This story was brought to you by my current obsession with the digimon links game and being sucked right back into the fandom lol. After my last story, I got some requests asking if there was gonna be more but I really wasn't planning on it so I just decided to write something new instead! This is just gonna be a series of one-shots I guess? This was in my drafts for like 2 years now but I just barely finished lol. Anyways I hope you like it!
Chapter 1: Comfort
There was something about the night sky that relaxed Renamon so much. She wasn't sure if it was how beautiful and bright the moon was or how calming it was to gaze up at the stars. Seeing such sights never stopped being amazing for her. Even when she was living in the digital world, the view at night was a calming sight for her. Although, in the digital world, it was always so hectic that she rarely ever had the time to appreciate the moon back there like she could in the real world. Tonight was different though, as she was having conflicting thoughts that not even the calming sky could fix. Renamon sat calmly on the rooftop of her tamers home and let out a deep sigh.
"What is my purpose here other than fighting?" The fox whispered to herself as she looked up at the sky. It was a full moon tonight and that was always her favorite to look at. The beautiful view didn't seem to relax her as usual and decided maybe a walk would be better. Renamon got up and phased out of the rooftop and went somewhere else to think.
After walking aimlessly for some time, the kitsune found herself on the ledge of a random building she stumbled upon. If it wasn't the sky she enjoyed looking at, it was the city lights and how the busy streets of Shinjuku looked like at night. She looked up at the moon again and began to meditate for some relaxation. Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted as she heard footsteps approaching behind her.
"Ey what's the matter with ya fox-face?" A familiar voice called out from behind.
Renamon didn't need to look back to know who it was. She simply scoffed and continued to gaze up at the moon. "Nothing that concerns you, Impmon." She replied back sharply.
"Sheesh what's the matter with ya?" The imp asked as he sat down next to the fox. "I'm just trying to be a pal and check on ya!"
"I'm just thinking." She answered back plainly, her attention still on the moon.
"C'mon foxy, spill the beans! What's on your mind?" He asked rather impatiently as he crosses his arms and tilted his head to the side.
Renamon looked over at him and thought for a bit before answering. Although the kitsune preferred to solve her problems on her own, she figured she would tell someone else what was on her mind. What was the worst that could happen? "I just wonder what my purpose here is." She began "there's no more digimon to fight since we came back from the the digital world, so what else is there for me to do?" The fox looked over the at the digimon next to her and waited for a reply.
"Eh sorry toots." Impmon said as he got up from his position and Renamon just sighed. "Can't help ya out with that one." He replied. "But there's another purpose we digimon have if ya wanna give it a go." He said slyly as he made inappropriate gestures that made the fox next to him widen her icy-blue eyes in disgust.
Renamon huffed and got up. She glared at him before phasing away to another location.
"Oh c'mon it was just a joke!" The imp yelled, but she was already gone.
"Hmph." was all that Renamon said as she crossed her arms. "Some help he was" she muttered to herself as she continued to walk. "The only one that's on my intellectual level is Lopmon." She thought, "but i don't think dropping by so late would be wise..."
If Lopmon was out, then that meant that the entire Wong residence wasn't an option to talk to either. It wasn't like she was comfortable talking to Henry or Terriermon about her conflicting thoughts anyways. She was pretty sure all she would get out of that talkative dog-like digimon would be a "momentai" or some annoying phrase of the sort. As Renamon considered to weigh out her options, she realized there was no one really that she could confide in. At least, not anyone that wasn't Rika. Even though the digimon trusted her partner with her life, she didn't feel right waking her up so late at night just because she was feeling restless.
Renamon sighed deeply as she stopped walking and took in her surroundings. She ended up in a familiar park. An idea formed in her head but she quickly brushed it off. "If someone like Impmon couldn't help then I doubt he could either." The fox muttered to herself. "I'll just mediate some more and call it a night." She told herself as she turned the other way to head home...
"Guilmon?" Renamon called out from the other side of locked gate. She silently reprimanded herself for actually stopping by instead of going back home as planned. There wasn't an immediate response so she called him one more time. Still nothing. "This is ridiculous, I should get ba-" she didn't get to finish her thought as she heard movement from inside the place.
"Huh? Takatomon?" A voice responded groggily.
"No, it's Renamon." She answered back.
"Very funny Terriermon! I know how good you are at imitating voices!"
Renamon was growing impatient and just groaned. "It's me, I promise." After she assured him it was actually her, she could hear shuffling from inside the hut. It was pitch black in there so she couldn't see him at all until he actually came to the front of the entrance.
"Oh hiya Renamon!" The red lizard greeted happily as he rubbed his tired eyes. "Whatcha doing here?" He asked curiously as he open the gate to let her in.
She entered the hideout slowly and stopped stopped just a couple feet before him before speaking. "Good evening Guilmon." Renamon said as she bowed slightly. "I'm sorry to intrude," she began, feeling slightly embarrassed for actually showing up. "I just wanted to drop by but I see I interrupted so I'll leave." The fox said quickly as she turned to leave the place.
"Wait!" Guilmon yelled as he reached for her arm. "It's ok you didn't bother me." He assured her with a smile. "Friends can visit me anytime!" He then looked at her and saw that she looked somewhat down. "Something wrong?" He asked worriedly.
"I'm fine, Guilmon." She replied calmly. "I just...have some stuff on my mind."
"Like what?" He asked while tilting his head to the side as he waited for her response but she hesitated to reply. Suddenly he perked his head up and ran back to the huge clearing inside his hut. "Hold on!" He started digging through the hole as if searching for something. "Oh this is great!"
Renamon raised an eyebrow. "What is?"
"I have a late night guest!" He yelled excitedly as he came back from the hole. In one hand he had a huge bag of assorted pastries and in the other he was holding a blue velvet plush blanket.
Throughout the years guilmon had been living in his secret spot, he had begged Takato to help him make adjustments so he could accommodate anyone who wanted to visit. First, they added small stuff such as pillows and blankets and even some beanbag chairs. The one thing that had to be restocked almost daily was snacks that Takato would bring in from his parents bakery.
"And why is this great?"
"Well usually only impmon visits me at night but that's cuz he wants to play pranks on people." He replied as he sat the blanket down and out the pastries on top. "And then he ends up taking most of my snacks before he leaves" He grumbled and Renamon let out a chuckle. "Anyways come sit with me!" The lizard said happily as he started to munch on one of the treats.
The kitsune didn't sit down right away but instead tapped the blanket with her foot. So soft...She looked at guilmon and then down on the blanket and was reminded of her earlier encounter with impmon. He had better not have those same thoughts... Renamon grimaced at the memory. "You didn't have to go through all this trouble you know."
Guilmon frowned at her words. "But, you're my friennnnd!" He practically whined. "I want my friends to be happy at all times!"
Renamon felt a sense of relief. I guess he's not a pervert like the rest of them. She sighed and gave in as she decided to sit down.
Taking the hint that she wasn't about to speak first, Guilmon asked. "So what's wrong?"
"It's just..." She hesitated for a moment. "Things have been awfully quiet since we came back." She looked over at guilmon as he nodded at her for her to continue. "Now that there's no other digimon to fight...I don't know what to do."
"So you're bored?" He asked before covering his mouth quickly. "Sorry! Didn't mean to interrupt!"
She nodded. "I guess that's a way to look at it."
"You should be happy there's no more meanies to fight." He said he he ate another pastry. "We get to relax and play more and focus on...fun stuff." Then he paused for a little bit. "And besides...the last encounter with that Parasimon was...gross." Both digimon shuddered at the memory.
"I know, I know. Believe me I feel guilty for feeling restless these days." She kept looking down at the ground. "As much as she denies it, It really took a toll on Rika and I understand why we don't train like we used to."
"So then just do other things you think are fun."
"That is where my problem lies."
Guilmon blinked. "Huh? Whadya mean?"
Renamon cleared her throat before speaking. "Training and fighting IS fun...I'm not sure I know anything else."
"Oh." Guilmon placed one of his claws under his chin and stroked it as he was deep in thought. "What about that thing you do where it looks like you're sleeping."
Renamon almost let out laugh but barely managed to contain herself. "You mean...meditate?" He nodded back at her. "It's more of a relaxation method for me. It is not really something to do for more than an hour."
"Hmmmm." The lizard was deep in thought trying to think of ways to help. "There has to be other things you enjoy..." Renamon shrugged. "Playing tag?" She shook her head. "Eating?" She shook her head yet again. "Anything?"
"Well...I suppose I like to gaze at the night sky sometimes." She suddenly frowned. "Though, I think it is more for relaxation than it is fun." She let out another sigh and hugged her knees to her chest. "You must think that I am boring for mostly wanting to relax ."
"If that's what's fun to you it's not boring." Guilmon assured her as he handed her a piece of his bread. He didn't want to be a bad host and eat all the snacks before she had a chance to eat one. "But I think I have an idea!"
She took the snack from him and nibbled on it. "You do?"
"Well what if you keep training but without actually fighting anyone?"
Renamon blinked in response. "What do you mean by that?"
Guilmon suddenly got up to face her and reached his hand out to hers. "C'mon I'll show you!" Renamon looked up at him and contemplated on following him wherever it was he wanted to go. In the end, she decided to trust her companion and took his hand in hers as he raised her up from her sitting place.
Both digimon found themselves in a more secluded area of the park where they didn't have to worry about anyone seeing them. Although most people already knew about what had happened with digimon coming into Japan and accepted them, the tamers preferred for their digimon to have a bit of privacy and stay safe from people who may be weary of them.
"You said that Rika would train how fast you are right?" Renamon nodded back, not really sure what to expect. "See that bush all the way at the end over there?" Guilmon asked as he pointed over to the target. "Last one there is a rotten tomato!"
"What are yo-" Renamon didn't get to finish her sentence as Guilmon was already running towards the bush, all while giggling. "You actually think you can beat me, how cute." She smirked before sprinting past the red lizard and making it to the bush first.
Once Guilmon caught up to her, he plopped down to the ground and laughed heartily. Renamon couldn't help but laugh softly as well. "Wow I had a head start and you still beat me!" He said as he sat up. "All those years of playing tag failed me!"
"Well I am an expert sprinter." She said proudly.
"Best two out of three?" Guilmon asked with a playful smirk.
The next few hours were spent as Guilmon tried to incorporate Renamon's usual training into fun mini-games such as who could smash the most rocks in one minute or how far one could climb up a tree without getting scared. Of course, Renamon excelled at any challenge he threw at her but Guilmon was a good sport about it. He had an interesting way of putting his own twist to things and surprisingly, Renamon didn't mind. She was even more surprised at how much she was enjoying this new style of training without actual targets to destroy. All her thoughts from earlier were gone as she was focused on how much of a great time she was having.
When both digimon decided they were exhausted, they laid on the grass and looked up at the night sky.
"You like to do this too right?" Guilmon asked as he kept his gaze on the sky. "I can see why."
"It's beautiful isn't it?"
"Yea it is! Especially the moon! But it kinda looks like a giant cheese puff so I'm getting kinda hungry now."
The view of the moon was always Renamon's favorite part of the night sky and was glad someone else agreed with her. That is not what she was expecting though and Renamon tried her best to stifle her laughter but failed. "Why is it always food with you?" She asked as she tried to calm her laugher down.
"I can't help it! Takato must have drawn me with 3 stomachs without realizing!" He pouted as he rubbed his belly.
Renamon laughed some more before being able to speak again. "You know, you are a very complex digimon."
"Eh? How?"
"Just some hours ago you were giving me helpful advice and being insightful but now you're comparing the moon to a snack." She really didn't mean to lose her composure and laugh so much but she really couldn't believe his extreme personality change!
Guilmon couldn't help but laugh at her comment. "Yea, I guess it depends if I'm hungry or not."
"Well anyways," she began to sit up. "Thank you." She said sincerely and smiled warmly at him.
He sat up as well and blinked at her. "For what?"
"For listening to my problem and going out of your way to help me."
"It's no problem! Anything for my friends!" He replied happily. "I know...we don't really talk to each other unless there's a wild digimon running loose but i still consider you a friend." Guilmon said bashfully. "If you need help again you can come to me...after going to Rika first of course!" He added that second part a bit too quickly, but she got the point.
Renamon felt a twinge of guilt as he spoke. Though they had been part of a team for years, she was still so reserved with anyone that wasn't Rika and really only spoke to the others when it was necessary. After this, she would have to consider letting Guilmon into her inner circle at least.
"Well, I'm honored to be considered your friend." She looked over at Guilmon and saw that he was grinning. "I...consider you a friend too." She admitted before lying back down to continue looking at the sky and he followed shortly after. They laid in a comfortable silence just gazing up at the stars and she was so concentrated at looking that she almost didn't hear Guilmon's question.
"So...have you figured it out?" Guilmon asked suddenly, breaking Renamon out of her daze.
"Figured out what?"
"Why we're here even if there's no one to fight."
Her gaze was still on the moon and she thought about it for a short while before answering. She turned her head to face his and smiled at him. "To enjoy our life with friends." Guilmon smiled back and they continued to stargaze for the night.
I hope you enjoyed this sweet first chapter! Since I definitely know where I want this to go, updating won't be a problem hopefully. If anyone even remembers my years old story, sorry to say that i'm most likely giving up on it :/ anyways until next time!