Chapter 8
Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon Frontier. Yay.
Authoress: Sailor Epyon
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Upon stepping onto the ground of the Digital World, everyone gasped at the sight they saw before them. A dark fog enshrouded the entire area, making it impossible for one to see their own hand in front of their faces. The ground seemed completely dead, devoid of any sort of vegetation that once covered the ground before. The insane laughter became louder and louder, cackling arrogantly somewhere within the fog. Suddenly, it grew quiet; the only detectable sounds were the breathing patterns of Takuya and Kouji.
"Takuya, the others…" Kouji spoke in a panicked voice.
"I know. They're no longer with us." Takuya replied with anger in his voice. "The only one I sense is you. Somehow, they disappeared within the depths of this fog seconds after we stepped off the trailmon."
"They disappeared because he believes they'll be a distraction." Kouji spoke angrily. "He wants the two of us for himself… damn, I figured at least Kouichi would have ample protection against the fog."
"Kouichi is fine, and so are the others." Takuya replied. "He won't hurt them. He's too busy seeking us out to worry about them."
"I'd say they're wandering around in this fog, as we are." Kouji suggested. "He separated us all on purpose, using his telekinetic abilities. I know him well enough to know that much. He's made it very clear that he's only interested in the two of us."
"Indeed." Came a cackle.
Kouji grimaced, and reached for Takuya's hand.
"Stay close to me, koi." Kouji instructed. "We can't afford to get separated."
"I know," Takuya murmured, as he took Kouji's hand graciously. "We'll probably meet up with him soon. We need to be prepared to take action."
"Oh, I'm ready." Kouji growled. "I've had it up to here with his antics. We need to finish this once and for all." Kouji then sighed, as the two walked forward. "I won't let him hurt you or anyone else I care for."
"I agree." Takuya replied. "No way in hell is that bastard taking you or anyone else away from me."
The laughter became even more maniacal.
"My, how rich." The voice that the laughter belonged to bellowed. "The little children honestly think they stand a ghost of a chance against the likes of me. They think that by words alone, they can defeat me. I always knew Kouji was fun, but I must admit, Takuya, you've become quite amusing as well."
"Shut the hell up and show yourself!" Takuya shouted angrily.
"Birds in a cage, birds in a cage." The laughing voice began to sing, "Whatever shall I do with these birds in a cage? Shall I clip their wings? Perhaps I should rip out their wings with my bare hands. Would you enjoy that, my two little doves?"
"You're insane!" Kouji spat. "The sooner you show yourself, the sooner we can defeat you and go home."
"Defeat me?" The laughter thundered. "Your empty words amuse me to no end, I must say. Your home is here in the Digital World, where your data will be scattered upon the lands, after you are both punished for your arrogance, but not before serving me until I've had my leave of you."
"Kouji, judging from the pitch of his voice, I'd say we're getting closer." Takuya whispered as he tightened his hold on Kouji's hand.
"Such arrogance," The voice rang out. "The two of you think you are so strong together. I wonder if you would scurry blindly as lonely little mice if I were to drive a wedge between that bond."
"You could never break the bond that Takuya and I share!" Kouji shouted angrily.
The voice laughed evilly, before the fog became thicker, and darker, if possible. Takuya found himself growing dizzy, before collapsing to the ground. Kouji felt a wave of dizziness come over him as well, preventing him from catching Takuya, or himself for that matter. As they both hit the ground, their joined hands loosened on accident. When Kouji came to, Takuya was nowhere to be found.
"Takuya?!" Kouji shouted. He felt around the ground in search of Takuya, knowing that he couldn't see him through the dark fog. "Takuya?" Kouji cursed silently to himself. There was no way that Takuya was even in the same area as Kouji now. Like Kouichi and the others, Kouji had lost Takuya to the fog as well. It was fruitless to call for him.
"See how easily I separated you?" The voice snickered, "So painfully simple. You're all alone now, Kouji. The darkness will swallow you whole."
"In your dreams!" Kouji shouted. "I'll find Takuya, as well as my brother and the others. And then I'll kill you!'
Takuya awakened to find that the dark fog was stronger than ever.
"Kouji?!" Takuya felt around the ground in search of him. "What the hell happened? I can't sense him anymore."
"You're all alone now, Takuya. Whatever will you do?" The voice rang out.
"Kick your ass, that's what!" Takuya shouted into the fog.
"Feisty as ever." Came a chuckle. "The darkness is already making a feast of you, though. You feel the bitter coldness in the air. That's your heart telling you that you're truly alone…something you've never been good at. Your precious Kouji and your close little group of friends are gone now. You're all by your lonesome. Kouji can't hear you; no one can. This is my domain and I control it to my every whim."
Takuya gave a laugh. "You're stupid if you think that's going to work on me." He chuckled. "Don't pretend you know how I'm feeling. I'm not alone. Everyone I care about, including Kouji are right here," he pointed to his heart, "cheering me on. I don't buy into all that 'cold bitterness' crap. I'm not going to be trapped here much longer, so why should I suddenly announce that my little world is coming to an end and suddenly give up, just because I'm trapped in some damned fog? Are you telling these things to Kouji as well?"
"My, an unexpectedly perceptive little whelp, you are." Came the voice. "It matters not. You will soon be gone, no matter how confident you are in your own foolish heart."
Takuya said nothing as he headed closer toward the sounds of the voice. With any luck, Kouji, as well as the others, were likely doing the same. The closer he got, the louder the voice became. Takuya smirked as a shrilling cackle came from just up ahead. This ridiculous game of hide and seek would soon be over.
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A/N: Yeah, that's the shortest and crappiest (and most vague) thing that I've ever written. I'm really disappointed in myself over this, and I'm sorry to the one who wrote before me, as well as the one who has to clean up the mess I've made. I've left all kinds of plot holes open for you guys to fill with your fic goodness. XP I meant to write more, but if you know my style well, then you've probably noticed that I ended up with terrible writer's block over this and couldn't go any further. I completely lost site of where I was going with it. I'm very sorry to everyone for taking so long with this. Thank you for being patient. You're all awesome people.
