The Digidestined meet Dracula: Part 2
( By Yamato795 )
( Here goes my disclaimer again! Well, Daven, and another one of my characters that comes in at this part are mine, if you wanna use them, and I don't know why you would, e-mail me at yamato795@hotmail.com ! Enjoy! )
Garurumon let out a low growl, his eyes burning red as they stared down the chosen child. Matt took a step back his mind slowly realizing that his protector was no longer in control of his own actions, Daven was. And Daven wanted the bearer of Friendship's blood, and was more than willing to use Garurumon to get it.
His heart pounding in his chest, the blonde boy whirled on his heels, running as fast as he could. With a roar, the white wolf charged after him. When Matt looked over his shoulder, he could see the teenage monster laughing hysterically behind him watching the chase begin. His mind going wild, the child forced his legs to go faster than they ever had before. As long as Daven was controlling the digimon, Yamato was in great danger, more than ever before.
His own protector was trying to hurt him. The boy couldn't believe it, but behind him was the living proof. Even his shouts didn't stop Garurumon, let alone his pleading. Matt knew then that until he could reverse whatever Daven had done to Garurumon, he was on his own. But he just couldn't calm his thoughts as he ran. ' Oh, Garurumon, what has he done to you? If you could only hear me, at least I'd know that you weren't completely under his control! I'll get Daven for this! But right now the only thing I can get is outta here! '
His legs soon felt heavy, and the wolf like digimon was growing ever closer. For some reason the look on his companion's face reminded the chosen child of how Leomon had acted when under the control of Devimon's black gears. Matt was gasping for breath, wishing there was some to get away from Garurumon until he had a way to fight back. Unfortunately, he wasn't sure he'd get the chance.
With the grace and strength of a tiger, the white wolf leaped forward and pushed his weight off the thick trunk of a tree. With a grunt, he then landed in front of Matt, causing him to skid to a stop. His blue eyes wide with fear, the Guardian of Friendship spun around, heading back the way he came at full speed. Garurumon let out a howl like a wild beast and ran after him, his teeth barred and his claws ripping at the grass. It was fear that gave the Digidestined child the strength to keep going, that and the will to survive. He wouldn't let Daven use his friend this way; he wouldn't let that arrogant vampire win without a fight. That's why he kept moving, always pushing his tired legs to go faster, even if it meant exhaustion.
' If only the others were here. Man, who knew that leaving the group would mean this? I'm even starting to miss Tai! ' The boy's mind raved as he kept running like a mad man. ' But I guess that doesn't matter right now. The most important thing I can do right now is try to help Garurumon, or find a good place to hide. '
Lost in his thoughts and his fast pace, the young man didn't notice that his former companion was now on his heels, gaining at a startling speed. With a stunned cry, Matt tried once more to gain some distance, but all it did was take his eyes off the path he was on. He tripped over a tree root heading for the dirt face first. With a snarl, the wolf like creature snapped his jaws at the boy's flailing legs in an attempt to immobilize him. Matt fell before he could get a sharp toothed grip on him. Then with all the speed he could muster, Yamato tried to scramble away from the wolf's mighty jaws. Garurumon snapped again and missed by millimeters.
" Garurumon, please! ", Matt begged in-between gasps for breath. He tried to get away from him, as far as he could manage, but he was completely breathless. " Please, listen to me! You can fight it! You can beat Daven! Please, Garurumon, please try! I know you can do it, I believe in you! "
Nothing happened, but the wolf came closer, a deadly glare in his glowing red eyes. It was apparent to the chosen child then that his friend couldn't hear him. Trying to talk to him was a dead end. And if he let the digimon corner him he'd be in the dead end. His pulse was ringing in his ears as he tried to back away, but all he found was a tree behind him blocking his escape. The white wolf started to slink toward him, his every movement fluid and graceful. Matt pressed back against the tree praying that somehow his friend would remember him deep down.
A deep growl came out of his throat just as the beast sprang forward. Yamato threw himself to the ground to the right and tried to crawl until he had the strength to get up and run. Anger consumed the wolf's next howl and he leaped at where the boy was now in a final attempt to capture him. On instinct the child of Friendship's hand shot out grabbing a huge nearby log that he'd stumbled over seconds before. Swinging it like a bat, the blonde boy spun around hitting his former companion in the side of the face. The wolf yelped as he was thrown into the side of the tree across the path. Matt desperately ran the way he'd been going all along, now having the chance he need to get ahead of both Garurumon and Daven.
He had a chance to find the others. They could help him. But then he realized something: they would've been traveling for the past two days. They could be almost anywhere in the Digital world by now! Anywhere at all, and he had only a limited amount of time before the wolf like digital monster would catch up to him. What could he do? Where could he go where Garurumon wouldn't find him!
" Yamato! Yamato, over here! " A desperate voice called out to him, hiding its owner in the bushes on the side of the path. He only had moments to decide if he trusted who-ever it was calling to him, it was either that or he could keep running, and eventually Garurumon would catch him. As he neared it, he reluctantly dived in, praying that he was not making a huge mistake.
His eyes met a pair of beautiful green eyes, and were locked for a moment of silence. All you could hear was his panting breath for the next moment. And then, he finally uttered the words, " Who are you? "
She was human; there was no mistake about that. She was probably his age, and only a few inches shorter than him. Her long blonde hair curled in golden spirals near the ends that rested on her back. She wore a red leather tank top that came down and exposed at least two inches of her stomach until you got down to the tight black leather pants she wore. Her lips were a beautiful crimson, making her look like an angel. Yamato was breathless once more, taken back by her radiance.
" My name is Cass. I'm here to help you, Guardian of Friendship. " She explained. Her voice was like a wonderful melody to his ears. " These bushes are coated with magic, so your digimon will not be able to know you're in here. "
" Thank you. ", he replied softly. " But why are you helping me? "
" Daven will kill you and the rest of the Digidestined if I stand by and watch. I can't let that happen. ", Cass remarked firmly. Then her green eyes met his gaze once again, and her tone was gentle once more. " Not to you. I couldn't let him use you for blood like he's done to so many others. It would just be too horrible. "
His heart was racing again, but this time it was not from fear. It was from an emotion that the blonde boy didn't recognize; yet he liked it. He wanted to embrace it for some strange reason. It was amazing, and he never wanted it to fade. He leaned in, closer to her lips, but a noise behind him made him pull away.
They turned to peer through the branches of their hiding spot to see Garurumon sniffing at the trail angrily. He could find no trace of his target on the ground, thanks to the magic of the mysterious girl who'd rescued Matt. Even so, the bearer of the Crest of Friendship held his breath until his former companion howled and charged down the path, continuing his search. His blue eyed gaze met hers again, and this time they held sadness. He took a step back from her. He silently wished he had some way to help his friend, that there was something he could do.
" Your friend is under Daven's hypnosis, Yamato. You have not lost him. " The girl told him soothingly, trying to be of some comfort. It was almost as if she'd read his mind or something. " We can still help him. All we have to do is defeat that vampire and your digimon will be back to normal. "
" What's with this we stuff? ", Matt snapped suddenly, his pulsing emotions finally getting to him. He had been terrified, horrified and then drown in an emotion that he didn't know or trust. He just snapped without even realizing it. " I don't even know you! You may have saved me, but that doesn't mean I trust you! How do I know you're not working with Daven anyway, huh? How do I know you're not going to lure me into some trap? "
" If this is how you show your gratitude maybe I should just let Daven have you! He doesn't work with anyone, not even if there was another of his kind. He thinks he is superior to all, Yamato. ", Cass shot back, sounding offended, and even a little hurt. She turned her back to him, crossing her arms over her chest. " If you don't want my help, that's fine with me, but don't just assume people only wish to hurt you! If you do, no one will ever help you again! "
" I'm sorry, Cass. I didn't mean to be so cruel, I just can never be sure in the Digiworld. It seems every being I meet here only wants me dead. " He apologized, putting a hand on her shoulder so he could turn her to face him once more. " If you want to help me, I guess I should welcome you with open arms. "
" Thank you, Yamato. " She smiled softly at him. The feeling he'd had earlier rushed back, and he blushed for some reason. Cass giggled, touching his cheek. " You don't have anything to worry about, I won't let anything happen to you, I'd rather die than see you hurt. "
" I still don't understand. ", he murmured softly as she stepped closer to him. His cheek was tingling from her touch, almost as if it were on fire. Their eyes were locked, and soon she had her body pressed up against his, making that feeling rush back into him once more. That smile of hers seemed to make him melt.
" Ever since I found out that Daven was going after you, I've been watching. I had to be sure when he would attack you, so I've been following you and your Gabumon for the past two days. " She whispered. " I couldn't let him hurt you. "
" You sound like you really care about me. ", Matt retorted as her hand ran down his face and rested behind his neck. He felt almost as if he were falling into her eyes they were so captivating and inviting, he just wanted to stare forever. " Like you were just waiting to be able to show yourself to me. "
" That's not all I've been waiting for, Yamato. ", Cass gasped, unable to hold back the urge any longer. She pulled his lips to her in a lock of passion. She'd been waiting for only a few days, but to her it had been what seemed like an eternity that would replay itself only to taunt her. Her lips were over his in a hungry kiss that she repeated over and over again, fearing that if she stopped she'd lose him.
Yamato's lips were on fire. He'd never felt such passion, such yearning. Her desire was almost too much for him, but he kissed back as well as he could. He'd never done this before. Her hands were around his neck, and his arms made it to around her waist on pure instinct pulling her closer than before. Soon her lips made it down his chin and soon she was kissing his neck. It was an unbelievable feeling for the blonde boy until she pulled away. He couldn't see the ashamed look in her eyes.
" What is it? ", he asked her in a gentle tone. " Are you all right? "
" Yes. ", she replied after a moment of silence and staring down at her feet. She couldn't believe what she'd almost done. " But it's not right for us to do this now. I must help you find the other Digidestined. The only way we'll be able to defeat Daven is if you eight are all together. I know which direction they were headed today; they can't be too far ahead of us. "
" What about the…. " The boy started timidly.
" I was rushing you, Yamato. I didn't even care if you had feelings for me at all. The next time I try to kiss you, " the blonde girl cut him off as she headed out of the bushes. " I'll make sure to ask you about it first. "
The Guardian of Friendship was confused for a moment, unsure of how Cass could turn form red-hot to cold so quickly. But then he forced himself to follow her back out into the night. His eyes then caught sight of her standing in the moonlight, and for some reason Matt wanted desperately to hold her again. He had no idea where these strange feelings were coming from, but he was sure that he wouldn't be able to get rid of them, let alone ignore them. Soon he stood next to her once more.
Her eyes were scanning the forest as if looking for something. It took all Cass's strength to keep from staring at him. She couldn't believe she'd taken advantage of their moment alone. How was she going to be able to help him defeat Daven if all she could think about was his strong arms around her once more? No, she had to keep her focus or that vampire would have the Digidestined for sure. Besides, Yamato probably didn't feel the same, why keep dreaming?
" This way. " She beckoned, gesturing for him to follow her. He nodded stepping up behind her. They began to follow a new path, one that branched off the trail he'd been on minutes earlier. The night around them was silent, and the girl kept her keen senses on their surroundings for anything unusual.
" Cass. " Matt finally spoke. They'd been walking for minutes now, in a complete silence. He looked her in the eyes so he was sure she would listen. " I just wanted you to know that what you did back there was-"
" Ssshhh! " She hissed abruptly, cutting him off once again. She put her fingers to her lips, pointing to the clearing just ahead. His gaze shifted to see seven children and digimon around a campfire. Matt could see that Tai was standing watch with Augumon at his side near the base of a tree.
" I'm not even sure if I want to rejoin the group yet. I mean, do they even need me anymore? Cass says the only way we'll be able to defeat Daven is if we're together, but what if I can't handle it? " Yamato thought in concern. " What if I attack them again? I might hurt the people I now consider my family! "
" You'll be safe here, Yamato. ", she said suddenly, cutting through his thoughts. " If Garurumon were to find you here the other chosen children would be able to protect you. Go on. I'm sure they'll all be happy to see you. "
He turned to face her. " What about you? "
" I'll return tomorrow night, when I have more information about the threat to come. But for now, I cannot go with you to meet up with the Digidestined. ", Cass told him in a calm voice. To him it held no emotion. " You must go, before he sees- "
Matt cut her off when he wrapped his arms around her, kissing her the way she'd kissed him. She's been caught off guard at first, but then the mysterious blonde girl wrapped her arms behind his neck, and she kissed him back. The heat and passion lasted for several minutes until she had to pull away to gasp for breath. He grinned at her with a mischievous smile.
" You don't need to ask. ", he said in a serious tone, giving her a playful wink. He then took her hand, giving it a squeeze. " Good-bye, Cass. "
" Good-bye, Yamato. ", she whispered, watching him walk into the clearing to meet up with the other chosen children. She hated to see him go, but it has to be done; she couldn't risk otherwise not if she truly loved him.
Just before he stepped into his friends' camp, he looked over his shoulder. She was no longer there, to his surprise. It was hard for him to step into the clearing, but he really had no choice. Besides, Cass wasn't there anymore.
Tai gasped at the site of him, and Augumon let out a cry of shock. They both ran to his side as if to check that they weren't dreaming or seeing things because they were so tired. Matt almost laughed at them. And within seconds, all of the other Digidestined were shook awake to find a big surprise.
" Brother! " TK exclaimed, jumping into the older boy's arms. Matt held him tight, happy to see him again. Patamon was hovering by his head, giggling as well. The bearer of Hope had never been so happy.
" We're so glad you're back! ", Sora commented, giving the blonde boy a warm smile as he set his little brother back down. He smiled back at her.
" Where have you been? ", Joe demanded, almost sounding worried. " We thought we'd never see you again or some evil digimon had you! "
" Well you thought wrong. ", Yamato implied, facing the older kids in the group. " But there is something I have to tell you. "
" You can start with telling us what happened to Gabumon. ", Izzy agreed in a blank tone. Matt had to admit; nothing got past that kid. His dark eyes gazed up at him with such curiosity it was as if he were on the spot, and that he was, for the others turned their gazes to him as well waiting for his explanation.
" Well, in a sense he was….. " Matt was unsure he wanted to tell his story in front of TK and Kari. He looked over at Tai, trying to silently get his message across. Mimi caught on first, giving him an understanding nod. She then made up some excuse about the two younger children being up way too late or something. Then all of their attention was reverted back to Yamato anxiously.
" So what happened? ", Joe urged gently.
" Well, Gabumon and I had just gone to sleep when this creepy vampire, Daven, tried to bite me in my sleep. My crest woke me up, and gave Gabumon the chance to hit the guy across the clearing and gave him time to digievolve to Garurumon. ", the blonde boy started, trying not to skip over important details. " It turns out that Daven was too strong for him, and he hypnotized Garurumon and told him to bring me to him alive. I had to run for it because I didn't know what to do for him. He chased me into the woods and it looked like he was going to catch me. I had just barely escaped his jaws several times before. "
" Then what happened? ", Sora asked, caught up in his story. Her fuchsia eyes were wide, and she was hanging on his every word.
" Well, I kept running knowing that sooner or later he'd catch me if all I did was run. Then, suddenly, I hear this voice in the bushes, calling to me, telling me to hide there and I'd be safe. At first, I wasn't sure, but then I figured it was worth the risk. I leaped in hoping I would at least live to regret this if it were a mistake. ", the Guardian of Friendship continued. " Inside, I met this girl. Her name is Cass, and she knows Daven. She wants to help us defeat him. That's the only way I can get Garurumon back from that vampire, you guys. She said she'd meet up with us tomorrow night, no matter where we are. She dropped me off here first though. "
" Whoa. Now it's not just the Dark Masters we have to fight, it Dracula?! ", Tai exclaimed, running a hand through his mess of brown hair. " Man… "
" He is Dracula's son. " Matt corrected him automatically.
" I hope this new friend of yours can help us. If Garurumon is under Daven's spell it's best we free him, and soon. ", Izzy implied, rubbing his chin. " And I take it that Daven and Cass aren't digimon. I guess we're not the only creatures that aren't native here, and at least we have a new ally. "
" But how can we be sure we can trust her? She could be working for Daven for all we know. ", Tai remarked sounding almost like Joe.
It took all his will to keep from smiling like an idiot as he remembered Cass kissing him so passionately that there was no way she could've been lying. Matt shook his head to clear it. " You'll have to trust me, Tai. I know she's not trying to hurt us, she wants to help us. Please, guys, just give her a chance. "
The others had never seen the bearer of the Crest of Friendship like this before. He wasn't angry, or making smart comments, he was just trying to get them to accept his mysterious new companion. He was being….normal in a sense. Mimi looked up at Joe, and he in turn glared across the small circle at Izzy. The young computer whiz looked at Sora, and she then focused on Tai, the unofficial leader. He pondered over all that Matt had said, and then sighed.
" All right, when she comes back tomorrow night she's welcome. ", he retorted, giving the blonde boy a small warm smile. Their gazes met.
Yamato wanted to say thank you, but then TK tugged on his arm, telling him he couldn't sleep. With a tiny laugh, the elder brother took his sibling over to the campfire, laying him down next to Kari. After a moment, Matt took out his silver harmonica and began to play a soothing tone the drifted in the wind.
Sora noticed Biyomon smiling strangely. " What is it, Bi?"
" I think everything is back to normal. ", she grinned.
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" You traitor, how dare you return here! ", Daven screamed at the sight of the dark figure in the fortress. " How dare you come back after helping him! "
" You're one to talk, Daven. ", Cass implied with a hiss.
( Here's that annoying narrator voice at the end of almost every episode. ): Is Cass really trying to help the Digidestined? Will the chosen children be able to defeat the son of Dracula and free Garurumon from his power? Find out in part 3!