A/N: To make up for a dull chapter, here is more of an interesting chapter. Thanks guys for the reviews. We are one more chapter away from being out of August 1st. Thank you to San Child of the Wolves, Night's Oath, White Hunter and Trapped in the void of time for your wicked reviews. Here is a question for all of youhow much trouble can a husky, rag doll cat and an in training get into? Read to find out.

Chapter 49

Digivice tag

Aug. 1st (10:30 pm)

Monologue: Victoria.

"It felt really strange being back home, the usual hustle and bustle around the neighbourhood and the conversations in the living room. I never thought it would be possible to see this place ever again. Dani seemed really glad to have me back but that was a given in our situation."

Victoria had stepped foot out of the well deserved shower and stared at her reflection at the now clear mirror. Although her body was yearning for her bed for a goodnights sleep, she forced herself to stay awake just a little longer. The dirt and the filth was enough to make her cringe.

From the other side of the wall toward her bedroom, she could hear Dani laugh at something Youngblood had either said or done. Ember and Johnny were still in the room in a way keeping an eye on the two and just enjoying what was on the TV.

Victoria smiled to herself as she washed away the make up and allowed her natural beauty to shine for the night. In no way was she a narcissistic person but preferred to keep things covered up. Things seemed to be going back to normal all over again, she just hoped it stayed like that and both her lives could be in balance.

"Are you going to hog the bathroom all night or are you actually getting out?" Yamato joked knocking on the door.

"I'm coming, sorry dad."

Throwing her housecoat on over top the towel and herself and tying it up, Victoria opened the door to let the steam out.

"Holy steam shower girl. Is there something we should be concerned about?"

"Side from a steam shower helps me to relax, no."

"So you say."

Making her way to her room, Victoria didn't realize the yellow blur that ran past her from the room. Slipping inside, she saw her cousin sitting on top of the bunk bed wearing her black shorts and tank top with Jack and Sally on the front. Youngblood was sitting in front of her as the two were in the midst of a card game.

Ember seemed to take up residency on the beanbag chair strumming a few cords on her guitar. She was so unfocused and uncaring to those in the room. Johnny was sitting on the computer chair staring blankly at the screen.

"If you weren't already dead I would say you look brain dead," Victoria commented going over to her dresser and grabbing a fresh pain of pyjamas. The bottoms consisted on white skulls on top of black material and the tank top was a matching black with a laughing Jack Skellington in the middle.

"I am so bored," groaned Johnny.

"Pick up a book," she replied slipping her clothes on keeping her back to the ghosts.

"Ew, hate reading."

"Find a hobby, and one that does not require my house to be turned upside down."

"Thank was only once."

"Yeah, once too many."

"There's no getting through to him Tori, just leave it," Ember mentioned.

"That usually happens."

Out in the living room, a sugar hyper Viximon began to look around the living room happy to get away from the confinement of the room. With the sugar getting to her and the skeleton parrot scaring her half to death, she would take the chances out in the living room.

Akima didn't seem to be anywhere near the living room at the moment, neither was Yamato. This probed to be a bonus on her part, which allowed Viximon to search and not get discovered. By humans that was. The animals on the other hand were a whole new story.

Sniffing around the living room, trying to get familiar with her partner's home, a black nose eventually appeared in her path. Slowly looking up, Viximon found herself, once again, face to face with the husky, Akasha. It took everything in her entire body to hold back a terrified yelp.

"So we meet again, huh, pup?" Viximon said standing her ground.

Akasha continued to sniff the yellow puffball that her Victoria brought with her. She didn't get to play with it long the last time; hopefully she'll have a better luck this time.

"You know, if I were in my Rookie form this would be completely different."

The response was now a full body sniffing. Oh how this was humiliating. Didn't Victoria teach this dog not to sniff strange objects or animals?

"Come on, didn't you get enough of me the last time I was here?"

Somehow that was a command for the dog to half lie down, her butt in the air and the tail wagging. Play time, play time! Playful little growls escaped Akasha as she pawed at Viximon. Viximon herself was at a loss for what the large dog wanted.

Akima, who was still in the kitchen washing the dishes, raised her eyebrow at the strangeness that Akasha was getting into.

"Akasha, whom are you growling at girl?"

The husky refused to end the insufferable growling, which turned to barks as she continued to paw at the tiny fox.

Akima, getting extremely curious as to what the dog was doing, went to investigate the activity. Drying her hands off she moved around the counter and headed towards the couch. The first things she saw was the white and silver husky playing with something that was hidden from view of the coffee table. At first she thought perhaps Akasha was playing with Scarlett or even Snowy, but there were no other noises.

Moving around the couch to get a better look at what might be the cause, it was there she spotted the yellow puffball; it truly looked like a doll. Viximon, however, was frozen stiff by Akima's presence.

"Where did you find this? Did you steal it from Victoria and Dani's room?"

Akasha let out a bark almost as if agreeing with the older woman. Akima chuckled at the husky and eyed the small creature.

"Victoria should know better than have her things lying around," Akima chided shaking her head. "You better not rip the poor thing to pieces."

Once Akima left to go back to the kitchen, Viximon let out a sigh of relief.

"That was too close. And she's right you know you better not rip me to pieces."

Behind them, the small pure white kitten with azul eyes matching Viximon's, was cocking her head to the side in confusion at something flashing persistently beneath the nightstand. All she knew at that moment, it was shiny and it was beeping. Sitting before it, her tail swished back and forth on the floor slowly.

As she started to paw at the thing, Akasha grew curious what her cat friend was looking at. Leaving Viximon, Akasha went to go investigate. Although relieved at being left alone, the persistent beeping got to her ears. Victoria desperately needed to check the Digivice, this was getting annoying.

Wait a minute? Digivice? Wasn't that in Victoria's room? Turning around, Viximon went to see what the two were gawking at. There, sitting on the little table was a flashing Digivice. How did Snowy get a hold of it? That was odd…-sniff- it didn't smell like Victoria's. Stepping closer, Viximon sniffed it again. Not it wasn't her partner's Digivice. Wait so that meant…Oh holy Yggdrasil.

Snowy purred as she picked up her shiny prize and carried it off. She wandered out onto the balcony followed by Akasha, leaving the wondering yellow fox. The warm summer breeze blew in through the now open sliding door. Akasha pawed at it a few times before passing it to Snowy to play with. Back and forth the two went passing the Digivice.

Inside, Viximon realized that the beeping went silent and the presence of the animals no longer filled the room. Oh how did she lose those two already? Oh damn her insufferable wondering thoughts. Oh where did those two go? They couldn't have gotten far; it wasn't that big of an apartment.

After looking everywhere, she caught sight of the large husky out on the balcony. Feeling a sigh of relief escape her, Viximon bounded outside where the two continued to pass the Digivice between each other.

"What are you two doing?"

At the sound of Viximon's voice, Akasha accidentally pawed the Digivice a little too hard and a distracted Snowy never caught it in time. All three eyes widened with horror as they watched it fall to the streets below. Viximon sweat dropped as their only chance of finding the child disappeared.

"We are so dead."

Running back inside the three automatically went for the door. If they could get the door open there was an off chance of finding the thing.

"Just open the door and we'll be fine, just open the door and we'll be fine," Viximon repeated like a mantra.

The apartment fell silent as everyone had gone to bed. Akima had finished the dishes not too long ago and returned to her room with Yamato. There wasn't even any sound coming from Victoria's room. Viximon raced to the door only to find it shut. They were dead, they were so dead.

Akasha sat next to Viximon whining wanting to be let out. She started to paw at the door hoping someone could hear her whine. Snowy on the other hand was scratching it and twisting her body. They truly were out door animals.

Inside Victoria's room, Victoria herself was sprawled out on the bottom bunk face first into the pillow. The covers were sort of covering her as she kicked the sheets off. Dani herself was curled up with Youngblood who was holding her like a lover. The two were really good friends and nothing would get between them.

As for Ember and Johnny, Ember was lying fully on the beanbag chairs with Johnny laying his head on her stomach with her arms wrapped around him. The two were so spaced out it would take an earthquake to wake them. It had been ten minutes prior that Victoria had forced her weary body to get up and push together the other beanbag chair so they could actually lie down. Originally Ember had been half on the beanbag chair with Johnny laying his head on her lap. The two looked really uncomfortable in that position.

None of them were aware of the commotion going on out in the hallway. The only sound that did break the silence was a loud snore brought on by Youngblood.

Viximon by this time was getting to the point of frustration after all their failed attempts. As she went to lay down in defeat, a thought came to her as she looked up at Akasha. This…should work.

"Akasha, sit!" Viximon commanded.

Obediently, Akasha sat down, her tail wagging in delight. A smile appeared on Viximon. "Good girl, now, stay. I just hope this works." Viximon climbed on top of Akasha until she was right on top of her head. Careful as she could, she got herself on her hind legs and lifted herself up until she could reach the door handle. Success! Okay, all she had to do now was turn the handle and they could get free.

At first, nothing happened. No matter, she'll keep it up. Each time, nothing happened. Oh there was so something wrong with this picture. With each struggling attempt, Viximon couldn't get the handle to move. Jumping off Akasha's head, Viximon thought more of what they could do. She refused to give up, that was not who she was. Looking over at Snowy this time a grin formed on her lips.

"Come here girl, I have a job for you."

The cat looked at her quizzically trying to figure the small fox out.

"Go and wake Youngblood up, I'm sure he'll help with no questions asked."

The snow white cat debated this for a moment before heading off to the bedroom. For once there was a lot of sleeping people in there. Two of the ghosts were in her spot, it wasn't fair. Ignoring that dilemma for now, Snowy proceeded to make her way to the second bunk after using various things as ledges to leap from.

Once on the bed, Snowy moved over to Youngblood who now was sprawled out over top of Dani. Snowy began purring and meowing as she rubbed her face against his.

The first few times Youngblood refused to move until Snowy finally took matters into her own paws and took residence on his face and started letting out loud meows. This got the young ghosts attention as he shot out of bed and gasped.

"Damn cat."

"Meow!"

"Go back to bed Snowy."

"Meow!"

"Snow?"

"Meow…"

Youngblood raised an eyebrow at the feline, something was going on. Why else would she be all over him? Taking the opportunity, he followed the young feline out into the hall where the husky and Viximon were all crowded around the door.

"Okay? What is going on?"

"Can you open the door? We need to go outside for something."

Youngblood, still in his drowsy mood shrugged and unlocked and opened the door. Giving him a quick thank you, the three bolted down the hall and down the stairs.

Upon reaching outside, the three desperately began their search for the item. It couldn't have gotten far, but why wasn't it beeping? Oh Yggdrasil, did it break from that height? No, it couldn't have.

Akasha sniffed around the bushes that were around the same area as their window. How could something that size just vanish? It was the wide range of tennis balls that continuously went missing when she and Victoria went out to play.

"This would be so much earlier in the day time. This is useless. This is impossible."

Snowy cocked her head in confusion at why Viximon was panicking so much. Just at that time the familiar sound of beeping echoed again. Her ears perked up as she dove for the bushes and hunted for the flashing Digivice. She was so pleased with herself for locating the device.

Viximon's eyes widened as she turned her attention to the bushes where Snowy disappeared. Her jaw dropped open. "Was that…the Digivice?"

Akasha barked excitedly as she bolted to meet the feline and helped her out of the bushes. Now was their chance to continue to play with the little fox.

Viximon was apprehensive about venturing any further into the bushes. She wasn't exactly sure what the two were planning or if there could be a sneak attack any time soon.

"Akasha? Snowy? What's going on in there?"

No sound was heard. This really worried Viximon, the two should have been out by now. Stepping closer to the bushes, Viximon was ready to step inside to check on them. Akasha was the first to leap from the bushes and run off followed by a loud hiss and the white cat took off after the husky.

"Are you kidding me? Wait up you two. Man, does Victoria and Dani ever play with you two?"

Akasha now held the Digivice in her mouth, running as quickly as she possibly could to get to safety. Snowy was able to keep up with her large friend, in these streets alone this time of night, it was not wise to be out on their own.

Forcing her small legs to run, Viximon took off after the other two cursing her stubby legs and for resorting back to Viximon over Renamon. For now, she had to keep her mind clear and focused on the target ahead.

Every now and again, Akasha would pass the Digivice to Snow for a bit before having it be sent back. Each time one would have it, they would speed up really teasing the tiny fox. Mind you, the two were being nice and slow down every so often, but speed up as soon as she got close enough. This game went on for a good long time.

After some time when Snowy got the Digivice back, Akasha ran a head of her hoping to meet up with the cat once more and really mess with Viximon's head. Snowy decided to take a nearby alley thinking she could rest and stay hidden. Only problem with house cats, they often weren't as full of knowledge as strays were.

Snowy placed the device down to catch her breath; silence filled the darkness allowing her time to breathe before taking off again. A small growl came from what appeared to be every side of her. It took a while to see two glowing gold eyes in front of her. It was staring directly at her, daring her to move. Snowy stood her ground as best as possible refusing to be intimidated by a common street cat.

When the Digivice flashed again, the stray cat sniffed at curiously as to what it was. Snowy let out warning growls as her fur began to stand up on end. Without warning, the stray cat seized it in its mouth and ran off through the alley and down the street.

Viximon was almost knocked over when a grey and black cat came zipping across her path. She blinked her eyes when she swore she could see the Digivice in its mouth.

"HEY!" Viximon yelped indignantly as Snowy yowled furiously from the alley and scrambled after the thief.

That was HER Dani's toy - and there was no way she was going to let some upstart steal it!

"Wait for me!" Viximon called when she came back to her senses.

Snowy yowled angrily against as the great and black cat ducked onto a nearby pier, the Digivice in its mouth.

"H-hey!" Viximon panted. "Slow down! You've got longer legs than I do!" she almost stumbled more than once but forced to keep herself to regain balance and chase after them. "Where in the world is Akasha?"

Akasha was getting antsy. Snowy never took this long to get here. What could be going on? Taking matters into her own paws, Akasha ran back to where she left Snowy originally.

With a hiss, Snowy leapt into a nearby truck and glared at the thief. The last thing Akasha saw was the white fur ball jumping into the back on the truck when she finally neared the pier. Wasting no time, Akasha followed her feline friend. Inside, the thief just narrowed his eyes at Snowy coolly before looking up, without Snowy's knowledge, Akasha stood behind her baring her teeth at the stray cat. Not wanting to deal with the husky, he leapt out the truck's windows. Akasha jumped out of the truck ready to go after the stray.

Snowy blinked in confusion before sighing in relief as the Digivice lay there on the ground. Her relief was short lived at the truck's back doors were slammed shut. "MEOWW!"

Akasha howled and whined running in a circle after the truck began to drive away. She didn't know what to do. Go after Snowy or stay and wait for Viximon.

Viximon yelped as she skidded to a halt, her eyes wide as the truck roared away. "Snow? Akasha?"

No sign of them…she cursed herself as she looked uneasily around the huge, dark apartment buildings that seemed to glare down at her.

Viximon's tail went between her legs as she whimpered. She didn't like to be alone in an unfamiliar world. She no longer knew how to find Victoria. She never should have gone with Akasha and Snowy in the first place. With all those creeps on the prowl being on her own was NOT good.

"GOTCHA!"

She let out a terrified yelp as a net slammed down around her before scooping her up. A man dressed in a khaki uniform and cap smiled triumphantly. "'Nother mutt of the street…"

Akasha could hear the whimpering from her location, Viximon was able to locate them, and now the question remained…where was she? Getting up and looking around, Akasha sniffed the area until a terrified yelp sounded in her ears.

Wasting no time, Akasha ran where the sound was louder and found Viximon trapped in a net held by a dog catcher. Growling in warning, Akasha ran behind the man and bit him on the butt. He let out a yelp of pain dropping Viximon in the process.

"You've got good timing," Viximon said shaking her head.

Akasha barked as she picked Viximon by the scruff of the neck. Now was not the time to delay, they needed to find the truck and Snowy.

It was definitely getting late in the night while the two continued to run through the streets. Viximon knew there was no sense in asking what they were doing and just trusted the husky. It took them another twenty minutes before coming to a truck pit stop. Sitting in the darkest area on the building was Snowy curled into a tight ball with the Digivice amidst her body.

She had her fill in the fun, now all she wanted to do was go home. Oh how she loathed being separated from Akasha and Viximon. They were her security blanket.

A loud growl sounded somewhere down the dark area. It was unfamiliar. She knew Akasha's growls, this was definitely a strangers. Standing up, Snowy looked around at her unfamiliar surroundings before laying eyes on a stray German Sheppard. Fear filled her now, one bite from him and she would be dead.

The German Sheppard growled again advancing upon her, this was his territory and he didn't share well. The new kitty would definitely be a good meal for him and that item it was trying to protect was now his as well.

Snowy let out a hiss, trying to be as strong as possible to the stray before her. Her life truly hung in the balance but she didn't care, she wanted to go home.

As soon as the stray was right in front of her, a familiar growl of Akasha sounded behind her in a warning to get away from the cat.

The stray eyed the husky for a moment debating on attacking her. The more the merrier, he would enjoy tearing into the little one. It wasn't until the Digivice went off again that the German Sheppard ran off scared.

"Oh Snowy, am I ever happy to see you," Viximon said nuzzling the cat.

Snowy let out a meow in response as Akasha picked up the Digivice in her mouth.

"No more running, I've had my fun for tonight, let's just go home…wherever home is," Viximon said uneasily. "Oh crap."

A/N: Three lost animals, where or where could they ever be? Oh is Victoria ever going to be "thrilled" at this. For now the three need to find a way back home, but could there be more dangers lurking in the shadows?