Disclaimer: I don't own digimon so please don't sue me.

This takes place three months after my previous story, Unlucky Pasts

Rough Times

And why are we coming here? I ask as we walk into the house.

Well for one thing, it was Kimmy's suggestion. She's your best friend and is now my friend too. How could we not come when she told us to? Adam asks as he smiles at me.

This isn't even her party and she's inviting people. And we don't hang around as much anymore, I reply.

Adam doesn't say anything. There are people everywhere and the music is so loud. Kimmy's new friend, Rosy, is one of the most popular girls at school. Kimmy is now her best friend and now gets more dates than ever. Rosy is rich and has invited pretty much the entire school to come to her house for a party.

Hey Adam, Eve! Kimmy shouts as she and a bunch of the popular girls from school approach us from the other side of the room.

Hi Kimmy, Adam greets as they approach us.

What do you think of the party? Kimmy asks with her friends behind her.

There are a ton of people here, I comment.

There sure are. The entire house if free so if you two want to have a room go ahead, Rosy says with a mischievous smile.

I can feel myself blushing a bit.

They aren't dating! Kimmy exclaims.

Oh, they sure don't act like it, Rosy whispers, but loud enough for me to hear.

We'll see you guys later, Adam says as he nudges me to move on.

Hey, wait a second. Just to tell you, there is beer in the kitchen or if you want, Henry is handing out spiked drinks. Also, there is a game of spin the bottle going on downstairs, Kimmy says as we begin to leave.

What, is this a grade six party or an illegal party? Adam asks into my ear.

I giggle at his comment and shrug my shoulders.

Holy Shit! Adam exclaimed as he looks up.

The class clown, Jimmy, is hanging from the ceiling on a chandelier. He swings back and fourth.

Jimmy, get down from there! Rosy shrieks.

Jimmy jumps down and lands right in front of Rosy. He pins her against the wall and begins to make out with her. Everyone else just goes back to partying.

What a loser, I comment as I look back at Adam.

Let's go into the kitchen and see what drinks we can get, Adam suggests.

Drinks? As in alcohol? I ask in disbelief.

No silly! You know me way too well to know I won't ever get into alcohol again, Adam replies.

I know, I say as we walk into the kitchen.

Hey Adam, want something spiked? Henry asks from behind the counter.

It's okay, Adam answers as he puts up his hands.

Are you sure? It will help the mood between you and Eve, Henry says in a funny voice.

It's okay. Eve and I aren't dating, Adam says.

Are you serious? The entire school thinks you guys are dating because of the way you guys hang out so much. Someone saw you guys making out or something, Henry says as he raises his eyebrow.

And who told you that? I demand.

Kimmy did. She says she saw you guys making out or something. She's been telling everyone, Henry replies.

I frown at Kimmy's lies and say, Give me one of those.



Shut up Adam. Thanks Henry, I says as I take the plastic cup from him filled with some sort of pink drink. I walk away.

*Adam has to understand that I want to have this to have a good time. The day is coming too-*

What are you doing? Adam asks as he catches up to me.

If there are going to be rumors about us, I might as well try to have a good time, I answer.

Give me that! Adam shouts, but it doesn't make any difference because of the music.



Adam tries to take the cup away, but I turn away and take a sip of the liquid. The sip turns into a gulp and I drink most of the good, sensationing liquid down. I hold the remainder in a cup and say, See you later.
I can feel Adam's eyes on me as I walk away. I walk over to the door that leads down to the basement. I walk down the stairs where quieter music is and voices.

Go Kimmy! Go Kimmy! People chant.

Kimmy is on the table taking off her top. The guys are all hooting while the girls are laughing.

Hey Eve! Joining the party? Kimmy asks as she puts back on her top.

I say as I take one last sip of the drink I had.

Strong stuff, hey? Kimmy asks as I walk over to the fifteen people that are sitting in a circle.

Oh yeah! Is there any more?

Kimmy hands me a glass and I take another big gulp to swallow most of it.

Where's Adam? a boy asks who I can't recognize.

Who gives a shit? So what's the game? Spin the bottle or something? I ask as I take a seat between Kimmy and the boy who asked me the question.

This isn't any normal game of spin the bottle. See this board? You spin the spinner and whatever it lands on you do. If you get make out, kiss, or sex, you have to spin the bottle to get the guy. If it lands on strip, you just do what the spinner says, Kimmy explains.

Sounds easy, I say as I nod my head in understanding.

Be our guest to go next, Kimmy says as she hands me the spinner.
I spin and it lands on make out. I next take the bottle and give it a spin. It stops in front of the guy beside me. He laughs and stands up. I also get up.

Come back in seven minutes. My turn! a girl with black hair says.

The boy leads me away into the dark.

***

After several rounds of this, drinks, and make out sessions, it is my turn again. I spin the spinner, too drunk to say anything.

a voice shouts.

I stand up and ask, Everything except under garments?

Kimmy nods and replies, Since this is your second time, a second piece of clothing comes off.

I climb on the table and start dancing to the music that the guys put on so that they could get more horny as they watch me undress. I take off my tank top slowly, revealing the black bra that I am wearing.

Eve, what the fuck are you doing? Adam demands as he comes downstairs.

Having a good time! I reply with a drunken laugh as I fling the top at him.

Adam catches my top and takes my hand, motioning me to come off the table. I laugh and so do the others as I jump off and fall partly.

Adam says as he tries to put my top back on.

No, I have to strip my pants too, I say wearily.

You are so drunk, Adam comments under his breath.

I take my top from Adam and put it back on. Just as I finish, my head begins to pound and I start to fall over. Adam catches me and is trying to help me catch my balance as I hold my head. Adam next lifts me in his arms and begins to carry me away from everyone else.

I guess I can't play anymore, I say lightly as Adam carries me away.

Oh well, Adam will probably take you upstairs, Kimmy shouts as we climb the stairs.

I try to hold up my thumbs but I can't. The loud music makes my head hurt as we cross the room. I bury my head in Adam's chest and wince as the music seems to grow louder. I look around and everything is a big blur. Adam sets me down, but continues a tight grip because that I don't collapse. We climbed the stairs and from there, Adam leads me into a room.

How come you had to ruin my fun? You chicken to come join us? You want some pasta? I ask.

Adam gives me a confused look, but then shrugs and helps me lay on the bed.

Want me to strip for you? You and I both know we can't stay away from each other, I ask in a sexy voice.

Adam sighs and mumbles, Should I call her parents or mine? I can't take her on the train like this.

Come here for a moment, I whisper as I shut my eyes.

Eve, are you okay?

I open my eyes to find Adam standing over me. I look at him from head to toe and smile. He gives me another funny look, but I don't care. I lean forward and begin to unzip his zipper to his jeans.

Stop it, Adam says as he pulls away from me.

I somehow manage to stand up and kiss Adam on the lips. I kiss him more and more until he finally gives in and kisses me back. I wrap my arms around his neck and lay back on the bed, pulling Adam with me. I roll over so that he is on the bottom and I am on the top. I stop kissing him and move lower as I finishing undoing the buckle on his belt. I pull down his pants and he lets me.

***

Why am I doing this? Stop Adam, stop. You can't kiss Eve. Stop it!

But she feels so good. I want her so badly I want her I love her. No way, I don't love Eve Eve is my best friend. Stop kissing her. Good, she has just stopped kissing me.

Eve goes lower and begins to undo the belt on my jeans. She bends her head down the begins to suck. I moan softly.

***

I feel so sick. My mouth feels like it has died and I feel so dirty.

I sit up and look around. I look under the covers to find myself in my bra and panties. Adam is wearing his boxer shorts. The previous evening replays in my mind.

I hate myself! I hate myself! Why can't I be like a normal person and forget everything I'm drunk? But no, I have to be a freak who can remember every detail of my life and never forget. Oh my gosh, I am laying next to Adam. At least we didn't have sex last night. How could he have taken advantage of me like that?

I stand up and put on my tank top and jeans. I quickly glance at myself in the mirror and notice that I have a bit of barf in my hair and on the corner of my mouth. I wipe away it from my mouth and pull my long, blonde hair into a ponytail so it could cover the dried up vomit. I walk over to Adam and say harshly, Wake up.

Adam jerks his head up and rubs his eyes. He stares at me blankly and then a shocked look comes onto his face.

Come on, our parents must be worried sick, I say.

I throw Adam his jeans and t-shirt and turn around as he gets dressed.
I wonder if our parents have called the police? We told them we were going to a movie, I say quietly as I wait for Adam to dress.

Let's go, Adam says as he walks beside me.

We walk quietly down the stairs that are littered by people. As we walk through the living room, I notice that Kimmy is laying on the couch wide awake.

Your still here? I thought you left when Adam came and got you from downstairs, Kimmy says quietly. She then laughs and says, You probably can't remember because you were so drunk. You were stripping on tables and making out with a ton of guys.

I'll see you later, I conclude as I walk out of the house with Adam following.

It's already warm out. It must be past ten o'clock, Adam says.

I can remember everything and I hate myself, I state as we walk towards the train station.

You can? Adam asks in disbelief.

Yep, because you and I both know that we can remember every detail of both of our pasts.

Yeah, I know that, but I thought because you were so drunk...

I was so drunk that I wouldn't remember you taking advantage of me! Is that why you let me do the things we did last night? I scream with tears in my eyes.

No I-

Or were you drunk like me? I ask quietly.

No, I wasn't drunk, Adam replies quietly.

Then you have no excuse. I am so mad at you Adam Kamiya. Don't ever talk to me again! I shout as I run away from Adam.

I unlock the door quietly and sneak in. I hope my parents are still asleep. I wonder what time it is?

There you are! Mom says angrily as she walks into the living room.

Yes. I went for an early walk with Adam this morning, I say as I hang up my jacket.

Is that before or after you came home? I mean you never came home last night, Dad asks angrily as he crosses his arms.

I don't say anything because there isn't anything to say. My parents know I haven't been home all night.

Were you drinking? You have vomit on your shoes and have big bags under your eyes, Mom demands as she crosses her arms.

Where have you been all night? We stayed up until two o'clock for you to come home, Dad says.

I told you not to wait up for me. I told you that Kimmy and I had plans. I told Adam to take me to Kimmy's house, I reply.

Oh, is that why Kimmy called after you left and asked to pick you up? She wanted to hang out with you, Dad says.

Eve Ishida, where were you all night long? Mom demands.

It isn't any of your business! I scream as I walk past them and into the washroom.

There is knocking on the door, but I ignore it and take off my clothes. I turn on the tap and go under the shower head.

What do I tell them now? I can't tell them that I was with Adam at a party and we almost had sex. They would flip. Why did Adam take advantage of me? How can I ever trust him again?

I take the shampoo and begin to moisturize my head to get all the vomit out.

Since three months ago, Dad and Mom have been very over protective of me. We never really talk about how I can remember my past or anything about my past. I don't even think they realize that unlike most people, I can remember every little action I do. Everything I do I can remember. I am so weird. I don't mind them not talking about it though because I know it is hard for them to accept that I can remember my previous life when they were dead and the things I did with Adam.

I finish rinsing the shampoo out and now take the conditioner.

Maybe I could tell them that we were studying. But wait, where would we have been studying? I'm guessing that Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya called looking for Adam last night. Maybe I should just tell them that a bunch of us went to Rosy's to study. That's partly true considering I was over at her house with a bunch of people. Oh God, how am I supposed to go to school tomorrow? I can remember now that I made out with three of the most popular guys at school. Then I went and stripped. Oh well, at least I never spinned the spinner onto sex.

I turn off the taps and open the shower door. I take a towel and dry myself off. I wrap the towel around my body and open the door to the bathroom. I take my dirty clothes that I wore yesterday as I walk out into the hallway and over to my room. I open it up and step inside, closing the door behind me. I open the drawer and take out a blue tube top. I next take out a long, blue skirt. I find a clean bra and pair of panties and put them on. I also put on the outfit.

I feel so sick. I think I am going to throw up!

I run out of my room and back into the steamy bathroom without closing the door. I bend over the toilet and vomit. After I finish, I sit away from the toilet and close my eyes.

Oh honey, why did you drink? Mom asks softly as she comes into the bathroom and wraps her arms around me.

Dad flushes the toilet.

I'm sorry. I went to a party last night and had too much to drink. I fell asleep and Adam took care of me. I'm so sorry, I reply as I burst into tears in my mother's arms.

It's okay. Come on and lie down on the couch, Mom coaxes as she helps me stand up and lead me out of the bathroom.

I lay on the couch and close my eyes from my throbbing head and the disappointed faces of my parents.

I'll go get you a glass of water, Mom says.

I open my eyes and look at my father in the eyes. I whisper shamefully, I'm sorry Dad. I will never get that drunk again.

I know. I guess every teenager has to realize that some day, Dad says as he takes a seat on the couch.

Here you are, Mom says as she comes into the living room and hands me a glass of water.

I take a small sip and they watch. I ask, Any reason why you guys are staring at me?

No, but where are your clothes so that I can wash them? Mom asks.

They're in my room, I reply.

I'm going to see if Adam got home safely, Dad says as he stands up and walks over to the phone.

I watch as Dad dials the number and puts the receiver against the side of his head. He waits for a few seconds until he says, Hello Sora. I was just wondering if Adam got home okay?

He listens to the phone and nods his head. His face then looks a bit frustrated.

What's this? Mom asks as she holds up a piece of paper.

I shrug and so does Dad as he still has the phone in his hand.

It reads: Yo Eve! The next time you decide to have a party with Adam in Rosy's bedroom, call me. Then there is the number. What kind of party did you have with Adam? Mom asks.

I don't know what to say so I instead stand up, walk over to Mom, take the paper from her hand, and rip it up. I throw the pieces into the air and cross my arms.

Sora is also wondering what kind of party? Dad asks as he puts his mouth away from the phone. He then nods a few times and says, Talk to you later.

Eve Ishida, what did you do with Adam? Mom demands.

Nothing! We didn't do anything! I have no idea who that kid is or how that got into my pocket! I shout back with tears in my eyes.

Well how do you know that? You were so drunk last night that how can you remember what you did with Adam? Mom asks.

For one thing, Adam wasn't drunk! Secondly, I can remember everything from last night! In fact, I can remember my entire life. Everything that happens to me, I remember. I'm cursed to remember my life and I have since Adam and I changed the past twelve years ago. Don't you understand? You probably can't remember what it feels like to be three years old, but I can. I live with this everyday! Everyday of my fucking life, I remember the things I have done in both of my lives. Everything, and it isn't fair! It isn't fair! I want to forget things, but I can't! I'm cursed! I hate myself, I cry out as tears fall down my face.

Why didn't you tell us sooner? We knew that you remember your past, but we didn't think that you meant every detail, Mom says softly.

You never asked. In fact, nothing has changed since the day that you and Dad realized that I can remember my past. Nothing has! You never talk about your adventures in the Digital World. Where is my digivice? Give me it and answers!

Fine, you want to know about our adventures? I'll tell you only if you promise to stop yelling at your mother, Dad says.

Sit down, Mom motions.

I sit down and wait for the explanation.

Your digivice is in our bedroom. We have been Digidestined for over thirty years, Dad begins.

I want to see my digivice again, please, I say coldly.

Mom leaves the room.

We have faced countless digimon that are very evil-

I know all of that, I say, cutting him off.

Than what do you want to know? Dad asks.

Here you go, Mom says quietly as she gives me the digivice. This is a digivice.

I know that. I have a Gabumon and we won the fight twelve years ago.

Which fight would that be? Mom asks as she takes a seat beside Dad.

So, your finally asking me what happened twelve years ago? The fight that brought you guys back to life. Adam and I were called to the Digital World and some voice that went into the Child of Light or something like that, told us that we could change the past. There were three tombstones that marked your death and Sor- Mrs. Kamiya too. We were then given twenty four hours and information to change the past.

What kind of information? Dad asks.

Images of the past. There were images of you when you thought Mom was pregnant to images of Dad being dead. I guess they were images of the past. There is also one image that I hold against you. It is the image that shows when Mom gave birth to me. Why didn't you tell me that I was born premature on the same day as Adam and died?

I'm sorry, Mom says with teas in her eyes.

So anyway, there was this human looking digimon and we destroyed him with Greymon and Garurumon, I say. I stand up and put the digivice in my pocket. I say, I need to go somewhere. I'll be back soon.

You aren't leaving, Mom says as she stands up.

I have to. I need to go talk to Adam, I say as I put on my shoes.

Why? You just got home less than an hour ago, Dad says.

Listen, it isn't any of your business. I know your just trying to protect me, but stop it. I can take care of myself. I'm different and only Adam understands me because we are the same. I have to go talk to him, I say as I take my coat.

I only know that too well, Dad comments to nobody in particular.

I ignore whatever he meant by that comment and look at Mom.

We won't be home when you do decide to come home because we have a few errands to run this afternoon. After all, it is already one o'clock, Mom says.

See you tonight, I say as I walk out of the house and close the door behind me.

I walk down the street and over to a pay phone. I insert twenty five cents and dial Adam's phone number that I know off my heart.

Hello, Kamiya residence? Mr. Kamiya's voice asks into the phone.

Can I please speak to Adam? I ask as I cross my fingers.

I'm sorry Eve, but he is not allowed to talk to you right now. He is grounded for two weeks.

But I really need to talk to him. Just for a second?

I'm sorry. Good bye Eve.

There is a click and silence following it.

Damn it! I curse to myself as I hang up the phone.

I walk away from the pay phone and head over to the park. The park where Dad says he used to take me. That was in my other life more than in this one. I sit on the swings, but don't swing, just move back and forth. More than twenty minutes pass by.

Hey Eve.

I look up to find Adam standing over me. He smiles and sits on the swing next to me. He too, rocks back and forth.

I thought you were grounded?

I am, but when I heard my dad talking to you, I snuck out of the window in my room. I thought you might come here. I don't know why, but I just felt it, Adam replies.

I nod and continue to move slightly.

Eve, I'm really sorry for taking advantage of you. I truly am.

Why did you do it? I ask as I look at him.

I wanted to be needed. I guess I felt what you did when I used to sleep with you. I just wanted to be needed and when you wanted me to kiss you and stuff, I did. I'm really sorry and I hope that this won't affect our friendship. I need you Eve. Your the only person I can talk to, Adam explains sadly.

I forgive you. I now understand about last night and it doesn't bother me. I need you too, I say as I stand up.

Adam also stands up and we face each other face to face. I lean up and Adam leans down. Our lips meet briefly and awkwardly until we pull away.

This is crazy, I state.

You said it. We aren't in love. I refuse to believe it... and no, I don't say that because your ugly... because you aren't ugly and I can't stop talking.

I smile at his remark and ask, Why don't you come over to my house? My parents went out to do a few errands or something.

Sure, but I won't stay too long or else my parents will notice that I'm not throwing a temper tantrum in my room anymore, Adam replies as we begin to walk towards my apartment.

Oh, so are you know admitting that you have your temper still? I ask with a laugh.

Adam answers, blushing.

It is a ten minute walk to my apartment and when we get there, sure enough, my parent's car is gone. I unlock the door and hang up my coat along with Adam's. We both take off our shoes and I lead him into the living room.

I haven't been here in a while, Adam comments.

I know, I say for the realization that Adam hasn't been inside my apartment since the day our parents found out about us. He has come to pick me up and take me places, but would never come inside.

I was wondering if you could help me with one of the math questions we have for homework? Could you maybe show me with your book and then when I get home I can do it? Adam asks.

Sure. Let's go to my room because that's where my homework is, I reply as I walk down the hallway to my room.

I turn on the light as we walk inside. I take my bag and set it on my lap, opening it up, and retrieving the math book and scribbler. I walk over to Adam who is sitting at my desk waiting for me. I set the math book in front of him and open it to the page we are on. I quickly explain how to do the question with him nodding along, pretending to understand what I am talking about.

Thanks Eve, Adam says with a smile.

I stand back up after leaning over his shoulder and say, No problem.

So, I guess I should go now, Adam says, but doesn't stand up.

Do you know what tomorrow is? I ask suddenly.

Adam nods and replies, It is marking the actual twelve year date that we went to change the past. I know, I remember too. Along with everything else.

I always get so down at this time of the year, I comment as I walk over to the bed and sit down. That's the main reason why I wanted to wash away my problems with alcohol. Not because Kimmy spread a rumor about us.

Adam stands up and takes a seat beside me.

I'm really sorry for getting you in trouble. I'll call your parents and tell that it was my fault, I say as I look at Adam in the eyes.

Don't bother. It was my fault that I didn't watch out for you. After you went downstairs, some girl who I don't know began to talk to me. I lost track of time until some guy who walked past us was telling his friend about you making out with him, Adam says.

You know, the worst part about being me is the fact that we can remember every detail of our lives. I mean, is it fair that I have to feel pain even though I tried to cover it up by drinking? That only lead to more problems.

Adam answers, No it isn't fair. That is why we will be friends forever because nobody else realizes what it is like to remember everything about yourself. People take memory for granted. They get mad at themselves for forgetting things while we get mad at ourselves for remembering things.

I hug Adam and he hugs me back. We are silent for a few minutes until we break apart. I stare into his eyes and lean forward, not really sure of my actions. Adam meets with me and begins to kiss me. I kiss him too and he motions me to lay on the bed. He climbs on me and kisses me more and more. I take the bottom of his shirt and pull it up and over his head. Adam smiles as he takes the bottom of my shirt and helps pull it over my head. I breathe loudly and Adam stares at my breasts until he looks at me in the eye. He closes his eyes as he leans down to kiss me again.

***

I press the door bell and wait for a few seconds until I can hear voices through the other side of the door. Tai opens it up and smiles as he gestures us to walk in. Mimi and I walk into their apartment and Sora looks a bit anxious.

This is awkward, Mimi comments.

It sure is. I wish things didn't have to be like this, but they are, Sora mentions.

Where is Adam now? I ask.

He's in his room and has finally calmed down after an hour of screaming. The people next door must think we beat him or something, Tai replies.

Do you think they had sex last night? I ask.

Who knows? They can only answer that, but what I think is no. From what Adam tells me, Eve was too drunk last night, Tai answers.

She sure was sick this morning, Mimi says.

I just wanted to ask Adam one question, I state.

What would that be? Sora asks.

I want to know if he can remember his past and-

Matt, we all know that Adam and Eve can remember their past and the mistakes they made, Tai says, cutting me off
.
I know that, but do you know that Eve can remember every detail of her life. She can remember every action she does, even if she is drunk. That's why she drank last night. To try and escape the remembrance of everything for once, I explain.

So your wondering if Adam is the same way? Tai asks.

Yes we are. He probably is because Eve says he is the same as her. Which reminds me, she should be here, Mimi says.

Eve isn't here, Sora says shaking her head.

She told us she came to visit Adam, Mimi says.

Adam, can you come out here? Tai asks, shouting towards the hallway.
There is no sound or reply.

Don't give me attitude, Tai says angrily as he walks out of the room.
Sora, Mimi, and I stare at each other awkwardly. Tai walks back into the room.

He's gone. He must have heard my telephone call with Eve, Tai states.

What telephone call? Mimi asks.

Eve phoned here twenty minutes ago asking to talk with Adam, Sora answers.

They must have gone somewhere or maybe they are at our house. Let's go, I say as I turn around.

It is a twenty minute drive to our apartment. My heart is beating as I keep looking back at Tai's car that is following.

We should be more open with Eve, Mimi states as she looks at me.
I know. It is our fault-

No Matt. It isn't our fault that Eve has pain because of her memory. We can't blame ourselves for that.

I say as I turn into the parking lot.

The four of us make our way up the stairs towards my apartment. Silence takes place. I unlock the door to our apartment and walk inside. Mimi is about to shout Eve's name, but I stop her. I put my finger to my mouth and walk forward. As I approach the hallway, I can hear the faint sounds of moaning. I look back at Tai who can also hear it. I continue to walk forward until I find myself at the doorway of Eve's room.

Adam is kissing Eve on the bed. From what it looks like, they are naked. They don't seem to notice us as the continue to kiss. Adam begins to kiss her neck and Eve tilts her head and opens her eyes. She gasps and nudges Adam to stop. He has a dumbfounded look on his face.

Dad, I can explain... Eve starts, but stops.

Save it, I state as I close the bedroom door.

***

Adam kisses me more and more. I urge him on by kissing him back. He begins to kiss my neck and I tilt my head sideways to let him. I open my eyes to find Dad, Mom, and Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya standing in the doorway with somewhat shocked looks on their faces. I elbow Adam to stop and he does right away looking a bit confused.

Dad, I can explain... I start, but really am not sure what to explain.
Save it, Dad states as he closes my bedroom door.

Adam falls out of breath beside me. I sit up and take my tube top to put it on. I next stand up and adjust my skirt back to normal. I put my hand in my pocket to find the digivice still in there. I next look at Adam who is staring at me. I give him a quizzical look.

he says as he takes his t-shirt from the floor and pulls it over his head. He stands up and adjusts his jeans.

Come on, let's go face the worst, I say as I lead him out of my room.
Adam and I walk into the living room silently and stand beside each other, waiting for the punishments.

Mom starts off by asking, Don't you know the risks of sex? I should know.

Yeah you should know. I know what happened when you thought you were pregnant or whatever, I reply with a scowl.

We just don't want you to make any mistakes that you will regret, Dad says softly.

And you know all about mistakes don't you, Dad? I ask as I walk over to him. I grab his arm and point at the small scar on his arm. You made some pretty stupid mistakes before too. And who says what Adam and I were doing is a mistake?

Dad just stares at me.

I know all about stupid mistakes and you have no idea what it is like to remember every single one of them. No idea! I shout as I walk away and stand beside Adam again.

We understand that you can remember the past like it was yesterday, but you should let go of that. It'll eat you up, Mr. Kamiya says.

No, it isn't that simple. You can't understand us because you have no idea what it is like. You'll never understand the pain Eve and I go through! Adam yells.

We understand that it isn't that simple to understand. Just please Adam, don't make any foolish mistakes, Mrs. Kamiya says.

We won't. You will never understand us! Just leave us alone! I scream as I ran towards the door, slip on my sandals, and run out of the door.

Eve, come back! Mom shouts.

I slam the door behind me and fling down the stairs. I don't look back as I hear people shouting my name. I look across the street and begin to run for it. Suddenly, a car is coming straight for me.

Eve, look out! Adam screams as he is right behind me.

Adam pushes me and himself over and we land with a thud. He is breathing heavily on me.

Eve, Adam, are you okay? Mr. Kamiya asks as he runs across the street.
I hug Adam and he hugs me back. We lay on the side of the street thanking God that I'm okay. Adam gets off of me and helps me stand up.
The car that almost hit me stops. A man with blonde hair steps out.

I'm so sorry! I- Tai!

Mr. Kamiya looks up wide eyed as Michael and a girl walk toward us. I find Adam's hand and he gives it to me.

Mom exclaims as she, Dad, and Sora catch up to us.

I didn't mean... I swear, Michael says as he puts up his arms.

It isn't your fault. Eve was being silly, Dad says in a cold voice.

I'm really sorry Eve, Michael says as he approaches me.

Stay away from me! You killed my parents! I scream as I hide in Adam's arms.

Everyone except Adam has a confused look on their face.

What are you talking about? the girl asks.

Who are you? Mrs. Kamiya asks.

My name is Shawna. Michael and I have moved to Japan. Actually, I have always lived here, but I made Michael come live with me. Who are you people?

I am Mimi, Mom explains as she awkwardly holds out her hand. They shake each others hand.

Shawna looks up at Michael and then back to Mom as she says, Right. Michael has told me so much about you. You must be Matt.

Matt takes Shawna's hand and shakes it with a nod. I look back at Michael who looks a bit confused. Adam's hand is trembling and so is mine.

I'm very sorry Eve. Did you hit your head? Michael asks.

No and stop talking to me! You killed my parents! I shout as I back up into Adam.

If this is some kind of metaphor or something about your mom and I dating, I still have no clue what you are talking about, Michael says.

It has nothing to do about that. You became evil and killed my parents. A digimon shot black light at you and then you hit Wallace over the head. You then went back to camp where Dad, Mom, and Mrs. Kamiya were and killed them before you killed yourself. Because of you, Adam and I have experienced pain beyond hell! I yell.

The only ones who still don't understand are Michael and Shawna. Especially Shawna.

Eve must have hit her head. Come along now, Dad says as he takes me from Adam and pushes me towards our apartment.

No Dad! He killed you! Michael is the reason why I have lived the way I did.

I know that, but come on. It wasn't his entire fault that he became evil and killed us, Dad says as he pushes me along.

How come your sticking up for him? What is the point if he dated Mom? I ask as I elbow Dad in the stomach and take off.

Where can I go?

I run down the side walk with people shouting my name. I continue to run until I can't hear them anymore. The park now stands in front of me. I walk in and take a seat on the swing. A few minutes later, I can feel someone's presence. I look up to see Adam.

Mind if I join you?

You know I don't. You understand what I'm talking about, right? How can I look at Michael and not wonder if he remembers the past or still feels hate towards my parents?

I do understand, Eve, but I also understand their point of view, Adam replies as he takes a seat next to the swing.

I guess, I say.

I know you are scared right now to go back, but I told your parents I would try to get you home as soon as possible.

Okay, let's go, I say as I stand up.

Adam takes my hand and we begin to walk back towards my apartments that I so dearly wish we didn't. I stop as we near the apartments.

Are you okay? Adam asks.

I don't know. My head is screaming while I'm quiet on the outside, I reply.

Welcome to my world, Adam admits.

I guess I have to go inside sooner or later. It's just that every time I see the disappointed looks of my parents, I want to scream at them and stuff. How can I control this?

You'll figure it out like I did, Adam says as he let's go of my hand. He begins to walk towards the apartment buildings.

Wait up, I say as I jog a bit to catch up to Adam.

I knew that would get you to come, Adam says with a laugh.

Oh thanks, I say sarcastically.

We walk up the stairs silently and my I am starting to lose my breath.

Would you breathe? Adam asks.

I just stare at him and don't say anything. We stand in front of our door until Adam finally open's it. He leads me inside and waits until I am to close the door. I quietly take off my sandals. I take a deep breath before I come out of the doorway and into the living room.

I'm really-

Before you say anything, we have told Michael about the past, Mom says quietly.

I nod in understandment and can feel Adam standing beside me, urging me on.

I am really sorry for the way I acted around you. You may have not known at the time or even know now, but I can remember every detail of my life. It isn't very pleasant and it makes me what to scream and elbow my dad. Which by the way, I'm really sorry. It's just that none of you understand what Adam and I go through. You never will so stop trying. It just makes me really frustrated, I confess as I bow my head in shame.

Than how do you expect us to know you? Look, how about we try not to pretend to understand you, but you have to talk about how you feel to us, Dad says softly.

I will only promise that if you promise to tell me what you are, I say as I cross my arms and stare into my father's eyes.

Fine by me.

I sigh in relief and smile.

***

Morning Eve.

I turn around to see Jason smiling at me. For the second time that day, I have to say, I know I got really drunk at that party, but I don't like you. Leave me alone.

Jason says as he walks away.

Hey, did I tell you? Adam asks as he approaches me.

Good morning to you too, I say sarcastically.

Sorry, but I just wanted to show you this, Adam says as he pulls up the bottom of his shirt and shows a digivice that is attached to his belt.

I'm wearing mine too, I say as I show him mine that is attached to the belt on my jeans.

Today is the day, Adam comments.

I know it is. Today is the twelve year mark of going into the Digital World. I wonder how Gabumon is?

I wonder how Agumon is too?

Let's get to class. I'm tired of the strange looks I get from everyone, I say as I pull Adam along.

First, I want to talk to you. Let's go take a walk outside, Adam says as he tugs at my arm.

But what about class? I ask as I follow Adam along.

Screw it. You and I have skipped class before.

Yeah, but we went to have sex in the janitor's closet, I whisper quietly as we walk towards the exit.

So? Come on, I need to get this out.

I understand, I say as we walk out of the building.

After walking towards a large tree, we sit behind it so we won't be spotted.

Look, I'm confused, Adam states.

About what? I ask as I set my books beside me.

What are we?

And you mean....? I ask.

I mean one minute we are really close friends and the next minute we are going to have sex. I mean it wasn't just the kind of sex that we were doing twelve years ago, but I know that I felt love there. So what I am wondering is are we some sort of couple or friends? Either way I'm okay with your decision.

So I have to decide? Thanks.

Sorry. I guess I should be more helpful. I like you a lot Eve, and I don't just mean as a best friend. In our other life, we took our virginties away from each other, Adam confesses as he turns away with a blush.
I don't know what to say. I care for you a lot, but I don't know if I am stably ready for a relationship. Why would you want to be with me? I'm such an unstable freak who cries out for attention sometimes, I say.

I don't see you like that, Adam says as he brushes a strand of hair out of my face.

Well I do and I can't commit to you. I need to find myself and try to convince myself that what you say about me is true. I have to do this alone. I have always been clingy to you so now I need some
independence. I'm sorry Adam, I say.

He looks at me, as if what I said might just be a figment of his imagination, and when he realizes that I'm not joking, he stands up and walks away.

I'm sorry Adam.

***

Hello son. How was school today? Dad asks as he unlocks and then closes the front door behind him.

If he only knew. Oh well. It was fine, I reply with a smile.

Do you have a soccer practice tonight? Dad asks as he hangs up his coat.

Yes I do, I reply not looking up.

Is anything wrong?

I answer with a huge smile.

Your a bad liar, Dad says.

Nothing is wrong except this stupid algebra homework, I reply softly, sounding like I mean it.

I used to be good at algebra, Dad says as he takes a seat next to mean.

I groan and say, Mom said that you are as good in math as you are at romance.

Then I must be really good!

***

Are you going to bed already? Dad asks as I stand up.

Yeah. I'm really tired, I answer.

You've been really tired lately. Are you sure anything isn't wrong? Mom asks.

I lie.

We meant what we said yesterday. I want you to tell us what you are feeling always, Dad says.

It is kind of personal, I say blushing.

Aww, I bet it is over Adam, Mom gushes.

I see Dad roll his eyes. My eyes meet up with his.

Sort of.

Do you want to be a couple with him? Mom asks curiously.

Of course I do, but it would just be too weird. I mean we have the same cousin and you and his mom dated. There is also the fact that Adam and I know each other way too well, I reply honestly.

Your father and I knew each other too well too. We used to be able to feel each others need in the sense that if I were in danger, he would know. That didn't stop us, Mom explains.

Okay, so maybe it isn't really all about that. It is also kind of hard for me right now, especially since today is the day, I say.

What's today? Dad asks.

It is the day that marks when Adam and I went into the Digital World, I answer.

You know, I was thinking. How did you beat this digimon who put Michael under his spell? Dad asks.

Greymon and Garurumon just shot him and disappeared, I reply.

You mean into bits of data, right? Mom asks.

No, he just disappeared, I answer as I take a chip from the bowl on the table and eat it.

I look at my parents who look at each other with horrified looks on their faces.

Oh my God. He's out there somewhere. He could be doing anything with all the time he's had to grow his powers, Mom whispers.

We have to call everyone, Dad states as he gets up.

s wrong with you guys? Have you flipped your lids? I ask as I take another chip.

Hello Tai, we have a problem, Dad says into the phone. He lifts his face off the speaker and asks, Are you sure you didn't see in data or bits of dust?

I'm positive, I reply.

Okay, we'll meet everyone in the park. Will you call Izzy tonight and give him the heads up? Thanks. See you later, Dad concludes as he hangs up the phone.

You guys have flipped. What's going on?

Eve, he hasn't been beaten. If what you say is true, than he's out there somewhere. This digimon must be really powerful if he got Michael under his control. Two Champion level digimon wouldn't be able to defeat him that easily, Dad explains.

Than how do you explain why Adam and I were changed back to three years old? Or the fact that you guys became alive again? I ask.

He might have just made it like that in order to manipulate us into believing he is dead. He can very easily grow his powers that way, Mom says thoughtfully.

I think I'm going to bed, I say as I stand up. I give both my parents a hug and kiss and leave them to figure out this complex situation.

I hope that digimon isn't alive.

I open the door to my bedroom and walk inside. I first take my digivice off my belt and set it on the night stand. I pull off my jeans and take off the rest of my clothes before I climb into bed with just my panties on. I close my eyes and let the troubles arise in my head.

What an awful day. First of all, there is the fact that it is the twelve year anniversary. Then I turned down Adam. Now there might be an evil digimon running loose. he'll pay for what he's done to Adam and I. Well, there is only one good thing I can think of and that is how Ray and Lexie don't have a memory like Adam and I.

***

~Take your digivice and go to the park that is closest to you.~

I sit up and the chilling voice is gone. I get up and pull on a pair of blue jeans. Since I cannot find my bra, I put on a black tube top. I take my digivice and attach it to my belt. I sneak quietly down the hallway and over to the front door where I put on my runners. I open the door and quickly run into the chilling night. I run down the dead streets and over to the park that is ten minutes away from my apartment. I wait silently on the swings for some kind of movement.

So, your here too, Adam states coldly as he sits on the swing beside me.

Yeah. I heard some voice in my sleep that told me to come here. I guess you were told to come here too?

Adam says quickly.

Did you here about the guess that my parents have? I ask.
Yes I did, Adam replies. He is silent for a moment before asking, Can you please not talk to me?

Adam, don't do this to me. Can't we just be best friends like before?

Adam turns away and stares into the ground. He says, Your confusing me. It's like one minute we are friends and the next we were going to have sex. I don't know about you, but I felt really attracted to you.

I'm not confusing you and you know it. You know me too well to be confused. Just because I said I don't want to be with you now doesn't mean I don't love you. I do love you. It's just that I need to feel secure and stable, and basically I don't feel that way now. You saw me yesterday. If I didn't have an excuse to act like that I'd probably be in a mental hospital, I explain.

I'm sorry. This is so awkward now, Adam says.

Than let's make it so it is not awkward. How about it? I ask as I look at Adam who is staring at the sky.

I look up to see the sky ripping in two. It opens up and there is the distinct impression of land up there. Suddenly, my digivice begins to glow.

I touch it and now I can feel myself being lifted into the sky.

Adam shouts as he takes both my hands into his.

As we lift higher and higher, I look across the city to see another light like this on not too far away. I call to Adam who is still holding my hands, That must be Lexie!

I bet Ray will come too, Adam yells.

The wind that is lifting us up gets louder and louder. I can barely hear Adam shouting at me. I look back towards my apartment one last time just as we are entering the land in the sky. Now we are going through that strange process of data as we pass through the gate. We land with a thud.

Eve, are you okay? Adam asks weakly.

I reply as I sit up.

We are back, Adam states.

Indeed we are. Now what do we do? Go find Ray and Lexie? I really wish I asked my parents what they did when they came here unexpectedly, I comment as I look around at the trees that surround us.

What do you mean unexpectedly? Isn't that why we were at the park? Adam asks.

I guess so. I also guess that voice in my head was evil, I answer.

My dad told me to come and find someone named Gennai. Now to find him. Have any clue?

No and I'm not sure if we should search for him. I think we should find Lexie and Ray first. Finding them is more important, I say as I begin to climb a tree.

No way! Let's find this Gennai dude so that we can get out of here, Adam insists.

Who died and made you boss? I ask as I get nearer to the top.

Nobody did. I'm just giving my opinion, Adam replies.

Yeah, well so am I, I say as I begin to scan the area. I point and call down, There is a mountain over there. Maybe Lexie and Ray are over there?

Your impossible to get through, Adam says as I climb down.

What's your problem? I demand as I continue to climb down.

Nothing. Hey Eve, that branch looks loose, don't step on it.

Too late. I set my foot on the branch and it breaks, sending me down the rest of the tree. I land with a thud on top of Adam. Luckily, I only dropped two feet.

Adam says sarcastically as I lay on top of him.

Your welcome, I say as I begin to move.

Adam pulls me back down and takes me by surprise when he kisses me. He holds me tighter and tighter as he continues to kiss me. I finally give in and kiss him back. Adam moves me over so that I lay underneath him.
Gross! Can't you guys do that somewhere else?

Adam and I stop and look up to see Lexie and Ray standing there with big smirks on their faces. I push Adam off me and stand up.

My parents warned me that you might be a couple, but I didn't take it seriously, Lexie says with a disgusted look on her face.

I smile at Lexie's remark and look into her brown eyes like her mother has. Other than that, Lexie and I look like twins with our blonde hair to our waists. Lexie is just two inches shorter than me and we are only a year apart. I look at Ray who looks like a duplicate of his father. He has red hair and dark brown eyes. He has glasses like his mother. Not only does he look like his father, but my dad told me that he even carries a lap top everywhere like Mr. Izumi used to. Lexie, Adam, and I only see Ray twice a year because he lives in Tokyo.

I have analyzed the issue and I say we head north to Gennai's house. We are lucky that we landed on the continent of Server, Ray says as he shoves his orange lap top in his knapsack.

See, I told you, Adam says with a smirk.

I sarcastically smile before I say to Ray, It's nice to see you again.
Ray nods and blushes a bit. He always gets like that when a girl talks to him. Since Lexie and Ray keep in touch more than Adam and I do with Ray, Lexie says he is very shy around females.

Lets start walking, Adam says as he begins to walk.

Shouldn't we get some sleep? I mean it is only two in the morning? Lexie asks as he puts her wrist down.

No. My dad told me that's the worst thing to do, Adam says.

I say as I cross my arms.

Sorry, but what's the point of taking a rest? Nobody is going to get any sleep, Adam responds.

We need our rest so I agree with Lexie, Ray states.

Of course you do, Adam says with a wink.

Shut up! Lexie shouts laughing as he punches Adam in the arm.
Adam rubs his arm and laughs.

You guys, what do we do if a digimon starts attacking us? We don't have our digimon, I seriously say so that now everyone else is serious.

I don't know. Dad and Mom told me that many times they were under attack even though they had their digimon. It didn't always make a difference, Lexie says.

Who are your digimon? Adam asks suddenly to Ray and Lexie.

My father informed me that you guys had to change the past or something with a Gabumon and Agumon. Since you have the same digimon as your parents, Lexie and I should too, Ray inquires.

That's true. We did change the past so that our parents were alive. In my previous life I didn't know Ray or know that Adam and I have the same cousin, Lexie, I say, but don't explain anymore when Adam stares at me.

I look back at Adam and nod for I can tell that Lexie and Ray know about our past more than we want the too, but it is for our own good.

The baby digimon I had when I was young was SnowBotamon. She Digivolves to Salamon, Lexie explains.

That's what Aunt Kari had, right? Adam asks.
Lexie nods and we all turn to Adam.

Pabumon is the digimon I have. He Digivolves to Tentomon after he passes the in-training level. You forgot to mention the in-training level, Ray explains as he looks at Lexie.

Lexie rolls her eyes and smiles.

Let's get some sleep anyway. I'm bushed, Adam says as he sits down.
Finally, sleep convinces you in the end, I say as I take a seat beside him.

The four of us sit in a small circle shivering.

Should I? I ask to Adam.

Go for it, Adam replies with a smile of encouragement.

I wish that a warm fire will appear in the middle of our circle, I say as I close my eyes.

Didn't work, Adam states.

What the heck were you trying to do? Lexie asks with a confused look on her face.

When Adam and I were here last time, I wished for a fire and it came right in front of us, I answer.

I see. That is very interesting, Ray says.

I'm so sleepy, Lexie says as she yawns.

Why don't you and Ray get some sleep? Eve and I can watch over you guys, Adam suggests as he rubs his hands for warmth.

Lexie says as she curls up into a ball.

Ray smiles and also curls up into a ball to rest. After a few minutes, their breathing can be heard.

Let's try it, Adam states as he stands up.

Try what? I ask as I outstretch my hand so that Adam could help me up.

Let's try going into the past. Even though the fire didn't work, I want to try walking in the past. We could see so many things if we want, Adam says as he takes my hands.

I don't want to see the past, I say as I take my hands away.

Adam begs with his eyes.

I bite my lip and look back at Lexie and Ray. I ask, What if they get hurt while we are gone?

They can't. We go into the past and come back at the same time we left, Adam says, getting more excited by the minute.

Fine. As long as I don't have to see myself. I don't think I could take seeing myself so innocent, but yet sad, I say quietly.

We won't see pain, but happiness. We can see the best moments of our parents lives. Or even the worst so that we can use it against them when they try to bug us, Adam says excitedly.

Good idea. What should we see first? I ask, getting myself a bit excited.

How about when our parents dated each other. We could bug them so much! Adam says.

I say as I close my eyes and begin to imagine my dad holding Mrs. Kamiya's hand.

Open your eyes, Adam whispers in excitement.

I open my eyes to see an image of my father, Matt Ishida, and Mrs. Kamiya, Sora Takenouchi. They are talking to each other in some building. Adam and I are transparent so we creep up and listen.

Matt, you and I both know that we care too much for each other to make this work. Quite frankly I love you more as a brother than a boyfriend.

I know what you mean. Maybe we could just be friends again? Now that this entire thing is over with Arukenimon, things can go the same again, Dad says as he looks at Mrs. Kamiya.

I'll see you later. I told Tai that I would stop by so we could kick the soccer ball around for old times. Then I have a tennis practice. I'm sorry things didn't work out between us, Mrs. Kamiya says.

Me too, Dad says quickly as he bites his lip.

See you around, Mrs. Kamiya says as she runs away.

Let's go somewhere else. How about we see how your dad dies the first time? Adam asks eagerly.

No thank you. How about something a bit more happy? I ask.

How about my parents wedding? Adam asks excitedly.

Sure. So we imagine a wedding, I mumble as I close my eyes.

I try to imagine a wedding, but my mind wonders off to my parents and their love for each other. I can imagine them on a beach kissing. I open my eyes to find myself on a beach. It is night time. I look around and find myself all alone.

I call out.

There isn't a reply. Oh great! I somehow got here. Where am I? Am I in the present or past?

Suddenly a younger version of my father steps onto the beach. He takes off a blue sweater he has on and lays it down. For a few minutes, he gazes up at the stars.

He looks about my age. I wonder what fight they are in right now. Where is Adam? I know, I'll imagine myself at the wedding and go there. I close my eyes and try to imagine a wedding, but for some reason I can't. I open my eyes again to find my mother come onto the beach. She lays down a green sweater.

Mom asks, So, what are you thinking of?

Dad sits up and stares into Mom's eyes as he says, I'm not thinking of many things. I'd rather do actions.

They begin to kiss and Dad lays her down on the sweaters. After a few minutes after Mom's top is off, she speaks.

I'm happy we can finally finish what we started the night we came back here and at Gennai's house.

Dad nods in agreement as he continues to kiss her. When he begins to undo her shorts, I turn away. I find myself looking at Mrs. Kamiya. She looks shocked and runs away. I guess this isn't too long after they broke up. I feel so weird. Here I am where my parents are going to have sex. I so don't want to be here. Adam, I need you.

Suddenly, I find myself in a dark place. Although it is dark, I can make out the image of my parents on a bed sleeping. Well they look like they are sleeping.

Mom whispers, I'm scared.

Mimi, please hold me. I feel scared too. I feel like I'm going to die without you.

They take each others hands.

Matt, I can't take these voices anymore! Mom sobs as she lets go of Dad's hand.

Mimi, don't let go! Dad cries out as he takes her hand and leans down to kiss her.

Oh God! Why do I keep coming in to their lives when they are going to have sex? I think I understand now that the beach scene was when they lost their virginities and this is during the time when those voices were bothering them or something. Why can't I get out of here? How come I can't imagine the present time or another past image? Am I stuck watching my parents have sex?

***

Eve, would you look at this church, I comment as I turn around to look at Eve. Eve isn't there. I ask, Eve, where are you?

I begin to panic as she isn't in the church with me. Where is she? Why isn't she here? Maybe it didn't work for her or something. I guess I'll go back into the future to see if she's there. I close my eyes and imagine a fire with Lexie and Ray sleeping by it. When I open my eyes, it is there. I look around, but Eve isn't here.

I holler out, Eve! Eve!

What is it? Where's Eve? Lexie asks as she stands up with Ray's help.

I ignore her and continue to calling out, Eve! Eve, where are you?

Adam, get a grip! Where's Eve? Lexie demands as she shakes my shoulders.

We went into the past and when we planned to see an image together, she was gone. Oh God, where is she? Eve!

What do you mean in the past? Ray asks.

Remember, Eve and I can go into the past? After you guys fell asleep, we thought we would try it again. We did a few times and now I've lost her, I reply as I continue to scan the area.

So what your saying is that she could be anywhere in the past? Lexie asks in a shaky voice.

Yes, and she could be in trouble! Eve! Eve come back! I holler.

After ten more minutes of me calling out her name, Ray convinces me to sit down and relax. He tries to get me to rest, but I can't.

Where is she? I hope she is okay. I can't live without her. Oh great, now I've become obsessed with her. I want her to love me so badly. What's wrong with me? Oh well, I can't worry about my petty problems right now. We need to find her.

Don't worry Adam, Eve is strong. I'm sure she is fine. Maybe she wanted to see an image of the past, but didn't want you to know? Lexie suggests.

I smile weakly, but in my heart I frown. Maybe Lexie is right. I hope she isn't. Why wouldn't Eve want me to be with her? Maybe she doesn't care for me like I do for her? Maybe she never wants to be with me? If only we never had that other life. I would give anything to be with her and not feel guilty about our past.

I look up at Ray and Lexie and suggest, You guys go to sleep. I'll be fine.

Are you sure? Lexie asks hesitantly, but I can tell she would give anything to fall asleep.

You know I wouldn't suggest it if I didn't mean it, I reply with a smile.
Ray says as he and Lexie leave the fire a go lay down a bit away from me.

Where is she?* I look up to see Eve suddenly in front of me. She looks a bit scared and tired, but otherwise she is smiling.

I'm so glad you are okay, I say as I stand up and wrap my arms around her, but she doesn't return the hug.

***

I don't know how much more I can take! When can I go back? I have seen twenty flashbacks of my parents having sex. I close my eyes and try to imagine Adam. I finally can and see Lexie and Ray sleeping away from the fire. Adam is sitting beside it. I open my eyes to see the image come true. I walk up to Adam who seems lost in thought. I smile at him.
Adam looks up and has a surprised look on his face. He stands up and puts his arms around me as he says, I'm so glad you are okay.

I let Adam hug me and he finally pulls away.

Where were you? Adam demands a bit angrily.

I'm sorry. I mean one minute we are planning to go see your parents wedding, but the next minute I imagined the beach and somewhat thought of how much my parents love each other. When I opened my eyes, I saw my parents on the beach in the Digital World having sex. That wasn't the only image of love I saw, I saw about twenty more, I reply.
Why didn't you come back? Adam asks sadly.

I couldn't. Every time I tried to imagine you or Lexie or Ray, Icouldn't, I answer truthfully.

I'm just glad you are okay, Adam says as he hugs me again.

I push him away and sit in front of the fire.

What's wrong? Adam asks as he also sits down.

Stop it, I reply softly, not looking in his eyes.

Stop what?

Stop trying to be my boyfriend. I'm sorry, but I don't want to be with you right now. I can't. I just can't be with you, I say.

I know that, Adam says.

I don't think you do, I say quietly.

I do know, but I don't want to accept it, Adam says angrily as he stands up and walks away.

Where are you going? I demand as I stand up.

To get away from you. I don't want to look at you right now, Adam replies angrily as he walks out of the clearing.

I run after him and catch up a few seconds later. Adam turns away as he continues to walk at a fast pace.

I'm sorry, I state as I walk beside him.

Don't be, Adam says.

No, but I am. I just can't be with you, I say.

Why not?

I hesitate to answer, but do, I'm afraid to get close to you in that way. I know we already have, but I'm afraid to be in a real relationship.

We are already in one. I mean in a friendship relationship, but yet, a few days ago, you gave me a blow job and almost slept with me. So I am really confused.

I know what you mean, I am confused too. The thing is, I need to be more independent, but when I try to be, I get scared and needy. I feel so attached to you that I'm not sure I would do without you. That's why I'm scared. I'm scared that if you leave me that I'll do something terrible. I need you so much that it scares me, I confess.

Adam stops walking and turns to me. He says, I need you too. That should be a good thing that we are there for each other. I will never hurt you again or leave you. Please don't shut yourself away from me because you are scared. I love you Eve.

I love you too, I say as I hug Adam who hugs me back.

Adam pulls away and kisses me softly but passionately. I kiss him back and allow him to lay me on the ground. We continue to kiss as Adam pulls off my tube top.

***

Matt, can you go wake up Eve? I guess her alarm didn't go off or something. She'll be late for school.

I call to Mimi as I walk down the hallway.

I knock loudly at the door, waiting for some kind of response, but don't get one. I open the door to Eve's bedroom to find an empty room. The bed isn't made so I know she isn't up already.

Mimi, come here! I call.

What is it? Mimi asks as she approaches me. She gasps when she looks into the room.

Where's Eve? I ask in a whisper.

Suddenly, Adam and Eve are under the covers naked. The stop kissing and look up confused.

Eve says quickly, This isn't what it looks like, I swear. Adam, why aren't we in the Digital World?

I don't know, Adam replies in a shaky voice.

***

Adam and I continue to kiss as the sun begins to rise. We are almost completely naked, but we aren't cold. The sun warms us up. I open my eyes and stop kissing Adam. He pulls away and stares into my eyes. We smile at each other. He leans down and kisses me again. Suddenly, we seem to be somewhere else. There isn't a ground under me, but cloth is. I look to see the shocked faces of my parents staring at me.

This isn't what it looks like, I swear. Adam, why aren't we in the Digital World?

Just as Adam replies, I don't know', we suddenly find ourselves back in the middle of the forest.

I push Adam off me and get dressed. Adam does too and after we finish, we begin to run back to where Lexie and Ray are. As we run, a quick change happens and I stop as we are now in the middle of my living room. Down the hall, I can see my parents still in my room.

Mom looks at me and exclaims,

Mom I- I stop when I find myself back in the forest.

What the fuck is going on? Adam demands as he takes my arm and begins to run again.

I can see Lexie and Ray through the trees as we draw nearer to them. Again, we find ourselves in the middle of our living room. I collide with Adam and we both fall down.

What is happening? Mom asks as she runs over to me.

I don't know! I scream in reply as Adam and I are again in the middle of the forest.

What's happening to you guys? Lexie asks as we are in the clearing.

We keep going back in forth from the Digital World to my apartment, I reply.

When will this stop? Adam asks out of breath.

Don't jinx it, I reply as I cover his mouth.

We are back in my apartment. Mom and Dad are both unsure what to do. They stand there and so do we, staring at each other. I take my hand away from Adam's mouth and put it at my side where the digivice is. I take it off my belt loop and stare at it.

When did you guys go to the Digital World? Dad asks.

Last night. Lexie and Ray are there too, Adam replies.

What is going on? I ask quietly to myself as I stare at the digivice.

Don't move. I'm going to call Tai, Dad says as he walks quickly to the phone and begins to dial.

I hope Lexie and Ray are okay right now, I whisper to Adam.

Me too, Adam says softly as he takes his digivice into his hands.

So, do you mind telling me why you guys were naked? Mom asks with a huge grin on her face.

I- we- I- we have no clue why, I reply.

Mom says with a wink.

I blush and turn away, only to find myself staring at the ground in the Digital World.

Stop it! Lexie shrieks as she takes my shoulders.

Let's run again. It seemed to slow them down, Adam suggests as he takes my hand and pulls me.

We'll follow! Ray shouts from behind us.

As we run, another quick change happens so that we are back in the my apartment. Adam and I run into the wall. We bounce back and I land on top of him.

Get off of me, Adam says as he pushes me off.

I really wish this would stop, I say as I help Adam stand up.

Why don't we keep running? Adam asks.

Where? In circles around the living room? I ask sarcastically.

Adam shrugs. I do too and take his hand as we are about to run. Just as we start, we find ourselves back. This time, a cliff is right in front of us. Adam stops, but I don't in time to slip off. Luckily, Adam still holds my hand.

I scream as I begin to fall.

Don't let go! Adam shouts as he grips my hand tighter with both of his.
Adam successfully pulls me up on safe ground again. I hug Adam and we fall down. I kiss him again and again until I can feel someone watching us. I look up and smile at Ray and Lexie.

So, you guys are a couple, Lexie comments.

Adam and I blush as we stand up.

Are you guys okay? We heard screaming, Ray asks politely.

When we came back, I was hanging off the cliff. Now I know this thing wants us dead, I reply thoughtfully.

Let's walk to camp. I hope that was the end of it, Lexie says.

I have the feeling that was the end for now, Adam says as he takes my hand and begins to walk.

After a few minutes of walking, I study my digivice that is still in my hands after all of this. I notice that there are thirteen red dots on it. Four of them are not walking with the others because they are closer to us.

You guys, why are there red dots on the digivice? I ask as I stop walking.

My father told me that the red dot means another digivice signal. It must be our parents and the other Digidestined, Ray replies.

Let's run for them! Lexie cries out excitedly as she begins to run.
Ray, Adam, and I shrug as we begin to run after Lexie towards our parents. After ten minutes of running, we stop for we just can't run anymore.

Let them run! Adam calls outloud.

I agree, Ray says as he put his hands on his knees and draws air.

Come on guys! Lexie says, the only one who isn't breathing heavily.

Don't forget, we aren't on the basketball team like you are. Plus, you jog every morning, I say as I take in more air.

Fine, they are closer anyway, Lexie says as she puts her hands onto her hips.

We sit patiently for a few minutes until we start hearing shouting.

Ray! Ray!

Dad, Mom! Ray shouts back as he stands up.

Soon, Mr. and Mrs. Izumi come running through the trees with Mr. and Mrs. Ichijochi not too far behind. Mrs. Izumi is the first to reach Ray and hugs him. She kisses his forehead and hugs him more.

You're all okay. I'll e-mail the others, Mr. Izumi says as he takes a lap top and begins to type.

How far are they away? Lexie asks anxiously.

Not too far, Mr. Izumi replies.

Through the trees, Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya are the first to emerge. Followed by my parents, Uncle T.K., Aunt Kari, and Davis. He always did hate being called by his last name. Also, Cody and Mr. Kido are here.

Mom calls out as she runs up to me and hugs me tightly.

What was with the whole going between dimensions? Dad asks as he hugs me.

I have no clue, but when we came back permanently, I was hanging off a cliff. I'm guessing whoever was doing that was just playing with my mind, I answer as I hug Mom again.

Eve, we have to go back, Adam states as he walks over to me.
I ask as I let go of Mom.

To the past. We need to know for sure if that digimon was destroyed or not, Adam replies as he takes my hands.

I don't want to go back into the past. What if I get lost again? I don't think I could stand another hour of seeing images of my parents having sex again. No way! I say as I shake my head.

I look back at my parents who have a confused look on their face. Not only did they, but everyone else did too.

Long story, we went into the past last night. I got lost, never mind, I say as I shrug. I look back at Adam and whisper, Fine, as long as you don't leave me.

I promise, just don't change your mind, Adam says.

I look back at everyone else and say, We'll be back in a flash. It probably won't even look like we left.

Technically, that isn't true. When we left earlier, and I came back first, you were gone for about an hour. In total, we were gone for a long time. Now, you have to imagine the day that Michael and Wallace left the group to come kill our parents. We have to imagine the part when they just leave the group, Adam explains as he grips my hands tighter.

I say as I close my eyes.

I begin to imagine myself the day that Michael and Wallace left the group early to check up on our parents. I can imagine Tai saying goodbye before they part ways. I open my eyes to see Michael and Wallace heading through the forest. Adam and I begin to follow them. After a short time, that digimon appears.

Here is where we should see two attacks from Garurumon and Greymon come out of no where and hit the digimon, Adam says as we continue to walk.

Sure enough, that digimon pokes his head from around a tree and smiles evilly at Michael and Wallace. I look at where the attacks should come any second and am surprised to see my past self riding Garurumon.

Adam, how come we can see ourselves? I ask as I point over to us.
I don't know, but look at him.

I did look at the digimon who looks out of the corner of his eye and smiles. He then turns his head towards us and it looks as if he could see us, and I mean our present selves. As Garurumon and Greymon shoot their attacks, he disappears, thus, the attacks look as if they hit him. We see ourselves disappear.

Did you get the feeling that not only could he see our past selves, but us now too? Adam asks quietly.

Yes. Adam, let's go back, I whisper as I close my eyes.

I imagine everyone else waiting for us in the clearing and after I open my eyes, I stare at my parents.

Mr. Kamiya asks.

He noticed us out of the corner of his eye and disappeared just before the attacks hit him, Adam replies.

Not only that, but we got the feeling that he could see us, our present selves, at the time, I add.

That wouldn't make sense. How could he see you future selves let alone you past selves in your other life? Mrs. Izumi asks.

Good question. Do you think that you could go into the past, and not just this past, but your other life past. Maybe there is something we have missed to the puzzle? Mr. Izumi asks.

I can't. I can't and I won't, I reply as I shake my head.

Come on Eve. We have to. What if our parents get hurt again? Your the one who made me want to bring my mother back to life and now it is my turn to convince you that we have to do this for our parents and our well being, Adam says softly.

I don't even think we could travel there. Wouldn't that time be on some different parallel time basis? After all, that was in another life time, I say.
We have to try, Adam says.

What did this digimon look like? Mom asks.

He looks human. Kind of black. I don't know, Adam replies in frustration.

I have another idea. Give me your digivice, Eve. Ray, give me your lap top, Mr. Izumi instructs as he holds out his hand.

I set my digivice in his hand and look at Ray who hands him his computer. Mr. Izumi logs onto the computer and begins to type until his eyes light up and he smiles. He puts my digivice in a small slot and asks, Is this him?

Adam and I stare at the screen to see it blank.

Adam asks, Who are you talking about?

You don't see the digimon on the screen? Mr. Izumi asks.

No. I see a blank screen, I reply honestly.

Matt, do you see the digimon? Mr. Izumi asks as he holds up the screen to Dad.

Yeah. Why is Liarmon on the screen? We defeated him years ago.

I don't see him, I say.

Me either. Lexie, can you see him? Adam asks.

Yes. What's wrong with you guys? Lexie asks with a funny look on her face.

I don't know. I just can't see him. Hey, where are you guys going? I ask as black starts to surround me.

Eve! Eve, can you hear me? Mom asks as she shakes me.

Adam is starting to do it too! Mrs. Kamiya exclaims.

Adam, what's happening to us? I ask in a freaked voice.

Where are you? I can't see anything but darkness. Eve! Eve! Where are you?

I scream as it suddenly feels like I am falling.

Eve, help me! Adam calls from no where.

I finally stop falling and am still in the darkness. I am somehow in the middle of what looks like space. I am surrounded by darkness.

I whisper.

Eve, where are you? I can't see anything, Adam whispers.

Who the hell is responsible for this? I demand as I try to look around to find someone.



Eve, are you playing games? Adam asks.

I shout.

I am responsible. The entire moving from one dimensions to another was also my game. If you are wondering how I was not defeated, I can easily go into the past and future. I saw you guys coming and knew when you would attack. It was so easy.

Who are you? Adam asks.

That is not of your concern. You are doomed for trying to ruin my plans. Goodbye Eve.

Before I can do anything, I am shot back, but feel barely anything because there is nothing to feel. All I feel is pain, lies, and disturbance.
Eve! Eve, are you okay? Adam asks.

I feel so empty. Empty. Why do I keep saying that in my mind? Empty. I have to get out of here. I know, I'll just imagine myself with my family in the clearing. Yeah, that's it. I close my eyes even though it doesn't make a difference and begin to imagine everyone trying to wake us up. I open my eyes and sit straight up.

You're awake! Mom exclaims as she hugs me.

Adam, are you awake too? I ask as I push away Mom.

Where did you go? Lexie asks.

I don't know, but I have to go find Adam! I can't fight him anymore! I scream as I fall on my knees.

Fight who? Uncle T.K. asks.

I could barely hear Uncle T.K. as the blackness again takes over. Before I am fully gone, I reply, He can go into the past and future. He knows how we can easily be defeated. I can't take it anymore!

The blackness has taken over again.

Eve! Don't be dead! Eve, where are you? Oh God! What have you done with her? Adam screams, but cannot be seen.

I shout as I begin to run, but am not sure where. I continue to run until I bang into something that wasn't there before.

A door is now right in front of me. I turn the knob to find a forest. I seem to be disappearing as my hands start to distinigrate. I close my eyes and let it happen. When I open them, I find everyone around me. I sit up with Dad's help and look around. I look at my arms.

No, you aren't disappearing anymore, Adam says from behind me.

You're here too, I say as I sigh in relief.

You can't get rid of me, Adam says with a smile.

We still have a problem. Somehow he can go into the future and know when we are coming. He knew we were watching him both times. It just doesn't make any sense, I comment.

Do you think it is Liarmon? Mom asks to Dad.

Dad shakes his head and replies, We destroyed him a long time ago. He was destroyed.

Yeah, but we thought the same with Etemon, but then he came back when Joe and I were off on our own. Then we defeated him with Saberleomon and Orgamon. The point is that he could have found a way to collect all his data like MetalEtemon did, Mom says.

Maybe we'll have another prophecy? Aunt Kari suggests.

Maybe you guys won't die again, Mr. Kamiya says.

I just hope nobody has to go under an evil spell. I'd hate that, Mom mutters to Dad.

Don't worry, he whispers as he takes her hand.

I second that one, Mimi, Mr. Kido says.

Should we go back to the real world? Davis asks.

I guess, Cody replies.

Maybe we should all go to Odaiba instead of Tokyo? Mr. Ichijochi says to Mr. Izumi.

That would be great! Mom gushes.

I look at dad and we both roll our eyes. I smile and so does he.

There's a T.V. not too far away that I noticed while we were walking, Uncle T.K. says.

Then let's get out of here until we can think of a way to defeat him, Davis says.

We begin to walk back. All of us our silent until we reach the small TV.
Digi-port open! Kari shouts quietly as she holds up her different digivice.
She gets sucked into the computer and so does everyone else who holds up their digivice. All who are left are Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya, Dad, Mom, Adam, and I.

You know what I think? I ask quietly.

Adam asks.

I think that whoever this digimon is he must have been able to see both of our pasts. Our two different lives in order to predict our coming the first time and the most recent, I reply.

It can't be Liarmon. Or could it? Dad asks.

That's the digimon who made you think you were pregnant, right? I ask to Mom.

Mom nods sadly and answers, He also put me under his control and I killed Kari and T.K.

I never knew that, I whisper, but then turn away.

Let's go through. Just hold out your digivice, Mrs. Kamiya instructs as she holds out hers and is sucked through the computer
.
I also hold out my digivice to go through the same data process to return to the real world. We all end up in Uncle T.K.'s apartment.
We're going to head home. How about we all get together at the park for old time sakes? Dad suggests.

Sounds good, Mr. Kamiya replies with everyone nodding their head.
Mom, Dad, and I head over to our car and get in. We begin the drive home as the rain pours. Whoever that digimon is, he has to be stopped for the pain he has caused Adam and I.

***

You'll just have to go onto the next segment to find out the what happens in the actual conclusion!