Authors Words….
I sincerely apologize to my readers, I have be very busy and entirely forgot about this story. A new chapter has been posted and I will work on updating one or two more. I had to re-read what I wrote so as to catch myself back up on the story, hahahaha. It has been a while and some of you have probably already dropped this story due to my neglectance. Please enjoy the next chapter and don't hesitate to leave a review.
Chapter 12…
Taiki slept very peacefully that night. He was surrounded by his Digimon friends all lying around a camp fire right outside Wizardmon's cave. It felt nice to be amongst his companions once again. He was never going to let them out of his sight again. Well, in all reasonability of course. Returning to earth was definitely a dividing wall, however, he could always contact them via his x-loader.
Sighing in content, he slumped down even further into Dorulumon's fur, enjoying its soft texture. Dorulumon peeked past one eye lid at his general before wrapping his tail around him to provide further comfort and as a sign of protectiveness. His Digimon all felt the same. Now more than ever, they were being very cautious and protective.
As morning light brock through the tree tops showering the group in warm light, Taiki stretched and pulled himself up to his feet. Dorulumon rose in unison, and quickly eyed his surroundings.
"Don't worry Dorulumon. Kiriha won't pull the same trick twice." Dorulumon nodded his head and stepped away to check on his little friend Cutemon. Cutemon was standing on top of a little boulder next to the camp fire holding up a stick. He was ready for battle! Taiki laughed at his eagerness and scooped cutemon up into his arms. The little Digimon released his stick and looked back at Taiki.
"No need for weapons. We're safe."
"Whatever you say Taiki!" Slipping from his arms, Cutemon bounced to Dorulumons shoulder and sat down.
"How long have I been missing?" Taiki asked suddenly. The Digimon all exchanged glances and looked back at him.
"Two days." Shoutmon was the first to break the silence. "You don't remember?"
"Sorry, I was feeling ill and my mind was a little clouded over. You have no idea how happy I am that you are all back with me."
"Oh trust me. We do." Dorulumon cut in. Smiling, Taiki kneeled down next to Dorulumon and Shoutmon, pulling them in for a hug.
"Thank you."
"For what?" Shoutmon asked confused.
"Ha… for being there for me! For searching for me! For everything!"
The Digimon all clambered in and hugged Taiki in turn, making a large dog pile on top of him. Laughing, they all pulled back and allowed him room to stand back up on his feet.
"Shall we go?" Ballistamon asked eagerly.
"Oh, hang on." Gathering his things, Taiki set them against a tree and rushed back to the cave and peeked inside. Sitting calming at his little table was Wizardmon enjoying some kind of hot drink.
"I am going to be heading off, but before I leave, I want to thank you." Wizardmon set down his drink and slid off his chair to approach Taiki. Taking both of his hands, he shook them with a smile.
"I am glad I could be of some help. Now this ol' Digmon can pass on in peace."
"Come with us!" Taiki blurted out suddenly. Wizardmon froze in surprise at the tempting offer. "I would love it if you joined us."
"Taiki, you are a very sweet human, and yer offer is definitely invitin'. However, I must decline. I have grown old and I am not as nibble as I used to be; but thank you." Taiki kneeled down next to the senile Digimon and hugged him gently. The Digimon in turn patted his back before pulling away.
Waving him off, outside the caves entrance, Taiki and his Digimon departed.
"I'll be sure to visit you again someday!" Taiki called out behind him. Wizardmon smiled and looked down at his already fading hands. "I apologize Taiki, but I won't be hear the next time you visit."
