Chapter 15: Found Confusion.
Sora was still worried about Piyomon.
"But she will not be alone. It will be ok. She's resting."
"We must go look for the other two. We have Gabumon to protect us."
"And me."
"Salamon?"
"Why? Doesn't Hikari need you?"
"She's fine. There is Tentomon and Armamon to protect them. I want to go too. I can
hunt as well as Gabumon. I need the
exercise."
"Just like old times ehh Salamon?"
"Not those anymore Gabumon. I have to test my reflexes."
The hunt is very important to her. It always has been. Just as it was with Gabumon. They were hunting the whereabouts of two of
their own. This being may be able to
block their main talents but he cannot mask the scent. Not for two so trained as they. So off the Chosen went. Flashlights, they were smart this time,
ready, they went into the direction that Salamon had them go off on. Gabumon was right behind her, confirming her
every move. Taichi and Yamato had other
things on their minds. Daisuke had not
said a single word to either of them all day. He just kept by Miyako and Ken's side. This concerned them. He was
usually out in front heading off blindly.
"Hmm Yamato, maybe my teachings wore off on
him."
"Don't count yourself so lucky. Remember he and T.K. slammed us both
hard. He might not be feeling too good
about that."
"Well let's see. Hey Daisuke!"
"Yes Taichi?"
"Come over here."
Jogging ahead "Yeah, what's up?"
"You ok? You have not spoken to us since the other day."
"Yeah, Yamato, I am fine. Look I want to say I am sorry for the other
night though. I just went off the
handle. I still don't like Takeru, but
I am sorry I hurt you and Jyou. Oh
yeah! Jyou!"
"Yeah?"
"Hold up for a minute man, guys ill be right
back."
"Jyou, how are those ribs?"
"They hurt, why?"
"Well I want to say sorry. It doesn't make them feel better. But I truly am. Maybe I should have thought first."
"That is what got you in trouble in the first
place."
"Anyway, sorry, ask Mimi to help them feel
better." Daisuke grinned.
"Yeah I might do that." Jyou huffed and kept on walking.
Jogging back. "Sorry, I had to apologize to Jyou.
"We heard."
"And guys, I won't do anything like that
again in your presence."
"Look Daisuke, he is the only brother I got."
"I wont kill him. Maim him maybe"
Taichi chuckled. "Just like us, ne, Yamato?"
"Sure Tai, I remember when you almost killed
me."
"Well we never took it that far. Just make sure it doesn't happen again."
"I wont."
Gabumon howled. Salamon started to quicken her pace. They had begun. The chase
was on! The Chosen took their places in
a brush. After some scurrying Gabumon
leapt into the air and came crashing down on something. Salamon climbed a tree and jumped off. She too hit a something.
"Found them!"
"I can tell. Hawkmon, Palmon are you there?"
"Ye…ye…yes." Came the quiet scared voice.
"It is me, Mimi, come on out you two."
"Why did you all attack us?" Palmon emerged, tears in her eyes.
"Oh! Palmon, we didn't mean for it to seem
like an attack. Salamon and I needed
exercise. Salamon lost her child, so
she's on edge. Sorry about that."
Mimi ran up to Palmon. Hugging her tightly she whispered "Izzy is
back at Tentomon's, we both want to see you. I am sorry."
"Hawkmon? Come out." Daisuke tried
coaxingly
"Is Miyako with you all?"
"No, pal, she's taking care of Piyomon. Piyomon had an accident today and was
hurt. We came looking for you all."
He timidly came out, scared. He didn't know what to think. First Agumon, now this. Palmon softly wept. She was scared. First Agumon now being attacked by her own friends. What was she to do? Easy my Child. They mean you no harm. They are safe. And soon you will
be. Koushiro misses you greatly. Mimi does too. Take her hand. The
voice was soothing, calming. Palmon got
up wiped her eyes and took Mimi's hand. Salamon bared teeth and screamed.
"Stop Talking To US! We Want Nothing To Do With You!"
"Whoa there Salamon. Ease up. We will find him soon enough."
"We have to find Agumon. He has gone crazy."
"Hawkmon, which has apparently been taken of
for us. We will explain when get back
to Tentomon's."
"And you're sure they are all there?"
Daisuke stepped forward. "We both have that bond between Miyako, you
know it. Would I lie?"
Daisuke was right. Miyako's being, her scent was firmly pressed into his. He was telling the truth.
"Ok, but I am too weak from fighting
Agu…" He passed out.
"Fighting Agumon? Why? WHY WOULD YOU ATTACK
MY PARTNER?"
"Easy Taichi. I am sure there is an explanation."
There is. Agumon went crazy after his battle with the
virus. He began attacking random
Digimon. He could control it for the
most part but Palmon and Hawkmon asked him the wrong question. They asked where Piyomon was. He said she left me and went berserk. That is why those two were easily scared and
hurt the cat and wolf. I made sure
Agumon is cured of this affliction after seeing him attack these two. However only Piyomon can mend him.
"Someone remember that. Koushiro might need it. And yaro if you are lying. Salamon will not be able to get to you
first."
Just go. The other four await your arrival.
Taichi calmed down, barely. Daisuke carried Hawkmon in a sling. It was the least he could do. Salamon hopped up on Taichi's shoulder. Gabumon kept apologizing to Palmon who was being carried by Mimi. Yamato, Sora and Jyou were tracking the signal back to camp. After a while they got back. All very tired. The stories have just begun.