Now That I Know

By Jacklyn Stone



Author's note: Well, this is the second chapter. That's it. Maybe later I'll put up some of my short Henrikas. Well, I hope. Enjoy!



Chapter Two:

Surprise



He stepped cautiously out of the digital field, glancing around at his surroundings. It seemed he had arrived at the correct place. He took another step. Yes, it was what the humans called a schoolyard. Now all he had to do was find what he was looking for.

He froze as something caught the corner of his eye. He quickly moved behind what seemed to be a large stone statue.

For he'd seen two humans, a boy and a girl. They hadn't noticed him, but he certainly saw them. And his heart jumped.

The boy suddenly tilted his head to one side and touched his lips to hers.

He gave one short, mirthless laugh. The two were probably lovers, judging by the way the female didn't mind the male's obvious show of affection.

Enough of this! I have work to do!

With that, he raised his cannon and took aim

My.my first kiss.

The kiss Henry'd given her was still tingling on her lips, even after they'd parted. Rika felt weak in the knees, but his arms around her waist kept her standing. He leaned in for another kiss-

The explosion was nearly deafening. It was inches away from hitting her, and she unwillingly screamed. Henry pulled her away from it, shielding her.

"Rika, are you okay?" his voice was rough and scared.

"What was that?" she gasped, ignoring the question.

"Rika! Did it hit you? Are you okay?" his voice now sounded uncharacteristically panicky

"Yes.yes, I'm fine," she said," But where did it come from?"

"Somewhere.somewhere there" he answered, pointing to an area in front of them, ".what the hell."

Rika saw it, too. It was a huge.thing. She couldn't see it very well; it was hidden by the shadows of a large statue. But then, it took a step forward. At first, it seemed to be human, but she soon realized what it was..

"Henry!" she gasped, "it's a digimon!"

Henry slowly took his D-power out of his pocket, pointing it at the new arrival, and Rika silently cursed herself for not bringing her own.

However, his D-power showed.absolutely nothing.

"What is this thing?" Henry gasped, and the stranger finally began to talk.

"This thing, human," he growled (Rika decided it was male), "Is your worst nightmare!"

He began to advance on the couple, when Rika had a sudden idea

"Renamon!" she called, and her partner was there in seconds

"Diamond Storm!"

He was on the ground, but was still able to raise his cannon. However, he didn't fire, just stared at Renamon with an evil grin on his face

"Why, hello, Renamon..my love"