Chapter VI : Home Sweet Home... Maybe
While Alice and Impmon travel around the Digiworld without any real goal, the Tamers still are on their way to save Calumon who they found later deep down in the middle point of the Digiworld where his normal place was before he got turned into a Digimon. Rika and Renamon Digivolved to their Mega-Level in attempt to stop the red bubbles that are called 'D-Reaper' from destroying Calumon and later the whole Digiworld. As soon as they all are more or less save and fine out of the danger zone it doesn't take long until D-Reaper shoots out of the Earth-slit and starts to spread all over the Digiworld. The 4 Sovereigns pleaded Calumon to give the Catalyst back to them so that they all can fight together against the new enemy. Calumon agreed and together with the help of the DigiGnomes Calumon gave away the Catalyst so that soon every Digimon Digivolved to their Mega Form to fight all together against D-Reaper. While that the other Tamers all watch how one Mega-Level Digimon after the other appears, all of them ready to protect their world. Unseen to them a little part of D-Reaper's red Mass crashes against the Real World and disappears there what causes a gigantic earthquake in the real world. As soon as Calumon is fully empty from the Catalyst, he falls down half unconscious but before he can hit the ground, Rika catches the small guy.
'' Calumon you're truly amazing! ''
'' I never knew you're such a little devil Calumon! '' Guilmon agrees with Rika on what Calumon's ears get smaller while he blushes a little embarrassed but happy to be reunited with his friends.
'' Huh? Hey guys listen! Yamaki send me a message... He writes 'We managed to set up the Arc. It's coming in a bright light beam, you have to get that children'. ''
'' An Arc? '' Guilmon asks while looking at his Tamer,
'' That's something like a ship. I already drove on it, did you too? '' Terriermon says while jumping onto Henry's shoulders who gets a little silent.
'' Does that mean we can go home? '' Rika asks while looking up from Calumon who fell asleep in her arms.
'' Yes I think so. Here's another message 'The Arc is your only way to come home. We just can send this one, if you miss it we won't be able to get you home any time soon, you have to hurry. I'm starting the countdown now...'. '' On that there appears a timer that counts down 40 minutes.
'' We just got 40 minutes left to find this light column. We need to hurry or we miss it! '' Takato says and soon they say their good-bye to the 4 Sovereigns so that they can go find it. Azulongmon helps them get there faster by getting them in another one of his clouds. As the countdown arrives on 28minutes they arrive in the desert where Henry still hasn't said anything yet and Renamon seems to be in thoughts too.
'' Rika I would like to go somewhere before we leave. '' She says on what Rika looks a little disbelieving at her,
'' What? Renamon we don't even have half n hour until the Arc arrives- ''
'' Please Rika, it's important. Hey listen up! Rika and I leave for a short moment. ''
'' What? But Renamon- ''
'' I promise we return before the Arc arrives. ''
'' The Arc could arrive any moment. You can't just leave now- ''
'' Let them go Takato, I'm sure they know what they do. -Get her here save...'' Henry whispers into Rika's ear after he walked over to her and with a nod the duo leaves.
'' What do they want to do? '' Takato asks on what Henry looks up for the first time with a little hope in his eyes,
'' I think they want to get Alice and Impmon. To be honest I'm quit happy about that, I don't like the thought of simply leaving them here...''
'' That's why you were so silent all the time right Henry? You were worried about Alice and Impmon. '' Terriermon asks on what Henry nods slightly.
Rika and Renamon don't need a lot of time until they see Impmon and Alice relaxing on one of the high stones. As they come closer, Impmon sits up and looks at them what makes Alice sit up too.
'' Rika, Renamon? What are you two doing here? '' While Alice looks confused at them, Impmon feels the guilt welling up in him as he avoids meeting Renamon's eyes.
I almost killed her... I was so close to do so... How could I be so stupid... She tried to help me all the time and I just wanted to finish her off like she was just some stranger! ...I'm a monster...
'' Alice we are leaving the Digiworld. Yamaki send an Arc in about 10 minutes, we need to hurry or we miss it. '' Alice tenses on that what makes Impmon shudder from the sudden fear that fills his Tamer. Looking up at her he sees her eyes slightly widened and her breath is a little faster.
'' Alice? ''
'' I-I don't think I want to leave this place yet... Impmon...? Do you want to go back? ''
'' I don't care. We can stay 'ere too. ''
'' What? Why don't you want to leave this place? Alice don't you want to see your dad- I-I mean Mr. Yamaki? I'm sure he's worried about you...''
'' Then tell him he doesn't have to be. I'm fine like you see. I don't need to go back, except from Mitsuo, there's no one that I want to return to. '' She looks away a little, not liking the sad look in Rika's face.
'' You really don't want to go back? ''
'' Rika this is the first place in which I don't have to be- ''
'' And what about Henry? ''
' Get her here save...'
'' What about him? '' Alice asks now confused but with a little sting of a bad conscience in the back of her head.
'' He wanted me to get you back to them save, what shall I tell him then? 'Sorry she didn't care what happens to us she just left a message for Yamaki' ? That's cold Alice. ''
'' Do whatever you want... I don't care...'' Rika's hands curl in anger while her teeth press against each other.
How can she simply shrug her shoulder like this and say that she doesn't care?! How can she simply ignore everything that happens around her?! Henry likes her and she just shrugs her damn shoulders!
'' Damn Alice! He likes you and you simply block everything like it's not about you! Why do you do that?! ''
'' Because, Rika! Every time I let someone come close to me the person either died or left! You could say I'm cursed if you want to! Tell Henry I'm dead or anything you want but don't make me lose him or you! I don't want to see another person die in front of me! My uncle was more than enough for my liking! ''
'' Wait, Richard's dead? '' Impmon interrupts and looks up at his Tamer who bites her lip until he starts to see blood while her hands and balled to fists.
'' He died 3 months after you left...'' She whispers and for a slight moment Rika's anger stops.
'' Come on Alice, Yamaki waits for you, Henry does and I... I don't want you to stay here too. '' Renamon watches the conversation while feeling the small feeling of sadness and anger that comes from her Tamer. She herself doesn't want Impmon to stay in the Digiworld either. She really grew to feel something like friendship for the small Rookie even after the Beelzemon incident. Even Alice she sees as an pleasurable company and her Tamer likes her dearly.
'' … Fine... Fine I-I'll come with you...''
'' Good but we need to hurry or else we don't arrive there in time anymore. There should be just a few minutes left. '' Renamon says on what Rika looks at her,
'' If you Digivolve to Kyuubimon we would be faster right? '' On her nod Rika pulls out her Card what makes Alice look at Impmon.
'' You too? ''
'' Ya can bet! ''
'' Digimodify! Digivolution Activated! ''
EVOLUTION
Renamon Digivolve to... Kyuubimon!
Impmon Digivolve to... Devimon!
While Rika jumps on Kyuubimon's back, Devimon swoops Alice up in his arms and they all hurry back where they just arrive at the Arc as it wants to lift from the ground. Rika and Kyuubimon are the first ones to jump inside the Arc and as soon as they're inside Kyuubimon turns back to Renamon.
'' Didn't you find them? '' Henry asks with a small hint of disappointment and sadness on his face but Rika just grins and nods towards the entrance of the Arc where Devimon just shoots through with Alice in his arms but soon he's back to Impmon too.
'' Heya! '' She greets while holding her hand up, as she meet Henry's eyes she winks at him before looking at Ryo who smiles at her friendly. Impmon next to her looks around one time before lying down with his arms behind his head.
'' It's good to see you both came back. ''
'' Almost didn't make it in time. Huh? Is that CyberDramon's Rookie form? ''
'' Yes, that's MonoDramon. ''
'' Aww how cute! ''
'' I'm not cute, I'm cool! '' The small Dragon argues but Alice just shakes her head, a slight commanding hint in her voice,
'' No you're cute! '' MonoDramon huffs slightly what makes the others laugh. For the first time now Alice really looks around and as her eyes hit Jeri's back she shudders slightly.
'' Hello Alice! '' Calumon's voice make her look at the small Digimon that now jumps up and down in front of her before jumping around her neck to hug her what makes her blink even faster before awkwardly patting the small Digimon's back. Impmon looks up at her with one eye closes, his head resting comfortably on her crossed legs while Alice leans against the wall of the Arc next to Henry who has his little sister close to him. Suzie looks curiously at Alice because she's the only one she never saw,
'' Youu... who are you? '' She asks curiously with titled head on what Alice sinks a little back, not knowing how to react to the small girl,
'' My name is Alice. It is... nice to meet you...? ''
'' I'm Suzie! You are pretty, do I get so pretty too when I'm old? '' She winces on the 'old' a little and smiles then creepily down at her,
'' Call me old again and you don't have to worry for your later look ever again. ''
'' I-I-I meant o-older...''
'' Small rule for your later life, you may call guys old but you better don't do that with girls. Could end ugly. Anyway, I think so. You know its all matter of genetic. ''
'' Genetic? '' The little girl titles her head in confusion on what Alice realizes that normal 8 year old girls don't know about the Genetic bloodstream. Henry chuckles a little on Alice's helpless look while she thinks about a possibility how to explain this one easy for Suzie,
'' You know... your blood makes you special. Everyone has a different kind of blood, no one has the same but you have a similar blood to your family so... do you have an elder sister? ''
'' Yes, her name is Jaarin. ''
'' Is she... pretty? ''
'' Yeah. ''
'' Then the possibility that you get pretty later too is high. '' On that the child begins to laugh in glee what makes Alice lean a little back with an unsure look. The girl suddenly stops and smiles brightly at her,
'' I like you! Do you come and drink a tea with me and my puppets once? '' On that Alice's eyes widen while she forces a smile,
'' Uhm I don't think that would end good. ''
'' Why not? ''
'' Let's say I'm not friendly with puppets... not at all...''
'' Are you afraid of puppets? '' Henry now asks chuckling a little,
'' I wouldn't say afraid... I would say... totally terrified...''
'' You can't be serious. ''
'' Whoa so you're actually similar to a normal human? '' Kenta suddenly asks almost shocked.
'' Oh come on, everyone's afraid of something. Therefore I wasn't screaming like a baby like everyone else as we fell like 400 meters downwards! Furthermore have you ever seen a horror movie where puppets kill everything with 6? No? Lucky you! '' Pouting while turning her head away with her arms crossed Henry starts laughing and even Rika and Takato chuckle on that.
'' You do realize that puppets aren't alive? '' Henry asks now in a voice he normally only talks with to Suzie when she's scared of monsters under her bed,
'' Don't even try it, she got that phobia since before I met 'er, ya can't get 'er off that. '' Impmon suddenly says with his eyes closed what makes Alice look at him strangely while pinching his forehead,
'' You don't have to tell him that one...''
'' Are you my brother's girlfriend? '' Suzie suddenly asks and while both of them blush slightly while hurriedly saying 'no', Rika chuckles lightly.
'' So you are a friend of my brother? '' On that question she stops what makes Impmon look up at her as he feels his Tamer tensing.
Friends? I-I don't know what does it mean to be friends with someone? I mean Impmon is my friend but I don't know... when do humans become friends?
'' U-Uhm... I-I...'' Seeing that Alice probably never was asked such a question, Henry puts a hand on his sister shoulder to get her attention,
'' Suzie you should probably sleep a little, I don't know how long we need to get home. ''
'' But I'm not tired...! ''
'' Yes you are I saw you yawning multiple times. You don't have to stay awake, nothing interesting is going to happen. ''
'' How do you know? ''
'' If something happens I'll wake you okay? ''
'' Okay fine...'' It doesn't take long for the small girl to fall asleep in her brother's lap. Most around them are asleep too just Takato, Rika and Renamon are still awake but Takato is talking to Jeri silently so Rika and Renamon are the only ones that heard Suzie.
'' Sorry about that she- ''
'' Is just a kid I know, no problem. '' Alice replays mumbling while looking down at Impmon. Just as Henry wants to say something, the Arc suddenly makes a sharp stop through what everyone wakes up again,
'' What happened? '' Kazu asks while Kenta looks around.
'' The Arc stopped! '' Henry calls while Suzie looks up at him,
'' Henry why did it stop? Make it move again...! ''
'' I think your brother will not be able to change anything on the current situation...! '' Lopmon says while shoving Suzie away a little before the girl can crush her to death.
'' Takato look, the light is gone on what we drove. ''
'' What? ''
'' I think the Arc lost track because the light is gone...'' Alice says what makes Kazu and Kenta look at her,
'' Does that mean we don't get home again? ''
'' Hey Arc you hear me? Please hold out a little longer... we're almost there so... don't give up now, ok? '' two small wires come from the console-pad and connects with Takato's PDA. An 'OK' appears on the display what makes everyone breath out released as the Arc starts moving in high speed again through the different Levels of the Digital world...
The Arc arrives in the lake that's in the middle of the Park. Slowly one after the other comes out to face their family members for the first time after the long journey they all had. Alice, Impmon, Rika and Renamon are the last ones that get out.
'' Don't you want to go out too? '' Rika asks while watching Alice's expression getting pained.
'' It's not like anyone would be waiting for me. '' She laughs dryly on that but Rika hears the pain in it.
'' What about Yamaki? He'll be out there and he'll wait for you. ''
'' Yes... Yamaki... You should go to your family. They're surely waiting for you. ''
'' You sure you're fine? '' Renamon and Impmon exchange glances at each other before focusing back on their Tamers.
'' Yes I'm sure. Don't worry I'm fine. I'll be right after you...'' Nodding slightly Rika gets out too. Alice lowers her head while biting her lip. The sudden urge to cry takes place in her mind but she pushes it away.
I can't cry now. I have to focus. I need to stay strong...
'' I'm here...''
'' Huh? '' Impmon's voice makes her look up at him with confused eyes. He smiles at her slightly,
'' Ya don't have to be scared to go out there. I'm here and I won't leave ya alone. ''
'' Yes I know... But... Even if James or Irene are out there, I haven't taken my pills for such a long time now and I didn't even say goodbye to them before I left. I caused them trouble and probably worry just because I once more didn't think about the people around me. Can't we go back to the Digiworld? I'm... scared... I don't want to go out there...''
'' Yer not alone in this Alice... I won't leave yer side, I'll be there to help ya. Furthermore James and Irene both aren't the types of humans that would hold a grudge. Especially not against ya. ''
'' It's not that much about them being angry. It's about that this damn illness stops me from thinking things through. I can't decide what's right or wrong without these hell-pills but I don't want to be dependent from them just to be able to think. But if I don't take them... I'll hurt everyone around me...''
'' If yer about to say something bad or hurting I'll stop ya. I promise Alice I won't leave yer side and I make sure that ya get all right again. Dr. Impmon is on the case and he sure as hell won't leave ya alone with that! ''
'' Thank you... Impmon...'' Nodding with a little more insurance she steps out of the arc herself to find everyone with their parents. Renamon talks with Rika's grandmother while Rika is caught in a hug from her crying mother. Henry and Suzie are both talking to their parents and siblings while Terriermon and Lopmon stand next their Tamers. Takato and Guilmon talk smiling to Takato's parents who both have tears in their eyes. Takato's father pats Guilmon onto his head what makes the red Digimon smile happily, his tail flickering from left to right. Kazu and Kenta are with each their parents too, even Ray's dad is there. Smiling slightly at all the happy faces Alice seeks for Yamaki. As she spots him she smiles a little wider. He and Reika are talking with James and Irene.
Of course my dad isn't here... I knew it...But maybe it's better that he isn't. I don't want him here to be honest. I just want him to be out of my life forever.
When they see her they come towards her and Impmon with a smile even if Yamaki and Impmon just glare at each other. Taking off the sunglasses he wears even in the dark, he hugs her tightly with a wide smile while ruffling her hair a little when he releases her a bit,
'' Come here you little run-away! I almost thought you weren't coming. Don't scare me like that, what would I have done when you would have gotten lost? ''
'' I thought about it... Not coming back I mean...'' She admits silently before releasing him.
'' I know... I'm happy that you decided against it. '' Giving him a weak smile Alice turns to her Butler James to hug him too.
'' Miss Alice, it's good to see you well. ''
'' James, I missed you. ''
'' You caused us worry Miss Alice, please don't leave again without saying good-bye...'' Irene says, tears of happiness in her eyes to see her young miss reunited with her friend.
'' I'm sorry, I didn't call before I left I just... had a lot of things to settle. I forgot it, I'm sorry...''
'' Oh it's all fine! The most important is that you're back home and well. And to see that your friend is back and well too is a release. ''
'' Huh? Have you known that... Impmon is real? Why haven't you told my dad? '' Folding her hands in front of her, Irene smiles friendly at Impmon who looks confused too. They always watched that no one finds out that Impmon is real. They both knew that if her father would find out about Impmon he wouldn't allow him to stay with Alice so they decided it's better not to let anyone know.
'' After the death of Madam Serena and the little attention you always got from Mr. Vladim, I thought that you would never get fully happy no matter what James and I do... but as your little friend appeared you seemed truly happy for the first time again. I know Mr. Vladim well enough to know that he would not have understood that this small angel can make you happy. Since the day Madam Serena died he got too protecting for your good. I didn't want you to become sad again, you are a wonderful person and you don't deserve to be unhappy. '' Alice's eyes widen slightly as a sudden wave of emotions flows her body. The feeling of being loved and to be accepted makes her smile softly,
'' Irene... thank you...''
'' Alice...'' Looking up with wide, shock-filled eyes she searches for the owner of the voice.
'' Dad...? Why...'' Unsure she looks at her father whose eyes meet hers and suddenly time seems to stop. She hasn't seen her dad for 8 months now. He skipped his promise to spend Christmas Eve with her to go on a 'important' business trip and after that she refused to talk to him and started traveling around again. A sick feeling takes her over and she starts trembling. Out of the corner of her eyes she sees Rika, Henry and Takato watching her and her dad. Impmon looks up to her and grabs her hand with a grin. When she looks up again her dad is already next to her to hug her tightly with a smile,
'' Alice thank god you're well! '' Blinking slowly she looks into his tears filled eyes as he releases her.
'' Dad... what are you doing here...? ''
'' Did you think I would miss the day my daughter comes back from the most exciting trip of her life? I canceled every appointment to get here in time. Thanks to Yamaki I knew about the place where you would arrive. '' A string of anger flows through her as he releases her far enough to look into her eyes.
'' Are you alright? You look a little pale...''
'' I'm fine it's just... I don't understand why did you cancel your meetings? You never did that before... ''
'' I know and I know how wrong it was to leave you all alone the whole time. I see now that you can't exchange love with money and I'm sorry...'' Looking slightly at Yamaki who now stands behind her dad she gets the idea that he talked to him.
I told him to keep his nose out of that...! I hope my dad doesn't think he has to make up anything to me. I don't want him to act like someone he isn't. I don't want him close to me at all.
'' I managed it without you pretty well. It's not like you ever- '' Feeling a slight pinch on her leg Alice realizes that the thing she just was about to say would have been very hurting for her father.
'' Yes you did... You played a big role in that I presume? I always thought you were a fluffed animal. '' Her dad suddenly says to Impmon on what he takes a small step back, not liking the sudden closeness to Alice's dad.
'' Maybe. ''
'' Thank you for taking the place I should have filled. ''
'' Pah. '' He crosses his arms and takes glares at her dad, not liking the closeness to another human. Alice is one thing but others... no fucking way he likes that. Furthermore he can't stand her dad after all he's the reason his Tamer now is an emotional wreck!
'' I always wondered why you suddenly disappeared. First she dragged you around all the time and then Alice told me she lost you somewhere but she never made any intention to get a new one. Now I know why. Now that I think about it, where did you disappeared to anyway? I can't image that she really lost you. ''
'' More than you think. '' Alice and Impmon murmur to the same time.
'' Huh? Did something bad happen? The toy was gone too you always had with you I remember. ''Alice narrows her eyes dangerously while getting defensive again,
'' First of all it's not a toy, it's a D-Power, which I got back by the way, and secondly there happened a lot. Nothing of it is any of your business. '' She snaps what makes Impmon shudder. He always forgets how scary she can look when angry. Rika, Takato and Henry now look directly at them while each their parents talk to their Digimon Partner. Except from Yamaki, Reika, Rika's grandma and Henry's father they never really saw real Digimon after all.
'' I think this is very much my business. After all you got- ''
'' Just to your information, it never was your business before and it never will be your business. What happened between me and Impmon is nothing you have to know. And just because you suddenly tell me you spend more of your oh so precious time with me it doesn't mean I have to inform you about everything you missed all my life because you were busy running a corporation that already has more than enough money. '' A silence floods the small group they are in. Slowly Jackson nods his head before putting a hand on her shoulder which Alice eyes with slight disgust. Only now she realizes how much she actually hates him.
'' You're right. Come on we get home and then you tell me what happened over there. If I already missed the things that happened before this day, I at least want to become a part of your life from now on. James would you please start the car? ''
'' Of course Sir. '' Turning around he and Irene leave to go into the car which is parked at the street.
'' I'll just go and say bye...'' She turns around to look at the others a moment. A sad feeling fills her.
'' You can invite them over you know? I got no problem with that. ''
'' Thought so...'' She murmurs while looking at Impmon before they walk over to Rika, Takato and Henry. They build up a small circle by now, their parents behind them, talking about how happy they are to have them back safe and sound.
'' You leave now? '' Henry is the first one that focuses on her. Rika and Takato look at his words to her too, a sad shadow in their eyes. They really started to like Alice and now she goes back to a place that is hours away from them.
'' Yeah... I think I need to but I'll keep the house I was in. I bought it after all so why now selling it? I think I'll move there permanently as soon as I can but now... I think I spend some time with my dad. I have to. ''
'' So you talked about it? '' Takato smiles happily at her.
'' Not really but it could be worse. ''
'' And you think your dad allows you to move here? ''
'' It's not like he would really see it if I'm not at home. Oh and by the way, you're all invited to come over if you want to. Your partner and parents can come too of course. ''
'' How big is the house you live in? '' Takato asks with slightly wide eyes.
'' It's a mansion. Pretty big place with a lot of empty room. So you can come whenever you want to. ''
'' A mansion?! '' Rika bursts out what makes the parents around them look at them,
'' Uhm... yes... didn't I mention that? ''
'' You never mentioned that you're the daughter of Jackson Vladim before we asked too. ''
'' Oh yeah. Well you never asked. I didn't thought this was important. ''
'' Is that the girl you were talking about? Hello I'm Rika's grandmother Seiko. '' Looking slightly lost a moment, Alice bows slightly before smiling friendly,
'' Nice to meet you. My name is Alice. Alice Vladim. ''
'' Sure now she introduces herself with her last name. '' Rika grumbles slightly but on a grin of Alice she pouts.
'' Your father is a really nice person. He sat at our table while we had the meeting with Mr. Yamaki. ''
'' Uhm... yeah...''
'' And he's attractive. '' Rika's mother giggles behind her what makes Alice look with a disgusted face at her,
'' Oh gee thanks that's what a daughter likes to hear. ''
'' No wonder you get along with Rika, you're just as biting as her. '' Smirking slightly Impmon looks up at Renamon as he feels her watching him,
'' You're going with her I presume? '' Her calm voice asks while Terriermon, Guilmon and Lopmon are playing around.
'' Yeah I will. Someone's gotta watch 'er right? '' Grinning slightly Renamon feels a tingle of happiness in her.
'' I'm sorry for... everything I did...''
'' There's nothing to apologize for. Everything is settled. '' Nodding softly on her somehow emotionless statement he turns to Alice who just says her good-bye.
'' You coming? '' She asks towards Impmon. Together they go back to Alice's dad who already waits for them. Yamaki is at the paramedics by now,
'' Can we go? ''
'' Yeah. '' They start walking slowly out of the park. As they cross Jeri, Alice looks into her eyes and freezes a moment.
'' Something wrong? '' Impmon asks as he feels her being afraid of something. When he follows her eyes and sees Jeri, guilt fills him at first but the fear and the unwell feeling in Alice gets stronger what makes him shudder slightly,
'' Who is here to pick up Jeri? '' Alice asks at Yamaki while watching Jeri starring emotionless but with something in her eyes that makes Alice tremble in terror. She never saw such blank eyes. Even Beelzemon had life in his eyes but hers are blank. Emotionless and just dead. She doesn't even know how to describe it in her head it just... makes her feel like she has to crawl into a hole and never get out again. Takato walks up to her and puts a hand on her shoulder while looking at Yamaki, obviously the same question in his eyes,
'' No one. Her father said that if his spoiled daughter wants to get home she should come by bus. Her step-mother obviously wanted to come but he didn't allow it. We don't know who'll get her home, maybe I will. ''
'' I could get her home. ''
'' That would be great,but... are your parents fine with that? ''
'' Is that ok if I get Jeri home? '' Takato asks while turning towards his parents.
'' Of course but come back after that directly please. '' His father says with a smile. Alice walks over to Takato but her eyes never leave Jeri once.
'' Takato you take Guilmon with you right? ''
'' Of course, why? ''
'' Something's definitively not right with her. Don't leave her out of your eyesight while you're with her and never turn your back on her. ''
'' I think she's just sad because of... Leomon...''
'' No that's not about Leomon, not completely. Just... do as I say... Keep an eye on her. ''
'' Fine I will. '' Looking slightly confused he stares at Alice who still has her eyes focused on Jeri. Okay something really is strange about Jeri but after all she saw how Leomon died. She always was a little more sentimental than everyone else and that most definitively was too much for her. But Alice seems to have an unwell feeling and he doesn't want to make it worse. Nodding on his agree she turns around and leaves together with Impmon and her father.