sake! That was totally weird!" I say to him. "What's going on here? Oh god, let me rethink this!" I take a seat and begin to talk to myself in rushed whispers.
"There's nothing to rethink dear Yolei. It's simple. I just kissed you." Ken says pulling me towards him again, his lips by my ear. "I'm in love with you Yolei."
Shock runs through me as I feel my heart beat faster. 'Did I just hear what I thought I heard?' I turn around to face him. "What? B...but that's impossible. We're enemies. You're the-' I'm cut off by his lips once again. This time I do nothing to stop him.
(Ok, I know it seemed as if it moved to fast but really, that's just the beginning. You actually might be surprised at what happens in the next chapter. Anyway, KEN&YOLEI FOREVER! Please R&R!) ~SAMENIA~