Chapter Nine: Joy A Prelude to Chaos
Christian's Pov:
"What the, where am I?" I look out at the muted grey landscape of a forest. "What the hell is this place?" a piercing twisted howl echoes chilling my spine to the very core. I run through the trees as fast as my legs will carry me, to the source. After what feels like hours of running I arrive at a clearing, my team's bodies thrown about the scene bloody and lifeless.
"Sol, Angel, Blaze!" I run over to them. "What happened?" A giant form lumbers up. "Chaotic Strahl!" A black and crimson beam bursts out of the behemoth's mouth impaling me. "Ahhhhhh!" I shoot up into a sitting position, clutching my chest, my breath heavy. I look around my room light gently sifting in through the window. "I'm alright, it was just a dream. It was just …a dream…"
It's been a few days since the tournament came to a close and I will admit it was nice being able to relax up until that dream. "Morning Chris, or should I say tournament champion!" Gatomon muses as I walk out of my room. "Morning Gatomon." I say with a yawn. "Breakfast is on the table. Eat up before it gets cold." I smile slightly, "Thanks Gatomon."
Gatomon's Pov:
"Chris I am going out to pick up some things I will be back later." I get on the terminal to Central City, and head to the location where Brianna is waiting for me. "Hey Gatomon!" She smiles and waves as I walk up. "Hello Brianna, how are your part of the preparations going?" "Right on track, what about yours, Gatomon?" "Purrrrrfectly of course, all that's left is one invitation and the cake."
Brianna tilts her head, "Who is the last invite?" I smile mischievously and flick my tail. "It's a surprise." "This will be good for Chris, he seemed down."
Alexis' Pov:
I lie in my bed staring at the ceiling, replaying my match against Chris over and over again in my mind. How he cried out at his own weakness, then focused and took command. How his crimson eyes reflected the flames. "Agh!" I sit up mussing my hair in frustration. I hear a knock on my door. "Come in." A cute brown and pink rabbit like digimon walks in, "Alexis a letter came for you." She hops on my bed and hands it to me. "Thank you."
I look at the stamp with the sign showing that it is from Shine City. "Who from Shine City would send me a letter?" I use my finger to break the letter's seal.
Christian's Pov:
I stare at the ceiling replaying the dream over and over again. "What was that thing? It seemed wrong…" I sigh, "I need some air." I quickly change and head out.
Gatomon's Pov:
"Chris I'm back." After waiting and hearing no response I decide to search the house for him. "He's not here, how strange. Oh well that means that we don't have to distract him." I give the signal and Brianna and a few others walk in and start decorating. A little while after we finish the guests start arriving. All but one guest arrives before Six O'clock.
"Where is she?" Brianna looks at me, "Where is whom?" The second she finishes asking the final guest walks in. "Her? You invited her Gatomon?" I nod with a smile. Brianna sighs, "You really cannot resist meddling can you?" "Nope~" I reply smiling with a hint mischievousness showing through.
Christian's Pov:
"I should get back." I walk back to my home having been out for a few hours. I send a message to Gatomon ahead of time. "Chaotic Strahl is what it said, why does that sound familiar?" I walk onto the gate to my home. "What the? Why are the lights out?" I look around as I walk in. The lights turn on in an instant and confetti falls with the sound of popping beforehand.
"Surprise!" A series of voices speak in near perfect synchronization as people come out of the hiding spots. "What's going on Gatomon?" She walks up with a smile, "A party celebrating your victory at the tournament. We have been planning it for a while and you seemed so down this morning." I smile softly, "Thank you guys." "Oh and there is a special guest here just for you." Gatomon smiles her face reminding me all too much of when I used to pull pranks on Bri and Glare when I was a new recruit.
Hands cover my eyes and I hear some snickering. "Gatomon who is covering my eyes" A familiar voice whispers in my ear teasing me. "Did you forget me already that hurts, Chris." My eyes widen under her hands. "Alexis!?" She uncovers my eyes and steps in front of me, crossing her arms. "It took you long enough seriously you beat me once and I am chopped liver?" She smirks at me.
"Not at all, but do you have to tease me? After all the way you do it makes it seem like you like me." I counter with my own smirk. She turns red and starts yelling, "Of course not! Why would I like you!?" The rest of the party members and I laugh. "Ow." I say jokingly. "Now calm down I was just pulling your leg." She pouts her face still red. After that the party gets into full swing.
Near the end of the party Glare comes up to me, "We need to talk in private, Chris." I nod and show him to a small spot in my home near the beach. "What do you need Chief Glare?" "There are two reasons actually. The first is do you know how you were able to Digivolve Sol?" I shake my head. "Alright then, the second thing is. I will be sending you to Chip Forest on a mission tomorrow."
My eyes widen the scenery of my dream flashing in my mind. "What's wrong Chris?" I compose myself and force my tone to be normal, "Nothing. I'm on it." He nods, "Let's get back to the party."
Story update:
A shattered memory like a distant dream, a distant dream like a shattered memory. Will his dream prove to be only that, or will the storm to come send him to an early end? Only time will show his fate. School is back in session for me so progress will be slower than it has been, and I apologize on accounts on how slow it has been anyway. I hope you enjoy the story further. Until next time.