The Pieces of You

Samsara

Chapter Three: Behind the Trees

Ken growled in fury as he raced down the street, heading straight for Odiba Central Park. "How the hell did they have the gall to do that to Daisuke? How could they find it in their 'hearts' to just walk away from a friend in need? And they called me cold-hearted..." Ken thought angrily, and slowed down just as he reached a busy street. Wheezing, Ken slammed his fist into the 'walk' button on the pole, almost breaking the contraption.

"Get a hold of yourself, Inchijoji. If you don't, you'll end up on a mass killing spree," Ken muttered to himself as he crossed the street, trying to calm himself down before something bad happened. Shivering slightly, Ken strolled through the park, searching quietly for voices or any sign of the other DigiDestined. Slowly, the boy began to make out the faint voices of the other children. As soon as he was close enough, Ken quietly slipped behind a tree to eavesdrop.

" I still don't get it! What would make Davis give up on us?!" Tai muttered, confusion dawned on him.

" Maybe his hair gel seeped into his head for real this time," Miyako suggested.

" Don't be stupid! I'm sorry, but something must have really made him trip up," Sora snapped back, and leaned back against a green bench, her mind deep in thought.

" First: Did anything happen lately that could have made him do this?" Koushiro stated, taking the meeting into his own hands.

" Besides bad grades I don't think anything else happened, and the D average grade is usual for Daisuke," Hikari answered the question, leaning against Takeru.

Behind his tree, Ken winced in fury. Daisuke had gotten an A- as his lowest grade.

" Second: When did this happen?" Jyou continued.

" About two days ago. He called me up to tell me and when I asked him why, all he said was to go ask my 'shitty' sister, which makes absolutely no sense because we have no clue what he's talking about," Taichi answered dully.

" Third: Has anyone gone by to see Daisuke and maybe find out why?" Mimi suggested the third priority, and got an approving look from Koushiro. A few moments of silence followed.

" Actually, I just came from his apartment," Ken answered coldly, and stepped into the clearing and their line of sight.

" Ken! You talked with Daisuke?" Yamato asked, his voice urgent.

" Oh yeah... it's not good," Ken replied, his voice getting colder.

" Is he okay?" Jyou questioned the younger boy.

" Well, I think he's taking it pretty well. After all he only slit his wrist once or twice," Ken said, this time his tone taunting the group in a sing-song voice.

" WHAT?!" Taichi exploded and stood up and grabbed Ken by the shoulders.

" Why the hell did he do that?" Koushiro demanded, his question barely above a whisper, obviously trying to hide his anger and confusion.

" I would too, if my friends left me in a dark alley with 10 men that raped and beat me," Ken answered lightly, as though carefree. Afterwards, Ken grinned cheekily at Takeru, Hikari, Miyako and Iori for a special effect on his statement.

" He...was raped?" Mimi asked in disbelief, before the tears set in.

" What do you mean his friends left him!? No one would do that to anyone!" Sora argued gallantly.

" It means what it means. Takeru, Hikari, Miyako and Iori all left him to die," Ken retorted, his deep blue eyes meeting Takeru's squarely.

" NO WAY!!" Yamato screeched in rage, and charged Ken, tackling him to the ground.

" If you don't believe me, then ask your bro," Ken stated fiercely, his cold eyes showing no mercy.

" Alright, Takeru, is he right?" Yamato sneered and turned to his brother. No words came from his mouth.

" 'Keru?" Yamato asked, his voice pressing in fear. Still there was no reply.

" I think it's time you all learned that maybe you can't treat someone like shit just because you don't want to know them. I've seen all 4 of you and your antics. It's like you can't stand to be near him! Haven't you all noticed how hard he tries to please you all, but it never really works? You all think that you know Daisuke, but guess what! You don't! On his last report card, Daisuke's lowest grade was an A- in History. So stop pretending to care, because it sickens me! If you really were his friends, you would talk crap about him in the halls. Hell, you three treat complete STRANGERS better than him. You all toy with his heart, and when that doesn't satisfy you, you ditch him at a time when his needs you the most. You know what is really sick? I'm the only one in this fucking group that's noticed his pain," Ken lectured the group, his words driving deep into their veins. Several people winced at the cuss words, especially since Ken rarely used them.

Slowly, Yamato got up from on top of Ken, and turned to face his brother, who was looking at the ground with the other three younger DigiDestined kids.

" I've got to get back before Daisuke tries to drown himself," Ken stated grimly, before getting up and leaving a crowd of stunned people behind.