Now That I Know

Jacklyn Stone



Author's Note: Okay, we're back in third person again, and that's probably how the rest of the story will be. I might try first person again, in story two, but it's doubtful.

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Chapter five:

1 Safety

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"Kyubimon, no," Rika cried, as the shot missed her by inches, "I can't leave you. I can't."

"Rika, you are in danger here," Kyubimon said, "Go with Henry before you get hurt."

"But..."

"Rika, she's right." Henry pleaded, "Chaomon's not only trying to attack me but you too. You heard him. He thinks you'll get in his way. Let's go before something happens."

Rika screamed as something suddenly streaked past Henry's shoulder:  fingers curl around her wrist, and he pulled her away from the battle.

He led her to what seemed to be a hollowed out stone cave (you know, the one Takato usually hides his cards in). When they were safely inside, Rika suddenly pulled her arm out of Henry's grasp angrily.

"Who do you think…" but her voice died down at the sight of Henry, now sitting on the ground, his hand shakily covering his right shoulder, " Dear God, you're hurt."

She knelt beside him, moved his hand away from his shoulder, and gasped as she saw the long gash in his shoulder, which was bleeding.

"Oh, God Henry," she whispered, touching the wound slightly. He flinched, "Sorry. We need to get this cleaned up."

"I agree"

They sat in silence for a few moments.

"Hey, Henry?" she finally said quietly.

"Yeah?"

"Thank you."

Henry looked somewhat confused.

"For what?" he asked.

"For getting me out of there," she answered, " You know me. I wouldn't have left if you hadn't pulled me away."

He smiled and put his arm (the uninjured one) around her shoulders.

"Don't mention it."

"But I feel like I owe you something…"

Henry suddenly lifted her head with his fingertips and pressed his lips firmly to hers. When they finally parted, he moved his lips to her ear.

"Consider us even," he whispered, then kissed her earlobe, making her giggle slightly (OOC, anyone?).

"Yup, I definitely missed something" Terriermon's voice suddenly cut into their moment. He and Renamon (who had obviously just de- digivolved) were standing there, Terriermon grinning, and Renamon smiling respectively.

"He's gone?" Rika asked.

"Yes… but not for long"

"Renamon?"

"Hmm?"

"… I think you have some explaining to do…"



So what's up with Renamon? What's between her and Chaomon? Find out in Chapter six, "Renamon's Story"!!!!

-Jackie and Jolie Stone