The Pieces of You

The Pieces of You

Samsara

Chapter Five: Tears in a Palm

For the fourth time that night, Ken was completely winded. Already he had dodged 3 cars, one of which Ken was sure the driver was drunk and he was closing in on the mysterious girl from Daisuke's dream. Ken for one, believed in Daisuke and in premotions. After all, Ken had had one once, about him becoming the Kaiser. And that had definitely come true.

Sighing deeply, Ken slowed to a halt, exactly 5 blocks from Daisuke's apartment complex. Breathless, Ken began to walk towards a nearby alleyway, wondering if Daisuke had been right. No sounds were emitted from the alley as Ken crept up to its' entrance. That is, until a soft cough came from the back of the dead end.

" Hello? Anyone there?" Ken called out, plunging further into the darkness. No reply came, instead coughs were all that Ken heard. Terror sweeping Ken, he finally reached the back of the alley, and the almost dead body of a girl.

Matt stared bewildered at his brother, who was currently trying to avoid eye contact at all costs. The group had fallen into an uncomfortable silence after Ken left. No one was sure about what to believe, but right now, Ken appeared to be telling the truth.

" It's true, isn't it?" Taichi murmured quietly, breaking the deafening quiet and startling Sora.

All that the four could do was nod. Now the truth was out! Yamato collapsed on the grass, his mind screaming a million different things and his body turning numb. Inside Yamato was screaming for all he was worth, lashing out at his brother, his hatred flying before he thought. Swiftly, Matt began to hum, trying to curve his anger that was boiling up inside.

" Why?" Koushiro asked, his tone deadly and cold. There was no animation on his face anymore; instead it had been replaced by an extreme look of stupidity.

" We didn't know what to do. So, we ran," Iori stated, his voice shaken and terrified. Who knows what could happen now.

" THAT'S NOT THE REAL REASON, AND YOU FUCKING KNOW IT!!" Sora screeched at them, tears falling freely from her face, before burying her face in her hands.

" Couldn't you have at least called the cops?" Jyou asked, his voice lathered with disappointment and horror. Luckily for the four sinners, he had managed to calm his temper.

" We were caught up in the moment. It was one of those times when you aren't thinking clearly," Miyako whispered, her mind swirling.

" Save it, bitch. Nobody would have done that to anybody. What had Daisuke ever done to you? I think Ken is right. You are lousy friends, who bail out on him when he needs you most. Has he ever given up on any of you?" Mimi growled her questions, her light voice sounding like deep thunder. Miyako winced when her idol had called her a bitch.

" WELL?" Mimi yelled at them, pounding her fists down on the bench.

Again, there would be no reply. This time, Matt decided to not wait for an answer. Silently, Yamato got up and stalked away. Taichi and the others soon followed.

" WAIT!!!!" Hikari cried after them, running up to her brother trying to bend their will.

" Get away from me, 'Kari. I don't know you anymore. You are not fit to be a DigiDestined," Taichi informed her coldly, bringing up his hand and slapping her cheek, leaving a red mark. Dumbfounded, Hikari, the child of light, watched her brother walk away, tears of self-pity washing her red face.

Ken kneeled down next to the girl, who had begun to cough violently. She looked to be about 13 years old, her long hair a deep silver color. She was gorgeous, really. If it weren't for Daisuke, Ken would be all over her. Quickly he checked for her pulse, and found that it was disappearing rapidly. If she didn't get to a hospital soon, she really would die. Clearing his mind, Ken began to examine her wounds, mentally marking everything down. The doctors would need that information later.

So far, Ken guessed that she had 2 broken ribs, one cracked rib, a dislocated elbow, a broken leg, a badly scraped shin and numerous bruises and cuts all over her body. Lightly, Ken began to pick her up to carry her off to the hospital, but her frozen hands brushed his cheek ever so slightly as she spoke.

" Do not waste your time Kindness, for I will not live. I have been given a virus, that will kill me in 2 minutes," the girl uttered her words carefully, as though she had been brought up in a royal family.

" Who are you?" was all that Ken managed to say.

" My name is Kendal. I am the chosen child of fate. Please listen well, Ken," Kendal told Ken, who simply nodded his head, tears streaking his face.

" Daisuke and I were attacked by Shadow Walkers. Beware of them, for they are not truly real, but they can cause much harm. The only protection you have against them is the flame of a candle. The reason Daisuke and I were attacked is because you, him and me are key players in Judgment Day, the final day of life. Us three are supposed to stop the apocalypse, using our crests and the Book Of Storm. The Shadow Walkers' boss is our enemy. He is known as Fawn. Beware him and his telekinesis powers, for they are a terrible force. I want you Ken, to take my crest and give it to my sister, her name is Kara. She will know how to wield it. I haven't anymore time. Kara will be able to explain everything else to you, just find her soon. Please tell her that I love her very much, and I will watch over her. Please, go now, and take this," Kendal uttered her last words and revealed a shimmering necklace that was hidden deep in her palm.

It wasn't like the other crests. Instead, it was pearl that had been shaped into a tiny teardrop form. Cautiously, Ken took it, and Kendal took her final breath. After wiping away his tears, Ken closed her open eyes, got up, and walked away, the rising sun at his back.