Stolen Innocence
by Silver
*Standard Whatever: If you think that I own any rights to Digimon, then there' s bridge in Brooklyn that I'd like to sell you. (Just kidding! Sorry.)*
Author's Note: I'm on a roll with these parent view stories. This fic is just like "As You Grow," "Hard Times," "The Hidden You," and "I Failed You." Enjoy.
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Sometimes I curse the world for what it's done to you. You've been through so much in such a short amount of time. You've had to deal with so much loss in your life at such a young age. It's almost criminal that someone so young should have to go through such a thing.
I've seen how your father's death has effected you. You've become so stern and focused. While most kids daydream and mess around, you stay focused and clear. It's so amazing that someone your age could be so mature. Many people praise me for your maturity and focus, but that praise sounds so hollow.
It seems as if you've been forced to become an adult before you've even had time to be a child. You shouldn't have to be so focused or mature. You're young, and the young should enjoy the time they have as children. What's worse is that I don't know how to give your youth and innocence back to you. I don't know how I can reset things so that you can start over and have fun without any care in the world. I'm so confused with how I can help you that I often end up being stricter with you than I should be. I encourage you to be more mature, but what I really want is for you to be happy. It's like my mind says one thing, but my mouth says another.
Cody, the world can be such a harsh place. Unfair things happen to people for no reason. I wish that I could shield you from everything. I wish that I could say to everyone "Leave my son alone!" and let you enjoy your life without any worries. But I can't do that, no matter how much I want to. Cody, your Grandfather and I are so proud of you and who you are. Don't ever doubt our pride and love for you. And I know that your father is looking down on you from heaven and is beaming with pride over the fine man that you are becoming. But don't change too quick. Be a kid for a while. There's plenty of time to act as an adult. Enjoy the precious time you have right now, and grow up only when you want to. It isn't right to have your innocence stolen away from you.
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Author's Note: Can't say much else after that. Please review.