( I got such a good response from Twisted part one that I decided to keep going with this story. I don't plan on getting into all the beatings and torture changes that Matt goes through, but I will mention some of them, and have bits and pieces. Anyway, here goes! )
Twisted: Part 2
TK wouldn't stop crying after Matt had left. Tai had even tired to console him, but the little boy screamed that it was his fault his brother had left him, and he refused to go near him now. Mimi and Patamon sat next to him as it got dark, and the brunette girl did everything she could to console him. Gabumon was the only one he'd really listen to, and even then there was a little reaction from him.
Joe kept muttering that things couldn't get any worse, and for once Gomamon wasn't contradicting him. The seal like creature had to admit, things did look bad. The others seemed very weary of Tai, unsure if he would attack them as he had Yamato, the Guardian of Friendship had seemed very insistent when he had left that he was not coming back, and with all of that they still had to worry about saving the Digital world! A sigh escaped the bearer of Reliability's throat as he rested his head in his hands and then placed his elbows on his knees, staring off into space down at his digimon. No one seemed to really say anything for hours.
" Maybe we should go look for him, Tentomon. ", Izzy said softly, so only his digital companion could hear him over the tapping of his keys. He'd been on his computer, trying to avoid Tai, and also trying to locate Matt with his digivice. " We have the best chance to find him out of the group, and then maybe we could fix what happened here earlier. Perhaps we could go during our watch. "
" If you really think it's best, Izzy. ", the bug digimon replied reluctantly scratching the back of his neck nervously. " I'm behind you all the way. "
" Shhh! We'll have to wait until everyone's asleep. ", he hushed him.
* * *
They threw him to the floor at his master's feet, making sure that their hands shoved the gashed part of his back. The Guardian of Friendship had endured over an hour of them whipping him in their dungeon, where he had woken up hours ago. He glared up at the vampire digimon with ice daggers in his blue eyes. Myotismon only looked at him for a moment, giving his servants a dismissing gesture as he turned from them. " Leave us, I wish to speak to the chosen child alone. "
" But, my Lord… ", one of his slaves started in concern.
The dark lord whirled around, his gaze piercing. " You dare question my orders. You sniveling little Bakemon? I am your master and when I say to do something you'd better do it with no questions asked! Now go before I… "
" Yes sir! ", they stammered and ran out the door, leaving the Digidestined child still on his stomach and Myotismon standing over him. Yamato tried not to cringe as the creature reached out, took a hold of the back of his shirt and lifted him up and onto his feet. There was a low chuckle that admitted from the vampire then.
" Do you know why you're here, Yamato? ", Myotismon asked of the boy, as he set him down, meeting his eyes making it blue on blue.
Even surprising himself, Matt managed a small sneer as he let out a dry laugh. Was this some kind of sick game the Lord of Darkness was playing? Did he want him to say that he'd just kidnapped him for kicks or what? He looked back up at him after a moment of silence. " So you can kill me slowly yourself? "
" I was watching when you threw away your Crest and Digivice, even when that leader of yours was beating you. I felt it only fair to take advantage of the situation. ", he smirked at the child, finally finding fear in the boy's eyes. He'd always been fond of this Digidestined, so two-faced, so full of pain and regrets, and seemed so easy to manipulate. Digitanimon had had no trouble convincing him back at the restaurant that his friend had been trying to keep him there on purpose. The Dark Lord was sure he'd no trouble either, as he stepped a little closer to him, letting his shadow cover the chosen child and made him shiver. " You let that boy walk all over you, let him beat you savagely in front of people you thought were your friends. Even the digimon sworn to protect you did not stop him. "
" What do you care? ", Matt snapped defensively.
" He made you run from the group, he can't use you any longer. ", he retorted after a moment, his sneer never fading. " I can sense your anger and your hatred, Guardian of Friendship, and it radiates off of you by the mention of the bearer of Courage's name. I decided to bring you into my fortress, not to kill you, but to see if you can be of some use to me, even if I know you might not survive. "
" Whatever, Batman. ", Yamato retorted dryly. " Glad I could give you your kicks for the day. But if you don't mind I'd rather be whipped again than listen to this, don't you have a Digiworld to overthrow or something better to do? "
" You don't care about fighting me anymore, do you? I saw you say you quit being a Digidestined, but does that really take the fight out of you? ", the vampire smirked as he turned his back to him. " I'd bet anything you'd love to see your former leader get what he deserves. And don't lie tome, boy. "
" I don't care about your stupid Digidestined versus Myotismon war anymore! I'm out, I have better things to do with my life than be either of your pawns in this stupid fight! ", he shouted hotly. " Do what you want to me, but I've survived worse, and I can do it again. I'm not gonna spend my life worrying about people who don't worry about me, so just take your little revenge plans and buzz off. I'm not a Digidestined, and I'm not your ally, I'm a rogue. I'll do whatever it takes to keep me alive, and that's it. That's how it should've been before. "
" So, you've survived worse than what you think I could do to you? By that, my dear child, do you mean your father's ruthless beating? Or do you mean Tai's? It would probably be better if you help me know which one you're referring to. ", the vampire sneered as his cold blue eyes met the chosen child's.
Azure eyes growing wide, he started to back away. " How-how- "
" I've been watching you, Yamato, for a very long time now. You have no idea the power you could have at my side. ", he replied, cutting off the boy's stuttering words. " But I can not force you to see the truth. That you will have to find on your own. And then, you will come begging me for power. "
" In your dreams, bat for brains. ", Matt stated firmly.
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" Do you really think this was wise, Izzy? How are we even going to find Matt, he's not wearing his Digivice. ", Tentomon questioned again, buzzing behind his partner as they hurried through the woods away from the others. The computer whiz had decided to search for Matt alone when he was supposed to be on watch. At first, the insect like digimon was all behind his companion in support, but now that they were out miles away from the rest of the group, he wasn't so sure.
" I left the others a note, and I know he doesn't have his Digivice because I do, remember? Let's just keep looking. ", Koushiro remarked, as he looked around, still searching for signs of Matt. " He had to have come this way. "
' I feel like I owe Matt this. One of us should've spoken up while he was getting beat by Tai. I don't know why, but it was like I couldn't move when he was hurting him, and, God, I feel so awful now! ', the red headed boy thought to himself as he walked, trying to keep his eyes occupied by gazing about the path. ' If only I had any idea which way he went. Without his digivice with him there's no way for me to know which direction he went in once he left us. I wish I could find some clue. '
" And just where do you think you're going? ", an annoying scratching voice demanded from behind him. The pair turned to see DemiDevimon fluttering behind them. Izzy gasped but that didn't stop the bowling bawl with wings from going on. He loved to be smug. " Lord Myotismon has ordered no one shall interrupt his time with the Guardian of Friendship, especially you Digidestined brats! "
" And how are you going to stop us? ", Tentomon challenged.
" Oh, I'm not gonna, he is. ", the evil little creature retorted as it revealed something in the shadows. It was a pair of Merramon, smirking as if hey had a black gear in their backs, and rubbing their fists anticipating a fight.
" I think we're in trouble… ", Izzy whispered.
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" G-get out of my head…stop r-reading my thoughts…leave me alone… ", the blonde boy screamed from inside his cell, clutching his head with tears streaming down his cheeks. " Please…please don't do this to me…. "
He howled again, as the level of agony rose and then was silent. And still.
To be continued:
( Dude, I don't know why I cut it off here, but I decide to. Should I keep going? Should someone know that Izzy left too, or should he be off on his own? And what tortures do I have awaiting Matt? If you review, I'll know to continue so you can find out! )