FoxAnima:
/sigh/
Here I am again, skipping school for you guys.
XD What can I say? School sucks, writing fan fictions rock!
By the way, I've noticed that a lot of people include disclaimers in their stories. Is that mandatory? Because I've read the story guidelines and it didn't say anything about that in there. But just to be safe, here's my disclaimer:
Disclaimer: I do not own any part of the Digimon series…not even a little bit. Akiyoshi Hongo does….lucky bitch…
On with the story!
Digimon: The Darkest Dreamer
Chapter 4
"…and then she said 'no' and then I said 'yes' and then she said 'no way!' and I was all like, 'yes way', and then she…"
Candy had been going on like this for the better of 45 minutes.
Kouji wondered when she'd have to stop and take a breath of air.
Suddenly, a rhythmic beeping shook Kouji from his thoughts.
My cell phone!
Taking it quickly from his pocket, Kouji snapped open the device.
"Kouji Minamoto," The message said, "The digital world is in grave danger, you need to come with the rest of the digidestined. Take the 3:45 Shibuya bound train from Jiyuugaoka station."
"Ooh, Kouji what's that? Some kind of game? Can I play?"
"Not now Candy," Kouji said, standing up and moving towards the exits, "I have to go."
My friends, I have to tell the others…
"Kou-Kou," she whined obnoxiously, "Come back!"
Kouji looked back at her and growled lightly, "Candy, I can't do this anymore, we're over."
Candy's look of surprise quickly changed to sadness then anger.
"Minamoto!" She raged, "How dare you…"
She was still yelling when Kouji left the mall, and when Kouji arrived at his brother's house. But he couldn't hear her.
"Ding dong" The doorbell chimed melodically, echoing through the small townhouse.
"Ding dong, ding dong" It rang twice more.
"Hello!" Kouji called out, opening the door, "Kouichi? Mom?"
The door creaked loudly as Kouji pushed it the rest of the way open. Removing his shoes, Kouji entered the house.
"Hello?" He yelled again, his voice reverberating off the walls.
"Kouji?" Kouichi asked, rubbing his eyes.
Kouji jumped, surprised to hear his brother's voice.
"Hey," He answered coolly, trying to hide his shock, "You didn't answer, so I just walked in."
"That's fine, I was just sleeping," Kouichi said, stifling a yawn.
Sleeping? Its 2:00pm!
"Oh, well there's something I need to talk to you about anyways."
Kouichi yawned again, "What is it?"
"The digital world," Kouji answered, "I just received a message from Ophanimon on my cell phone, it's in danger."
Ayame lay on the tattered, beer stained couch staring at a dark spot on the carpet.
She thought of nothing in particular, she was just zoned out.
Her stomach growled menacingly.
I'm hungry.
She merely acknowledged the fact, not doing anything about it.
She was too busy looking at the spot, not to mention she was dead tired.
Her stomach growled painfully this time, giving her the boost she needed to drag herself off the couch.
She staggered through the living room, snorting at the discarded beer bottles and full garbage bags.
This place is a shit hole.
She sighed, giving up on her rebellious thoughts. Ayame had read the law and knew that she couldn't move out until she was 18. That was 3 years away.
Shivering as her bare feet hit the linoleum, Ayame entered the kitchen. She opened the fridge and peered inside.
Beer, pickles, vodka, beer, cheese, milk…
Ayame listed of the contents in her head.
She pulled the jug of milk from the shelf and placed it on the counter. She unscrewed the cap and a foul odour hit her nostrils.
Shit. It's expired. So much for milk.
Ayame threw the milk in the empty garbage can.
She opened the cupboards and peered inside.
A solitary box of Lucky Charms stood with the dust bunnies.
Not my favourite, but better than nothing.
Finding no bowls, Ayame took the box with her to the couch and began to eat her breakfast.
A bird twittered outside, reminding Ayame of how quiet it was in the house.
Why is it so quiet?
Finally it hit her; Father wasn't home.
Where is he?
Not like she wanted him to return, but it puzzled her why he had left.
Maybe he's gone for good…
Ayame shook her head, ridding her mind of these overly optimistic thoughts.
Stuffing one last handful of cereal in her mouth, she wearily stood up.
Putting the box back in its place, Ayame rolled up her sleeves and turned on the tap.
Her hands under the water, something caught her attention.
Red?
The water was red.
No, not the water.
Her hands.
It was blood. Dried blood was mixing with the water.
Ayame screamed. Running into the living room she noticed the spot she was looking at earlier.
It wasn't just any stain; it was a small pool of blood.
But whose?
Ayame's mind wandered back to the events of this morning. It was so quiet.
Daddy?
Walking to the end of the short hallway, Ayame reached the door of her father's room.
She shakily raised her hand to the doorknob, turning it slowly, afraid of what she might see.
The sight that met her eyes stayed with her for the rest of her life.
Jiyuugaoka station was packed to the brim with people, so nobody seemed to notice two very similar-looking boys walking through the crowds purposely.
"There it is," Kouji mumbled under his breath, leading his brother towards the trains.
"Here…Shibuya."
The boys entered the train and were greeted with a breath of fresh air.
It was completely empty.
"You told the others. Right Kouji?" Kouichi asked, looking at his brother questioningly.
"I did, but even if I didn't they got the message on their cell phones anyways." Kouji finished sitting on the bench.
"I only really had to come see you." Kouji thought for a moment, "Why don't you and Mom have a phone?"
Oh no…I'm going to have to tell him…
Kouichi got an embarrassed look on his face. "W-well I…"
But he was interrupted when Takuya entered the train.
"Not late this time!" He announced triumphantly.
"Hey Takuya,"
"Hi."
"He he…" Takuya scratched the back of his neck, "So, only you two so far?"
"Don't speak too soon!" Zoe's high voice rang out through the train.
"And I'm here too," JP's voice followed.
Zoe walked in, with JP behind her, holding his hand.
Kouji had a shocked look on his face, "You two are-"
"Going out?" Kouichi finished for him.
(Wow they really are twins…)
"Yeah," Zoe answered, blushing a little bit, "We have been for about two years now."
"Hey guys!" Tommy interrupted the awkward silence.
"Tommy!" Takuya exclaimed, giving him a pat on the back.
As soon as Tommy entered the train, the doors slammed shut and everything started moving.
FoxAnima:
I'm just going to skip to the crazy, super-fast elevator! XD
Takuya entered the elevator first, followed by Zoe and JP, Tommy, and Kouji and Kouichi taking up the rear.
The elevator slammed abruptly, and it immediately started going down the many levels of the train station.
Kouichi's eyes widened at the speed they were going, but everyone else was unfazed, they had all experienced the crazy, super-fast elevator before.
Coming to a stop at the below-ground level, the digidestined found themselves in the circular train-cavern.
But, unlike the first time, there was only one train.
"Well," JP said, trying to lighten the mood, "I guess this'll make choosing a lot easier."
Everyone chuckled lightly.
Moving as a group, they all made their way to the train, uneasy of the state they might find their digital world in.
Tommy entered the train first.
He stopped in the doorway.
"Tommy, what's the big idea? Why did you stop?" Takuya asked, almost angry.
"T-there's a girl in here."
FoxAnima:
O.O
Another cliff hanger! (I'm getting good at these!)
Yeah, I'm trying to keep this fanfiction faithful to the story, so make sure to tell me if I get off track.
If you're confused about anything also, make sure to ask me and I'll try to clear things up the best I can.
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Digimon: The Darkest Dreamer