(My Digmon parody of Robin Hood continues with just a brief word from me. This is part where I'm sure certain kinds of fans will get mad at me for what I do to certain characters, but I just want to assure you that I love them all and I only hurt them to make the fic better, okay? Thanks much for reading this and now on with the fic!)
The Digidestined in Tights Part 4
Mimi swore her knees were too weak to support her after the prince's last few words. She clutched tightly onto Yamato's arms for balance, her eyes shut tight as she waited for the royal guard to come and drag her beloved away. Maid Mimi held her breath as she waited…. and waited… and waited. No one ever came for him. He looked around the huge ballroom in confusion, was this some sort of trick?
That's when he spotted them. Four of the prince's men had grabbed a red headed teen in noblemen's clothing and were forcing him to stand on the main dinning table where all could see. Yamato recognized Koushiro, even behind the maroon he wore. A gasp escaped the rogue's throat just as the whole kingdom watched in horror as Prince Ken slowly made his way towards his struggling captive, a sneer on his face. Mimi looked up at the man holding her in fear, but he was already beginning to pull away, moving towards the scene.
She grabbed his arms and said in a voice just above a whisper, " No, Yamato, you can't! Ken will surely kill you for everyone to see! "
" I will not let him kill Koushiro because of me, he is my friend! I have no choice, my love. I'm sorry, but I must do something! ", the leader of the rebellion stated firmly as he pulled away and slowly walked towards the unraveling scene. He could see clearly now what was going on, and knew that he must wait and see what the prince had planned. What if this still was a trick to get him to reveal himself? It was very possible, but what if Ken truly thought that Koushiro was the rogue?
" Well, Yamato, I have you at long last. You have tormented me for weeks now, even months, but now it is your turn to suffer. And in front of your loyal subjects no less. ", the wicked ruler remarked as he neared where his captive stood. " But I am not totally without mercy, bow to me and I will spare your life! "
Koushiro did what he was sure the real Yamato would have done, he grit hi teeth and glared at the blue haired tyrant. " Never. I will never submit to you! "
" You are a fool to try my patience, Yamato. You only dig your grave deeper before my entire kingdom. " The evil ruler then snapped his fingers signaling his guards to draw their swords and be ready to execute their prisoner. " Now if you're done acting like some vigilante, my dear boy, it's time you got what you deserve. "
" How's this for last words? ", the teen disguised with black hair and royal clothes sneered from behind the prince. " LONG LIVE KING JOE! "
" You sniveling idiot, Matthew, do you want to die as well? ", Ken shrieked, outraged by the other young man's last comment.
" What kind of evil lord are you, Ken? You cannot even capture the right rogue in your own trap. ", the real Yamato laughed as he pulled off his mask and wig. Loud gasps erupted from the people watching in awe. " I am Yamato. But if you were more intelligent than a fly on the wall you would have known that! "
" Guards, seize him! ", the prince shrieked at his royal guard, pointing at the rogue with the tip of his own blade. His men ran at Yamato, but other people stepped in the way, people that knew and trusted the rebel. The peasants of Prince Ken's kingdom were trying to keep most of the soldiers off their beloved defender, but they were not armed, and some were knocked over by frustrated knights.
Prince Ken heard the boy he'd thought was Yamato laugh as the leader of the rebellion battled the royal guard one by one and was the victor every time. Furious, ken leapt up on the table and swung his sword for Koushiro's neck.
" Whoa! " The red headed teen did a back flip to avoid being beheaded. He then rolled of the table, and stepped over his arms so that his bound wrists would be in front of him, and not behind. One of the knights had dropped their blades, and after hastily cutting himself free, Koushiro picked it up to defend himself.
Taichi had stepped in as well, using the blade he'd taken from one of the knights to battle near Yamato. He'd already received protests from the lead rogue, but it was too late, anyone who lifted a finger to help Yamato in the entire ballroom was then consumed within the battle. Even Maid Mimi was taken down guards, in her own way of course. Sora could not blow her cover though, she struggled with the urge to grab a sword and dive into the fight, but if she had she would probably never be able to pretend to be Mimi's handmaiden again.
Soon most of the guards were down, but only one battle seemed to matter to the watching peasants, and that was the rage against Koushiro and Prince Ken. The red head was acting cocky, but fending off the young prince's blows quite well for all the sneering and taunting he was doing. His face red, the blue haired royalty ran at him, his blade pointed like a spear. " I'll kill you and then have Yamato's head! "
Koushiro ducked the blade and it forced the prince to trip of his crouched form. A grin spread across the rebel's face as he stood and placed a foot on Ken's back to hold him down after he kicked the sword from his hand. He then turned to his leader, unable to hide the feeling of triumph on his face.
" I do believe the prince needs a few more lessons in sword fighting. ", the red headed young man smirked over to where Taichi and Yamato stood amongst the unconcious bodies of the prince's royal guard. " Shall I teach him? "
" I believe I will be giving the lessons, rebel. ", Ken murmured putting a finger to his lips. A shrieking whistle came out of is mouth and suddenly all of the doors slammed open to reveal all of the other knights Ken had in his court. In shock and fear, Koushiro backed up until he was standing a few feet from his friends. Yamato clutched the hilt of the sword in his hands tightly, standing ready.
" There's too many of them, Yamato. ", Taichi hissed.
" Wait for it. ", the blonde snapped, his teeth clenched. His two friends gulped down their fears, watching the knights inched towards them gradually. They tensed up, ready for anything, but Yamato didn't seem worried. They were getting closer, and closer, until finally the blonde gave out the order. " Now! "
Tai pulled his bow out from under the cloak he wore and shot an arrow with a rope attached to the end up and onto the ceiling. He and Koushiro used it first, swinging up to the ledge near a stained-glass window high above the crowds. Yamato soon joined them stopping to look down upon the bewildered people as his friends smashed the window and jumped through it.
" Sorry I cannot stay, Prince Ken, but you do through quite a party. Farewell, everyone, and enjoy the rest of your evening. ", he grinned just before he turned to leave, but not before Mimi blew him a kiss that only he saw.
The moment he was gone, Ken was furious. The knights had to rush the innocent people out of the room to keep them from getting caught up in his wrath. Soar and Hikari hurried Maid Mimi out of the ballroom and to her chambers upstairs and far away from the young prince. As soon as they were safe, Sora rested her back against the door and breathed a sigh of relief.
" I swear, I do not know which of them is insane anymore, Ken, or Yamato. He could've been killed coming here. ", the female rebel remarked as she moved towards the other two women. " What if it hadn't been Koushiro Ken had selected? What if he had truly gotten him, wouldn't he be dead now? "
" Sora, you cannot focus on that. He escaped, didn't he? ", Hikari remarked as she poured herself a glass of water from the pitcher that they kept on the table near Mimi's bedside. " Besides, Koushiro could've handled himself if Yamato hadn't stepped in anyway. They are all safe now, probably in the forest. "
" That doesn't matter, Hikari. Yamato knows the risks and yet he makes them. If he is not careful he will get himself hurt, or maybe even one of his friends will get hurt instead. ", Mimi said agreeing with Sora. " It scares me to death to think of what couldn't happened to Yamato tonight. Ken would have killed him in front of the entire court if he had gotten his hands on him! He was lucky. "
" You're right. Yamato needs to learn, now more than ever that he can't take such great risks! He is needed by the entire kingdom, for God's sake! ", the young red headed woman exclaimed hotly. " I hope he learns that soon. "
* * *
He couldn't help but face back and forth in his hut. His young face was solemn, his eyes narrowed in concentration. Holding Maid Mimi so close, having her near him again, it had been almost overwhelming. He wanted to have her near him again, but that could not be. Since the party last night the Prince had doubled his forces and had people patrolling the walls that held the castle. Taichi had even stopped him from robbing the latest shipment of taxes that morning in fear he would be captured. He didn't really mind the fact that he was trapped in his own camp, but the fact that he was alone, and that his very soul yearned for Mimi was driving him absolutely insane! He needed her there, with him.
' I can't go on like this, I really can't. I need her, despite how I've tried to deny it. If only we could be together. ', he thought bitterly. ' Maybe if I could see her again, alone, it would sooth my aching heart. Yes, that's it! I will see her again! '
He found a piece of paper and quickly wrote down a quick note. Then, after wrapping it around an arrow, he hurried out of his tent. Taichi had gone into town with Koushiro in disguises to get the weekly supplies, leaving Davis to keep an eye on their leader. Yamato saw the newest member of their team was working on his shot with his new bow and arrow. One of the reasons Davis had been taken under Yamato's wing was because he was a very good shot. Yamato was proud to know that he had a very young archer that never missed, ever.
" Davis, I need you to come with me somewhere. ", he told the young man as he approached him from behind. " I need to deliver this message. "
The younger rogue was dreading this. Taichi and Koushiro had been very insistent that their leader was to be kept at the camp and not leave for anything. Davis was reluctant to even reply. " We can't, Yamato, it's too dangerous. You were almost taken at the masked ball and if the others were to know that you set foot off this camp I would lose my head! Who is that letter to, anyway? "
" Don't you think I know of the risks? And must I remind you, Davis, that it would be wiser for you to just come with me than to try and stop me? There is no chance that you could stop me by yourself. ", the blonde man retorted with a small grin. " Please, let's go now, before our friends return and keep me here longer. "
He was hesitant, but Davis finally conceded to going with the rogue to his destination. They rode on horseback, hidden in the tress, for over an hour until they approached the castle walls. The reason it had taken them so long was because of their sow and cautious pace. The young archer let out a gasp, and with wide eye he looked over at his friend. " You didn't say we were coming here! Yamato, have you gone insane? If one of the guards were to spot you out here we wouldn't be able to- "
" Davis, I need you to shoot this arrow up onto that balcony's curtain. ", his companion cut him off handing him an arrow with a letter wrapped tightly around its shaft. Awkwardly, the brunette took it and set up his shot. " Be sure that she will find it, Davis, this is very important. I know you never miss. "
He loved the show of confidence his leader had for him, but he was still a little shaky when he was aiming for he had seen who the letter was addressed to. He knew what Yamato was doing was very dangerous, and Taichi would kill him for helping him if he knew, but there was something inside him telling him he had to do this. His newest friend was counting on him, and he wouldn't let Yamato down. The arrow flew gracefully up to the balcony and hit the floor in the center. The blonde man put a hand on his friend's shoulder giving him a grateful smile.
" Thank you, Davis. ", Yamato said quietly.
The younger rogue didn't know how to reply.
* * *
Mimi had just stepped out onto the balcony when she found it. The arrow was just lying on the stone as if someone had dropped it there. The paper wrapped around it had her name written on it, so she was compelled to read the neat writing inside as she moved to the desk pressed against the wall in her room.
My dearest Mimi,
Last night, when I held you in my arms I found the part of my soul I thought I'd never see again. I've missed you since I went rogue but leaving you last night was the hardest thing I have ever done. I need to see you again. Meet me in the garden at midnight tonight. I know it is dangerous, and foolish beyond belief, but if I were to never hold you again I may not survive this life. Please, be there tonight. Tell no one of our meeting or we are sure to be discovered, dearest.
With all my love,
Yamato
The beating of her heart had increased with each word in his letter. She set it down on the desk and began t wonder if he had been sincere when he had written it. It was not safe, and he would be taking the ultimate risk returning to the castle so soon, but if he were truly coming she could not deny him a visit. She was about to put the letter in a drawer in the desk when she heard Sora call her name out in the corridor. With a sigh she hurried out to find her without thinking of the letter.
A moment latter, Sheriff Starmon slipped into the room. He had been walking along when he saw Maid Mimi pick up the arrow and read the letter tied to it. He lifted up the piece of paper, spotting whose signature was at the bottom. His dark eyes went wide in surprise, and once he was sure the hall was clear, he hurried out of the room and towards the prince's chambers as fast as he could.
* * *
She stood with her cloak clutched around her tight, and it seemed as if he weren't going to come. She eyes the whole garden hopefully, looking for some movement, anything that would give her love away. Maid Mimi had been waiting in the chilling night air for quite some time now, and there was still no sign of Yamato.
" I knew you would come. ", a soft voice came from behind her.
Whirling, she saw he was standing behind her, an almost innocent look on his face. He opened his arms to her and she couldn't help but hurry into his embrace. They held each other tight for several minutes before the brunette young woman kissed him passionately, the way she had when they had been betrothed. Yamato's heart was bursting with happiness as he kissed her back, over and over with tears threatening to fall from his eyes. How long had they been apart? He couldn't remember anymore, it had been so long. She had not been able to come with him, so when they parted, it had been like his heart had always stayed with her.
" You are a fool to be here. ", she breathed into his ear.
" I am a fool in love, Maid Mimi. I would go to the ends of the earth and back for you, never forget that. ", Yamato replied in a whisper.
" Did Taichi try to stop you? Or any of the others? ", Mimi demanded after a moment, looking up at him with those loving brown eyes. " Surely they tried to stop you from being here tonight. Even Davis knows how dangerous this would be. "
" None of them know I am here, and Davis was the only one to know of the letter at all. I wanted so badly to be with you and I was not going to let them stop me form holding you in my arms, or feeling your lips against mine. ", the rogue said sweetly as he ran his finger through her thick brown hair. Then he kissed her.
* * *
" Taichi, wake up! " Koushiro yelled as he shook the brown haired young man and almost threw him out of his bed. Taichi snapped his brown eyes open and sat up as his friend continued to shake him roughly. " Taichi, Yamato's gone! "
" What? ", he screamed as he leapt from his hut out into the night.
" He's not in the camp, and I've checked several times. He must have gone off on his own, Taichi. ", the red headed rogue replied as he ran after him. He was sick with worry, feeling huge knots in his stomach. " That's the only explanation. "
" Where could he have gone? ", Taichi muttered as he looked around. His eyes were frantic, trying to prove his instincts wrong. He threw the flap of Davis's hut open only to find the youngest of their group was still asleep, and alone. He turned to Koushiro helplessly. " Why would he do this? "
" I knew we wouldn't be able to keep him here long. ", the red head mumbled shaking his head. " Maybe we should search for him. "
" What's going on? ", Davis demanded as he approached them.
" Yamato's gone. ", Taichi told him bluntly.
" Oh no, you don't think the letter he sent Maid Mimi had anything to do with this, do you? ", the younger man asked them, with a worried tone.
" What letter, Davis? What are you talking about? ", Koushiro remarked looking at him sharply. His dark eyes narrowed curiously, making the young archer very nervous. He took a step back as Koushiro said, " Well, Davis? What letter? "
" Earlier today Yamato and I sent a letter to Maid Mimi by tying it to an arrow and shooting it up onto her balcony. ", he explained quickly. " I thought he would tell you both about it tonight. I knew it was dangerous, but he was so- "
" He probably told her to meet him somewhere on the castle grounds! ", Taichi gasped in realization and horror. He ran for his weapons as he shouted to them over his shoulder, " Get the horses ready. We have to get there fast! "
* * *
" How romantic, and so convenient for me as well. ", a snide voice remarked as the prince stepped out of the shadow or a rose bush. Yamato and Maid Mimi turned to look upon his with horrified glares as a dozen knights followed their leader. " Thank you, Yamato, for saving the trouble of hunting you down. And you, Maid Mimi, I must thank you as well, for being so careless with his rogue's letter. "
Pushing the brunette woman behind him, Yamato drew the sword at his hip, gripping it tightly. Dread began to fill his thoughts, but his face remained hard.
" Finally, my pestering Yamato, ", Ken laughed. " You are mine! "
To be continued:
( I know, bad place to end it for you faithful readers, but the next part should be the last! Ain't this turning out great? If you think so, please review! )