CHAPTER 10

The whole house woke up during MedievalDukemon's assault. Rika's mother and grandmother were told to stay in the house until the attack was over. They heard sounds from the battle and were relieved when those sounds stopped. But the sight of a bleeding Renamon carried by Lucario and Rika made them worry again.

After laying Renamon down on a mat on the floor, Rika began to swipe healing card after healing card to try to fix Renamon up. She was able to lessen the bleeding so they were able to put a bandage on her. After that, they had no choice but to leave Renamon to recover while they went back to bed.

"May I watch over her for the night?" Lucario offered. Rika raised her eyes surprised but allowed it. As Lucario knelt down next to Renamon, Rika left the room just as Renamon opened her eyes.

"Are you alright Renamon?" Lucario asked.

"Apart from my bleeding stomach, I'm fine." she replied. "What happened to MedievalDukemon?"

"I think he escaped while we were bringing you in. Is there anything I could get you?" he asked getting up.

"No it's OK. Just...stay with me please."

Lucario nodded and knelt down again. They nothing for several moments.

"I am sorry Renamon." Lucario finally said closing his eyes unable to look at her. His balled up hands began to shake.

"For what?" she asked.

"Had I not lost my balance during that battle, I would not have had you use yourself as a shield to protect me. You never would have reverted back to your normal form and never would have been hurt by MedievalDukemon. I am sorry. Please forgive me!"

He really did mean what he said. He thought that now that there were evil Digimon who wanted him dead, there was a chance that he might endanger Renamon or any of the other Tamers.

Maybe it would be better if he went back to his home world.

"It's not your fault Lucario." Renamon said taking his hand; the shaking stopped and Lucario was able to look at her again. "I got hurt because of MedievalDukemon not you. Don't blame yourself."

Lucario calmed down a bit but something was troubling him. "I am also sorry you had to see me like that." Renamon knew he was talking about when he beat MedievalDukemon to within an inch of his life.

"That doesn't matter now. Everything's alright." Renamon said and she finally went to sleep. Lucario smiled and lay her hand back down.

The next morning, Rika woke up to check on Renamon. She was surprised when she went in the room and saw that Lucario hadn't left his position.

"You're up early." Rika said walking towards him.

"I did not sleep." Lucario said tired.

"You were up the whole night?" Renamon said waking up. Lucario nodded. "You should get some rest."

"Very well but only for a few hours." Lucario said as he stood up and slowly went into his room to sleep.

"He sure is gallant." Rika commented.

Renamon, who had been watching Lucario's retreating back, said: "I guess he is." as she sat up.

"I mean, staying by your side all night?" Rika faced her partner and raised an eye brow. "You sure he's not in love with you or something?"

That question caused Renamon to blush heavily- something Rika never saw Renamon do.

"Wait a second," Renamon was looking at Rika while the latter continued. "Are you in love with Lucario?"

"Well I..." Renamon said nervously and stopped talking.

"Renamon, it's OK." Rika said reassuringly. "You can tell me anything."

This was very comforting to Renamon. "I...You're right Rika." Renamon lay back down. "I...I love Lucario..."

"Well that's nice to hear." Rika said with a small smile.

"But something's troubling me." Renamon said sadly.

"What is it?"

Renamon sighed. "It's just...I don't want him to leave. I mean, I understand that he wants to find his brother but...it's painful thinking that he has to leave us."

"Well, that is a problem." Rika said and she thought about it for awhile. "Hey, maybe he's thinking about it too. About whether he wants to stay here or go back to his home world."

"What do you think he'll choose?" asked Renamon.

"That's really up to him." Rika said shaking her head. "But no matter what he chooses, I and everyone else will stay by your side."

With that, Rika left. Throughout the whole morning, the rest of the Tamers visited Renamon to see how she was doing and to figure out exactly what happened. By early afternoon, everyone had left and Lucario had woken up.

Renamon was confined to the house for three days and Lucario had taken the liberty of doing things for her during that time. And while they weren't doing anything, they just kept to themselves mulling over their feelings for the other.

After three days, Renamon was fully recovered. Lucario saw his chance.

"Er Renamon," he said slightly nervous.

"What is it Lucario?" she asked back.

He took a deep breath. "Now that you are well, I have been meaning to ask you something. I have been wanting to explore the city and see the sights in it. Would you like to join me?"

"Sure, I'd like that." Renamon said with a smile.

"Excellent." Lucario said. "We shall leave tonight if that is alright with you. In the meantime, I will do some training. See you tonight."

And with that, Lucario nodded and left the room leaving Renamon all alone. After ten seconds, it finally hit her; Lucario had just asked her on a date.