Chapter 10 Injuries
The second morning of the traveling duo came into the sky. Kira awoke to the sun in her eyes, just like the previous morning. She closed her eyes and was about to put her hand in her face when she realized something was on her. Kira opened her eyes and looked to see Blackwargreymon right up to her with his arm gently laid over her. Kira's eyes widened. What… wha why is he? Even her thoughts could not finish for she was shocked to no end. Shaking the thoughts Kira slowly was able to wiggle her way out from underneath his arm without waking him. She got up and stretched up towards the sky with a big yawn. Then she walked over to the small pile of fruit that had not been eaten last night. She sat down, picked up one and started eating thinking to herself. Wonder why he had his arm over me last night and how long was it there? Just as she ran them through her mind for the 3rd time she heard a loud grunt. Turning her head to look over her shoulder she saw Blackwargreymon slowly rising from his sleep. Should I ask him about it? Na, he probably did it by accident in his sleep. No need to bring it up. Deciding on that she watched as he got up and stretched the same way she had done only with a very loud grunt. When he was done he turned towards where Kira was eating.
"Morning Blackwargreymon" Kira said.
"Morning Kira" he replied sitting down next to her.
"Sleep ok?"
"Yes is did. How about you Kira?"
"Slept ok. Not used to sleeping on the ground I suppose."
"Understandable." He reached over Kira and grabbed a fruit for himself and started eating. They both ate in silence until they both had their fill. Then Blackwargreymon got up and walked over to his armor. As he put it on he spoke to Kira. "Its best we go ahead and head on our way. Lucky for us a town will come up soon."
"Oh really, cool. How far away is it?"
"Half the days traveling but it's a nice town where I think you and I both can have the other half the day to relax for a bit."
"Oh. How much farther will we be when we travel on from there."
"Not too much farther. Bout another day or so, depending on our speed."
"That's good. I'm kind of looking forward to knowing why I am here."
"I agree with you on that. I too cant wait to see why we are needed. Besides the random attacks the digital world seems to be at peace."
"Yeah oh well lets get going then." With that the duo started heading towards their destination. Little did they know a Gazimon had been listening to their conversation behind a bush. He sprung up and spoke into a walkie talkie.
"Lord MetalEtemon. They are heading towards the hot springs town. They will arrive there in half the day."
Static was heard until Lord MetalEtemon spoke through "Well done little buddy, phase one of my master plan will now commence."
"Yes my lord." With that the Gazimon ran after the duo, following them.
Three hours later.
Kira and Blackwargreymon had been walking for a few hours now when a noise made Kira stop. Blackwargreymon noticed her stop and turned towards her.
"Whats wrong?"
"Thought I heard something."
Both listened for a few minutes until an army of Gazimon jumped out all around them. Blackwargreymon stepped forward pushing Kira behind him and got in a fighting stance.
"Stand back Gazimon or you will all be given flying lessons free of charge."
One of the Gazimon stepped forward and spoke. "We don't wish to fight, just give us the girl and no one will fight here."
Blackwargreymon growled deep in his throat. "No. She stays with me."
The same Gazimon grinned and shrugged. "Very well. ATTACK!"
The Gazimon attacked all at once. Blackwargreymon flung his arm across and sent several of them backwards. The second wave jumped in over the first wave and started piling on Blackwargreymon. He tossed his arms left and right sending them flying in all directions. Kira backed up out of the way to allow Blackwargreymon room to fight. On and on she watched him fling one Gazimon after another as they kept attacking. No hesitation was in his movements. To Kira the fight appeared to be a deadly dance that Blackwargreymon was leading. With her eyes focused on the battle she did not see or hear the following Gazimon sneak up behind her. The Gazimon brought out his claws with a cling. Kira heard the cling but was to late as the Gazimon scratched her on the arm. Kira screamed out in pain and fell to the ground clutching her arm where three long gashes were heavely bleeding. Her scream caught Blackwargreymons attention. His eyes widened as he saw the Gazimon that attacked her slowly creep to her, his claws shining with her blood and raised at her. With a loud roar Blackwargreymon started spinning around yelling "BLACK TORNADO." All the Gazimon within his range were sucked up and sent flying in all directions much farther this time. The Gazimon that attacked Kira dug his claws into the ground and was able to wait out the attack. When Blackwargreymon finished his attack he saw the Gazimon still there getting up and pounced on Kira. Blackwargreymon charged over to them and grabbed the Gazimon off Kira and threw him as far as his strength would send the Gazimon. With the threat gone Blackwargreymon knelt down in front of Kira.
"Kira are you alright."
No answer came from Kira. Looking closer Blackwargreymon could see her chest rising and falling slowly but the gashes on her arm were still bleeding. The Gazimon had knocked her out when he pounced on her. Blackwargremon narrowed his eyes at the injury Kira had. Then his eyes softened as he gently picked Kira up and cradled her to his chest with his left arm. Not waiting he jumped into the air and flew the rest of the way towards the town.
Farther off the Gazimon that had cut Kira got up shaking his head to relieve the impact he received from the fall. Then he got out his walkie talkie and spoke. "Phase one complete, the girl has been injured and Blackwargreymon is flying to the town as we speak."
"Excellent little buddy, now round up the others and return home for phase two."
"Yes Lord MetalEtemon." He put up his walkie talkie and the Gazimon ran into the forest in search of his companions.