Gamma Goblins - Drea O

Warnings - Violence, death, incest, dub-con, and mentioned abuse. This does have quite a bit of the original Chosen in it, but it's mainly focused around the new group, as well as a slight cross over from another fandom.

Disclaimer - Don't own.

Summary - Post 02; The year is 2033, and Digimon and humans are no longer allowed to go through the Digital Gate without clearing it with the government. After two strangers appear, the world begins to glitch, and a new set of Chosen are taken to the Digital World to save it from an old enemy that had been gone for many years.

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"Boys," the principal said while standing at the front of the room, adjusting his glasses, "We have your new Homeroom teacher here today. From England, I would like you boys to meet Alice Genter."

Genter walked into the classroom, wearing a small, slimming gray skirt with a black turtleneck. Yuuki moved towards the edge of his seat as she stood in front of the class of 17 year old boys. She had a very pretty, soft face, and she was very young, couldn't be much older then he was. He looked across from him, and saw Honjo leaning forward, knuckles clutched against the desk.

Genter flicked her soft blue hair over her shoulder. "Hello, there," she said, with her sweet, accented voice ringing out across the room. "I am Alice Genter, I'm staying with you for the rest of the year, so we might as well get to know each other."

She surveyed the class of boys, and Yuuki started for a second as their eyes made contact. He could have have sworn she made a small smile, and her blue eyes twinkled. "So, let's make this a getting to know you period, if that is okay with all of you."

There was a murmur of agreement. "Well, then, let's begin. I'm Alice Genter. I was born and grew up in England with my parents and twin brother. I'm 20, I got through school very early. My birthday is February third, so I'll be 21 in four months, and my favorite food is squid. Does anyone want to share?"

Hands shot up around the class room, and Yuuki looked around and counted hands. 13 out for the 20 boys in the class. He turned to face Caleb Yagami, who raised his eyebrow at him. Yuuki smiled at him as one of the boys was talking about how he was foreign as well.

"What do you make of her?" Caleb asked, tossing his cigarette on the ground and toeing it out.

Yuuki shrugged, but Eiji piped up quite excitedly, "Yeah, she's really hot. Like something out of Hot for Teacher hot."

They were in the school's courtyard. First class had ended, and the group of friends had gone out in the miserable rainy weather because Caleb had been complaining about wanting a smoke. The boys made their way back towards the classroom for their language studies class, when a bell like voice called to them, "Higashikawa, a moment of your time, please!"

Yuuki, Caleb and Eiji turned. Genter stood, in her short skirt, and tight fitting turtle neck. It was at this time Yuuki took in how incredibly tall she was. Even at his 5'10, she was at least two full inches taller then him. The thought struck him as funny, as he never thought of another girl being taller then Eri, who was just about the same height as him. He looked at the two other boys, Eiji wiggling his eyebrows and Caleb looking cross, as they carried on down the hall without him.

Genter took Yuuki's hands in hers, making him feel slightly uncomfortable. She stared into his eyes, and he felt as though she was reading him. He shifted his weight, waiting for her to say something.

"I hear," Genter finally said, never breaking eye contact with him, "that you live alone most of the time, as your parents are often out of town. Is this true?"

Yuuki gave her a quizzical look. Is that all she wanted to talk about? Yes, he lived on his own while Mother was gone, but since he had Lopmon, he didn't have to worry about being lonely. But there was no way he could go on explaining his partner Digimon to his teacher, no one knew, not his mother, Konishi, or even his friends. It was too risky, he feared someone would take Lopmon away from him.

"Yes," he answered evenly. Her eyes never left his. Yuuki fidgeted, feeling very uncomfortable, her hands were still clasped around his own. She nodded, giving him a slightly knowing smile.

"Alright," taking her hands off his, and breaking her gaze, Genter sighed. "Go on to class, you don't want to be late now."

She left, and Yuuki stood, slightly confused at what had just happened. He made it back to the class, and slid into his desk. Looking to his right, Eiji gave him a thumbs up three rows away, and feeling a tap on his back, Yuuki turned to look behind him, and saw Caleb's upset face.

"Don't mess around on my cousin," he hissed. "You do, and I will hurt you."

Yuuki made a face. "There's nothing between me and Eri in the first place, Caleb. Also, Genter's hot, but she's definitely way too weird to pursue."

-

"I'm glad you're coming home with me, Eri. You can come with me and check out that new jewelry store that's opening today," Sakura Kido said to her younger friend. "Mama's been saying that it's been too long since she saw you last, and it's true!"

Eri smiled and said in a deep whisper, "I got a call from Hana on our lunch break. She skipped out of school to go to the opening with her mother, and apparently the owner is quite the hunk. He's British, too, and has a darling accent. I wonder how he likes Japan?"

The neared the store, and saw gaggles of girls surrounding the place. Pushing and elbowing their way into the store, the two young teens made their way inside, and looked at the lovely displays of jewelry.

Eri neared a display case of brooches, and felt her heart flutter as her eyes fell on an ornate gold turtle pendant, shards of garnet set into it in the shape of what could only be described as a large M, while there were four individual shards placed at the three low points and the fourth in the centre of the downwards curve. She felt that she had to have it, and wanted to touch it. She reached for it, and her fingers touched the glass case.

"Would you like to try it on?" a smooth voice said. Eri looked up into the handsome pale face, whose big, bright smile shined at her, and large blue eyes twinkled. She nodded, and he took out the delicate piece of jewelry.

"There," he said, pinning it to the base of her school collar, and smoothed down the creases. He looked into her brown eyes and said softly. "It was made for you."

Eri fiddled with the piece. She knew that she had to have it. 7 000 yen was a decent price for something so lovely. She looked up at the man's pleased looking face. "I'll take it!"

She reached into her purse, fumbling through as she looked for her wallet, as she missed the dark smirk on the shop owner's face as her head was down.

"Wonderful. You will be most pleased with your purchase."

-

"Are you sure you don't want a ride home?" Jyou asked as Eri picked up her purse.

"I'm fine thank you, Dr Kido. I don't mean to be any trouble," she said

Mimi walked into the entryway, holding a bag full of cookies. "You were no trouble at all, Eri, dear. It's always a delight to see you." She kissed the 16-year-old on each cheek, and said cheerily, "Give Hikari and Takeru our love, are they still having their cookout next Saturday?"

Eri took the cookies, and put them carefully into her bag. "Yeah. If you could make it, that would be great. Uncle Yamato is even coming in with Manami and Miho, I'm sure they'd love to see you guys."

Sakura snickered. "Kenta will adore seeing Manami, I'm sure." She turned to her friend, and ran her hand down Eri's arm. "I'll see you tomorrow, kid."

Eri nodded, and walked down the steps of the Kido's house, waving at the three as she did so. "See you. Thank you for having me!"

Strolling down the street, she neared the new jewelry store, and saw the handsome young man who sold her her brooch earlier that day. He must have heard her coming, because he looked up and waved at her.

"Enjoying it?" he called out to her as she drew closer. She grinned and nodded. He held out his hand towards her, and she took it, smiling. "I'm Takenaga Genter," he said conversationally, flipping his blue bangs back. "This is my store. Normally I wouldn't be here and all, but this being opening day..." he trailed off, looking at the brooch that he had carefully placed on her. He smiled up at her, and nodded. "It was made for you, you know. And I'm not saying that as a marketing ploy."

Eri laughed, a bell like tinkle. Takenaga smiled at her in an affectionate way, and reached into his bag. "Here," he said, taking out a small package wrapped in tissue. "I can't resist that laugh. This is for that man in your life. No, take it," he said to Eri's dubious look. "It will bring him luck."

She took it, and unwrapped the small white package, letting out a little gasp as the small, flat stone fell into the palm of her hand. Running her fingers over it, she felt three teardrop shapes carved within each other. Looking up at Takenaga, she smiled. "It's lovely."

Takenaga smiled once more, and took her hand. "I best be off home, you know, have to feed the dog and all." And with that, he walked right past her. "I'll see you around, Eri Takaishi."

Eri stood there alone in the dark, feeling very odd. She couldn't remember giving him her name.

-

Shutting the door to his grandfather's house, Takenaga shrugged off his coat and stuck it on the coat hanger. In his fatigue, he went into the living room, slumping on to the couch and shutting his eyes.

"You're home late," a soft, clear voice said to him. Feeling the other crawl onto his lap, and wrapping her arms around his neck, he opened his eyes to see Alice's identical face inches from his own.

"Long day, way more customers then I expected," he answered, running his fingers through her hair, and tucking it behind her ear. "Where are they?"

Alice made a face, slight wrinkles marking the otherwise perfect porcelain skin. "Mamoru Tanaka has been missing for three days. Climon figures we can use Labramon to lock on to his scent. I'm worried about him being gone on his own, though, at such a young age."

"He'll be fine," Takenaga said without thought. "He has his Wizarmon with him, doesn't he? What about the girl?"

"Kato Kobayashi. Works nights at a bar about 20 minutes from here. Lives with a roommate and Kudamon a half hour from there," Alice noticed the tense look on her brothers face, and ran her finger through Takenaga's hair. "Relax, things will work out, don't worry. We have until Saturday to find them both."

Takenaga sighed as he felt Alice's long fingers run through his hair. "I know, I know," he whispered. "But you heard what Baba said. So much is at stake..."

Alice kissed Takenaga's cheek. "Relax," she murmured into his ear. "Let's go to bed. You can sleep your stress away."