Poké: And we're back with chapter two! Oh and ha! You were wrong Kouji! People are interested in this!
Kouji: Shut up!
Takuya: I swear these two fight more than Captain Falcon gets beat up.
Kouichi: And that's something to accomplish seeing as he gets beat up on a daily basis by her.
Red: Actually, she beats on me more than Falcon.
Poké: And you wonder why? The answer's obvious. Now go back to the manor!
Red: But-
Kouichi: Don't argue with her.
Takuya: We'd actually like to start now.
Me: Okay, but first off I'd like to thank Twilight Smash and Immortal Fallen Radiance for reviewing, and anyone else who was somehow involved. And now we will look back at what happened last time. But one other thing; Disclaimer: I do not own anything here except the storyline.
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Last time we left Takuya and Kouichi, they bumped into each other at the train station and they practically fell over each other. They talked it out and went down to the underground train station where they started looking for Kouichi's 'friend'. But while looking the train they were on took off. And in the end they promised each other that they would stick together through this new journey of theirs.
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Chapter 2: Spirits of Fire and Darkness Awaken
Takuya's P.O.V
"What now," The both of us asked, bracing ourselves for the inevitable. Yet we were unaware of the position the both of us were in. Instead we looked over to the 'train'.
"Sorry kids, but I've got runs to do. I can't stay to chat," The train said. Wait, did the train just talk? Oh god I think I'm going crazy. Well maybe not seeing as Kouichi seemed just as confused as I was.
"What are you? How can you talk? That's not normal," Kouichi asked. The train rolled its eyes.
"I'm a Digimon kid. To be more precise, I'm Worm the Trailmon. All Digimon in the Digital World talk unless they're still babies', but they still make sounds. Nothing here is normal in the Digital World so don't expect things to be easy for you. Oh and welcome to Steel Town," Worm said right before taking off.
"What's with these Digimon taking off before we get to ask questions? It's not like we scare them," I responded to its actions. First that voice, then the train, what next? A half creature, half horse hybrid?
"I don't know, all in all, they seem to be trying to avoid us or are too busy-"Then he stopped. I looked up to him to see why, and figured it out from his crimson face. Well that, and the position we were in. Apparently when the we were pushed out of the Trailmon he landed on top of me this time, which is weird seeing as I didn't feel any of his weight on me… As if it felt normal. I cod almost feel the blush on my face getting deeper, just by starring at his blue-grey eyes. It felt as though all the blood in our bodies rushed to our heads from blushing. Then we both heard four different giggles coming from a bush. Finally tearing away our gazes we looked over in that direction, but not without getting up first. Then four different creatures came out of the bush.
"That was sooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute! How nice," The one that looked like a bunny said.
"It was kinda cute," The fish looking one said.
"Pfft, girls," The monkey with flames said.
"And what's that supposed to mean! If I recall correctly, you're the only boy here other than Betamon," The white ferret responded.
"Coming from a girl herself,"
"Why I aughta-"
"Coronamon! Stop making Kudamon mad! You don't see Beta or me trying to start a fight,"
"Don't bring me into this Lunamon, please," The one known as Betamon said.
"What do you know Luna!?! You're just a stupid little girl Digimon," 'Coronamon' said.
"You've done it now idiot," Kudamon responded.
"What," Coronamon asked.
"That," Kudamon said, pointing to a furious Lunamon.
"Lunamon digivolve to….. Lekismon." Data covered the little Digimon then disappeared revealing a taller bunny covered in crescent moon designs and ribbon.
"Oh crap," Coronamon responded.
"RUN," Kudamon yelled as she scurried away. But she stopped in front of us, "You have to run too. When Lunamon evolves she can't control it as well, same with Coronamon. And she stays like that for a while. Usually for a day or two, but she's never in the right senses. She'll attack anything in sight. So come o-"Kudamon began before being rudely interrupted by Coronamon.
"I'm the only one who can stop her. Coronamon digivolve to… Firamon," Data had also covered the small Digimon then disappeared and revealed a lion with wings and flames surrounding his body. However his eyes had turned crimson and started glowing, as did Lekismon's.
"Coronamon you idiot! Great, now we're screwed. You have to run, I'll cover you," Kudamon ordered.
"Over here! It's safer," Betamon shouted from the nearest building. I quickly took Kouichi's hand and tugged on his arm. He nodded and we both started running toward Betamon, hands intertwined. I looked back and saw Firamon and Lekismon fighting, attacking each other with different moves. Some of which were heading towards us, but Kudamon did a good job of either reflecting them or destroying them. That was until an attack hit Kudamon making her fall asleep. Then more attacks started heading our way, each one getting closer to us, like the two Digimon were trying to attack us. But in reality, they were moving all over the place the attacks were random, but they were also moving towards the city. They were moving closer to us, and then one of the attacks created a large pit in front of us. We didn't have time to evade it ended up falling in, but it was deeper than the attack made it. Last thing I saw was Kouichi landing right next to me.
"Koui…" Then everything went black.
Kouichi's P.O.V
For a minute things went black, as if I was in a state of unconsciousness. Until I heard someone say part of my name.
"Koui…"
I opened my eyes and saw Takuya right next to me. Her eyes' were slowly closing. Most likely from the hard impact to the ground. She wasn't the only one who felt it though. The hard contact with the floor made it hard to move without feeling an immense amount of pain. However, I was able to sit up and lean against the wall behind me.
"Do you wish to save her?"
I looked up, "Who's there?"
"No need to fear Child of Darkness,"
"Who are you? And who is this 'Child of Darkness'?"
"I am Dianamon, and the Child of Darkness is you young one,"
"What do you mean?"
"I have no time to explain, you must take what is hidden here if you wish to save her. You do wish to save her do you not?"
I looked back at Takuya and back to where I heard the voice, and saw a silhouette of a warrior in armor, obviously a girl. That most likely was Dianamon. "I'd do anything to save her. But how can I? I can barely move."
"You must prove yourself worthy young Child of Darkness,"
"But how? Dianamon, how do I do it? I'll do anything, just tell me,"
"You must beat the darkness in your heart. Do you trust me?"
"I don't have any other choice now do I?"
"I suppose you don't unless you would rather climb out carrying your 'lover',"
"Okay, that's going a little overboard. We're just classmates, maybe even friends. But we could neverlovers, besides shouldn't we be focused on proving myself worthy?"
"You must face the truth soon young one, or else you will fall to the darkness in your own heart."
I was about to respond when the digimon released a large, aura-like orb. The orb hit me, then everything went black.
***
Kouichi's vision
I found myself floating, or at least that was what it felt like. I couldn't move my body at all. Somehow, it felt as if I wasn't alone, but I didn't know why. All of sudden I saw three different images appear in front of me. They were my grandmother, mom, and Kouji, the jerk Takuya was talking about earlier. However, one by one, the images began dissolving into the darkness. I could already feel hot tears streaming down my face. The memories and images just brought too much pain.
"Finally alone now, Child of Darkness. That is good, now I can make this easy."
"Who's there? Show yourself," I said to the shadows around me. Then a giant dark purple, green and navy colored bunny came out of the shadows.
"Child of Darkness, I am Cherubimon. Do you wish to be free of your pain? Or wish to suffer more and more," 'Cherubimon' offered. I thought about it, but shook my head. I was fine by myself, I was fine when I was with Takuya. I never was suffering real pain, and being with Takuya made it easier to deal with.
"I'm not suffering, and I don't need your help so leave," I responded.
"What, you think that girl will stay with you through this. In the end you know she'll just leave, just like everyone else has left you,"
"I know Takuya, she'd never do that. She never leaves a friend behind. She has a pure heart, and-and I…"
"You what? Love her? Love is a worthless human emotion that makes you weak,"
"You're wrong. It doesn't make us weaker it's a source of strength,"
"Kouichi… Please be okay. If anything happened… I don't know what I'd do…"
"Takuya! Where are you? ... Please be alright," I responded.
"You're just hearing her thoughts. Apparently she cares about you as well. Pathetic,"
"She isn't pathetic she's one of the strongest people I know. Don't you dare call her pathetic! The only pathetic one her is you Cherubimon," I responded, a dark light forming around me making Cherubimon retreat. However one thing was left behind. It looked like a warrior in armor, with skulls on its shoulders and several eyeballs, but then transformed into a lion in armor. My D-Tector started glowing, and somehow I knew what to do. I held up my D-Tector toward the floating figure. "SPIRIT," I shouted, making the spirit disappear into my D-Tector, then my vision completely disappeared as well.
End vision
***
I woke up to see Dianamon had disappeared, and I was still holding onto Takuya's hand. I blushed but didn't move my hand away, instead I pulled her towards me. Then my D-Tector started glowing again.
"Kouichi Kimura, it is time," The voice from when we first came here said. Then data surrounded me like a cocoon. Next thing that happens I turn into a warrior covered in black lion-like armor. "Lowemon," Honestly I didn't care; I just had to get Takuya out of here. Gently, I picked up her up trying not to disturb her from her rest. Yes, I picked her up bridal style, but I didn't care. I heard a small moan come from her and I winced a bit myself. I could tell she was in real pain, and there was nothing I could do to help. I shook my head of my worries, even though it was only long enough to leap from rock to rock to reach the top of the pit. But by then Takuya had started to wake up, and she wasn't exactly very welcoming.
Takuya P.O.V
I started to finally wake up. The pain in my right shoulder and left ankle was immense compared to the rest of my body. And somehow I felt the wind on my face. I looked up and saw that a warrior-like Digimon was carrying me bridal-style. I screamed and started struggling out of its grip.
"Let go of me! And where's Kouichi? Answer me," I yelled, trying to kick to Digimon.
"Ow, ow, OW! Stop kicking me and maybe I can answer you! God even in this armor your kicks still hurt," The Digimon complained. I stopped kicking 'him' though it was only for a moment.
"Fine, but at least put me down,"
"No way, you're hurt more than you think and I'm not taking any chances,"
"I'm not a baby! I can take care of myself fine,"
"I'm not implying you are one. I'm just thinking about you and your injuries. Can't have you hurt now, can we," He said with a wink. That reminded me about Kouichi, when we were younger.
***
Flashback
"Ahhh!"
"Takky! You okay?" Kouichi asked. Our class was playing soccer for fun and someone had tripped me when I tried to get the ball. No one else had bothered to help me except for Kouichi.
"I'm fine Kou, just a little scratch," I responded, trying to get up, but I ended up falling back down again. My ankle was really starting to hurt.
"Here, let me take a look at it," Kouichi said. I nodded, moving my hand from my ankle. He crouched down and took a look; then he sighed, but had smiled afterwards. "Nothing to serious, a few scratches and such. But we still have to get ice on that ankle. Come on, get on my back."
I looked up to him as he moved closer. I was hesitant at first until he said with a wink, "No worries Takky, I won't let anything happen to you. Besides, we can't have you hurt now, can we?"
I nodded and wrapped my arms around his neck. Then he carried me off to the nurse's office, trying to cheer me up on the way.
End Flashback
***
"That's what Kouichi would do," I whispered softly, trying not to let the Digimon hear me. However, he did.
"Kouichi would do what," He innocently asked.
"Whenever I felt unsure of something, or when I was hurt he'd always wink right after. It was always a comforting look he gave," I responded. He looked at me with one of those, 'I did that' looks. "Umm, I know it's a bad time, but can you tell me where Kouichi is?"
The Digimon sighed, "Promise not to be freaked out?"
"Promise,"
"Takuya, I am Kouichi," He responded. I looked up at him, mostly at his eyes. They may have been a different color, but I saw the warmth and compassion Kouichi held in his eyes. He looked down at me and mostly saw the shock in my own eyes. The feeling went away though. Slowly but surely, I wrapped my arms around his neck as silent tears ran down my face.
"I'm just glad you're alright," I whispered only loud enough for him to hear.
No one P.O.V
No one said a word, but then again no one was around. Kouichi, still in his Digimon form, ran down the streets looking for any signs of life. It seemed as though everyone had evacuated from the area, yet the duo had no clue as to why. Everything was a bit too quiet, not to their liking. Then they heard it; it seemed like a stampede of wild horse. More like a stampede of Digimon. To be more precise, it was Sagittarimon and his gang of Centarumon heading towards Kouichi and Takuya.
"SOMEBODY HELP US," Two Digimon cried. It was Betamon and Kudamon. Kouichi looked to Takuya as she nodded. Then he set her down and ran towards the screaming.
"Good luck Kou," She whispered before leaning on the wall of a building behind her. That was until the floor beneath her collapsed and she slid down an underground tunnel.
Takuya P.O.V
"NOT AGAIN," I screamed as I slid down a hidden tunnel. I was really hoping Kouichi had heard me, but at the same time I didn't. 'Those Digimon need his help more than me anyway. Poor Betamon, and Kudamon. Where exactly am I going anyway?'
Before long, I got my answer. I saw a bright light ahead of me, and then I suddenly felt like I was falling again. I looked down and saw a fiery pit below me. Something was floating in the middle of it and I was heading right for it! I closed my eyes waiting for the burning pain to reach me. However, the only pain I felt was a hard landing on my back. I stood up while rubbing my sore back and looked upward.
"What the heck? I should be burnt to a crisp by now," I wondered. Then a figure appeared in front of me, causing me to jump back. The figure seemed to be a lion on two legs with armor and fire surrounding it.
"Child of Fire, you've come at last. Though we were expecting someone different," The figure said.
"Whoa whoa whoa, what the hell is that supposed to mean and who are you? Why aren't I burned to a crisp and why are you calling me 'Child of Fire'? I want answers, now," I hissed. After falling into another pit that could've killed me(again), I wasn't in a good mood.
"My apologizes, Lady Blaze, I am Apollomon and you see I've been waiting for you to come and take back the Spirit of Fire. I am its protector after all. You weren't burned to a crisp because you are the chosen Child of Fire. You are destined to take the Spirit of Fire from this place," He responded. I looked at him a bit shocked but somehow wasn't that surprised.
"First off, what I meant was what did you mean by the 'expecting someone different' part of your appearance? And secondly, somehow I'm not surprised," I said with a small glare. He seemed to back away nervously.
"Well, you see we were expecting someone more on the-" He didn't finished his answer, due to the fact I kicked him hard in the face.
"You sexist little creep! Just because I'm a girl does not mean I'm weak! You better be listening to me," I yelled at the taller Digimon.
Apollomon P.O.V
By the Angels that hurt. Human females hit hard, but then again so do female Digimon as well. New note to self, don't say anything that'll tick any girl off. At least she wasn't like Dianamon. If she was then I'd be in a whole hell of a lot of pain. The girl continued to lecture and yell at me for a while.
"I get it! Now just take the Spirit and leave before your lover gets attacked by Sagittarimon and his gang of Centarumon. Not to mention Lekismon and Firamon! Hurry up," I yelled. Then saw the fire in her eyes glare right at me. I was actually scared for my life. 'This girl is scarier than Dianamon. O_ o. Why am I always stuck with the tough ones?'
"Kouichi is not my lover! We are friends and that is it! There is no way he likes me that way! Got it," She yelled, with a blush growing on her face. I chuckled.
"Looks like you like him that way though. Now get the Spirit already," I yelled. The Child of Fire slapped me, leaving a very red imprint on my face. Then she turned towards the Spirit.
"SPIRIT,"
Takuya P.O.V
"SPIRIT," I shouted as my D-Tector sucked in the spirit. Then the voice from before started talking.
"Takuya Kanbara, it is time," Then data started to appear around me and my body started to change. The disappeared revealing me in a new form. "Blazemon," I couldn't believe it. I turned into a Digimon. I got a good look at myself and saw that I turned into a warrior covered with dragon-like armor. I even had wings, and I could also feel some bangs on my head. All I could tell was that I have blond hair and skirt like armor around my waist.
"Why do I get a skirt? A skirt of all things," I complained. Apollomon started laughing and I punched him this time.
"Ooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwww! That hurt! Don't you have to save your boyfriend!?! Now," Apollomon responded. I was about to hit him harder nut realized I had to help Kouichi. I sent a glare towards Apollomon and left.
Kouichi P.O.V
Damn it. I was able to reach Betamon and Kudamon before they got trampled but now we're surrounded.
"Sagittarimon! Leave us alone! I mean it," Betamon said.
"Not until you hand over your obsessions," Sagittarimon responded.
"Obsessions?"
"No- what I meant to say was possessions." Sagittarimon responded.
"Sagittarimon, you're a bigger idiot than when I met you last time," Kudamon responded.
"Shut it! I have a mind like a steel flap," Sagittarimon claimed.
"Kudamon, just who the hell is he? And why is he trying to act like a thief," I asked.
"That Kouichi is Sagittarimon, the Digital World's biggest idiot. He thinks he's tough so he tries to rob people with his gang of Centarumon. Together they're the world's biggest idiot crew though. Even new born Digimon can be smarter than these fools," Kudamon responded. "Oh yeah, where's your girlfriend?"
"Takuya is not my girlfriend," I yelled. But also made me think about what could've happened to her. I left her alone long enough, I have to find her. I was really starting to worry.
"So you have friends? Centarumon, go look for the girl," Sagittarimon ordered. Some of the Centarumon were about to leave when they came face to face with a digimon in red and orange armor, shaped like a dragon. The warrior had blond hair, blue eyes, armor shaped like a skirt around its waist, and black wings.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you," The Digimon taunted. Fire seemed to burning in its eyes.
"Who are you to be bossing us around lady," Sagittarimon growled. Now the Digimon was glaring at him.
"The name's Blazemon and I'm not the type of girl to be pushed around. So back off," Blazemon hissed.
"Wait, Blazemon? Where have I heard that name before," Kudamon wondered. Then she saw the symbol on Blazemon's shoulder. "Oh my, it's the Legendary Warrior of Fire!"
"Legendary Warrior? What's that," I asked.
"Legendary Warriors were the Digimon that defeated Lucemon long ago when he tried to take over the Digital World. They disappeared soon after. And now that I think about it Kouichi I think the Digimon that you are, is Lowemon, Legendary Warrior of Darkness," Kudamon explained.
"Sorry to interrupt the history lesson but I could use some help right about now," Blazemon responded. She was fighting off five Centarumon. Then her hands started glowing with fire, which she released at two of the Centarumon, "Blaze Punch!"
"Cool, I mean sure," I responded.
No one P.O.V
Kouichi ran into battle as Lowemon, unknowing that Blazemon was Takuya. He had attacked two Centarumon trying to sneak attack , throwing them right into Sagittarimon.
"I've had enough of this. Judgement Arrow," Sagittarimon shouted, shooting three arrows at Takuya.
"Oh, no you don't! Shadow Lance," Kouichi said pulling out his lance, blocking the incoming arrows.
"Thanks Kou," Takuya responded with a wink. Kouichi started blushing, without realizing it.
"Wait, Takuya? Is that you," He asked as he kicked two Centarumon onto two others.
"The one and only. I'm surprised it took you that long to figure that out," Takuya laughed, making his blush grow deeper. She threw two more Centarumon at each other.
"You're blushing Kou. Anyway, ready to take on the head idiot," Takuya said throwing the last of the Centarumon on top of the others. Kouichi nodded and faced Sagittarimon.
"I can take you two on. You don't scare me," Sagittarimon responded.
"Oh shut up! Pyro Cyclone," Takuya shouted. Her wings and body turning into a fiery cyclone that got release towards Sagittarimon.
"Shadow Meteor," Kouichi shouted. A beam of dark and light energy was released from the lion head on his chest.
"Moon Night Bomb," Another voice shouted. Large bubbles were headed towards Sagittarimon.
"Fira Bomb," Yet another voice said. Fire bombs were aimed at Sagittarimon.
"Crud," Sagittarimon said as all four attacks combined and hit him straight on, causing him to fly off into the distance.
"About time, he was getting on my nerves," Takuya said as she dedigivolved. She walked over to Kouichi, who had also dedigivolved. Both of them were covered in bruises, but they ignored that. Kouichi was on his knees panting when Takuya reached him. She helped him up and looked to where the other two attacks previously came from. There they saw Firamon and Lekismon dedigivolve back into their rookie forms. Lunamon and Coronamon ran over to the duo and jumped on top of them.
Lunamon P.O.V
"We're sorry," I cried along with Coronamon. Tears were forming from both of our eyes. The two humans were looking at us in confusion.
"What for," The girl asked.
"For attacking you before," Coronamon explained.
"It's okay, Kudamon explained to us that you aren't in control of yourselves when you digivolve," The boy explained.
"But-but, w-we hurt you," I responded.
"Last time I checked we were alive, and that's what counts. By the way I'm Takuya and this is Kouichi. Your friends were worried about you," Takuya said with a smile on her face. I couldn't help but jump into her arms and start crying. Coronamon did the same, but with Kouichi. The two humans started whispering something to each other, then both nodded.
"How about you and your friends come with us? We're new here and besides we can use the company," Kouichi asked. Kudamon and Betamon then ran towards us. They apparently heard as well. All four of us nodded.
Kouichi P.O.V
"Okay this is good and all, but now where do we go? We've only been told to get the spirits but not what to do afterwards," Takuya asked. And as if to answer her question our D-Tectors started glowing and the voice from before started talking again.
"Takuya... Kouichi, you may choose to go back or continue," She said. Without a doubt we were going to continue.
" Of course we choose to continue," Takuya answered.
"Good, then head to the Forest Terminal. You will receive your answers there. Along the way you will also meet up with other chosen children as well," The voice said, then the D-Tectors stopped glowing.
"My my, Forest Terminal's a long way away. It'll take us a while before we reach it. About ten days on foot," Betamon said.
"That's just great, but we can't give up. Right Kou," Takuya responded. I started blushing at how close she was and jumped back.
"Uh-uh, y-yeah," I responded. Great, I was stuttering, now she's going to get suspicious.
"Did I startle you? Sorry about that," She said with a small blush of her own. My blush started growing as well.
"I'm surprised you two aren't going out yet," Coronamon said out of the blue.
"CORONAMON," We all shouted. This was going to be a long journey.
Poké: Okay that ends chapter two.
Kouji: They don't care.
Poké: You little.*Grabs baseball bat*
Takuya: Better run Kouji.
Kouji: I agree with that.*Starts running*
Poké: STOP ACTING LIKE A SCARED CAT MINAMOTO!
Kouichi: Who wouldn't be scared? When you have a bat in your hand someone always gets hurt.
Poké: Not true.
Takuya: Before anyone starts arguing I'm going to end this. So good-bye and good luck folks.