incubus8

Disclaimer: digimon don't belong to me. If you like Sora, then maybe you shouldn't read this chapter. I have nothing against Sora (laughs hysterically). Really! She isn't portrayed too nicely here.

Matt's POV

I bury my head in my hands. It's been hours, still no word. I think I killed him. I think I killed Taichi's father. I can only watch in horror as Mrs. Kamiya continues to scream and sob until she is sedated by a couple of interns. Why did this have happen to me? I'm off in a hallway staring out at the parking lot. Oh' Goody. The police are here now. Should I tell them the truth? Yes officer, I believe that I killed them when I became.... Why? They were trying to kill my boyfriend. Yes officer, Taichi Kamiya and I love each other. They'd throw me in a nuthatch. I'll probably be executed. And I deserve it. I am no better than a murderer. Matt you are such a bastard. The love of your life could be dying, and all you can think about is your own problems.

 The red headed boy puts his hand on my shoulder.

Hi Izzy. Hi eyes are full of concern and friendship for me.

Tai's a fighter. Remember back in the digital world. Tai would never give up, no matter what. Besides, Joe is in there working on Taichi. He won't give up either.

I nod. Izzy was right. My Taichi was a fighter.

So do you want to tell me what really happened? Izzy asks.

What do you mean? Does he know? Of course not. Would he being so nice to me if he knew what I can become? Act Cool Yamato

You aren't telling the truth.

I sigh. So much for thinking he didn't know.

What do you think we should do about it? I ask him hesitantly.

I think that Taichi is the one whose turning into that wolf.

What? how did you? Why do you think that?

He removes a vial of water from his backpack.

This is the dark water from that dimension.

What did that murky water have to do with anything?

This is quite fascinating really. I ran some tests on it. It is pure digital information. I fix him with my famous stare, and he continues hurriedly But unlike other substances in the digital world. It merges within human DNA in an unusual manner.

So what does that mean?

It seems to develop and enhance a person's id characteristics. Seeing my blank look, Izzy continues. the id is the base of your personality. It controls basic drives, and impulses we normally don't act on.

So why do you think Tai's turning into a wolf.

When Tai was getting this, did he have any cut marks or scrapes on his hands?

I don't think so.

Oh well. So much for that theory. It needs to enter the body's blood stream. Taichi smiles tenderly at me as he dips my shirt into the water, and presses it against the bite to stop the bleeding.

I brace myself. I can smell her. Sora is coming from around the corner, her hair is flying over her shoulders, and her eyes are blazing. She is furious. She walks up to me and tries to back hands me. Her eyes widen in surprise as I catch her hand mid slap.

Do you want to say something to me? I narrow my eyes.

I HATE YOU MATT! YOU ALMOST KILLED TAI! I HATE YOU! ARE YOU HAPPY NOW THAT YOU'VE RUINED TAI'S LIFE?

I haven't ruined anything. life is going to be perfect together. I wasn't going to get into a shouting match with her. Besides, that hurt her worse than if I had punched her.

Sora runs off crying.

Don't listen to her Matt. She's just upset right now. Izzy looks over my shoulder at the retreating Sora.

She is right about one thing. It is my fault. I admit sadly.

WHAT are you crazy Matt? You aren't responsible! Only those muggers were to blame.

Izzy's right Matt.

I turn and look into the clear brown eyes of Tai's sister.

Tai's been calling out for you. He needs you. She states clearly, although her eyes were puffy from crying.

Kari turns to me, and gestures toward the door. I'm going to check on momma. You and my brother love each other, don't you. It wasn't a question.

How did you....?

I just knew. That's all. Kari says. I just knew you too were meant to be together. What a sweet kid. So accepting, so intuitive. So unlike her father. Stop thinking bad things about people who are dead Matt. It isn't nice!

As soon as she's out of earshot I turn to Joe. I shiver as I view the crimson stains fading to brownish on his white jacket. My Taichi's blood. How is he really Joe. I knew that Joe would tell me the truth now that Kari was gone.

He's not critical anymore. We've upgraded him to serious condition.

Don't pull that bull shit doctor talk on me Joe. Tell me exactly what you mean. I growl. My eyes narrow as I stare him down.

Joe relents. You better sit down for this Matt.

Joe sits besides me.

Where do want me to start?

How about from the beginning?

Tai has a concussion, three shattered ribs, punctured lung, internal bleeding, his right leg is broken in three different places.

Is he going to be okay Joe? I look into his somber eyes. Joe would tell me the truth, and for that I was grateful.

He sighs. I think so, but, He cautions. He's not out of the woods yet, Yamato.

I shiver at his phrase.

Can I see him?

Just don't mention his father, or anything that would upset him. Joe orders.

Taichi turns his head and watches me as I walk into the door.

Hey Yama. He says weakly.

Hey yourself.

How are you feeling? I ask.

I feel gr-r-r-rr-eat. Actually, I kinda feel like hell right now.

I hold his hand, so frail and weak. How can he smile at me like that? I did this to him.

As if he were reading my mind he shakes his head frailly. No Yamato. This wasn't your fault. Stop thinking it is, okay precious.

I love you Taichi.

I hold his hand until I know that he is asleep.

And that's why I'm going to leave you. Before you get hurt again. I won't come back until I find a cure. If I find a cure.

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I walk quickly over to the familiar shape at the edge of the woods.

I collapse with sobs, embracing my digimon.



to be continued.......