Digital Dawn

Chapter 11: Ghost girl

- Akemi's POV -

I was walking down the street in the silent and starry night, as I took a note from a pocket of my hooded light brown jacket. Then, I opened it, took out my round white Wayfarers sunglasses, put it away and read the note silently. It said this:

Akemi:

I need to talk with you as soon as possible. Meet me at the Central Park of Shinjuku at 9:30 PM. Don't let anyone see you. I must talk with you alone.

See you,

Alice.

I hope she didn't forget about it…- I thought, impatient.

Suddenly, I heard the sound of wind and leaves behind me. When I turned around, I saw someone appearing in the air.

It was a girl with a weak, slim figure. She had silky, long blonde hair tied up with two black bows in pigtails and long bangs reaching her wide, icy blue, below her dark circles. She also had porcelain white skin to match it with an angelic child-like, thin face with high cheek bones and tad thin lips. The girl was dressed in an old-fashioned Gothic Lolita style: A long-sleeved black dress with a bell-like end and a white ruffle in the middle of the dress; which connected with a dark grey corset, black leggings and black Mary Jane-like shoes. She also wore a black chocker, which had a black ruby in the center of it and a silver cross around her neck.

It was Alice McCoy, Dolphin McCoy's granddaughter. In the year 2001, when she was recently 11 years old; Alice was electrocuted to death, by a scanner which trapped her invented by his grandfather, because a glitch interfered in its system and in the end, he couldn't save her at time. Although Alice was physically eleven years old, she was biologically 13 years old. Now, she would be called a ghost.

This is serious, Akemi. – The ghost girl said, with her childlike voice – What we do to help them? -

You must protect them from Ravemon and his army. – I answered. – I'm unable to use my powers in their complete potential.

Then, when she stared at me, I knew she was confused. So, I took a photo out of my pocket and I showed it her. In the photo, we could see Rika, Luna, Jeri and Joanne. In the photo, Luna and Joanne were circled, so Alice could realize they were the ones she should protect. Then, I gave her the photo and finally, she left; vanishing in the air as my huge feathering wings opened and I flew away.

- Rika's POV -

Takato, Henry and I had been in Guilmon's hideout, waiting for Luna since half an hour. While Takato and Henry were eating their lunch with Terriermon and Guilmon, I was staring at my clock. I was impatient, angry; because Luna should have arrived since half an hour and what was worst was that she got us all into big trouble.

Finally, I heard some footsteps coming from far away; it was Luna. When I saw her, I tried to control her burning anger inside me.

Sorry I'm late! - She said, nervously. - I had a little problem!-

Yeah, whatever. – I snapped. - How strange that you always have an excuse, right?-

After hearing this, everybody made silence, even Guilmon and Terriermon, who stopped playing to see what was happening.

W…what do you mean? - Luna asked, softly.

You know perfectly what I'm talking about! First, you're fury almost destroyed a whole school; second, because you visited Henry in his quarantine when he was a vampire, he almost kills you when he was possessed and then, you disappear without leaving any clue…-

RIKA! – Takato interfered. - Calm down! That's enough! -

No, Takato. - I said. - Luna needs to understand where her place is.-

I know where my place is! – Luna exclaimed.

Oh, really? - I asked her, sarcastically. - If you really knew where your place is, you wouldn't try to change the past. But of course, as you're so stubborn, you can't admit your parents are dead.-

After this, Luna stood still and tensioned, as her brown eyes changed to completely white eyes. Then, before she could try to punch me, Henry quickly grabbed her wrists. But still, she was struggling with Henry, so he could let her go.

Pathetic. You can't even punch me. – I said, giving her an evil smile.

SHUT UP! CUT IT OUT! – She screamed, as she was still struggling with Henry. - YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ME!-

That's the only thing you've got to say? You're so naïve.-

STOP FIGHTING YOU TWO! - Takato shouted. - We don't have time for this!-

Takato's right. – Henry continued. - We need to concentrate on searching for the rest of the crests.-

Please! – I said, angrily. - She doesn't even care about it!-

Give her a second chance, Rika. – Takato said.

How can you be so sure? – I asked.

Cut it out. - Luna snapped, softly. - Even if I'm not helping so much, you don't have to insult me that way…-

After hearing Luna's words, I turned to her. I could see her white eyes turning brown again, but her face turned red of shame and she had her eyes closed tight, as she seemed she wanted to cry or run away. After this, Henry finally let Luna go.

- Luna's POV –

One week passed since the fight between Rika and I. Since that day, we didn't talk to each other, and when it came to a reunion with Takato and the others, I tried to avoid her as much as possible.

One day, we had another reunion at Rika's house, to discuss the plan on how we were going to find the rest of the crests.

There's only one problem to resolve…- Henry said. - How do we get the crests before Ravemon and his army?-

Too bad we don't have an "intention tracker" on our side! – Takato exclaimed.

Too bad we don't have a reliable seer on our side. - Rika said, glaring at me. - Right, Luna?-

Instead of starting a fight, I firmly stood up and walked to where Rika was sitting.

Do you mind? - I asked her. - I need to talk with you for a minute.-

Sorry, but don't you notice we're all in the middle of something? - Rika answered, sarcastically.

No, now. – I answered.

So then, Rika stood up and we both went to another room. I locked the door to make sure that Takato or Henry didn't spy on us.

Was it necessary to lock the door? – She asked annoyed.

Yeah, 'cause this is between you and I, not anyone else. - I said, harshly.

So, why did we came here in the first place?-

Because of what happened yesterday. What's your problem with me, Rika? What did I do to you?-

Isn't it obvious?-

When she asked me that, she tried to open the door, but before she could, I slammed strongly the door.

Oh, you're so not going anywhere! - I warned her. - I didn't finish yet!-

So? - Rika asked.

I don't know, but whatever your problem is, don't involve me in it. Just leave me alone, got it?-

After this, I opened the door, we both left the room and sit on our respective places, as Takato, Henry, Terriermon, Guilmon and Renamon stared at us.

Suddenly, our Digivices got an activity. When I grabbed mine, it said there was a strong vibrating energy nearby.

Takato, Henry, Rika and I, along with our partners followed the map's instructions and we arrived at the Central Park of Shinjuku, but when we were there, there was no sign of the energy in the Digivice's map. Then, we heard an earth cracking noise, dividing the ground in halfs. We were divided in two groups, Takato, Guilmon, Henry and Terriermon in one group and the worst of all, Rika, Renamon, Tigramon and I in the another group in somewhat of an island.

Hey, we should try to look for Takato and Henry…- I only said.

Good idea. – Rika agreed. – Let's separate.-

So then, I just walked away, along with Tigramon. I felt so dumb; I just invented the plan to stay away from Rika, before we started to fight, again. Then, I started to see blurry and see visions again in seconds. Just as I suspected, the visions of my parents' death again and again. So, I stopped walking and I put my hand in my head, to see the visions clearly, but it didn't work.

Suddenly, a strong wind blew in the air, as I heard the sound of silence. Then, something appeared beside me in the air; it was a girl in her eleven's, dressed in black, with some hints of white. She was very small, only about 5'1". Also, she was very pixie-like, fragile and skinny in build, with very white porcelain skin, so she wore pale grey pearl eye shadow and pale red lipstick with her dark circled, slanted icy blue eyes and tad thin lips. Her hair was very light blond, tied up with two black ribbons in pigtails.

You should return with your friend, you know. - She said, softly. - This isn't the safest place to walk in.

I'm looking for the rest of my friends, who are gone. - I answered.

Are you really looking for them? Or you're just trying to avoid her? –

What do you mean?

You can't avoid her forever. Why don't you try to fix your problem with her and end of the situation?

I was silent for a moment. I started to think of what happened with Rika and what I did. Even if she didn't treat me so nice, I was wrong too; I had to try to apologize, instead of making things worse.

Excuse me, but what's your name? - I asked confused.

Alice McCoy. – She said.- I'm a ghost.-

Thanks, Alice. I have to go now. - I said, as I ran in the opposite direction.

- Rika's POV –

Good to see you again, Alice! – I said. - Sorry about what happened to you.

Don't worry about it! – She answered, smiling.

After hearing this, I looked silently to the floor and sighed. Those were the words that Luna told me all the time.

You're sad about what happened with your friend? – Alice asked.

She's not…- I said, confused. – Wait, how do you know?

Even if I'm a ghost, I can sense your feelings like the wind blowing in the air.-

Damn it! I so insulted her… but I just wanted to help her and I just made things worst. She probably hates me now.-

How can you know? You can't say because you haven't tried yet. She'll give a second chance.-

Yeah, you're right. I have to try.-

So then, I ran in an opposite direction. When I arrived, I found Luna and Tigramon, sitting in front of a campfire.

Come on, Rika.- Luna said.- You must be tired.-

I sat down next to her. There was a silence for a moment. I didn't know where to start; I bullied her, insulted her and even made fun of her, so I had to apologize in some way. But before I could say something, Luna talked first.

This is my entire fault, sorry. - She said, embarrassed.

Why? I was the one who messed up the whole thing.- I said, softly.- I didn't mean to treat you that way.-

What do you mean?-

The reason I got mad at you was because of your disappearance last week. It's just that, you don't have to do it everything by yourself, Luna. I just wanted to find a way to help you, but I just messed everything out. I'm sorry.-

Thanks a lot, but it's too dangerous what I have myself into. I don't want to lose anyone and Henry almost dies, when he tried to save me.-

But Luna, you're not alone; you have Takato, Tigramon, Henry… and me…-

So…friends again?-

Yeah! - Rika answered, as we hugged each other. - You know, I think we can be best friends, what do you think?-

Yeah, no problem! - Luna answered, smiling.

I promise I'll be always if you need me. - Rika continued.

Suddenly, a blue light was shinning in Rika's chest, forming into a blue card with a symbol in its back, it was a crest.

Then, we all heard a whipping noise coming nearby, as Grandismon and CyborgRapidmon, fell hardly to the floor, transforming into Takato, Guilmon, Henry and Terriermon again. Then, as Takato and the others ran to where we were, and Rika and Renamon Digimodified the card and digivolved to Mandalamon to fight against the Chameleonmon.

Then I heard a familiar soft voice in my head, as I saw the battle.

I'm so happy that you guys returned to be friends! - It said.

I tried to contact with her through my mind.

How can you do that? – I asked, her confused.

I can read others' minds and contact with you through telepathy. - Alice said. –

Only with me?-

Yes, only with you, Luna. You're the only one who can contact with me mentally.-

Why I'm the only one who can do that?-

You're special, Luna. You are the key to the universe's hope of surviving this war.-

Alice's last words left me terrified for five seconds. Then, I looked at Mandalamon, as she fought against Chameleonmon.

Should I interfere? - I asked Alice, as I contact with her through my mind, once again; scared.

No. – She answered. - This is Rika's battle. Each of you had your own battle, after winning your crests. She deserves that chance – After this she disappeared, as I could see.

So, in the end Mandalamon won the battle and she magically transported all of us to the real world. Later, walking late at a silent night, Rika and I couldn't stop taking, when Henry and Takato where far behind us.