He goes after beautiful girls
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon nor will I ever. *sigh* This story is mine, so please don't steal. Some of the characters I made up, like Lana. 

Chapter Eleven

Despite the comfort of the pink fleece top and blue coat, Sora shivered as she ran through the quiet streets of the night. The moonlight extended its eerie fingers to the deserted sidewalks of Odaiba. She could hear the heavy beat of her heart as her black shoes pounded on the harsh cement.

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A smile played on his lips. Okay, so he had killed those two girls but they were way too annoying. Tai and Matt should thank me, not that they can now. Why couldn't I bring myself to kill Matt? At least he's injured. Let me see, Sora is probably at Izzy's by now. Good, she'll be in for a little surprise. And she deserves what's coming to her…

***Flashback***

"Now where is that trunk? There's bound to be that photo album. I need an old picture of my mom for my English project. So, come on out of your hiding spot. Wait a minute, I'm talking to a photo album. Now I know I need more sleep." He shook his head and started moving a few dusty items aside until it was uncovered. The trunk! He bent over and pulled the heavy lid up. Okay, let's see…old yearbooks…mom's old wedding dress…and…ah ha! The photo album! He pulled it out but noticed a small pink book.

"Huh? What's this?" he asked aloud as he pulled out the little book. He opened it and inhaled sharply. It was his mother's old diary! Curious as to what was inside, he began flipping and skimming through the pages in the book. He stopped what he was doing when he read the most awful thing he could ever read.

"I felt like I was on top of the world so I bought a bottle of champagne to celebrate. I wanted to surprise my husband so I left work early to go home and cook a feast. He'd be so thrilled when he found out that I had finally gotten that job promotion. I pushed the key in the lock and opened the door, but something wasn't right. I could just feel it. I noticed his shoes on the ground and wondered why he would be home. I called his name but no one answered. Instead, I heard laughter. A cold chill ran through me as my heart froze. My ears perked up and I listened. This time I didn't hear anything, so I walked to where I thought I heard the noise. I saw his belt on the floor in front of a closed door and I heard it again. There was no mistaking it this time. It was clearly a female! I opened the door and nearly had a heart attack. What I saw shattered my happiness. I couldn't believe it! Betrayed by my own best friend, Lillian Takenouchi. That heartless bitch was stark naked beneath my husband. Tears sprung to my eyes as they both froze and turned towards me in shock. Before I could get an explanation I ran out and didn't look back as I heard my name. That home wrecker…"

His eyes widened and he turned the page and skimmed through a few more entries.

"That home wrecking bitch had the nerve to call me and send me flowers with a card apologizing! I ripped the card without reading it and tossed those damn flowers in the garbage, right where they belonged. Tomorrow I have to go to court and I feel so hurt for what he and her did to me. Now my marriage and my happy family is shattered. I mean how could she do this to me? My so-called best friend! Ha! I was there for Lillian when her husband was sent to jail and she stabs me in the back! For God sakes, she has a daughter! What kind of example is she setting for Sora? Some role model! She'll probably end up doing the same thing as her parents. Her parents seemed nice and her mother was like an angel but look what she did. Sora is looking more and more like her mother before she dyed her hair. Damn it! She has that same killer beauty of her fucking mother! Oh how I hate the Takenouchi's with a passion. And someday, I'd like to see them suffer and pay…"

His fists clenched tightly. He closed the trunks with his strong arms and took the diary. He'd read the rest later when he calmed down. So, that's why they got a divorce! Leaving me with a pretty tough life! Maybe she's right…Sora Takenouchi, girl of my dreams, will do just that. Her mother deserves to pay…

He then rushed down the stairs with the diary and into his room where he took out "The Box". He opened the lid and looked at the pictures. His hand pulled out the blue helmet and held it close to him as he pulled out various pictures. There was one of her hugging Biyomon, Tai with his arm around Sora, Matt and Sora laughing, Tai and Sora playing soccer, Matt giving her a piggy back ride, Sora in her swimsuit, Sora reading a book, Sora and Matt hugging, Matt teaching Sora to play the guitar, and other pictures of her. She's so beautiful, like an angel. How could she possibly ever try to hurt me? Could my mom be right? I mean, she said Lillian was an angel but then she slept with my father. He quickly put the pictures and helmet away. I need to talk to someone and get this off my chest…

***End of Flashback***

His face hardened as he remembered what happened that day. He shook his head free from those haunting thoughts. What am I doing standing around Tai's house? I have to get to Izzy's.

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Sora knocked and rang the doorbell but heard no reply. "Izzy?" she called.

*Silence*

Her hand then clamped onto the doorknob and turned it. She was surprised to find the door opened but thought nothing of it. "Izzy?" she called out again as she stepped inside. Hmm…maybe he's in his room. Sora took off her coat and hung it on a coat rack by the door. She began ascending the steps slowly. For some reason, she had this feeling of dread. Calm down girl…

"Izzy?" She stopped at a thick wooden door. Her hand came into contact with the door.

Knock! Knock!

Still, she heard no answer. She could feel the butterflies in her stomach. Why am I so nervous about entering Izzy's room? I've done this before. She gulped as her hand began trembling. Okay, I can do this. With a trembling hand she opened the door and gasped.

Her eyes frantically looked around the room in shock. Bed sheets and pillows torn…Izzy's computer smashed…What?! She ran over to the smashed computer and her hand flew to her mouth. Izzy…

"Ohhh…"

Sora sprang up and looked around wildly. Where did that come from?

"Ohhh…"

She began to walk slowly to the muffled voice. Her heart began to race as she saw a pair of feet sticking out of the closet. Oh no…please dear God… Her hand unsteadily opened the closet to find Izzy lying face down.

"Izzy!" she cried as she turned him over. Please be okay…

"Oh no Izzy. Not you too," she choked out as her eyes fell on the bleeding gash on his head and chest. Hang on, I'll go get help. As fast as she could, she ran to the phone in Izzy's room and picked it up and found there was no dial tone. She looked to see if it was plugged in and it was. The only problem, someone cut the wire.

"Shit!" she exclaimed as she felt that familiar sense of fear and panic. She pushed it back, and reached for her purse but found none. Oh no…it must have fallen off when I was running. If only I had my cell! With a glance over her shoulder, she whispered, "Don't worry Izzy, I'll go get help."

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Joe whistled happily as he jogged in the brisk coldness of February. Ah the night sky, so spectacular, calm, peaceful…

Slam!

"I'm so sorry," apologized the girl that ran into him.

"Sorry it's all my fault. I should have been-"

The girl cut him off. "Don't worry. I was in a hurry because-because-you have to help me!"

Joe looked at the girl. "Sora!"

"Huh? Joe?" she asked through her tears.

"What's the matter?" he asked with great concern.

"It's Izzy…hurt…there's no time to explain. Just follow me, I think he lost too much blood already."

Joe looked at the teary eyed girl and nodded. "Take me to him."

"Do you have your cell phone?"

"Of course. We can call the ambulance when I see how badly he's hurt."

"But Joe, I think you should call-"

"Sora, I know what I'm doing. Now just shut up," Joe snapped harshly.

Sora stopped and stared at him in shock. What was that?

Oops, I shouldn't have done that. "Sorry, I'm just a little tense. Come on!" Joe said as he pulled Sora along.

At Izzy's house…

Joe silently walked away from Sora and called over his shoulder, "Stay there. I'm going to make sure the house is safe. So I suggest you go tend to Izzy's wounds in his room, but don't move him out of the closet. I'll be up in a sec, okay?"

"O-okay," she said as her feet guided her upstairs. At the top of the stairs, Sora froze. She didn't tell him that Izzy was in his closet. Come to think of it, since when did Joe wear costumes. Her face paled as her right hand flew to her mouth. Oh my god, he's wearing the scream costume minus that cupid mask. A cold shiver ran through her body. Oh dear lord, I have to get out of here and get to the police. Goosebumps ran along her skin as she tiptoed down the stairs. Luckily, the front door was in front of the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs, Sora listened to make sure Joe wasn't coming. She heard no noise. Sora was about to put her hand on the doorknob when she felt a pair of strong arms grab her from behind, dragging her into the living room. She screamed slightly as she was thrown on the sofa.

"And where do you think you're going?" Joe asked darkly. His eyes sparkled dangerously as he looked at her. And before she could do anything, he pinned her down.

"Joe! Get off of me!" My God…how did he get so strong?

"Sorry sweetheart, but it's time for a little fun." He smiled at her pale face and with one hand holding her wrists in place, he gently ran his hand along her cheek, looking into her teary eyes. He then tore off his costume with his free hand.

Joe smiled at her. "You know, you're beautiful when you're scared." Then he began to drink her in, causing a shudder to erupt from her body.

Oh no…I have to get free. Sora brought her knee up slowly and drove it into his sensitive area. As he cried out with pain and surprise, Sora slipped out of his grasp and began running for her life. She didn't even look back as she flung open the door. The cold air cut through her top and harassed her delicate skin. Fear and panic coursed through her veins when she heard the harsh sound of footsteps in the distance. "Sora!" he called out. Her eyes darted left and right as she frantically tried to run faster at the sound of his voice. It was hard trying to remain calm when he persisted with his taunts. She shivered again.

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"Shit," Joe growled as he picked himself up and pulled out his cell phone. His feet began to carry him outside into the chilly night as he dialed the familiar number. Despite the slight pain, he smiled as he heard her footsteps in the distance. "Sora!" he called out. Ha ha ha, I'm getting closer. "You can run but you can't hide! One way another I'll get you, my sweet Valentine," he taunted.

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At long last, I have chapter eleven out. So, enlighten me. What do you think so far? Stay tuned for the next chapter! It's filled with all sorts of surprises.