Chapter Four: "Together, we stand"

Patamon's POV

I saw Gatomon walk away from Veemon who looked slightly confused but definitely a lot more calmer than he had been and flew over to join her, I could tell from her expression she felt slightly sad, it seemed like she was remembering something from her past, when I landed next to her I pulled her into a hug holding her close to me and not wanting her to feel upset, this wommon meant the world to me, she was the first one in the digimon to give me some recognition, it was in our battle with VenomMyotismon, she had told us that she had a plan in mind and everyone was willing to fight, but then my heart lifted when she said that I was the only one she wanted to fight by her side, none of the other digimon had given me that much recognition before and I always felt it was because I wasn't as strong as Agumon or Gabumon but Gatomon honestly made me feel special and she still does even now.

"Are you all right, Gato-chan?" I asked her taking her paw gently in my own and looking into her beautiful eyes, I don't understand how anyone could hate them or punish her for having them, to me I could gaze into those eyes forever, I am glad Gatomon joined our team. While I am close with all the digimon, none of them shared the closeness Gatomon and I had, I could talk to her about how I felt without feeling awkward or embarrassed, our friendship began to get deeper after our first adventure when TK, Kari and the others left to return to the real world.

Of course we were all upset about our partner's sudden departure but Gatomon had been the most upset about it, at times I heard her crying that it wasn't fair that she got to spend so little time with Kari, I hated seeing her so upset so I went up and talked to her, in an attempt to comfort her and reassure her that everything would be okay and that one day she would see Kari again, the truth was I was holding onto my own hope of seeing TK again, since before we parted we made that promise that one day we would reunite and I had faith in the fact that we would. Right now, I could see she was still deep in thoughts so I caressed her back with my wings causing her to lean in close and I kissed her softly. She was the most amazing thing that ever happened to me, and I always want her to be happy and smiling no matter what happens in our upcoming future.

Gatomon's POV

I felt a surge of guilt within me seeing Veemon like this and because of that Wormmon is suffering as well. I feel like the fall apart me and Veemon had has lead to him becoming this way, I never wanted this though I never wanted this to destroy him, he has always been selfless so he had let me go when he knew I could no longer remain loyal to him he let me go, I felt a tear roll down my cheek, Wormmon really loves him and his loyalty is a lot stronger than mine would be, after all he stood by Ken even when he was the digimon emperor, I am loyal too to Kari to Patamon but it's a different kind of loyalty. I didn't want to betray Veemon by being with him and not having true feelings for him so we ended it.

"Are you all right Gato-chan?" I heard a voice ask causing me to snap out of my thoughts.

I was snapped out of these thoughts when I heard Patamon speak and looked up I didn't even hear him come, I was probably too lost in my own thoughts and wasn't focusing much on my surroundings which you would have thought me being Myotismon's servant for so long would teach me to be overcautious about things and the truth was that I was like that at first but becoming friends with Patamon really changed me, I felt as if I could trust again like I could act how I wanted and I wouldn't be punished for it, sure being with Kari I knew she would never hurt me but those three years when I didn't see her, Patamon taught me how to open up and showed me that I shouldn't be too scared to act myself and that he wouldn't hurt me.

When I was sad about Wizardmon, no one listened to me as a confidant as he did, he even told me about a battle he once had it was the Digidestined's first battle against Devimon and it was Pata's first time digivolving, he told me had to sacrifice himself in order to protect TK. That's just how he is, he doesn't care what he has to do as long as the ones he cares about are safe. I leaned close and purred softly when he caressed my back and returned his sweet kiss, he always knew on how to comfort me. That's what I loved about him.

"Pata-chan I feel it's my fault Veemon is like this. He's scared to put his heart on the line and the other thing he is quite clueless." I said sighing a little and Patamon kissed my forehead and held me close to him not saying anything for a moment.

Patamon's POV

I held Gatomon close to me and felt slightly relieved when she purred and returned my kiss it meant I made her feel better, I am so glad I am able to do that, I love her more than anything, I love the way she smiles how her eyes light up and when she cries I feel like digivolving to Angemon and hurting whoever made her cry, like that foul creature Myotismon I will never forget or forgive all he did to my friends I would have liked to personally make him pay but the kids took care of that. When she spoke, I frowned at her words and kissed her forehead holding her close and trying to think about what to say right now that would make the situation better.

"It's natural Vee is scared Gato-chan it's not easy putting your heart on the line like that, it's a big risk I should know it, it was one of the reasons I didn't come out about my feelings because I was scared. But you don't worry about it honey or put too much stress on yourself and on our baby. Everything will turn out okay, the power of love has a strange way of coming together. And if they take too long we can play matchmaker for the two of them." I told her winking as I kept her close, I was trying to be serious and comfort her but at the same time I wanted to see that amazing smile that came to her face and made her eyes twinkle when she was happy, I wanted to hear that sweet giggle that almost sounded musical.

Gatomon's POV

I took Patamon's words in and knew he was talking from experience, she had never meant to hurt him but she had and she was glad she had realised her feelings but wished she didn't have to hurt anyone. I couldn't help I giggled at Patamon's words about us playing matchmaker for both Veemon and Wormmon, though I knew he really meant that it's strange how Pata always knows a way of cheering me up with his hopeful attitude I love how he always hopes for the best even in the darkest of times he really honors that crest of hope.

"You sure honor that crest of yours Pata-chan I love you." I told him kissing him softly on the lips and swishing my tail to slide it down his back making him moan in pleasure I giggled and cuddled up to him, he honestly was the best thing that ever happened to me I felt so lucky.