Of Roses and Bayonets9

A/N: This chapter is more mimato-ish, and it's getting a bit rated R here. I know I said I'd keep it to PG-13, but I can't help it. I want this to be rated R now. It's not that bad, I tell you, so please give it a chance. Thanks. The story is becoming more complicated. I'm sorry about this. But trust me, just... um, go with the flow or something. I will explain everything in the end.

Of Roses and Bayonets
Chapter IX: Silent Voice (Cries of Mimi)

~ Omniscient POV ~

I'd rather die right now.

The words kept playing and playing in her head. Mimi Tachikawa stared at the sky full of stars in the middle of the night. It had already been two hours since their encounter with her other self. Now that Matt had finally got his crest to work, they were now able to go back into that dimension physically any time. But she was afraid to sleep. She was afraid to wake up in that world. She knew that she wouldn't actually be there physically, but dreaming about that

She shook her head. She wished she didn't have to go through with this. She had enough already. Mimi wished that she still had her voice. It was becoming very difficult to communicate with the others. She'd already left Tai and Matt at dinner since they were having a hard time understanding her. She'd ran out of the dining room and plopped herself on her bed and cried. She'd locked herself in her room for an hour now. She wanted badly to talk to them. She wanted badly to tell them how she felt, to burst out all her emotions. But all she could do was cry and listen to their plans instead.

Her thoughts then drifted back to Dark Mimi.

I'd rather die right now.

She knew exactly how she felt. And right now, Mimi felt the same way as her. She wished she didn't have to be stuck in the middle of all this and to have Matt involved as well?

"There! I opened it!" she heard.

Turning to look, she saw Palmon opening the door. Mimi quickly wiped off her tears and smiled at her digimon.

"Hi Mimi!" Palmon chirped as Mimi hugged her. When they released, Palmon continued. "Matt and Tai are wondering if you're OK."

Mimi's expression changed, her eyes filled with sadness. She then slowly walked back to the balcony and stared at the sky once more. Palmon reluctantly approached her.

"Mimi please don't do this to yourself," Palmon told her softly.

Mimi quickly turned to her digimon, her eyes full of anger. She shook her head again and again. Oh how she wished she could speak. She wanted badly to tell her everything, to yell, to sing, to speak. Her mouth opened and no words came out, just some muffled gasps.

"Mimi," Palmon's eyes filled with tears as she watched her human companion struggled to speak. Mimi then started sobbing again. She couldn't help it. She hated how this had to happen to her. Why did they have to take away her beautiful voice? Her angelic singing voice? Why? She hugged Palmon again, crying.

"Mimi" Palmon whispered. "Matt wants to meet you at the courtyard. I think he wants to tell you something."

She nodded at the plant-like creature and stood up, mouthing the words 'Thank you'. Mimi left her bedroom and walked down the corridor, down the big staircase, out to the courtyard.

Mimi saw him there all by himself, sitting under the tree, also staring out the sky. Mimi slowly approached from behind him and sat down next to the handsome blonde guy. Matt turned to her and kissed her cheek quickly. "Hi Mimi. I hope you're OK now."

She forced a smile and then looked up the stars again. Matt moved closer to her and put his arm over her shoulders. "Once this is over we can all go home, all of us. We will bring you home with us, Mimi. You, me, and Tai we're all going home, back to the human world, where we belong."

Where we belong? I belong where?

I don't even remember being in the human world. I don't even remember where I was born. All I know is, I've been living in this castle with Palmon and all the Gekomon all my life

"I want you to meet my brother, Mimi," Matt continued. "I want you to meet my dad, my entire family. They will all love you. I'm sure Takeru will."

She looked at him, giving him a questioning look.

"Yes. Takeru is my younger brother" Matt told her. "He's the same age as Tai's sister, Kari."

Mimi smiled at him and nodded her head.

He smiled back. "Yeah? You want to meet them too? That's great. I know you'll especially adore Takeru. Of course, he's not as cute as I am and--OW!"

Mimi had playfully punch him in the stomach. Matt pretended to look hurt as he moaned. "Oh! Ow! Mimi! What was that for?"

She only rolled her eyes and shook her head repeatedly. Matt smiled again. "Mimi, you're so" his voice trailed off. "Uh, I-I should bring you back to your room."

Mimi looked at him in disagreement, an obvious disappointment in her eyes. Matt rose to his feet and pulled her up from the ground. "We will speak again to Mistress Blossoms tomorrow. Let's just hope that she isn't tricking us."

Mimi couldn't help but smile and then suddenly, she threw herself again into Yamato's arms and stayed there for a while. Matt was surprised at her actions but accepted her hug. Mimi couldn't help but shed another tear. She wasn't sure how many times she'd cried today. But this young man was actually doing all this for her. Matt Ishida was risking his life just to save her, just to make sure that she'd lived and overpower that cursed bayonet. Matt pulled her away and without thinking, he bent over and touched Mimi's lips with his. It was just a peck, a soft peck.

The princess looked a bit disappointed at that as her eyes begged for more. Sensing this, Matt Ishida reached for her lips again and kissed her passionately. Mimi wanted to melt as she felt Matt's warm mouth over hers sending warm pleasures in her body. She loved his kiss, his soft lustful kiss. She melted into his passionate kiss as she forgot everything else in the world, except her and Matt. Matt finally but reluctantly broke off the kiss. He gazed at her hazel eyes and noticed her blushing.

"M-Mimi?" he stuttered. He stared deeply into her eyes, trying to find answers for himself, but he just couldn't.

Mimi turned away as if ashamed of what just happened. She couldn't deny though. She loved his kisses and she wanted more from him. But remembering what Dark Mimi had said, she felt guilty, guilty for doing this to him. Matt did not deserve this. Perhaps it would be better to avoid him. Mimi gazed at him again, wanting to apologize.

You look at me and see the girl
who live inside the golden world
But don't believe
that's all there is to see
You'll never know the real me

She mouthed his name and Matt bit his lower lip. He placed a hand on her cheek and stared at her again. "You know, I will never hurt you. I promise you."

'I know' she mouthed. Matt seemed to understand what she'd said. "Thank you, Mimi. Thanks for trusting me."

She smiles through a thousand tears
and harbors adolescent fears
She dreams of all
that she can never be
She wades in insecurity
and hides herself inside of me

Mimi nodded her head and took Matt's hand.

"You're right. I should take you back to Palmon. I really should thank her for letting me borrow you for a while. She must be worried sick." He told her, holding her hand as he led her back to the castle.

*****

Matt and Mimi both stopped as they finally reached the door to Mimi's bedroom. She held onto the doorknob but then glanced back at the blonde that stood in front of her. Mimi faced him and bowed. Matt did the same thing and in a second, Mimi quickly entered her room and quietly shut the door. Matt just stood there for a while, staring at the closed door. He wished that he didn't have to do that. He wished that he had resisted himself from kissing Mimi. Now all this was going to be more painful.

He wanted her. So bad. But yet, something was stopping him. His heart was stopping him from getting Mimi.

"Matt?"

He turned around and Tai stepped out of his bedroom a few feet away from Mimi's room. Tai walked forward to his direction. "What's up? Why are you still up at this hour?" he asked the blonde.

"Nothing" he replied as he began to walk away.

Tai followed him and walked up beside him. "I need to talk to you."

"I'm tired, Tai. I'm sorry" Matt answered.

"It won't take long. Just for one minute." Tai told him.

Matt stopped to face Tai. "What is it, Tai?"

"It's about Mimi."

Matt sighed.

"I I'm worried about her," Tai spoke. "I don't think she'd be able to sleep tonight, so I want you to stay by her side."

Matt blinked. "Why? Shouldn't you do that?"

Tai shook his head. "I want to go back to the dream dimension. I have to find my memory."

Matt raised an eyebrow. He didn't like his idea alone, especially his idea to stay by Mimi's side. "Why do you wanna find your memory? You know you can't possibly be merged with him without destroying that weapon."

"I know!" Tai answered quickly. "But I have to talk to him. I want to ask him about Mimi."

Matt lowered his gaze without answering. Tai stepped forward. "I want to save Mimi's life! She's being deleted by the cursed weapon! I don't want her to die! I mean she can't die!"

Matt made a fist. "Dammit, Tai. You know I want her to live too! But Mimi needs you! She needs us! You can't just go off by yourself. Stop acting like you're some kind of hero because you're not, Tai! The three of us are in this together! It's not just about you!"

"I'm going, Matt. No matter what you say." Tai told him in a quiet voice.

"You can't go there." Matt reminded him. "You can't possibly get there without me."

"I don't have to. I don't have to be physically there. I will go there in my sleep, in my dream" Tai told him.

Matt shook his head. "That's not possible."

"Oh yes it is!" Tai shot back. "I have always been there! Those weird dreams it was like my consciousness was sent to this dimension. Just my consciousness"

"No."

Tai glared at him. "You'd experienced it too, right? Don't tell me you haven't. I know you've been there. Those haunting dreams"

"No Tai"

"Don't lie to me, Matt!" Tai retorted. "You've been dreaming about it all along. It's the curse of that evil weapon!"

Matt looked away from him. He couldn't argue anymore. He didn't want to. Tai knew. He knew. "Please look after Mimi she could really use a friend right now."

"I still don't think it's a good idea, Tai" Matt whispered.

"I trust you, Matt. I trust that you will look after her" Tai told him. "I have to find out the truth for myself. I just can't stand not knowing anything."

Tai didn't say anything anymore as he waited for Matt's response. Nothing came. But Matt just looked at his best friend. He could see the determination and courage in his brown eyes. He was really gonna do this. He wanted to go to sleep and go to that dimension and search and search for his memory. Matt sighed, shaking his head. "Tai I will agree only if Mimi agreed to this."

"Fine." Tai replied. Matt noticed that he looked a bit worried.

"Don't worry. We'll tell her this together"

Tai was about to speak when he was interrupted by a sound of a door. They both looked up to find Mimi standing there, looking at them with a look of hurt in her face. Her eyes were definitely on Tai Kamiya as she quickly ran up to him with tears in her eyes.

"Mimi!" Tai was surprised as she threw herself in his arms and cried. "Mimi"

She sobbed and then she punched his chest repeatedly, shaking her head over and over, and sobbing. "Mimi" Tai knew what she wanted to say. She didn't want him to go. She didn't want him to leave. "Mimi. I-I I'm not really gonna be gone. I'm just going to sleep and dream. That's all. Nothing biggie."

But Mimi still continued her cries. Tai glanced over to Matt in defeat. Reluctantly, Matt gently pulled the crying Mimi away from Tai. "Mimi"

Mimi just shook her head and pushed Matt, stubbornly shaking her head. She started mouthing something again, but it was useless. Tai and Matt just could not understand what she was trying to tell them. But they were sure that she was scolding at them. "Let's go to your room, Mimi. You need to calm down." Matt assured her as he grabbed her arm. Mimi quickly pulled away from his grasps and turned to Tai.

"I have to do this, Mimi" Tai gently told her as he looked at her eyes. He slowly took her hands into his and the two stared at each other. "I'm doing this for you. I'm doing everything that I can to save you. I really want to help you."

Tears streamed down Mimi's cheeks. 'Why? Why?' she mouthed. Tai put a hand on her cheek. "Mimi, I want to save you. I want to do this for you because because I want to."

Mimi shook her head over and over. 'No! No! No!' she mouthed these words repeatedly. "I promise I will get your voice back. That's the first thing we're gonna do" Tai promised. He took her in his arms and hugged her tightly. They held each other for the longest time. Tai's eyes filled with tears as he held her. This felt so familiar, just holding her. And Mimi held him, letting herself cry in his arms. "Mimi I will get your beautiful voice back. I will do anything just to hear your voice again. Anything to hear your voice, your song"

Finally, they let go. And Tai noticed the unreadable expression Matt wore as he let Mimi go. But he shrugged it off as he gave Mimi a quick kiss on the cheek. "Goodnight your highness. I will report immediately once I get back, okay?" Tai teased.

She smiled at him, blushing. Matt finally walked next to her and reluctantly placed his hand on her shoulder. "Goodnight Tai. And goodluck." Matt said.

"Thank you. Be good to the princess." Tai replied.

******

"Oh Mimi, you're still crying?" Palmon asked her.

Mimi covered her face beneath her pillows as Palmon sat on the bed. She was dressed in her nightgown. And Matt could almost see right through her body. Why the hell did Mimi had to wear something so revealing? It was almost as if she was seducing him. Her skin was smooth as the pink silk covered her body. Matt stood there, just watching her, not even attempting to do anything. Matt tried his best not to stare at her, but it was too hard. He ached so. He longed to touch her, but he knew he couldn't. Damn it, Tai, why did you have to leave me here? It's too dangerous for me to be here, he thought. Palmon looked at Matt for help. "Matt, can't you do something? Won't you talk to Mimi? She's been crying ever since she lost her voice."

But Matt just stood there, his face like a stone. He didn't even motion to move. He just stood there as if his feet were glued on the ground. Palmon looked annoyed. "Don't care about her, Matt? Just look at her! She's in pain! She needs you! She wants you to comfort her!" Palmon screeched with a hint of anger.

Matt shifted uncomfortably. He wasn't used to being yelled by a different creature, particularly by a plant. He then shook his head. "I can't do anything for her, Palmon. I'm sorry."

"Is that all you're gonna say?!" Palmon was yelling now. "Is that all you're gonna do?"

"What else do you want me to do?" Matt asked, annoyed now.

Mimi's cries only became louder as she noticed her two friends yelling at each other. Palmon glared at Matt. "Just look at her, Matt! Are you just going to leave her like that?"

Matt made a fist. He had no right to touch her, right? He had no right to comfort her, to love her. What was he supposed to do? Wasn't this Tai's job? Tai was supposed to be the one to make her feel better, to make her feel safe. Now why was it that Palmon keep on pushing him around like this? "I-I can't do anything for her, Palmon, dammit, don't you understand that?!" He turned away.

"She's your friend! And friends help out one another!"

Matt shook his head. "I can't touch her. I won't She's Tai's." his voice trailed off. Suddenly, Palmon finally understood.

"Matt"

Matt couldn't hide his blush. "I-I'm sorry I don't want to. It's wrong."

Palmon shook her head. "That wasn't what I wasn't asking you, Matt. I just want you to make her feel better. You don't have to do anything, Matt. Just talk to her."

Matt's face was like a tomato now. He was too embarrassed now. He didn't want to be in her room. He didn't want to be here at all. He felt as though he was an intruder. And most of all, he felt like he was some kind of pervert that wanted a good fuck from Mimi. Arghh what the hell's on my dirty mind?! I can't be talking like this!

"This is wrong" Matt whispered, more to himself. "Tai should be the one He loves her. I can't do this to him."

"Go to her, Matt. She just wants someone to talk to. She wants comfort. And you'd be doing her a big favor if you just go up to her and talk to her" Palmon told him. She jumped off Mimi's bed and left the room.

The room was silent except for the muffled cry of Mimi Tachikawa. Reluctantly, Matt moved closer to her bed. His eyes found her long skinny legs and he gazed at her slender body, so perfect. Matt shook his head. This was not the time to think of such dirty things! He had to make her feel better. He had to stop her from crying. After all, Tai had asked him to keep an eye on her. He had to do that. "Mimi" he whispered.

Mimi rolled over so that she was facing him. Matt almost gasped at her red eyes. Her face, too, was red and it looked like she'd been crying forever. Seeing her like that, Matt felt sorry for her. He felt bad now for wanting to turn away from her in the first place. "Oh Mimi" Matt said softly as he bent down and hugged her as he lied on top of her. Mimi sobbed, but accepted his hug.

They stayed in that position for a while until Matt pulled away and laid next to her on the bed. He rolled over to face the princess. "Feel better now?" he asked.

She smiled as she pulled up her pink blanket and covered the two of them with it. Mimi placed a hand on Matt's cheek and smiled. He stared at her face for a while until his gaze traveled lower as he stared at Mimi's bodice. She was practically naked as Matt could sort of see through her gown. Matt looked away quickly, embarrassed. It was beginning to get hard not to avoid his staring. He felt himself blush. Mimi frowned at him and he blushed even more. Had she noticed his staring?

"I'm sorry" he whispered as he looked at the ceiling instead.

She said nothing but she closed her eyes instead, her arms reaching out to hug Yamato. Matt tensed at her touch. As he looked down at her, he noticed that she was relaxed. Matt bit his lower lip. She wasn't feeling the same way as he. But he was aching not to do anything. It was tempting and he wanted to see all of her, everything about her.

Matt finally sat up. He just couldn't let himself be tempted like this. He was so close, but this wasn't exactly what she wanted. He looked down to her. "Mimi I can't" he whispered. "I can't stay here any longer"

Mimi opened her eyes and sat up as well, her eyes steady on Yamato. Matt smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry. I-I know about you and Tai I-I can't"

Mimi lowered her gaze now, disappointed. Matt's heart filled with hope. Did she feel the same way after all? Mimi opened her mouth, but shook her head, remembering about her voice. She looked at Matt desperately, shaking her head at the same time. Matt sat next to her. "Mimi I-I I care about you" he let his voice trail off. Mimi smiled at this and mouthed 'Thanks'.

He stood up again, walked to the door. He gave one last look at the beautiful princess before he left the room.

*****

~ Tai ~

I found myself at the exact same location where we'd found Mimi and Dark Mimi. The lake ahead of me was calm and serene. I took a deep long breath, admiring the scent of fresh air. I didn't plan on being here. I wanted to go to the darkness where I first met with my memory. Obviously, I wouldn't find it here. I took a step away from the lake, when I heard a muffled cry coming from the lake. I stopped and turned around to find Mimi sitting near the lake.

She was staring at the water, tears streaming down her cheeks. Knowing that this was a dream and that I was only here in my consciousness, I cautiously walked up to her and allowed myself to sit next to her. My eyes averted to her brown eyes, and she stared at me, her tears never leaving those innocent eyes. Mimi shyly turned away and started humming a song. It was the exact same song she'd sang to him for the first time.

"Tai" she whispered as her eyes gazed back at me. "Thank you for coming to help me."

I blinked, but decided to play along. This was only an illusion anyway. The real Mimi was back in the Digiworld of reality. "Yes, Mimi. I've come here to save you. Now please stop crying."

Mimi wiped off her tears and smiled warmly. "I'm sorry, but I couldn't help it."

I just looked at her, waiting for her to say something more.

"They want me to disappear, Tai," she said. "They don't want me here."

"They?" I echoed.

She nodded. "Dark Mimi and that evil weapon. It's because of something that I did in the past. I didn't know what I did was wrong, and I'm really really sorry, Tai! I was so selfish back then."

I took her hand and squeezed it. "I know, Mimi. I know you're sorry I believe in you." I took her in his arms, trying my best to comfort this innocent girl, who was suffering in so much pain. "I'll stop them for you. I won't let them kill you." I held her tighter. Just seeing those watery eyes made me angry. What really happened with that weapon? How was this evil cursed weapon could have done something like this to hurt an innocent girl? I had this urge to help her. I had this desiring feeling to kill those people that had done this to her. Anything I will do anything I can possible to bring justice.

We finally let go of each other. The two of us stared at each other in silence, until my eyes wandered at her neck. "Your necklace you're not wearing it."

Mimi lowered her gaze and put a hand on her neck. "I'm sorry She took it from me."

I suddenly realized that this girl could be the answer to his questions about the event where Mimi had been captured by Dark Mimi. "What happened?"

She shook her head at the question, thinking back at the nightmare. "Dark Mimi was trying to kill me. She used a dagger and cut my throat, so I lost my voice. You can only speak to me by dreaming about me in reality, this is exactly what I want to tell you, Tai."

"I-I see" I muttered, staring at the water that captured my fuzzy image.

"I'm sorry I lost the necklace and I'm really sorry I can't sing to you anymore, Tai," Mimi apologized. My heart ached at the sincerity of her voice.

I turned to her. "Why would you be sorry, Mimi? It's not your fault."

She shook her head. "No. It is. After all, it was the other me that took my voice and offered it to the bayonet. It was Dark Mimi, my other half."

My mouth opened, but no words came out. I didn't know what else I could say. I just stared at her, but she appeared not to be expecting an answer from me at all. Mimi just stared at the black-blue sky, her eyes filling with tears again. I looked away. How many times have I seen her cry today? I couldn't even remember. She'd been crying and crying, and I couldn't even stop her from crying. Perhaps, she wanted to cry. It must have been painful for a singer like her to lose her own voice. I could not even imagine the pain she was going through. But I, too, could feel this pain. My anger my love for this girl. I just could not stand doing nothing! I now know that I had to fight and face whoever responsible for this.

"Mimi, I'm here for you," I assured her. I waited for her response but nothing came. Turning to look, she was staring at me as well, shaking her head. "What's wrong?"

She said nothing and touched her throat again. Her mouth was open like she wanted to say something. Mimi just shook her head. I placed my hand on her neck as well. "I'll bring your voice back. That's a promise."

Mimi gave me a weak smile and mouth those two words. 'Thank you'

*****

~ Omniscient POV ~

Matt stared at the ceiling as he laid on his bed. He'd said nothing at all ever since he'd returned to his room from Mimi's bedroom. He had asked Palmon to take over, but somehow, he felt as though he could not trust her. Gabumon jumped on the bed and stared at his friend.

"You haven't been yourself lately, Matt," Gabumon noticed. "Is there something wrong?"

Matt didn't move but spoke. "I'm OK. It's just that so much has happened in one day."

Gabumon moved closer to him. "Don't think about her too much. It's gonna make you crazy."

"Her?" Matt raised an eyebrow. This got his attention as he sat up on his bed and glared at the digimon. "What are you talking about?"

"I'm talking about Mimi," Gabumon replied in a casual tone. "Don't worry. I won't tell Tai. You and her make a perfect couple."

Matt couldn't help but smile. "Yeah? You think so?"

"Yes," he agreed. "You just have to be quicker than Tai."

Matt smiled, amused. He thought for a moment before he turned his sapphire eyes back to Gabumon. "So do you think she likes me? What if she likes guys with brown hair?"

"No. I'm sure she likes you," Gabumon assured him.

"But what about Tai?"

"Yes. She likes him too."

Matt sighed in exasperation. "I know she does, and I know he does too. But what am I supposed to do about it?"

"I don't know."

Matt lied back on his bed again. "Argh. You're no help! Now leave me alone. I wanna sleep."

*****

~ Mimi's POV ~

I felt a lump on my throat, like it was stuck there. I had to hold my tears. I just can't cry over and over. Yet, I couldn't help it. The pain was just too much for me to bear. I want my voice back. I want it right now. But there was nothing I can do now. Nothing. Not even Matt or Tai could help me even though they said they would do anything in their power to get my voice back, I know that it'd be hard. I don't want to say that it's impossible, because I honestly don't know.

Sitting on my bed, I found my hands touching my own neck. My neck was bare, as if naked and cold without my necklace. It was the only thing left about my past life with Tai Kamiya. Ever since Dark Mimi had taken my necklace, I felt as though I was no longer safe. I had always felt as if that necklace protected me, and now that it was longer here, my protection was also gone.

I lied on my bed and stared at the door to where Matt Ishida had left, to leave me here alone, sulking over the lost of my voice. But he'd done what he thought was right. And I, Mimi Tachikawa, respect his decision. I just wished that I could respect Tai's decision.

Still staring at the door, it slowly opened, and Palmon entered. Immediately, I sat up and ran to Palmon, giving her a tight hug. She obviously didn't expect me to react that way. When I let go of her, she looked a bit surprised, but she gave me a weak smile.

"You should get some rest now, Mimi," she told me. "Don't worry about Tai. Agumon is keeping an eye on him at the moment. Now I want you to sleep."

Quickly, I shook my head. I don't think I would ever go back to sleep. Not when I know that my consciousness will go back to that dreamworld. I got up to my feet and ran to the door, out from my room with Palmon yelling behind me to come back.

"Mimi!" Palmon screamed. "Where are you going?"

I ignored her remark, but down the hallway, I ran like mad. Over the red carpeted floor, I ran as fast as my feet could take me. I knew exactly where I wanted to go. Down the stairs, I ran carefully, careful not to fall. To the dining room, I stopped, then my eyes trained over to the painting. Not to Mistress Blossoms' painting, but the painting of the beautiful Guardian of Love.

The Guardian of Love stood in a very positive stance. In her hand, she held a sword. Its silver blade shimmered, defining its sharpness. She had long blonde hair that most girls envy. Wearing pink, her eyes looked calm like they were looking at me. Clasping my hands together like I were praying, I stared back at the painting, closed my eyes. That weapon that holy sword. It was the only key to destroy the evil bayonet and hopefully get my voice back.

"The Guardian of Love" a voice said from behind me.

I knew exactly who it was. Turning around, I found Palmon.

"So she holds the holy sword," Palmon stated. "I've never met her before. Not many digimon have."

I opened my mouth, but remembered the lost of my voice. Palmon continued.

"I didn't think she really existed at first" Palmon admitted, staring at the painting. "The reason why not many digimon don't believe in her existence is because she lives in another dimension. The Dream World. That's where we have to find her."

At the mention of the word dreamworld, a cold air brushed past me. I shivered at the coldness. I looked around to find the source of the sudden wind, but realized that all windows were closed. I lowered my gaze. It felt as though something just went right through my body, some kind of energy. I looked up at the painting again. It was probably my whole imagination. Suddenly, I frowned. The Guardian of Love no longer held the holy sword.

****

== end of chapter 9 ===

to be continued in ch10. =)

~~Kristine

A/N: To those ppl who were wondering what my email addy is, well it's aeris_15@yahoo.com. I know I have more than 1 email address, but pls use that one if you want to email me about this fic. ^_^ Thank you.