Dream Land
Shadow- "Heeeeey, everybody! We're baa-aack!"
Renamon- "What the heck are you doing?"
Shadow- "Trying to make them feel welcome."
Renamon- "Don't you have something to say first?"
Shadow- "Oh! That's right! (clears throat)
"Welcome to the start of part four! To new readers, welcome! And to old readers, welcome back! If you haven't read part one, two, and three of my story (The Coming Sunset, Nightfall, and Through the Darkness), please go to my profile page, and read those first. Or else this part won't make any sense to you what-so-ever.
To those who have read those parts: Thank you for reading this far! The story contiues right where it left off, so you'll feel right at home. Enjoy this chapter!"
Renamon- "Did you just copy that from your last story?"
Shadow- "Why re-invent the wheel, right?"
Renamon- "Fine... Shadow doesn't own digimon. And... welcome back."
Shadow- "Yay! New chapter! Please review my story! It makes me happy, and you can say what parts you like and what parts you don't! You might even change a future chapter! So, read and enjoy, then go and review! Yay!"
Renamon- "...how much caffine did you have?"
Shadow- "Dunno. Lost count at ten sodas."
Renamon- "Oh god... you're not going to go to sleep tonight, are you..."
Shadow- "Nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-nope-"
Renamon- "Shut up! Look, just read the story... so I can leave..."
real world
Kari slowly walked through the park. She watched the people around her playing with their pets, or running about, or just sitting and talking. She sighed.
I can't believe nothing's changed in the world. I'd like to imagine that the world would be affected if I died, but... she shook her head. ...the real world's not like that. It's already been a week since... she gulped, not wanting to even mention it in her thoughts ...that... happened... and nothing's changed. No one noticed at first, and they will never notice.
She looked up, noticing for the first time where she was. She looked up at the old TV station where Wizardmon had been killed. The place had fallen into disrepair after the owner had sold it, and it was going to be demolished to expand a nearby shopping mall. The windows were blown out, and many of the support columns were cracked.
I mean, look at Wizardmon. He was killed by Myotismon, who destroyed a good part of the city, and nearly took over our world. But a few years later, and no one even remembers what happened, let alone that he got killed.
She sighed again, and moved on. She watched a few nearby boys playing soccer. I wonder what the others are doing right now?
real world, frontier
At that moment, Zoe was also in a park, sitting under a tree, watching her friends run around and try to enjoy themselves. It wasn't easy. What had happened was still fresh in their minds, even though Botta had gotten used to the others, and was now good friends with them. Zoe looked up at the clouds. She wanted to go see her digimon partner again, and talk things over with her. But that would mean going to the digital world, and remembering...
She shook her head. Though her friends trying to pretend nothing was wrong, she just couldn't do it. Instead, she sulked, the antithesis of her usual joyful self. She realized she was acting more and more like Rika, though this gave her no comfort. She never really had liked Rika. Bossy little red-headed bitch...
Justin, though, was likable. He acted friendly, was actually nice to people, and was apparently smart, considering he argued the D-reaper out of existence.
She smiled at the memory. She almost laughed when she realized that the only other person who might kill the D-reaper by talking was Mimi. In her case, though, that wasn't something to brag about. She'd just talk about clothes until the D-reaper killed itself...
Thinking of death reminded Zoe of what had happened, and she sighed again. I bet no one else is having this much trouble...
real world, tamers
Tears dripped onto the ground as Takato continued to struggle with what had happened. "Damn it..." he whispered, "I should have done something... I shouldn't have left her... I mean them... I mean..." he shook his head, his tears flying about the room. Mom said Jeri called again... she's really worried about me... not that she can help... Takato sighed. Damn it... I've loved Jeri for as long as I can remember... so why can't I stop thinking about Rika?
Takato got out of his chair, and looked around his room. He saw where he had drawn Guilmon... where his partner had first come to life. There he had put his cards, which now gathered dust. He sighed again, and lay down on his bed. Though it was the middle of the day, Takato was tired. He had a hard time falling asleep ever since a week ago. When he did get to sleep, the last memory of Rika flashed through his mind... as he looked back over Areoleodramon's shoulder as Eternalseraphimon braced the doors open. He had been drinking a lot of soda and kept the lights on all night just to avoid the dreams.
For the first time in days, he allowed his eyes to close, and was soon fast asleep.
takato's dream
"Takato! Takato!"
Takato's eyes fluttered open, and he sat up.
He saw Rika crouching nearby, smiling at him. "About time, goggle-head!" she said. "We're going off to see our friends in the other worlds. I thought you were coming."
Takato smiled, instantly forgetting reality. "Sure. Wait up!"
Takato got up, and Rika put her arm around him. Takato blushed, and Rika laughed.
this isn't real
Takato shook his head, trying to clear the voice that had just sounded there.
you know this isn't real
Takato smiled at Rika, and they hurried off to meet the others.
stop living in a fantasy
Go away! Takato thought. I don't know what you are, but you're ruining this time with Rika!
takato... stop this
Shut up! I love her! You can't take her from me!
we're sti-
We'll be happy together!
he-
We're in love! You can't stop that!
tra-
"Shut up!" Takato, and clapped his hand over his mouth, realizing he had said the last thing out loud, and looked around. He was floating, completely surrounded by silver. A human form appeared in front of him.
"What have you done with her!" roared Takato.
"Listen!" the from said "Takato, listen to me!"
Takato growled, realizing the phantom was using Justin's voice. "You bastard!"
"Wha-"
"You killed her!"
"I didn-"
Takato half growled and half roared, and the silver mist began to flash red. A symbol containing four triangles and a circle began to flash around them. Takato launched himself at the figure.
"Takato! Wait!"
Takato roared, and tried to punch the figure for daring to use his friends.
real world, tamers
Takato sat up in bed, sweating profusely and gasping for breath. What just happened? he wondered.
He looked around the room. Nothing looked different. Nothing had changed. He shrugged. Better than remembering...
He sat up, and walked out of the room. He left his digivice on the table, and failed to notice the red and black symbol incessantly flashing on its screen.
