Chapter 10: Given Away
The Day had already gotten off on the wrong
foot. Daisuke was placed in charge of
three older Chosen. They were not too
happy with that. And he was not too
sure how to react to this. Koushiro was
fine with this. He and Daisuke had
worked together before. Daisuke also
recognized his value in this party. A
destination would be need and Koushiro was a wizard with those. Sora and Mimi on the other hand felt they
need to discuss things with the older Chosen. Sora trusted Taichi, but sometimes he didn't make the best decisions. Daisuke put their fears to rest when they
sat down to think of a course of action. Just as he was suggesting another split his DigiTerminal went off. He looked at it, it was from Hikari's DT,
but the message was from Taichi. It
said that his group had split into smaller groups to cover more ground that
way. He suggested Daisuke do the
same. Daisuke smirked. He was no dummy.
"Well guys we need to split up. I think Koushiro, Mimi, and Miyako need to
cover the area to the right of us. Ken,
Sora, Piyomon, and myself will go to the left. Miyako, I know we have things to discuss but finding the DigiMon is our
top priority. You, Ken and myself are
the only ones with DigiTerminal's. We
can message each other if we find the DigiMon or if we get lost. "
"I also know you three do not know File
Island as we do, so with Sora in your party you have a better guide than my
maps." Koushiro was impressed that
Daisuke had thought this out so much. He is actually thinking for once. Amazing.
They made plans to meet back in this
location, DigiMon or not, at nightfall. Daisuke took off with leaps and bounds, fearing nothing. Sora, Ken and Piyomon were not as zealous in
their search. They had light
conversation until Sora asked.
"Well Ken what do you think of all this?"
"What? Oh sorry. I get lost in my own
thoughts easily."
"That is alright. So what do you think?"
"It is assumed that this being is testing us
with a game of Hide and Seek of sorts. This may determine if we are worthy of seeing it in its eyes. Something bothers me. The voice in my dream, though yelling at me,
sometimes got quiet. Almost like he was
sorry, or regretful. Almost like it is
hurting itself."
"It is trying to intentionally hurt itself?"
"I am guessing. It might be a stretch, but I guess we will see."
"HEY! YOU GUYS, HURRY UP!"
"Ok, Daisuke. Sora there is something I wanted to ask you when we get the
chance."
"Sure." What could he want?
Suddenly Daisuke disappeared from view. Ken realized this and ran after him, Sora
and her Mon falling in behind him. Sora
trips and falls over a Cherrymon. Ken
goes to pick her up but the Cherry has already done that and sat her back
down. She has twisted her ankle. The Cherrymon places her over by a tree
stump and tends to her ankle. Piyomon
and Ken walk on to where Daisuke was last seen. A DemiDeviMon is attacking him. Agumon was her only thought.
"Where is he?"
"Who?" He asked somewhat innocently.
"Agumon!"
"Oh, haven't seen him."
"Liar."
Just then the Cherrymon lunges forth and
swats at the DemiDeviMon. They attack
back and forth. Ken runs over to
Daisuke and makes sure he is ok. Piyomon tells them to go get Sora. She has to make this Mon talk.
"Wait Cherrymon, just hold him down. I need to ask him where Agumon is."
"Like I will tell you anything."
"Ok fine I will" Cherrymon volunteered.
"What, you have seen Agumon?"
"Yes, by the shore on the point of the
island. He was looking for food last I
saw."
"Thanks."
"No problem." With that Cherrymon flings the DemiDeviMon as hard as he
could. "Out of sight, Out of mind."
Thanking him one last time the group heads
off to look for the shore. Daisuke
messages Miyako. We have been told the
location the Digimon, Agumon, is in. Please return to the site and make a camp. Ok, but right now we are taking care of some trouble was
his response. They arrived at the
shore. After about an hour they happen
upon a small campsite. They begin to
yell for Agumon. Minutes Gomamon
appears in the water. The others look at him confused. He looks at them equally so.
"Wait I thought Agumon was here." Piyomon complained.
"Glad to see you too. He was here. I helped him fight off the DemiDeviMon. You disappeared. But when
I woke up this morning he was gone. No
note or anything."
"Oh. Now what. I am beginning to get
worried."
"Well what are you doing here."
"Follow us. It is a long story. And we don't
have time right now. We have to get
back to the others."
"Is Jyou there?"
"No he is with Taichi. We will explain later."
"Ok." And they headed back off to camp.
Miyako lead the charge up the forest. Mimi and Koushiro kept up pretty well but
always were two steps behind her. They
were talking back and forth. Mostly
about hoping Palmon was the other Digimon here. And Koushiro's relationship with her.
"I think it is so cute. My DigiMon and one of my good friends are
together. I am so happy for you."
"Ahh. Thanks Mimi." He blushed. Something he did not do often. "We still have some things to work out, but
I think once this is all said and done I am going to tell my parents and see
what their reaction is. I feel
bad. If this is real I will not produce
an offspring for the family. But I am
happy with her."
"Well that is the only thing that
matters. I wonder what Jyou is doing
right now?"
"Probably worrying about the rocks or
something."
"Hah. Your probably right."
"Hey you guys, I think something's up ahead."
"Can you tell what it is Miyako?"
"It is flying. That is for sure."
"Oh Gods. We are unprepared for this. Let
us hide in these bushes." Koushiro
asserted.
Just then a Snimon flew past them and was being
chased by an angry Centarumon. They had
been having a battle. Koushiro noticed
that these DigiMon were in their Champion level. He turned on his Analyzer to make sure. Sure enough these two DigiMon were Champion. Hmm. This does not make sense. How come these DigiMon are Champion level
when ours are only allowed Rookie?
Easy my inquisitive one,
they pose no threat. Yours do. They are your partners are they not?
"How are you able to contact us mentally?"
You will get your answers
later. Just keep to the task at hand.
"I will expect full answers when we meet."
And you shall get them, all
of you.
The Snimon lunged into the grass, hoping to
get the Centarumon off his tail. Flying straight up it released its Twin Sickle. Centarumon just swatted the shot like it was
nothing. Koushiro and Mimi ducked
low. Miyako however was not so lucky
and got caught on the edge of one of those blades on her shoulder. Koushiro yelled for her. Centarumon stopped and noticed the
children. He immediately took the
battle off their path. Miyako was
sitting in a tree trunk nursing her wound. Daisuke or Ken won't like this. Koushiro thought. Just then
she passed out. They trusted us to protect her. Miyako's DigiTerminal went off at that moment. Koushiro ran to her and cheeked it out.
"Daisuke and the others have found the
location of the Digimon. It is
Agumon. They are heading to find him
and want us to head back the camp."
He typed that they would as soon as the
trouble was over. Centarumon had
dropped the Snimon and confined him. He
apologized to the Chosen and offered to take them back. Miyako was placed at his neck so she could
lay down. Mimi and Koushiro at down
with crushed hopes. Looks like Palmon
will not be found until later.
After much walking back Daisuke and the
others arrived at the campsite. The
others were already there with a Centarumon. Miyako was covered in leaves.
"Miyako! What happened? Why is she hurt?"
"Daisuke calm down. She is fine. Her shoulder
caught a Snimon blade. Centarumon is
healing her. Where is Agumon?"
"Why is everybody mistaking me for him?"
"Gomamon? Where is Agumon?"
He is on the other
continent, with three others. Tomorrow
you shall find them. Get some rest, you
deserve it. Good night my Chosen.
"Wait where are the other Chosen?"
Why don't you ask them?
"With our DigiTerminal's?"
Yes.
Koushiro took Ken's and began typing to
Hikari's. Hikari messaged them
back. They were on their way. They had found Salamon. She was not with DigiEgg. The being had taken it away from her. We will be there shortly. Who did you find?
Koushiro typed back. Gomamon. I am sorry to hear about Salamon.
It was an unforunate
mistake. I did not keep a proper check
on her. I am sorry. But it cannot be reversed now. She refused my help. But to help make up for it I will give you
easier access tomorrow to the continent.
Sora had sat down with Ken wanting to ask him
her question. Koushiro stopped that to
inform them of what was going on. They
were all sad to hear about Tailmon. Koushiro confirm the gender of the being. Non were surprised to find him male. But now they knew. Ken
then asked Sora his question.
"Sora, How can all of you trust me?
"Well Ken you proved to Takeru and Daisuke
that you had changed. Iori, Hikari and
Miyako also trust you. And if they do
that is good enough reason for me to begin to. After watching you in action I realized that you had changed. You are troubled Ken but you can overcome
it."
"I don't deserve this though. Even after everything I still feel I cannot
be forgiven for my actions. "
"Ken you have to stop trying so hard. It will come naturally. You just have to make sure that you are in
balance. I think you will. If you need to talk, find me. I am good at this kind of thing."
"Hai, Miss Sora."
Daisuke watched over Miyako. She was not healing fast enough. Ken walked over to him and placed a hand on
his shoulder. They looked at each
other. Daisuke nodded. They would get trough this together.