A Digimon Frontier Fanfic
By Sakura Martinez
Author's Notes:
It has been a long time since I last wrote anything that has to do with Digimon. But, I figured the hiatus on my Digimon Fanfic writing has to come to an end sometime and, what better way to kick start it than with the third and final fanfic for the Chronicles of Time Trilogy?
Granted, as of the moment of this writing, I still don't have a clear view of where this story would go. Although I do have the main plot to this story written and planned out. XD
Anyways, I do hope that you guys like this and, I hope that those who had enjoyed reading Chronicles of Time: Of What the Future Brings and Chronicles of Time: Cyber World will enjoy this too.
Disclaimer:
I do not own Digimon. This story, however, is something that I do own, including the OCs that you will find here.
Chronicles of Time: Another Future
Prologue
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A butterfly
Fluttering over the vendor's
Dry flowers of spring
Only two days it flies
Caught by the lost boy
Yet still...
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The beeping sound of the alarm clock coupled with the blinding rays that touched his close eyelids were enough to wake the sleeping teen. If it had been any other day, Kouichi Kimura would have quickly hit the snooze button, closed the drapes o his windows, and went back to sleep. But, as it was the first day of his last year in highschool, he knew better than that. Granted, he was already a senior and would not need to attend the early ceremonies that were otherwise reserved for freshmen and transfer students but he and his friends had already made plans to attend and it would be unwise to back out simply for the luxury of going back to bed and oversleeping.
With a grunt, Kouichi pushed himself off of his bed, grabbed his towel, and trudged to the bathroom, ready to start his morning rituals.
As the cold water from the shower head splashed through his short, black hair, down his face, his neck, and the rest of his body, Kouichi could not help but mused over how his life had ended up and of the troubles that seem to be brewing in the horizon.
It had been years since he and the rest of the Spirit Shinkers traversed the Digital World; years since he has last transformed into the bearer of the spirit of darkness; years since he has even had a semblance of adventure outside of the realms of the norm. It had also been a long while since he was reunited with Yumi. Granted, she wasn't the same Yumi Kanbara that he had journeyed with in the Digital World and fought with against Chronosmon, but everything else outside her history was just the same that he eventually forgot the difference between the two girls. Though there were times when he had to mind what he says around her.
Kouichi sighed as his thoughts took a turn towards his girlfriend. She had been acting strange, zoning out, and had been more than out of the weather. It made him worried and panicky and all sorts of different things all at the same time. And that, in turn, he knew worried his twin brother, Kouji Minamoto.
But Yumi wasn't the only one with a problem. Even he, Kouichi, could feel an undercurrent of dread and...of something else...coursing through him, ever watching him, moving with him, like a shadow or a haunting specter, though he had yet to share what he was going through with everyone. Heck, he didn't even know if he wanted them to find out.
Kouichi shook his head forced himself not to stray to the thought of things that were haunting him. The moment he decides to let his mind wander, he was certain that he would hear that voice again. He didn't want that. That voice could-and would-bring nothing but trouble.
"Yo! Kouichi over here!" Takuya Kanbara hollered, waving his hands around and almost hitting a passing sophomore in the head.
Kouichi shook his head. There was no need for Takuya to wave at him. He had already seen them standing there, after all.
"Pipe down, Takuya," Izumi Orimoto slapped her boyfriend's arms playfully. "No need to act like an overzealous, little kid."
Takuya merely grinned at the blond, before he faced Kouichi, "What took you so long?"
"The principal," Kouichi answered, he was still a little out of breath from his excursion, "He was detouring everyone on bikes to the other gate. I had to pedal my way to the other side of the school. You could have told me we weren't allowed to take our bikes here, Takuya."
"How would I know something like that. I didn't get here with my bike." Takuya crossed his arms. "If you want to blame someone, blame your brother. He was here way earlier than me, plus he's part of the student council, he should have had known about the new detour."
It was only then that Kouichi noticed the absence of his twin brother, "Speaking of which...where is he? And Yumi?"
"Student Council meeting," It was Izumi who replied. "A meeting that I should be attending, too if it weren't for Takuya."
Kouichi looked at both of them puzzled, though not with the fact that Izumi was supposed to be on that meeting. Izumi, Kouji and Yumi were all part of the previous year's student council and, since the elections for the new student council were still a long way away, they were still tasked on maintaining order in campus. What he didn't understand was why Takuya wouldn't let her go to said meeting.
Takuya, noticing the questioning look Kouichi was giving him shrugged. "I just felt like it."
"So he says," sighed Izumi who clearly didn't like it. "I just hope that they aren't talking about something important. I would hate to miss something like that just because of this idiot."
Instead of feeling offended, Takuya merely laughed and the three friends went on their way. They passed by the bulletin board without a glance, all three of them already knew which class they were in as they made their way to the auditorium.
"So, any news on what happened with Junpei's college applications?" Kouichi asked.
"He's keeping it as a surprise," was Izumi's answer. "He said he'd rather be the one to personally announce the good news rather than to tell everyone about it with a phone call."
Kouichi and Takuya both grinned at the news and said in unison, "Tokyo U." and then laughed. It was, after all, the only probable explanation that Junpei would have for not telling Izumi-whom he never fails to call despite the fact that he already has a girlfriend, they supposed it was just Junpei's habbit being hard to break-what college he was attending.
"Well, it is either that or Osaka." Izumi agreed, and he did sound excited.
"And Tomoki?" Kouichi asked.
"He's coming back this year," It was Takuya's turn. He then grinned and added, "Who would have thought that he would end up studying abroad for so long."
"It's not really that surprising," Kouichi shrugged. "Tomoki is pretty smart for a kid his age."
"You sound as though we're years older than him," chuckled Izumi. She paused and then added with a twinkle in her eye, "Sometimes I even forget that he's much younger than Takuya is."
"Hey!" Protested the auburn in question.
Kouichi couldn't help but to simply laugh. It had been a custom to hear and see the two lovers bickering and even making jibes at the other. Despite that, however, Kouichi-and those who knew about their adventures in the Digital World-all knew just how strong the bond between Takuya and Izumi were. Their love was so strong, in fact, that both would go to the ends of the world and back again to save the one they love. Both had proven just that, going against space and time. Against Chronosmon.
Soon, the trio had entered the auditorium which was overflowing with freshmen and transfer students. Apart from the three of them, there were a handful of other juniors and senior students and a couple of teachers all waiting for the orientation to start.
After successfully navigating through the throngs of students who were all clustered together as if their seniors would suddenly sprang at them, Takuya, Izumi and Kouichi all found some place to sit-which was somewhere at the back. They didn't think twice but immediately sat down, not wanting anyone to take the seat from them.
"Maybe we should help out," Izumi said after a while, seeing as how the other seniors were starting to help out. "They're having a hard time getting everyone seated."
Takuya waved his hand in dismissal, his posture was relaxed, like he didn't have a care in the world. "Nah, let them do it. You've helped out enough for this event, Izumi."
"And that," Kouichi interjected just as the student council appeared at the stage following the Registrar who would welcome all the new and transferred students to the school, "is the reason why you really would end up being a bad president, Takuya."
Izumi managed to say, "Thank you, Kouichi," just as the lights dimmed and the spotlight trailed to the School Registrar.
The School Registrar-which was a pudgy, old, bearded man who goes by the name of Mr. Takamoto Hoshikara-managed to quiet everyone down and begin the orientation, which involved a long lecture on being a youth and being the future of Japan followed by the history of the school. It didn't take long before Izumi had to nudge Takuya awake, but even with his eyes open, one could easily tell that Takuya Kanbara was no longer listening. And no one could hold it against him, not even the other teachers who were all waiting for that one part in the ceremony where they were needed, which was, of course, for them to be introduced to the newest members of the student body.
Even Izumi was starting to feel drowsy and she was doing her best to fight it off.
As for Kouichi, he could only sigh as he wait for the orientation to end. With his chin propped on his hand and his gaze vacant and distant, Kouichi began to daydream about nothing in particular. He simply wanted to be able to do something to pass time. He would have played with his phone if he knew neither he nor his twin brother would get in trouble.
The speech went on and on and on. Many of the new students were almost asleep while others were trying to stop themselves from banging their heads on the chairs in front of them. It was painful to listen to such a long and boring speech and they wanted nothing but for their agony to end. Which was why they were all happy when Mr. Takamoto finally stepped away from the podium and the principal, Wataru Rin, took the stage.
It was during that time, after the principal had just introduced the student council-minus Izumi, who was fuming at not being up there at the stage with the others-that something actually happened. Something that caused Kouichi to take a quick deep breath and to turn pale and to quickly jump to his feet causing those who were sitting beside him-which were Takuya and Izumi-as well as those who were seated behind him to look at him questioningly.
"Kouichi, is there something wrong?" Izumi asked, concern showing on her face.
"Did...did you guys see that?" Kouichi asked.
Takuya looked at him confused, "See what?"
"Um...N-no, it's nothing. Nevermind." Kouici managed to say, concealing the feeling of dread and confusion that he felt. "I, uh, just remembered something."
And before Izumi or Takuya could ask anything else, he quickly made a run for it, out of the auditorium, circling around until he found the entrance to the backstage.
Because what he told Izumi was a lie. Something was wrong. And the feeling of dread that had been following him around for weeks now seemed to have manifested itself. Because he saw it. He saw Yumi turning transparent.
Kouichi didn't know if it was just a trick of the light. He couldn't very well ask Takuya and Izumi nor anyone in the auditorium since they didn't seem to notice. That was why he was running, making his way towards her to check up on her. The feeling of dread multiplying in the pit of his stomach.
Especially since he also heard that familiar voice saying, "It's almost time...".
