Hey, everyone! Ta-Ni Kitsune here. As a special treat after my long hiatus, I bring you a brand-new story, set in the Digimon world instead of the Pokemon world! This chapter is merely introducing my new character, but it will have canon characters as well. As always, everything canon does not belong to me, but my OCs, both human and Digimon, are all mine. Emjoy!
"Julie, it's time for dinner!"
I stand up at the sound of my mother's voice, stepping out from behind the pile of TVs I was relaxing behind. I can never catch a break, can I? I thought as I walked back toward the inn where I live. As I pass a broken mirror, my reflection catches my eye and I stop to regard it. Dirty, blond hair frame my face, hanging down to my shoulders. My bright, blue eyes stare back at me, shining even in the gathering gloom of night. Seeing a glimmer of hope behind those weary eyes, I smile for a moment.
"Julie, where are you?"
I drop the smile as I resume walking toward the open door, with Mother's silhouette blocking the light from within. Even in the shadows, I could see her disapproving scowl, eyes panning my dirty clothes and grime-covered arms and legs.
"How many times have I told you not to play in the alley behind the house? You always come home dirty and infested with germs; who knows what else could have been messing around in the muck back there. Besides, it's almost dark, and THEY come out after dark."
"But, Mom," I protest as she grabs me by the arm and hauls me inside, slamming the door behind her. "It's boring staying inside all day, especially since we don't get visitors to the inn anymore. Also, I don't think THEY are all that bad; I know some of THEM are good." My argument is interrupted as the wind begins to rise outside. She pulls me back from the windows as sand scraped against the glass; a fierce sandstorm had appeared suddenly.
"See, our protector has called upon the winds to scour THEM from our town. If you had been out there, you would have been torn bloody by the sands. It's always better to stay inside and stay safe, away from them. You wouldn't want to be caught be the Mayor, in the company of THEM, do you?" I fearfully shook my head no; the Mayor is rarely seen in this town, and for good reason. The last time he stood from the Town Hall balcony, he watched as several villagers were burned alive for trying to leave the village.
"Now, be a good girl and run upstairs to change. We must be presentable, should any visitors come." I bit back my retort about not getting visitors; I could tell Mom wouldn't take anymore backtalk. I quickly ran up to my room and scrubbed my face and body with water from the basin. Throwing a fresh dress, I sat down on my bed and listened to the sand-laden wind whipping through our town. Little did I know that this particular storm would bring a certain someone to town, who would change my life forever.
And there you have it! I'll be uploading infrequently, alongside my other two stories, so stay tuned for the next chapter! Also, check out my forum RP, Eon Village. We need more members!
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