hidden angst 2



I'm coming with you Mimi.

But, but~uh

It isn't safe to go alone Mimi, and besides you might need my help with your search.

He was right. What a friend. Although we've only known each other since we went to the digital world, its feels like we've known each other forever. I was going to need him.

Thanks Izzy.

No problem.

I was really glad that Izzy was coming with me. I chattered away happily, even though Izzy was playing with his stupid laptop. Espically when a couple of creepy guys boarded the bus. They hadn't showered, shaved, or even changed their clothes in weeks. How could anyone go out looking like that is beyond me. Maybe their mirrors were broken. Anyway, where was I? Oh yea, we finally reached our destination, the small northern town of Kiychi. We steped of the bus, and I began to have second thoughts.

Uh, Izzy, maybe this was a bad idea. I say quietly, looking around the run down village. How could I have come from a place like this?

MIMI! We can't give up now! Izzy shouts.

You don't have to yell at me. I sniffed.

Izzy felt bad, and immediatly apoligized. He should feel bad, yelling at me like that. Sorry Mimi, I shouldn't have yelled at you like that.

Thats okay Izzy. Where do we need to go Izzy?

During the trip, I downloaded a map that shows the quickest route to the orphanage.

Great! lets go. My stomach rumbles hungerly. Lets get something to eat first Izzy.



Why was Izzy being so moody? Its pretty hard to be happy around someone so heavy hearted
I had to find out what was bothering him.

Are you okay Izzy?

I'm fine. Izzy mumbled, looking at his french fries.

Well you aren't acting like everything is fine. Is your girlfriend giving you trouble? Do you want Mimi to have a talk with her?

Izzy blushes fourisly. Red heads blush so easily.

How are you and Jyou doing? Izzy asks changing the subject.

It was my turn to look down at my fries.

You didn't tell him, did you Mimi?

No. He wouldn't have understood.

Izzy looked at me, waiting for me to continue.

Izzy, Jyou would have called my folks.

He shifted uncomfortably.

What's wrong?



Oh! I should let Sora know that we're here.



I told my folks that I was staying with Sora for a few days.

uh Mimi, theres something I should tell you.

I'll be right back.

I sprint over to the payphone.

RING

RING



Hi Sora!

Hey Mimi, hows it going?

So far so good. Is something wrong? I ask.

Your parents know.

THEY KNOW?! How could they, unless~ I stare over at Izzy, who slinks down into his chair.

Its okay Mimi, really.

How can you think its okay? I shriek.

You'll never guess what they said when they called me today.

They're sending the SWAT team in to bring me back? I say sarcastically.

No. They told me it was something they knew you needed to do.



Mimi they want to be careful.

Okay. Thanks Sora. You didn't tell them did you?

No way Mimi. But I think its worked out.

Yea it has. Talk to you later.

Good luck Mimi.

I stormed back over to Izzy.

WHY DID YOU TELL MY PARENTS YOU LITTLE TATTLE TALE?

Mimi, they would have been worried about you.

I suppose your just along to babysit me, huh?

No, I came because~

I should have known that you wouldn't have understood!

I know what its like to wonder about your biological parents Mimi. Izzy comforts.

How could you possibly know how I feel? I shriek.

I'm adopted too Mimi.

All I can do is stare in amazment at Izzy.

And my parents adopted me from the orphanage here in this town.