Renamon discovered
Disclaimer: "Digimon" and all related characters are not my property. If they were, you'd be seeing a lot more stuff of mine besides just fan fictions. The same goes for any other characters or shows that I mention. Oh well, hope you enjoy this story.
Rika slowly woke up, it was early in the morning and chilly, she wanted to curl up under the covers and go back to bed. But then she felt something, two strong arms wrapped around her, she turned her head and smiled slightly, it was Renamon, holding her close.
For a minute, Rika was tempted to stay in bed. But then everything that went on last night, came rushing back to Rika, like a tidal wave. She remembered the nightmare, how much Renamon cared for her, and how she acted. She remember how she acted like a blubbering idiot, she felt so stupid acting that way, especially because of a stupid nightmare.
All Rika wanted to do now, was get up, get dressed, have breakfast, and try to forget about her actions last night. She tried to get loose from Renamon's embrace, but it was tough. But finally, she managed to get loose. Unfortunately, in doing so, she stirred Renamon from her slumber.
Renamon's eyes slowing opened, and the first thing she saw was Rika staring back at her. "Good morning Rika," she said with a yawn and sat up. "Renamon," Rika said as she knelt down next to her, "about the way I acted last night. I don't really know what came over me," Rika told her. "I'm not sure why it happened Rika, but I'm glad that it did," Renamon told her as she stood up. "And why is that," Rika asked.
"Because for the first time since I met you, you actually acted like you were alive. I've never seen you act so human. And if I may add, I've never felt so important before, like you actually needed me," Renamon told her as she helped make up the bed.
"I never meant to treat you so mean Renamon, I only wanted to be respected," Rika told her. "I've always respected you Rika," Renamon told her. "I know, but, that's not what I meant. I wanted to be respected by other people," Rika told her. "I know Rika. But respect isn't everything, there are some things more important," Renamon told her. "Like what," Rika asked her.
Renamon disappeared and then reappeared behind Rika and wrapped both arms around her waist, holding her close. "The love of a good friend, for one," Renamon told her. Rika smiled, enjoying the feeling of Renamon's loving embrace. "I can't argue with that." Rika turned around and put both arms around Renamon again.
Rika was tempted to stay in that position and hold Renamon, but she knew that her grandmother was most likely up and would be in to get her up any time now, and it definitely wouldn't be a good idea for her to see Renamon.
"Renamon, as much as I like this, we have to stop, my grandma's might come in any minute, and I can't let her see you." "I understand Rika, maybe when she goes shopping, we can continue where we left off," Renamon said, almost seductively. Rika got some clothes out of her closet, a pair of blue jeans and a white broken heart sweater. "Renamon, last night, did I say that I loved you," Rika asked. "Yes Rika, as did I," Renamon replied.
Rika's grandmother was up, having her breakfast and a hot cup of tea as well. Rika walked into the kitchen, not in the mood to start a conversation. Rika walked into the kitchen and saw her grandmother there, she wasn't in the mood for anything fancy, just some cereal; she poured herself a bowl and poured in some milk as well.
"Good morning Rika," she greeted. Rika just mumbled through a mouth full of cereal. "Rika, if you plan on going somewhere today you might want to be careful. Last night on the news there was a report of a kitsune running all around town," grandma Nonaka told her. Rika almost choked on her cheerios from hearing this.
"What," she asked. "Yes, the reports say that it's tall, walks on it's hind legs, it's covered in yellow and white fur, with two blue eyes that burn themselves into your mind if you stare into them. And on it's arms, are covered by two purple gloves," grandma Nonaka told her. "Well, you can't believe everything you hear. It could just be a rumor somebody started," Rika told her as she tried to remain calm.
"I don't know, there was a picture of the kitsune, I printed a picture out, look," she said, handing her a picture. Rika took the picture, her face went pale, the picture was of Renamon standing on a lamppost. "Rika are you okay, you look like you've just seen a ghost." "I-it's nothing, I'm just a little tired. But I'll take your advice grandma, if I go out I'll be careful," Rika told her and tried to finish her breakfast.
"Rika, would you like to come shopping with me today? You might see something you like." "No, I think I'll just do some card battling today," Rika told her. "Okay, just be careful," grandma Nonaka told her. Rika finished her breakfast and then went back to her room.
"Renamon, we have trouble, big trouble," Rika told her. Renamon appeared right next to her. "What is it Rika," she asked. "There's rumors of a kitsune roaming around town, and it turns out that it's you," Rika told her. "What exactly is a kitsune," Renamon asked. "An ancient Japanese fox spirit that people believe are still around in Japan. Some photographer even got a picture, and you're in it," Rika told her.
"That's bad," Renamon stated. "Yeah, you're going to have to be a lot more careful whenever you go out," Rika told her. "I don't understand it, I'm always so careful, how could somebody get my picture," Renamon asked. "I don't know, but now I'm worried. Who knows what's next, my mom, even my grandma might find out about you," Rika told her. "So, what's so bad about that? They deserve to know of my existence," Renamon told her.
"No, they can't know, they might have you taken away from me. I couldn't bear that," Rika told her. "I would never let that happen, nobody will ever take me away from you Rika," Renamon told her.
"Rika, I'm going out now, if you get hungry there's food in the refrigerator," Rika's grandmother told her. "Okay grandma," Rika answered. "So, what type of training do you suggest I begin with today," Renamon asked her. "...Why don't you just, relax for today, you've been training so hard for so long you deserve a break," Rika told her. "I don't understand, you want me to relax today," Renamon asked. "Yes, I've been pushing so much, and I just don't think you should today," Rika explained. "Thank you Rika, I believe that I will relax today," Renamon told her.
All of the sudden, Rika's digivice began to act up; another digimon is bio emerging. "I suppose relaxing will have to wait. Rika, should we go," Renamon asked. "Yeah, kitsune reports or not, I'm not going to let that goggle head get there first." Rika grabbed her deck holder and digivice and ran outside.
A thick white fog was now covering the empty school yard that Takato attended. Renamon was extra careful not to be spotted as she leapt from one tree to another, and Rika ran as fast as she could to keep up.
When the reached the school yard, Rika put on her purple sunglasses and ran through the fog. In the fog was a wild, enraged digimon, grunting and howling like mad. Rika looked at the digital readout of her digivice. "Apemon, a champion level digimon, his specialty is mega bone stick," Rika informed Renamon.
"He won't be a challenge, I'll walk all over him," Renamon told her. "Be careful Renamon," Rika told her. Apemon charged at Renamon, but not fast enough, she leapt into the air and did a summersault, and as she came down, she kicked Apemon in the back of the head.
'She's definitely strong, enough to take this guy down, I don't have to worry, I hope,' Rika thought. Apemon growled as he recovered from the attack, and he was enraged. "Mega bone stick," he roared and threw his club at Renamon. Renamon dodged it, but Apemon pounced on her, he used his legs to hold her arms down, and began to rapidly punch her. Renamon tried to get free, but she was pinned down, she couldn't even move her legs.
'No Renamon, I can't let this happen,' Rika thought and reached for her deck holder. But to her surprise it wasn't there, it was gone. 'No, now what am I going to do?' And then, Rika spotted a large broken branch on the ground; she grabbed it and ran towards Apemon. "Don't you hurt her," she screamed and hit Apemon in the face with all of her strength.
Rika hit her so hard, the branch completely splintered on contact, and sent Apemon flying back. "Renamon, are you okay," Rika nervously asked. Renamon groaned and got back up. "I'll be fine, and now I'm going to rip him apart," Renamon told her. "Please be careful," Rika whispered. "I will," Renamon answered and charged forward, locking hands with Apemon.
Neither of the two digimon were willing to give in. They were both equal in strength and determination. "A worthy opponent, that's rare," Apemon growled. "I agree, but you're not one," Renamon replied. Apemon growled and used one of his legs to make Renamon trip and let go. As she got up, he punched her in the stomach, knocking the wind out of her.
Renamon fell to her knees, doubling over in pain. 'Renamon, no,' Rika thought as a single tear fell down her cheek. "Don't hurt her," she screamed and charged. She didn't care of Apemon was a champion, or that he was stronger than her, the only thing she could think of was that Renamon was going to die if she didn't help.
"Pyro sphere!" Rika looked just in time to see a red fireball hit Apemon right in the face. "Hey Rika," came the familiar voice of Takato. 'Great, goggle head is here,' she thought. "Come on Guilmon teach that monkey a lesson," Takato ordered.
Rika summoned all of her strength and helped Renamon to her feet. "Come on Renamon we've gotta retreat," Rika stated. "No Rika, I won't lose this battle," Renamon said in a stubborn tone and managed to stand back up on her own two feet. "Incoming," Guilmon shouted as he was thrown backwards.
"Rika what's up, is Renamon okay," Takato asked her. "Shut up goggle head, now give me a modify I don't have any," Rika ordered. Takato was kind of confused, but he sorted through the random set of cards that he had. Instead of waiting, Rika just took one. On the face of the card was a suit of knight's armor.
"Digi modify," Rika shouted and slid the card through the digivice slot, "full armor activate!" a suit of armor appeared on Renamon's body, the silver metal covered her shins, lower legs and feet. Two strong gauntlets protected her hands and lower arms. A breastplate covered her chest, pelvis and back, large shoulder pads protected her shoulders, and a helmet protected her head and face. It covered her head and face, but had holes for her ears to poke out of and two eyeholes for unobstructed sight.
"Time to play for keeps." Renamon charged forward with her head lowered, and rammed Apemon in the stomach as hard as she could. "That's pay back," she said before kicking him in the face, knocking him on the ground, and then jumping on his stomach.
Renamon picked Apemon up and threw him against the ground extremely hard, before kicking him in the face, sending sprawling on the ground. "And now for the final touch," Renamon leapt upward into the air and drew her limbs inward. A bluish green light radiated from her chest as she spread out eagle style and let her attack loose, "diamond storm!"
Apemon howled in pain as the attack impacted, causing him to disperse into data. "No fair," Guilmon whined as Renamon absorbed the data, making her stronger and healing her wounds. "Why does she always get to have all the fun," Guilmon asked. "Quit your whining. You wouldn't have stood a chance against him," Renamon told him as her digital armor disappeared.
Rika smiled, she was so glad that Renamon was alive. "Rika, is something wrong, you're not acting like your normal self," Takato stated. Rika realized that she had dropped her tough attitude, now she was upset that she showed her softer self. She tossed the modify card back at Takato and took off running.
"What's with her," Guilmon asked. "I don't know," Takato replied, he turned back to Renamon, who was just about to leave. But before she could, Takato ran over and held her arm firmly.
"Hold it Renamon, what's up with Rika," he demanded to know. 'For a child, he is pretty strong,' Renamon thought. She easily twisted her arm loose from Takato's grip, and picked him up by the back of his shirt, lifting him off the ground. "Do not aggravate me child, it could be fatal," Renamon told him, "but since you did help, I will tell you why Rika isn't acting like she normally does...Her grandmother made her special tofu, liver, and tuna fish casserole, it kept her up late last night. She's just tired, the next time we see you two, you'll be creamed like butter," Renamon told him and then dropped him on the ground and then left.
Right now Rika just wanted to be alone so she could gather her thoughts, so she headed to the park, hoping nobody would be there. Unfortunately, there were parents and a lot of kids there, most of them learning how to play the digimon card game. 'Amateurs,' Rika thought. But she decided to stick around for a while, maybe she'd get a good laugh.
"Ha, Kabuterimon digivolves the Mega Kabuterimon and obliterates Ogremon," one of the kids stated. 'Not bad for a little kid, he night have potential. But if he learned how to use modify cards, he'd become better,' she thought. "Hey look," one of the kids screamed, "it's the digimon queen," he stated. All the kids crowded around her.
Rika was overwhelmed by all of the children, they were all asking questions about how she became the digimon queen or how she became so good, or other questions like that. 'Somebody, get me the heck out of here,' Rika thought and tried to get away, but there were too many kids, all asking so many questions.
'What am I going to do, I can't get away, and it's cold out here and I'm being nagged by a bunch of snot nosed kids. I wish I just stayed home," Rika thought. Some of the parents managed to get their kids to leave Rika alone, but the other kids just wouldn't go away. 'Renamon, help,' Rika mentally screamed.
Renamon heard her, she was going to leap down from the tree and scare the kids away, but she quickly decided not to, the kitsune rumors would only get worse. Instead, she came up with another plan. She appeared several yards away from the kids, and calmly walked up to them. "What's going on here," she asked. All the kids looked at Renamon, screamed, and then ran over to her.
"Wow a real digimon this is so cool," one of the kids said excitedly. "I'm afraid you have me mistaken child, I'm simply testing out a costume. If it's a success, you'll be seeing costumes like these in stores sometime next year," Renamon explained. "It sure feels real," one of the other kids said as she ran her hand along Renamon tail. Another yanked on it.
Renamon turned, ready to back hand the kid and send him flying, but she decided against it. "Hands off the merchandise child, you break it you buy it," Renamon told him. 'Thank you Renamon, this is just a diversion I needed, I'll meet you at home,' Rika thought. 'I understand Rika, just go. I'll catch up to you when I can,' Renamon replied. Rika did as she was told and made a hasty retreat.
The kids stayed amazed by Renamon's "costume" for several minutes. But Rika didn't care for being the center of attention, she finally decided to break it up. "I'm sorry children, I have to get back to the store and give a report, or the manager will have my head," Renamon told them and somehow, managed to escape.
Rika continued on her way home, grateful for Renamon rescuing her. She could only wonder what was happening back at the park. "I hope she gets away," Rika said to herself. Rika suddenly felt two arms wrap around her waist, as she was pulled up into a tree with a large canopy.
"So Rika, anymore children on the loose," Renamon asked her. "No Renamon. And thank you for saving me from those piranhas," Rika said and hugged her. "It was the least I could do, after you saved me from Apemon," Renamon replied. "Renamon, let's go home, it's really getting cold out here," Rika told her.
Renamon agreed, she held Rika in her arms tightly and leapt high into the air. Rika gasped in surprise as she saw the site below them. She buried her face in Renamon's furry chest and held onto her tightly, not wanting to fall. Renamon soon landed in another tree. She then jump from one place to another, trees, lampposts, and rooftops, soon arriving home. Renamon landed on the rooftop of the house, and then the ground, and then set Rika down.
"Do you feel allright Rika, you look pale," Renamon stated. "I'm fine, just a little scared from the ride home, I don't think I was meant for air travel. I think I just need to get some rest," she told her.
Rika took off her shoes and walked into the house and headed to her room. "Hi," the annoyingly high pitched voice of Calumon greeted. "Oh no, what do you want," Rika asked. "Is this yours," he asked and handed her something. It was Rika's deck holder, she quickly looked through her deck, they were all there.
"Thanks," she said and opened the door that lead to the garden, "now get out," she told him. Calumon's ears shrank back into his head in sadness as he hopped out of the room. 'Where did he find these,' Rika wondered to herself, she decided to think it over later, she put up her deck holder and digivice and laid down on her bed.
"Renamon," Rika called out. "Yes Rika," Renamon asked after appearing in the room. "Are you tired too," she asked her. Renamon thought the question over, then she looked at Rika, lying on her bed. She quickly came up with her answer. "I could stand a nap," she told her. Rika rolled over on her bed, allowing Renamon to curl up next to her. Renamon wrapped both arms around Rika, holding her close. "Next time, we'll show those two that we don't need any help," Renamon told her, referring to the battle earlier today.
"Yeah, I'll teach that goggle head not to interfere in our battles," Rika told her. "But without him, we might not have won," Renamon told her. "I suppose you're right," Rika told her.
"Rika, would you really have taken on Apemon by yourself," Renamon asked her. "That was what I intended to do, but that Godzilla wannabe just had to interfere," Rika told her and snuggled a little closer to Renamon, enjoying the feeling of her soft fur and soon fell asleep.
Rika's grandmother came back to the house a few hours later, carrying several large shopping bags, full of items. Managing to get the door open with her hands full was a trick, but she managed it.
After removing her shoes, she sat the bags down on the floor and then proceeded to dig through one of them. "I hope Rika likes these cards, there were only three packs left in the whole store," she said to herself and pulled out several digimon booster packs.
Even thought grandma Nonaka didn't want to invade Rika's privacy, she decided to surprise Rika and leave the cards on her dresser. She slid the door open, and saw Rika sleeping on her bed. 'She must be tired, I'll just tiptoe in to leave these and surprise her,' she thought, she slid the door open further, and then saw the unexpected site of Renamon curled up in bed with Rika.
Grandma Nonaka didn't know what to think, right there with her grand daughter, was what was broadcasted on the news as a kitsune, with both arms wrapped around Rika, one around her back, the other around her chest, holding her close. "Am I seeing things, or is that thing the kitsune I saw on TV," she asked herself, she almost panicked, but she kept her calm, cool composure.
Rika let out a soft moan and turned slightly, wrapping both arms around Renamon. 'That's weird, Rika's acting like she's happy. Wait, Rika happy? That's not normal, she must be sick. Either that or it's a spell from the kitsune,' she thought.
Renamon removed her arms from Rika and turned over on the bed, with her back to Rika. Grandma Nonaka then saw her chance to save Rika; she bent down beside the bed and began to shake her. "Rika, Rika, come on wake up Rika," she said and continued to shake her. Finally, Rika's eyes opened and she saw her grandmother kneeling down next to her.
"Oh hi grandma, you done shopping," Rika asked as she sat up and then yawned. Renamon's ears twitched, she bolted to her feet and began to look around, both fists clenched, ready to fight. "Rika, wake up, something isn't right," she stated, and then she made eye contact with Rika's grandmother. Now this was awkward, she had no idea what to say, she just froze there.
"Rika, this kitsune knows you," grandma Nonaka asked as she slowly arose to her feet. "I guess I should introduce you, Renamon this is my grandmother, grandma, this is Renamon. And she's not a kitsune, she's a digimon, short for digital monster," Rika spoke up.
"A...digimon," she asked. "Yes," Renamon told her. "Sorry that I didn't introduce you to her earlier grandma, but I was afraid that we'd be seeing animal control, or worse, the FBI here trying to take her away," Rika told her. "Well I can understand why you would think that," she told her, "but tell me Rika, where did this digimon come from," she asked.
"Renamon came from the digital world, a world parallel to our own. But as for where I met Renamon, it's a long story, but I'll try to explain. About two months ago, when I entered the last digimon battle card tournament and was the grand prize winner. As a prize, I was given a sixty card deck of holographic, first edition cards, not released to the general public. That night, I was sorting through my new cards, and one of them was Renamon. Even though the card game was fun, it was starting to lose interest, and I was beginning to want to become a digimon tamer. To my surprise, one of the cards changed. It became blue with a blocky D and dinosaur on it," Rika explained.
"Go on," grandma Nonaka told her as she listened closely. "Well, after that happened, I was beginning to wonder what in the world was happening. Then, three screens appeared in my room, and they were full of digimon. They called me the digimon queen and begging me to train them. I was being overwhelmed by this and told them that I could only train one digimon. Then the digimon started to panic and they retreated, and only Renamon remained. And then the screens disappeared. I wondered what the blue card was, so I picked it up and ran it through my digimon card analyzer, and it changed it to a white and blue digivice. I picked up my digivice and began to wonder. And then I wished to be a tamer, and I wished for Renamon to be my digimon. The next thing I knew, Renamon was standing in the middle of my room with a fuzzy, glowing aura surrounding her. And that's the whole story," Rika explained.
"That's interesting, it's kind of hard to believe, but I do believe it," she told her. "So, what's going to happen next," Renamon asked. "I really don't know, when I went shopping today, I didn't expect to come back and find my grand daughter napping with a creature from a different world," grandma Nonaka told them. "I'm sorry if I scared you," Renamon told her.
"Rika, do you mind if I talk to Renamon in private," grandma Nonaka asked, "there are some things I need to discuss with her." "Sure grandma, I'll just wait here," Rika told her. Grandma Nonaka walked into the living room, and Renamon followed behind her, closing the door on her way out.
"So, what did you wish to talk about Ms. Nonaka," Renamon asked. "For one thing, don't be so formal, call me Ruki," she explained, "and I'd like to ask you some questions if you don't mind." "Ask away," Renamon told her. "Renamon, tell me about this digital world Rika mentioned," Ruki told her.
"As Rika told you, it is a world parallel to the one that you live in. It is a world where information and data come together to form islands, land, oceans, everything. And we digimon are born from data and information. Most of us are content to live our lives in the digital world. But others want more; they want power, friendship, knowledge, things they can't get in the digital world. And those are the digimon the most often emerge into the real world," Renamon explained.
"That's interesting. And now if you don't mind, I have a personal question I need to ask. How exactly are you involved with my daughter," Ruki asked. "I'm her digimon partner. But, we're also friends," she explained. "How exactly would you describe the word "friends" in this case," she asked.
"If you're asking if your granddaughter and I are intimate, then the answer is no, we're just regular friends," Renamon explained. "Have you ever taken care of her before," Ruki asked her. "Yes, I've made sure that she covers up when she's sleeping so she doesn't get cold. I've also made sure that she gets up in time to get ready for school. Also, I've defended her several times when a digimon has bio emerged," Renamon told her. "When they what," Ruki asked.
"Bio emerge, it's when a digimon emerges into the real world, a thick white fog appears in a certain area, creating a digital field. Inside of it is a digimon. Rika and I go into battle against them and defeat them. But sometimes it gets dangerous. Sometimes the digimon we fight attacks Rika, but I protect her from their attacks," Renamon explained. "So you do take care of her, that's good to hear," Ruki told her. "Yes, I won't let anyone hurt your granddaughter," Renamon told her.
"Renamon, when I walked into the room, I saw you sleeping with Rika. Would you care to explain? You wouldn't be taking advantage of my granddaughter, would you," she asked. "Certainly not, I would never do anything like that to her, she invited me to take a nap with her," Renamon explained. "She did," Ruki asked. "Yes, please believe me, I wouldn't make something like this up," Renamon told her. "I do Renamon." "Thank you."
"So you really care about Rika do you," she asked. "Yes, I would never intentionally do anything to hurt her, physically or emotionally," Renamon told her. "I believe you wouldn't, you seem too kind hearted to me," Ruki told her. "Thank you Ruki, I seldom get complements, especially when Rika was so cold and distant," Renamon told her. "I noticed that she seemed nicer today, did you have something to do with that," Ruki asked her. "In a way, she had a nightmare last night, and she said it made her feel horrible for being so mean. And I believe that is what made her act kinder," Renamon told her.
"How does that have anything to do with you," Ruki asked her. "In her dream, she said that I was killed in a battle, she was so upset she was crying like mad. Never before, have I ever seen her cry before, it was almost frightening," Renamon told her. "The poor dear," Ruki said to herself. "Yes. She was upset, but I managed to make her feel better," Renamon told her.
"Renamon, you've already told me that you and Rika are just friends, but do you love her," Ruki asked. "Yes, I would gladly die for her. But I only love her as a friend; I couldn't love her any other way. Even if I did, it wouldn't be right. Even if I dared to love her more, I know that she would never love me in the same way," Renamon told her, almost in a sad tone. "Is something wrong Renamon," Ruki asked, "you seem upset." "No, I'm fine. I was just wondering what is to become of me now that you know of my existence," Renamon told her.
Ruki remained quiet for several minutes as she carefully thought over the situation; it wasn't exactly something she could rush into. The entire time, Renamon felt nervous, pacing back and forth in uneasiness. Her fate literally hung in the balance of Ruki's decision. But after what seemed like an eternity to Renamon, Ruki finally came to a decision.
"After taking everything into consideration, I've decided that you should stay. Rika needs a good friend like you. And, I need somebody like you around here as well," Ruki told her. "What," Renamon asked, a little uneasy now. "I need somebody to look after Rika and keep her safe. Her mother knows absolutely nothing about taking care of anybody or anything, and there's only so much I can do for her. So you're the most likely candidate for the job," Ruki told her.
"Thank you Ruki, you are a very kind hearted person for allowing me to stay," Renamon told her, Ruki blushed ever so slightly at the complement. "Rika, you can come out now," Ruki called out. Rika slid the door open and walked into the living room. "So, what'd you two talk about," Rika asked. "This and that," Ruki replied. "Your grandmother is a very kind person, she said I could stay with you," Renamon told her. "Thanks grandma, I really appreciate it," Rika told her.
"Hmmm, it's strange," Ruki said as she looked over Renamon. "Don't look at me when you say that," Renamon demanded. "No, I wasn't referring to you. When I went shopping, I decided to pick up some cards for Rika. But then I saw something being displayed, and I had an overwhelming urge to buy it, let me show you."
Ruki walked over and took something out of one of the shopping bags. "I saw this kimono, and I don't really know why I bought it, but I did, I just couldn't resist for some reason. I think this would fit you best Renamon," she told her. "Really? And why would you say that," she asked. "You'll see, Rika, help me get this on her."
Rika helped Renamon slip into the kimono one arm at a time. While Rika held it closed, Renamon lifted her arms to a T form and Ruki tied a large purple sash around her waist. "It looks beautiful on you Renamon," Rika stated. And Rika was right too, the kimono was goldenrod in color, just like Renamon's fur, and it had a white border along the edges. The long flowing sleeves went down the length of her arms, just like her gloves, while the bottom fabric went just a little below her ankles. On the back was a black and white yin yang symbol, just like on her gloves, and a purple circle surrounded it. And as I stated before, around her waist, was a long purple sash, wrapped around several or so times, and done up in the back.
"So Renamon, how does it fit," Ruki asked. "Almost perfectly, like it was custom made for me. Thank you, this is a beautiful gift," Renamon told her. "I still can't believe it, it looks great on you Renamon." "Yeah, maybe we should get a picture," Rika suggested.
"Rika, does Makino know about Renamon," Ruki asked. "No, I haven't told her. Mother or not, she's an airhead wrapped up in the fashion world who cares about nothing but her stupid looks," Rika told her. "I hate to slander my daughter, but you're right about that. But you do know that Makino will have to be informed eventually," Ruki told her. "I know, but grandma, please don't tell her about Renamon, I'll tell her when I believe the time is right," Rika told her. "Allright, just make sure you tell her," Ruki told her
Right then, everybody's stomach started growling. "Oh look at the time, it's almost noon," Ruki stated. "Come to think of it, I am getting kind of hungry," Rika said. "I could use something to eat as well," Renamon added. "Well then, I'll get some lunch going," Ruki told them. "Excuse me, but what should I do with my kimono, I don't want to get it dirty," Renamon told her. "You can put it in my dresser Renamon," Rika told her.
While Ruki made the lunch, Rika and Renamon just sat and waited, occasionally making slight conversation. "Lunch is ready," Ruki announced. Rika and Renamon walked into the dining room, on the table were three bowls of hot, steaming noodles, and three sets of chopsticks. It was easy for Rika and her grandmother to sit down on the pillows on the floor, but for Renamon it was more difficult, but after enough trying, she managed to sit down just like the two other girls.
"I don't think that my legs were designed to bend like this," she stated. "It's not easy, it takes practice," Rika told her as she picked up the bowl of noodles. Renamon tried her best to use the chopsticks, but it was extremely difficult with her fingers. "How am I supposed to use these things," Renamon asked.
"That takes even more practice than sitting down. Here, watch me," Ruki said as she demonstrated how to use the chopsticks. Renamon added some salt and pepper to her noodles and tried again. She managed to get some noodles on her sticks, but they slipped right off. Now she was frustrated, Renamon held both chopsticks together, just slightly apart and put them into the bowl, she twirled some of the noodles around them, this time succeeding.
She brought the noodles to her mouth and slurped them down as she had seen other people do, they were hot and kind of spicy, but she still liked them. "Not bad, but getting them to your mouth is a whole other story," she told them and used the same trick to get another mouthful of noodles. "That's an interesting way to use chopsticks, I've never seen them used like that before," Ruki stated. "Whatever works," Renamon replied.
Renamon calmly finished her lunch first, and wiped her mouth with her napkin. "It was a good lunch," Renamon told her. "I'm glad you liked it," Ruki replied. "You've always been a good cook grandma," Rika told her and finished off her lunch. "...Well, what should we do next," Renamon asked.
"I'm not really sure," Ruki replied. "If anybody mentions the words "fashion show" I will personally hurt them," Renamon exclaimed, making Ruki and Rika laugh. "Maybe we could watch something on TV," Ruki suggested. "I was never big on watching TV," Renamon told her as she lowered her head with her eyes close and arms folded.
"Rika, I've been wondering, what's so great about those digimon cards," Ruki asked. "They're collectible, like baseball cards, some of which are very rare and highly sought after. And, they teach you how to use strategy in a battle," Rika explained as she stood up. "Really, could you show me how you use them, it sounds very interesting," Ruki told her. "I suppose, I knew that extra starter deck I got would come in handy some time. Follow me," Rika told her.
"I believe that I'll watch, nobody has ever beaten Rika in a challenge before," Renamon told them. The three walked back into Rika's room; Rika went over to her closet and dug through until she pulled out a thirty card digimon starter deck. Rika laid down the fold up card arena and laid the cards out in front of her grandmother. "Okay, we have digimon cards, modify cards, and option cards. Each card helps another in a different way. A modify card can make your digimon's attack twice as strong, or absorb points from your enemy if you use them correctly," Rika explained.
"It sounds simple enough, let's begin," Ruki told her. "Wait a minute, first you have to read the instructions so you know what moves are allowed," said and handed her the instruction sheet.
Ruki carefully read the instructions, memorizing all of the details there were to the game. After several minutes, Ruki folded up the instructions and set them aside. "I think I understand them. Should we begin," Ruki asked. "Sure, let's go," Rika replied. Both players each dealt out ten cards, and placed an eleventh, digimon card face down in the duel zone, and place the rest of the deck in the offline zone.
Rika and Ruki flipped their cards over at the same time, Rika had an Agumon, and Ruki had a Gabumon, her card was stronger, so she won the round. Rika was far from giving up; she placed a digivolve card in the power area and replaced her card with a Greymon. Ruki placed another a power option card in the power area, it was a digivolve card, boosting Gabumon to Were Garurumon, clobbering Greymon.
The two continued placing down digimon and power option cards, each of them gaining ground over the other. This continued for over a half-hour, the whole time Renamon watched in amazement. Never, had anyone ever lasted this long against Rika before. The game continued, until each of them were down to only two digimon cards.
"Okay grandma, try and top this," Rika said as she placed a Metal Kabuterimon down on the arena. "Hmm, if what I read was right Rika, I've won this game," Ruki stated as she placed her last card, a Saber Leomon, down on the arena. "I don't believe it," Rika and Renamon said in disbelief, "I've never lost before," Rika said and ran her hand down her face.
"Well, there's a first time for everything. So, how did I do in my first game," Ruki asked. "Exceptional, never have I seen such skill from somebody who just started out," Rika told her. "She must be possessed," Renamon theorized. "Not really, just lucky," Ruki told her.
As Rika put away the cards, she just couldn't get over the fact that her grandmother, who had just started playing, flattened her like a pancake. "It was a fun game Rika. So, what should we do now," Ruki asked. "I have no idea," Renamon told them as she crossed her arms and lowered her head.
Suddenly, Renamon's ears perked up as she leveled her head. "We've got an intruder," Renamon told them. "Who is it, should I get my baseball bat," Ruki asked. "I don't know, stay here, I'll find out who it is," Renamon told them and then vanished.
Renamon reappeared outside, sitting in a tree, safe from any prying eyes. "I know somebody is here, I can smell them," she said to herself. Renamon carefully looked around the yard, trying to spot who was intruding. And then she saw who she was looking for.
Renamon jumped out of the tree, and landed right behind the person and picked him up by the back of his jacket, lifting him into the air. It was Takato, looking terrified.
"Takato, what are you doing here," Renamon asked with a feral look in her eyes. Takato gulped nervously as he looked into her blue eyes. "Uh, hi Renamon," he said nervously, "I didn't mean to intrude or anything, I just wanted to see if Rika was okay that's all," he told her, fearing that he was going to be ripped apart at any moment.
'Rika, it's just Takato. What should I do with him,' Renamon thought. 'Show him in, let's settle this,' Rika replied. "You're lucky," Renamon said as she set Takato back down, "Rika is in a good mood, she said you can come in," she told him. Takato nervously followed Renamon inside, afraid to get on her bad side. After removing his shoes and stepping inside, Takato saw Rika standing there with Renamon at her side.
"Allright goggle head, what do you want," she asked him. "I just wanted to know if you were feeling okay that's all. After that battle earlier today, I thought you might've been sick," he told her. "Well I'm feeling fine you don't have to worry about me," Rika told him.
"Why do you always have to be so cold? All I did, was come to see if you were feeling okay," Takato told her. "You wouldn't understand, it's none of your business," Rika told him, "but...thanks for at least caring," she said, barely more than a whisper.
"Rika, who is it," Ruki asked as she stepped into the room, then noticing Takato. "Oh, hello, I remember you. You're Takato, Rika's friend. Right," she asked him. "Well yeah, sort of, I just came by to see if she was feeling okay," he told her. "Well my granddaughter is feeling just fine. So how are you Takato," she asked. "Okay I guess," he told her.
"Good, now that the pleasantries are over, are you going now," Renamon asked. "Renamon, be nice to our guests," Ruki told her. "Huh, Ms. Nonaka, you know about Renamon," Takato asked. "Yes, I was just introduced to her less than an hour ago, she's quite a nice girl," Ruki told him. "Woman, actually," Renamon corrected.
"So Takato, will you be staying for a while," Ruki asked. "I'd like to but I can't, I've gotta get back home," Takato told her. "Well it was nice to meet you again Takato, come back soon," she told him. "I will Ms. Nonaka, and thanks," Takato told her as he put on his shoes and walked out the door.
"He seems like a nice boy," Ruki told them. "Maybe, but he's kind of childish," Rika told her. "So ladies," Renamon said with her arms folded, "what shall we do now," she asked. "Well Renamon, I was thinking about doing a portrait of you," Ruki told her. "A portrait," Renamon asked. "Yes, you in your new kimono," Ruki replied. "May I ask why," Renamon asked. "I think it would really dress up the house a little. And besides, it'll kill some time," Ruki told them.
"It sounds like a good plan to me," Renamon told her. Ruki walked to her room and got her art supplies, her paints, brushes, canvas, tripod, pencils, and cleaning rags. While she did this, Rika helped Renamon into her kimono.
Once Ruki was all set up, she looked over Renamon to get an idea of how she should stand. "Is there a certain way you would like to pose Renamon," Ruki asked. "Perhaps, out by the bridge across the pond. I believe that it would provide a much better background then inside the house," Renamon told her. "That does sound like an excellent idea," Ruki told her.
Ruki put on a coat and walked outside, carrying most of her art supplies, while Rika carried the rest of the supplies out. Renamon leaned up against the bridge, posing for her picture. But according to the look on Ruki's face, something just wasn't right. "There's something missing here. I know, Rika, go get that lantern and bring it here," Ruki told her. Rika walked back into the house and came out a couple of minutes later, carrying a light orange, traditional, Japanese lantern.
Ruki looked at Renamon, now holding the lantern in the right hand, she smiled. "That's better. Allright Renamon, hold still while I draw the outline," Ruki told her, Renamon silently obeying her orders just as she was told.
Ruki took a hard lead pencil, carefully drawing in Renamon's outline. Being exceptionally careful to capture every wrinkle to the kimono, every little Bit of fur texture Renamon showed, not wanting to make any unnecessary mistakes. Renamon was patient, but soon began to grow tired, remaining motionless for so long did not suit her too well.
Half an hour had passed, and now, Ruki had finished Renamon's outline. After switching to another pencil with a sharper lead, she began to work on the surrounding area.
'Rika, how is it looking,' Renamon mentally asked. 'Just fine Renamon, grandma's working on the surrounding area now,' Rika replied. 'Once the outline of the area is done, can we go back inside,' Renamon asked. 'I'll see what I can do, just be patient a little longer, okay,' Rika asked. 'If you wish Rika, I'll try,' Renamon replied as she tried not to shiver.
The air slowly continued to grow cooler as Ruki continued to work on the portrait of Renamon. Every few minutes, it seemed to grow colder. But never once, did any of them complain. After another half-hour had passed, Ruki set down her pencil. "Allright. Now I can being coloring it in," Ruki stated.
"Could we please go in now? It's almost freezing out here," Renamon said as she shook. "She's right grandma, it's cold out here," Rika agreed. "Okay, we'll go in, I can paint it in when we're inside," she told them.
Everybody was glad to get inside and out of the cold air, and have a chance to warm up. "I've got an idea. Does anybody want some hot chocolate," Ruki asked. "I do," Rika stated. "I believe I'll have a cup as well," Renamon added.
Renamon had put her kimono back in the dresser, not wanting to get it dirty to tear it by accident. "I-it's still cold," Rika said as she rubbed her arms, trying to get warmer.
"I believe I can help warm you up Rika," Renamon told her and sat down on the couch. Rika wondered what Renamon had in mind, even though she had a pretty good idea of what it was. Once she sat down, Renamon wrapped both arms around Rika and picked her up. Renamon sat Rika down on her lap, wrapping both arms around her, and wrapping her tail over her legs.
"Better," Renamon asked. "Much," Rika said as she leaned back and hugged her back. Both girls were content staying in that position, it was very comfortable for the both of them. The two began to feel tired, Rika just closed her eyes, and Renamon had rested her head on Rika's shoulders and closed both of her eyes.
"Now there's a cute site if I ever saw one," Ruki said as she walked into the living room with a tray and three cups, each of which was filled with hot chocolate, as well as a bag of small marshmallows.
Rika and Renamon both let out a discontented groan as they both got up and off of each other, wishing that the moment had lasted longer. Ruki took one of the cups and added several marshmallows and mixed them in, before drinking the warm, sweet beverage. Rika did the same, except she added five marshmallows.
Renamon picked up her cup, but didn't drink it right away. Due to the shape of her head, she had to lean it back to take a drink of the hot chocolate. She quickly swallowed two seconds after words. "That's really hot," she told them. "Sorry Renamon, I should've warned you," Rika told her. "If you add a few marshmallows and mix them in, it'll cool down," Ruki told her.
Renamon put in five marshmallows and mixed them in. She also waited a minute or two before taking a drink of it. It was fine now, still very warm, but not enough to burn her mouth. "Once this cools down enough, it actually tastes very good," Renamon told them. "You've got that right," Rika said and took another drink of hot chocolate.
Before long, the three were sitting around, relaxing, and talking like they were old friends. Ruki was in a chair, and Rika and Renamon were on the couch, close to each other. "Ruki, if you don't mind my asking, do you have a job," Renamon asked. "No, not anymore, I'm retired now," Ruki told her. "What type of profession did you work in before you retired," Renamon asked.
"I used to have a teaching job. But when Makino started her modeling career Rika was only three years old. So I retired to take care of my little granddaughter. And I'll tell you this Renamon. Retirement has given me something my job could never give me," Ruki told her. Renamon knew exactly what she was talking about. She had the opportunity to stay home and take care of Rika.
"Why were you wondering," Ruki asked. "I wondered if you had a modeling career," Renamon told her. "Oh no, I couldn't do that, I'm too old for what people want these days," Ruki told her. "You don't look like it. You could pass for a thirty year old woman if you wanted to," Renamon told her. "Oh no, I'm afraid I couldn't, I don't look that young," Ruki told her. "I don't believe that," Renamon told her.
"Enough about me, what about you Renamon? What do you do when digimon aren't bio emerging," Ruki asked. "Usually I train, or I patrol the city, seeing if there is any danger to take care of," Renamon told her. "Although with all the kitsune rumors and false sightings, you're going to have to be a lot more careful Renamon," Rika told her. "I know, I'm going to have to lay low for a while until these rumors stop. That, or something bigger than a kitsune comes along," Renamon told them.
The conversation went on for what seemed like hours, occasionally with a refill of hot chocolate, although nobody noticed the time passing. As the conversation went on, the phone started ringing. "I'll get it," Rika told them and picked up the phone. "Nonaka residence...oh, hi mom...what...oh...okay I understand...bye." Rika hung up the phone and then turned back to the others. "Mom says she won't be home tonight, she has to take care of some business," Rika told them.
"Oh that girl, always running around. She reminds me of a chicken with its head cut off," Ruki told her. "I'm glad she won't be home tonight. I hate having to hide myself," Renamon told them, shortly before her stomach began growling, "pardon me."
"I guess I should get dinner ready, I didn't realize it was 5:30," Ruki told them. "What are we having tonight grandma," Rika asked. "I thought I'd make something different tonight. I decided to make some American food. How does hamburgers and french fries sound," she asked. "Sounds pretty good to me," Rika told her. "I've never had any, but it does sound very appetizing," Renamon added.
Ruki set about making three large hamburgers and a lot of french fries for tonight's dinner. "So, what should we do while we're waiting for dinner," Renamon asked. "I dunno, have you got any ideas," Rika asked her. "Not anything that would be good to do on an empty stomach," Renamon told her. "Oh you're a bad girl," Rika joked. "Very funny," Renamon replied.
Rika and Renamon waited patiently for dinner to finish, occasionally snuggling up to each other. 'I wish I had that nightmare a long time ago, I never knew what I was missing,' Rika thought. 'I wish you did too, I like you this way,' Renamon thought.
"Allright you two, just a couple of minutes until dinner's ready. Is there anything you want on your hamburgers? Ketchup, cheese, mustard, anything," Ruki asked them. "Just some ketchup for me," Renamon told her. "Make that two," Rika added. "Okay, just be patient a little longer," Ruki told them and went back to cooking.
The two waited for a few more minutes, until Ruki finally announced dinner was ready. Rika and Renamon walked into the kitchen to get tonight's dinner. Rika's plate had a bun sized hamburger on it and some french fires with a side of ketchup, Renamon had the same, except her hamburger was a little bigger than the bun and she had more fires. And Ruki's hamburger appeared to have melted cheese on it. Each of them grabbed their plates and walked into the dining room and sat down.
Rika was the first to bite into tonight's dinner; she let out a muffled "Mmmmmm," as she chewed it several or so times before swallowing, "grandma these hamburgers are good, now I see why Americans like them," she said before taking another bite. Renamon also bit into her hamburger, taking a fifth of it into her mouth. 'This is quite good, I've never had anything like this before,' Renamon thought.
"So Renamon, what do you think," Ruki asked. "It's quite good," Renamon replied and took another large bite. "Easy Renamon, it's not an eating contest, you don't have to take the biggest bites you can," Ruki told her. Renamon gave her a look that was easily interpreted as "sorry".
Dinner was uneventful, just eating and small talk. After dinner, Ruki did up the dishes, and Rika dried them. Once they were done, the three just sat around, thinking.
"If you'll excuse me, I think I'll finish that painting," Ruki told them and got up. "And I think I'll take a bath," Rika told them. "So Renamon, what're you going to do," Ruki asked her. "I don't really know. Perhaps I'll patrol the park. That is, if you don't have a better suggestion," Renamon told her.
"Patrolling the park just isn't a good idea at this time Renamon, it's too dangerous," Rika told her. "Well, I suppose I could just sit around here, but sitting around doing nothing is boring," Renamon told her. "Well if you want to Renamon, you could always join me," Rika told her. "Would you mind if I did so," Renamon asked Ruki. "I don't see what the harm it could do," Ruki told her. "Well then let's go," Rika told her.
Rika began running the bath water, getting it to a nice, warm temperature, and mixing in a little bubblebath. "This is going to be a great bath," Rika told her. "Especially since the tub is big enough for the both of us," Renamon told her. "You said it," Rika told her as she began to undress.
Ruki carefully painted in the picture she had drawn of Renamon earlier today, carefully trying not to go outside of the lines. The hardest part of the painting was getting the right blend of yellow for Renamon's fur. But she eventually got it just right.
After a half-hour of soaking and scrubbing in the bathtub, Rika and Renamon began to dry off. Rika easily dried off, but it took longer for Renamon to get dry considering all her fur. But eventually, she was dried off. "I really enjoyed our bath Rika," Renamon told her. "I enjoyed it too. Even if it was a Bit cramped," Rika replied as she tied the belt to her robe around her waist. "Oh, it wasn't so bad, was it," Renamon asked her. "I guess it wasn't," Rika replied and wrapped both arms around her.
"Rika, are you and Renamon okay in there," Ruki called out. "Yeah we're fine grandma, just finished drying off," Rika replied. "Okay, just wondering," Ruki told them. "I suggest we leave now, the steam is making it hard to breathe," Renamon told her. "I agree," Rika replied.
Ruki continued to paint in the portrait of Renamon. She decided to paint the sky black instead of blue, and gave the lantern the best glow she could give it. The surrounding area of the lantern was a lighter shade than what was beyond it, showing the range of illumination it had. She even added a reflection of the full moon on the pond.
"How's it going grandma," Rika asked as she walked by, closely followed be Renamon. "Just fine Rika, I just need to add a few more details and then it's done," Ruki replied. "That's good to hear, I can't wait to see it," Rika said as she walked to her room.
"I wish it were warmer, I hate Winter nights," Rika complained as she brushed her hair. "I hate them as well, even with my fur coat I get cold," Renamon told her. "We may have to see about getting you some Winter clothes to keep you warm," Rika said as she started to change into some new clothes.
Ruki rinsed out her brushes, finally finished with her painting, she was very pleased with the way it had come out. "Grandma, is the picture done," Rika called out. "Yes Rika, it's in the living room," Ruki told her, she finished cleaning her brushes and then walked back into the living room. "Wow grandma, this is really nice," Rika commented.
"May I ask why it's night in the picture," Renamon asked. "I thought it might look better, the lantern would've looked kind of silly if it was day," Ruki told her. "I think it looks better with the night sky, it adds a sort of charm to it," Rika told her. "I thought so too," Ruki told her. "Once it dries, where are we going to hang it," Renamon asked. "I don't know, I was thinking about the living room, or maybe in Rika's room. Wherever we hang it, it'll look nice," Ruki told her.
"So, what should we do now," Renamon asked. "Well I've got some stuff to take care of on the computer. You two could probably watch some TV," Ruki told them. "Sounds good to me," Rika told her. "I suppose. Besides, we need to know just how badly the kitsune rumors have spread," Renamon told her. "That's a good idea," Rika told her.
While Ruki talked on the Granny Chat message board, Rika and Renamon sat on the couch, watching the news. "No new news has been reported about the kitsune that was last spotted in West Shinjuku the other night. As soon as any news is reported, it will be aired so please bear with us. In other news tonight..." Rika changed the channel, not caring to hear any more of the news report. "For now, it looks like we're safe," Rika told her. "For now," Renamon replied.
After searching through each of the channels several times, the two found nothing of interest to watch. Until, they stumbled upon the opening of an anime movie. The title was "Secret Loves, Broken Hearts". "This might be interesting," Renamon told her. "I've already seen it, it's not something you'd be interested in," Rika told her. "Why? What's it about," Renamon asked.
"In a way, it's a "Sailor Moon" spinoff involving Rini and Hotaru as the main characters. Basically it's a version of "Romeo and Juliet". Two girls, Rini and Hotaru, who have been best friends since they were in third grade, realize that they're in love with each other. But they're afraid to tell their families, fearing that they'll be torn apart from each other forever. The parents are good friends, until one day, a misunderstanding rips them apart and makes them enemies. The two fifteen year old girls are heartbroken, knowing they'll never be allowed to see each other again. So one night, they run away from their homes to a place in the park only they go to. Right there, the two make love, proclaiming their eternal love for each other.
They know that they'll be found sooner or later, and then they'll be torn apart by the feud between their families and they can't bear it. So then, they commit suicide together so they can never be separated. With their dying breath, they each say "I love you" one last time, and die in each other's arms," Rika explained, now trying to choke back tears.
"That sounds like a horrible movie," Renamon told her. "It's okay if you want to see a tear jerker, but it's not good if you're already sad, it can get to anybody. It could even make you cry," Rika told her. "That doesn't sound possible, a movie couldn't possibly make me cry," Renamon told her. "You sure," Rika asked. "Positive," Renamon told her.
Rika got up from the couch and walked off, coming back shortly after with a box of Kleenexes. "Fine, but don't say you weren't warned," Rika told her and sat back down.
Rika and Renamon sat and watched the movie. They watched how Rini and Hotaru met in third grade and how they became friends. They saw all the good times, all the bad times, all the hardships that they had gone through. They saw how the two families that had been good friends, had become hating enemies.
They saw how the girls lived in misery until they had turned fifteen, and then run away. They watched as the two girls ran away from their homes and headed to a secluded area of the park they had played at when they were younger, a spot where only they came to.
They watched the girls meet at a large oak tree that had symbols on it, two hearts intertwined with their names on them. They watched as the two girls laid a blanket on the soft ground and comforted each other, they watched how they made love to each other, how they declared their eternal love for each other. They watched as Rini and Hotaru each took a steak knife from a backpack and prepared for what they knew they had to do. Hotaru went first, on the count of three she stabbed herself in the heart with the steak knife. Rini slit her wrists, her blood gushing out. The two girls leaned against the tree, holding each other, knowing that their time was near. With the last Bit of breath they had in their body, they said "I love you" for the last time, just before they died right there, still holding each other close.
After two hours the movie was over. Rika was crying, and even Renamon was shedding tears. The movie was truly sad. "That's so sad," Rika said as she dried her eyes with the tissue in her hands. "I agree, very sad," Renamon said and dried her own eyes. "I don't ever wanna see that movie again any time soon," Rika told her. "Neither do I," Renamon agreed.
"T-that show is supposed to be based on a real event. I-I feel sorry for the poor girls who really went through that," Rika choked before she broke down crying. Renamon wrapped both arms around Rika and held her close, trying to calm her down. "Are you okay Rika," Renamon asked her. "Yeah, I'm fine," Rika said as she more or less regained her composure.
"I wonder why your grandmother hasn't come to see what all the crying is about," Rika told her. "She probably has her headphones on listening to her music. She probably can't hear us at all," Rika told her.
"Rika, you don't think that, something like that would happen to us, do you," Renamon asked. "No Renamon, it couldn't, we don't have a relationship like that. Not yet that is," Rika told her, catching Renamon by surprise. "What are you saying Rika," Renamon asked her. "I'm just saying, you never know what could happen," Rika told her as she snuggled up to Renamon. 'Does this mean Rika has feelings for me, does she love me,' Renamon thought to herself. But she decided not to question it, she decided it best to enjoy the moment while it lasted.
Ruki was enjoying her music, talking to her friends on the computer, not realizing what time it was. This continued on for several more minutes until the last track on Ruki's CD finally ended. She was about to push the play button again, but then she saw the tie displayed on the computer clock, it was 11:50. "I guess I'd better turn in," Ruki said to herself with a yawn. She removed her headphones, shut down her computer, and headed for her room.
As she walked through the living room, Ruki saw a very cute sight. Rika and Renamon were both asleep on the couch. Renamon was slightly hunched over to the left side. Rika was asleep, leaning against Renamon, resting her head against her furry chest, with Renamon's right arm wrapped around her.
'They're so cute together,' Ruki thought. She walked over to the closet and took out a large quilt; she walked back over to Rika and Renamon, and wrapped the quilt over the two to keep them warm. This made a beautiful sight, only two things could've made it look more beautiful, one would be the glow of a nice warm fire, the second would be a Christmas tree, decorated with ornaments and hundreds of colored lights. Pretty soon, the latter could become a reality, it was only three weeks until Christmas, and Ruki hoped that Renamon would be around by then. And hopefully, Makino would know of Renamon's existence by then.
"Goodnight Rika," Ruki whispered and kissed her on the cheek, "goodnight Renamon," she said and kissed Renamon on the cheek as well. It seemed strange, kissing Renamon goodnight, but she didn't seem like an animal, she seemed more like a family member, like Rika. 'Renamon Nonaka' Ruki thought, 'it does have a nice ring to it. I hope she will stay with us,' she thought as she walked to her room to go to bed.
This concludes chapter two; I hope you all enjoyed reading it. Please remember to review, I look forward to reading them. On a side note, if anybody wishes to make "Secret Loves, Broken Hearts" into a story, feel free to do so.
Disclaimer: "Digimon" and all related characters are not my property. If they were, you'd be seeing a lot more stuff of mine besides just fan fictions. The same goes for any other characters or shows that I mention. Oh well, hope you enjoy this story.
Rika slowly woke up, it was early in the morning and chilly, she wanted to curl up under the covers and go back to bed. But then she felt something, two strong arms wrapped around her, she turned her head and smiled slightly, it was Renamon, holding her close.
For a minute, Rika was tempted to stay in bed. But then everything that went on last night, came rushing back to Rika, like a tidal wave. She remembered the nightmare, how much Renamon cared for her, and how she acted. She remember how she acted like a blubbering idiot, she felt so stupid acting that way, especially because of a stupid nightmare.
All Rika wanted to do now, was get up, get dressed, have breakfast, and try to forget about her actions last night. She tried to get loose from Renamon's embrace, but it was tough. But finally, she managed to get loose. Unfortunately, in doing so, she stirred Renamon from her slumber.
Renamon's eyes slowing opened, and the first thing she saw was Rika staring back at her. "Good morning Rika," she said with a yawn and sat up. "Renamon," Rika said as she knelt down next to her, "about the way I acted last night. I don't really know what came over me," Rika told her. "I'm not sure why it happened Rika, but I'm glad that it did," Renamon told her as she stood up. "And why is that," Rika asked.
"Because for the first time since I met you, you actually acted like you were alive. I've never seen you act so human. And if I may add, I've never felt so important before, like you actually needed me," Renamon told her as she helped make up the bed.
"I never meant to treat you so mean Renamon, I only wanted to be respected," Rika told her. "I've always respected you Rika," Renamon told her. "I know, but, that's not what I meant. I wanted to be respected by other people," Rika told her. "I know Rika. But respect isn't everything, there are some things more important," Renamon told her. "Like what," Rika asked her.
Renamon disappeared and then reappeared behind Rika and wrapped both arms around her waist, holding her close. "The love of a good friend, for one," Renamon told her. Rika smiled, enjoying the feeling of Renamon's loving embrace. "I can't argue with that." Rika turned around and put both arms around Renamon again.
Rika was tempted to stay in that position and hold Renamon, but she knew that her grandmother was most likely up and would be in to get her up any time now, and it definitely wouldn't be a good idea for her to see Renamon.
"Renamon, as much as I like this, we have to stop, my grandma's might come in any minute, and I can't let her see you." "I understand Rika, maybe when she goes shopping, we can continue where we left off," Renamon said, almost seductively. Rika got some clothes out of her closet, a pair of blue jeans and a white broken heart sweater. "Renamon, last night, did I say that I loved you," Rika asked. "Yes Rika, as did I," Renamon replied.
Rika's grandmother was up, having her breakfast and a hot cup of tea as well. Rika walked into the kitchen, not in the mood to start a conversation. Rika walked into the kitchen and saw her grandmother there, she wasn't in the mood for anything fancy, just some cereal; she poured herself a bowl and poured in some milk as well.
"Good morning Rika," she greeted. Rika just mumbled through a mouth full of cereal. "Rika, if you plan on going somewhere today you might want to be careful. Last night on the news there was a report of a kitsune running all around town," grandma Nonaka told her. Rika almost choked on her cheerios from hearing this.
"What," she asked. "Yes, the reports say that it's tall, walks on it's hind legs, it's covered in yellow and white fur, with two blue eyes that burn themselves into your mind if you stare into them. And on it's arms, are covered by two purple gloves," grandma Nonaka told her. "Well, you can't believe everything you hear. It could just be a rumor somebody started," Rika told her as she tried to remain calm.
"I don't know, there was a picture of the kitsune, I printed a picture out, look," she said, handing her a picture. Rika took the picture, her face went pale, the picture was of Renamon standing on a lamppost. "Rika are you okay, you look like you've just seen a ghost." "I-it's nothing, I'm just a little tired. But I'll take your advice grandma, if I go out I'll be careful," Rika told her and tried to finish her breakfast.
"Rika, would you like to come shopping with me today? You might see something you like." "No, I think I'll just do some card battling today," Rika told her. "Okay, just be careful," grandma Nonaka told her. Rika finished her breakfast and then went back to her room.
"Renamon, we have trouble, big trouble," Rika told her. Renamon appeared right next to her. "What is it Rika," she asked. "There's rumors of a kitsune roaming around town, and it turns out that it's you," Rika told her. "What exactly is a kitsune," Renamon asked. "An ancient Japanese fox spirit that people believe are still around in Japan. Some photographer even got a picture, and you're in it," Rika told her.
"That's bad," Renamon stated. "Yeah, you're going to have to be a lot more careful whenever you go out," Rika told her. "I don't understand it, I'm always so careful, how could somebody get my picture," Renamon asked. "I don't know, but now I'm worried. Who knows what's next, my mom, even my grandma might find out about you," Rika told her. "So, what's so bad about that? They deserve to know of my existence," Renamon told her.
"No, they can't know, they might have you taken away from me. I couldn't bear that," Rika told her. "I would never let that happen, nobody will ever take me away from you Rika," Renamon told her.
"Rika, I'm going out now, if you get hungry there's food in the refrigerator," Rika's grandmother told her. "Okay grandma," Rika answered. "So, what type of training do you suggest I begin with today," Renamon asked her. "...Why don't you just, relax for today, you've been training so hard for so long you deserve a break," Rika told her. "I don't understand, you want me to relax today," Renamon asked. "Yes, I've been pushing so much, and I just don't think you should today," Rika explained. "Thank you Rika, I believe that I will relax today," Renamon told her.
All of the sudden, Rika's digivice began to act up; another digimon is bio emerging. "I suppose relaxing will have to wait. Rika, should we go," Renamon asked. "Yeah, kitsune reports or not, I'm not going to let that goggle head get there first." Rika grabbed her deck holder and digivice and ran outside.
A thick white fog was now covering the empty school yard that Takato attended. Renamon was extra careful not to be spotted as she leapt from one tree to another, and Rika ran as fast as she could to keep up.
When the reached the school yard, Rika put on her purple sunglasses and ran through the fog. In the fog was a wild, enraged digimon, grunting and howling like mad. Rika looked at the digital readout of her digivice. "Apemon, a champion level digimon, his specialty is mega bone stick," Rika informed Renamon.
"He won't be a challenge, I'll walk all over him," Renamon told her. "Be careful Renamon," Rika told her. Apemon charged at Renamon, but not fast enough, she leapt into the air and did a summersault, and as she came down, she kicked Apemon in the back of the head.
'She's definitely strong, enough to take this guy down, I don't have to worry, I hope,' Rika thought. Apemon growled as he recovered from the attack, and he was enraged. "Mega bone stick," he roared and threw his club at Renamon. Renamon dodged it, but Apemon pounced on her, he used his legs to hold her arms down, and began to rapidly punch her. Renamon tried to get free, but she was pinned down, she couldn't even move her legs.
'No Renamon, I can't let this happen,' Rika thought and reached for her deck holder. But to her surprise it wasn't there, it was gone. 'No, now what am I going to do?' And then, Rika spotted a large broken branch on the ground; she grabbed it and ran towards Apemon. "Don't you hurt her," she screamed and hit Apemon in the face with all of her strength.
Rika hit her so hard, the branch completely splintered on contact, and sent Apemon flying back. "Renamon, are you okay," Rika nervously asked. Renamon groaned and got back up. "I'll be fine, and now I'm going to rip him apart," Renamon told her. "Please be careful," Rika whispered. "I will," Renamon answered and charged forward, locking hands with Apemon.
Neither of the two digimon were willing to give in. They were both equal in strength and determination. "A worthy opponent, that's rare," Apemon growled. "I agree, but you're not one," Renamon replied. Apemon growled and used one of his legs to make Renamon trip and let go. As she got up, he punched her in the stomach, knocking the wind out of her.
Renamon fell to her knees, doubling over in pain. 'Renamon, no,' Rika thought as a single tear fell down her cheek. "Don't hurt her," she screamed and charged. She didn't care of Apemon was a champion, or that he was stronger than her, the only thing she could think of was that Renamon was going to die if she didn't help.
"Pyro sphere!" Rika looked just in time to see a red fireball hit Apemon right in the face. "Hey Rika," came the familiar voice of Takato. 'Great, goggle head is here,' she thought. "Come on Guilmon teach that monkey a lesson," Takato ordered.
Rika summoned all of her strength and helped Renamon to her feet. "Come on Renamon we've gotta retreat," Rika stated. "No Rika, I won't lose this battle," Renamon said in a stubborn tone and managed to stand back up on her own two feet. "Incoming," Guilmon shouted as he was thrown backwards.
"Rika what's up, is Renamon okay," Takato asked her. "Shut up goggle head, now give me a modify I don't have any," Rika ordered. Takato was kind of confused, but he sorted through the random set of cards that he had. Instead of waiting, Rika just took one. On the face of the card was a suit of knight's armor.
"Digi modify," Rika shouted and slid the card through the digivice slot, "full armor activate!" a suit of armor appeared on Renamon's body, the silver metal covered her shins, lower legs and feet. Two strong gauntlets protected her hands and lower arms. A breastplate covered her chest, pelvis and back, large shoulder pads protected her shoulders, and a helmet protected her head and face. It covered her head and face, but had holes for her ears to poke out of and two eyeholes for unobstructed sight.
"Time to play for keeps." Renamon charged forward with her head lowered, and rammed Apemon in the stomach as hard as she could. "That's pay back," she said before kicking him in the face, knocking him on the ground, and then jumping on his stomach.
Renamon picked Apemon up and threw him against the ground extremely hard, before kicking him in the face, sending sprawling on the ground. "And now for the final touch," Renamon leapt upward into the air and drew her limbs inward. A bluish green light radiated from her chest as she spread out eagle style and let her attack loose, "diamond storm!"
Apemon howled in pain as the attack impacted, causing him to disperse into data. "No fair," Guilmon whined as Renamon absorbed the data, making her stronger and healing her wounds. "Why does she always get to have all the fun," Guilmon asked. "Quit your whining. You wouldn't have stood a chance against him," Renamon told him as her digital armor disappeared.
Rika smiled, she was so glad that Renamon was alive. "Rika, is something wrong, you're not acting like your normal self," Takato stated. Rika realized that she had dropped her tough attitude, now she was upset that she showed her softer self. She tossed the modify card back at Takato and took off running.
"What's with her," Guilmon asked. "I don't know," Takato replied, he turned back to Renamon, who was just about to leave. But before she could, Takato ran over and held her arm firmly.
"Hold it Renamon, what's up with Rika," he demanded to know. 'For a child, he is pretty strong,' Renamon thought. She easily twisted her arm loose from Takato's grip, and picked him up by the back of his shirt, lifting him off the ground. "Do not aggravate me child, it could be fatal," Renamon told him, "but since you did help, I will tell you why Rika isn't acting like she normally does...Her grandmother made her special tofu, liver, and tuna fish casserole, it kept her up late last night. She's just tired, the next time we see you two, you'll be creamed like butter," Renamon told him and then dropped him on the ground and then left.
Right now Rika just wanted to be alone so she could gather her thoughts, so she headed to the park, hoping nobody would be there. Unfortunately, there were parents and a lot of kids there, most of them learning how to play the digimon card game. 'Amateurs,' Rika thought. But she decided to stick around for a while, maybe she'd get a good laugh.
"Ha, Kabuterimon digivolves the Mega Kabuterimon and obliterates Ogremon," one of the kids stated. 'Not bad for a little kid, he night have potential. But if he learned how to use modify cards, he'd become better,' she thought. "Hey look," one of the kids screamed, "it's the digimon queen," he stated. All the kids crowded around her.
Rika was overwhelmed by all of the children, they were all asking questions about how she became the digimon queen or how she became so good, or other questions like that. 'Somebody, get me the heck out of here,' Rika thought and tried to get away, but there were too many kids, all asking so many questions.
'What am I going to do, I can't get away, and it's cold out here and I'm being nagged by a bunch of snot nosed kids. I wish I just stayed home," Rika thought. Some of the parents managed to get their kids to leave Rika alone, but the other kids just wouldn't go away. 'Renamon, help,' Rika mentally screamed.
Renamon heard her, she was going to leap down from the tree and scare the kids away, but she quickly decided not to, the kitsune rumors would only get worse. Instead, she came up with another plan. She appeared several yards away from the kids, and calmly walked up to them. "What's going on here," she asked. All the kids looked at Renamon, screamed, and then ran over to her.
"Wow a real digimon this is so cool," one of the kids said excitedly. "I'm afraid you have me mistaken child, I'm simply testing out a costume. If it's a success, you'll be seeing costumes like these in stores sometime next year," Renamon explained. "It sure feels real," one of the other kids said as she ran her hand along Renamon tail. Another yanked on it.
Renamon turned, ready to back hand the kid and send him flying, but she decided against it. "Hands off the merchandise child, you break it you buy it," Renamon told him. 'Thank you Renamon, this is just a diversion I needed, I'll meet you at home,' Rika thought. 'I understand Rika, just go. I'll catch up to you when I can,' Renamon replied. Rika did as she was told and made a hasty retreat.
The kids stayed amazed by Renamon's "costume" for several minutes. But Rika didn't care for being the center of attention, she finally decided to break it up. "I'm sorry children, I have to get back to the store and give a report, or the manager will have my head," Renamon told them and somehow, managed to escape.
Rika continued on her way home, grateful for Renamon rescuing her. She could only wonder what was happening back at the park. "I hope she gets away," Rika said to herself. Rika suddenly felt two arms wrap around her waist, as she was pulled up into a tree with a large canopy.
"So Rika, anymore children on the loose," Renamon asked her. "No Renamon. And thank you for saving me from those piranhas," Rika said and hugged her. "It was the least I could do, after you saved me from Apemon," Renamon replied. "Renamon, let's go home, it's really getting cold out here," Rika told her.
Renamon agreed, she held Rika in her arms tightly and leapt high into the air. Rika gasped in surprise as she saw the site below them. She buried her face in Renamon's furry chest and held onto her tightly, not wanting to fall. Renamon soon landed in another tree. She then jump from one place to another, trees, lampposts, and rooftops, soon arriving home. Renamon landed on the rooftop of the house, and then the ground, and then set Rika down.
"Do you feel allright Rika, you look pale," Renamon stated. "I'm fine, just a little scared from the ride home, I don't think I was meant for air travel. I think I just need to get some rest," she told her.
Rika took off her shoes and walked into the house and headed to her room. "Hi," the annoyingly high pitched voice of Calumon greeted. "Oh no, what do you want," Rika asked. "Is this yours," he asked and handed her something. It was Rika's deck holder, she quickly looked through her deck, they were all there.
"Thanks," she said and opened the door that lead to the garden, "now get out," she told him. Calumon's ears shrank back into his head in sadness as he hopped out of the room. 'Where did he find these,' Rika wondered to herself, she decided to think it over later, she put up her deck holder and digivice and laid down on her bed.
"Renamon," Rika called out. "Yes Rika," Renamon asked after appearing in the room. "Are you tired too," she asked her. Renamon thought the question over, then she looked at Rika, lying on her bed. She quickly came up with her answer. "I could stand a nap," she told her. Rika rolled over on her bed, allowing Renamon to curl up next to her. Renamon wrapped both arms around Rika, holding her close. "Next time, we'll show those two that we don't need any help," Renamon told her, referring to the battle earlier today.
"Yeah, I'll teach that goggle head not to interfere in our battles," Rika told her. "But without him, we might not have won," Renamon told her. "I suppose you're right," Rika told her.
"Rika, would you really have taken on Apemon by yourself," Renamon asked her. "That was what I intended to do, but that Godzilla wannabe just had to interfere," Rika told her and snuggled a little closer to Renamon, enjoying the feeling of her soft fur and soon fell asleep.
Rika's grandmother came back to the house a few hours later, carrying several large shopping bags, full of items. Managing to get the door open with her hands full was a trick, but she managed it.
After removing her shoes, she sat the bags down on the floor and then proceeded to dig through one of them. "I hope Rika likes these cards, there were only three packs left in the whole store," she said to herself and pulled out several digimon booster packs.
Even thought grandma Nonaka didn't want to invade Rika's privacy, she decided to surprise Rika and leave the cards on her dresser. She slid the door open, and saw Rika sleeping on her bed. 'She must be tired, I'll just tiptoe in to leave these and surprise her,' she thought, she slid the door open further, and then saw the unexpected site of Renamon curled up in bed with Rika.
Grandma Nonaka didn't know what to think, right there with her grand daughter, was what was broadcasted on the news as a kitsune, with both arms wrapped around Rika, one around her back, the other around her chest, holding her close. "Am I seeing things, or is that thing the kitsune I saw on TV," she asked herself, she almost panicked, but she kept her calm, cool composure.
Rika let out a soft moan and turned slightly, wrapping both arms around Renamon. 'That's weird, Rika's acting like she's happy. Wait, Rika happy? That's not normal, she must be sick. Either that or it's a spell from the kitsune,' she thought.
Renamon removed her arms from Rika and turned over on the bed, with her back to Rika. Grandma Nonaka then saw her chance to save Rika; she bent down beside the bed and began to shake her. "Rika, Rika, come on wake up Rika," she said and continued to shake her. Finally, Rika's eyes opened and she saw her grandmother kneeling down next to her.
"Oh hi grandma, you done shopping," Rika asked as she sat up and then yawned. Renamon's ears twitched, she bolted to her feet and began to look around, both fists clenched, ready to fight. "Rika, wake up, something isn't right," she stated, and then she made eye contact with Rika's grandmother. Now this was awkward, she had no idea what to say, she just froze there.
"Rika, this kitsune knows you," grandma Nonaka asked as she slowly arose to her feet. "I guess I should introduce you, Renamon this is my grandmother, grandma, this is Renamon. And she's not a kitsune, she's a digimon, short for digital monster," Rika spoke up.
"A...digimon," she asked. "Yes," Renamon told her. "Sorry that I didn't introduce you to her earlier grandma, but I was afraid that we'd be seeing animal control, or worse, the FBI here trying to take her away," Rika told her. "Well I can understand why you would think that," she told her, "but tell me Rika, where did this digimon come from," she asked.
"Renamon came from the digital world, a world parallel to our own. But as for where I met Renamon, it's a long story, but I'll try to explain. About two months ago, when I entered the last digimon battle card tournament and was the grand prize winner. As a prize, I was given a sixty card deck of holographic, first edition cards, not released to the general public. That night, I was sorting through my new cards, and one of them was Renamon. Even though the card game was fun, it was starting to lose interest, and I was beginning to want to become a digimon tamer. To my surprise, one of the cards changed. It became blue with a blocky D and dinosaur on it," Rika explained.
"Go on," grandma Nonaka told her as she listened closely. "Well, after that happened, I was beginning to wonder what in the world was happening. Then, three screens appeared in my room, and they were full of digimon. They called me the digimon queen and begging me to train them. I was being overwhelmed by this and told them that I could only train one digimon. Then the digimon started to panic and they retreated, and only Renamon remained. And then the screens disappeared. I wondered what the blue card was, so I picked it up and ran it through my digimon card analyzer, and it changed it to a white and blue digivice. I picked up my digivice and began to wonder. And then I wished to be a tamer, and I wished for Renamon to be my digimon. The next thing I knew, Renamon was standing in the middle of my room with a fuzzy, glowing aura surrounding her. And that's the whole story," Rika explained.
"That's interesting, it's kind of hard to believe, but I do believe it," she told her. "So, what's going to happen next," Renamon asked. "I really don't know, when I went shopping today, I didn't expect to come back and find my grand daughter napping with a creature from a different world," grandma Nonaka told them. "I'm sorry if I scared you," Renamon told her.
"Rika, do you mind if I talk to Renamon in private," grandma Nonaka asked, "there are some things I need to discuss with her." "Sure grandma, I'll just wait here," Rika told her. Grandma Nonaka walked into the living room, and Renamon followed behind her, closing the door on her way out.
"So, what did you wish to talk about Ms. Nonaka," Renamon asked. "For one thing, don't be so formal, call me Ruki," she explained, "and I'd like to ask you some questions if you don't mind." "Ask away," Renamon told her. "Renamon, tell me about this digital world Rika mentioned," Ruki told her.
"As Rika told you, it is a world parallel to the one that you live in. It is a world where information and data come together to form islands, land, oceans, everything. And we digimon are born from data and information. Most of us are content to live our lives in the digital world. But others want more; they want power, friendship, knowledge, things they can't get in the digital world. And those are the digimon the most often emerge into the real world," Renamon explained.
"That's interesting. And now if you don't mind, I have a personal question I need to ask. How exactly are you involved with my daughter," Ruki asked. "I'm her digimon partner. But, we're also friends," she explained. "How exactly would you describe the word "friends" in this case," she asked.
"If you're asking if your granddaughter and I are intimate, then the answer is no, we're just regular friends," Renamon explained. "Have you ever taken care of her before," Ruki asked her. "Yes, I've made sure that she covers up when she's sleeping so she doesn't get cold. I've also made sure that she gets up in time to get ready for school. Also, I've defended her several times when a digimon has bio emerged," Renamon told her. "When they what," Ruki asked.
"Bio emerge, it's when a digimon emerges into the real world, a thick white fog appears in a certain area, creating a digital field. Inside of it is a digimon. Rika and I go into battle against them and defeat them. But sometimes it gets dangerous. Sometimes the digimon we fight attacks Rika, but I protect her from their attacks," Renamon explained. "So you do take care of her, that's good to hear," Ruki told her. "Yes, I won't let anyone hurt your granddaughter," Renamon told her.
"Renamon, when I walked into the room, I saw you sleeping with Rika. Would you care to explain? You wouldn't be taking advantage of my granddaughter, would you," she asked. "Certainly not, I would never do anything like that to her, she invited me to take a nap with her," Renamon explained. "She did," Ruki asked. "Yes, please believe me, I wouldn't make something like this up," Renamon told her. "I do Renamon." "Thank you."
"So you really care about Rika do you," she asked. "Yes, I would never intentionally do anything to hurt her, physically or emotionally," Renamon told her. "I believe you wouldn't, you seem too kind hearted to me," Ruki told her. "Thank you Ruki, I seldom get complements, especially when Rika was so cold and distant," Renamon told her. "I noticed that she seemed nicer today, did you have something to do with that," Ruki asked her. "In a way, she had a nightmare last night, and she said it made her feel horrible for being so mean. And I believe that is what made her act kinder," Renamon told her.
"How does that have anything to do with you," Ruki asked her. "In her dream, she said that I was killed in a battle, she was so upset she was crying like mad. Never before, have I ever seen her cry before, it was almost frightening," Renamon told her. "The poor dear," Ruki said to herself. "Yes. She was upset, but I managed to make her feel better," Renamon told her.
"Renamon, you've already told me that you and Rika are just friends, but do you love her," Ruki asked. "Yes, I would gladly die for her. But I only love her as a friend; I couldn't love her any other way. Even if I did, it wouldn't be right. Even if I dared to love her more, I know that she would never love me in the same way," Renamon told her, almost in a sad tone. "Is something wrong Renamon," Ruki asked, "you seem upset." "No, I'm fine. I was just wondering what is to become of me now that you know of my existence," Renamon told her.
Ruki remained quiet for several minutes as she carefully thought over the situation; it wasn't exactly something she could rush into. The entire time, Renamon felt nervous, pacing back and forth in uneasiness. Her fate literally hung in the balance of Ruki's decision. But after what seemed like an eternity to Renamon, Ruki finally came to a decision.
"After taking everything into consideration, I've decided that you should stay. Rika needs a good friend like you. And, I need somebody like you around here as well," Ruki told her. "What," Renamon asked, a little uneasy now. "I need somebody to look after Rika and keep her safe. Her mother knows absolutely nothing about taking care of anybody or anything, and there's only so much I can do for her. So you're the most likely candidate for the job," Ruki told her.
"Thank you Ruki, you are a very kind hearted person for allowing me to stay," Renamon told her, Ruki blushed ever so slightly at the complement. "Rika, you can come out now," Ruki called out. Rika slid the door open and walked into the living room. "So, what'd you two talk about," Rika asked. "This and that," Ruki replied. "Your grandmother is a very kind person, she said I could stay with you," Renamon told her. "Thanks grandma, I really appreciate it," Rika told her.
"Hmmm, it's strange," Ruki said as she looked over Renamon. "Don't look at me when you say that," Renamon demanded. "No, I wasn't referring to you. When I went shopping, I decided to pick up some cards for Rika. But then I saw something being displayed, and I had an overwhelming urge to buy it, let me show you."
Ruki walked over and took something out of one of the shopping bags. "I saw this kimono, and I don't really know why I bought it, but I did, I just couldn't resist for some reason. I think this would fit you best Renamon," she told her. "Really? And why would you say that," she asked. "You'll see, Rika, help me get this on her."
Rika helped Renamon slip into the kimono one arm at a time. While Rika held it closed, Renamon lifted her arms to a T form and Ruki tied a large purple sash around her waist. "It looks beautiful on you Renamon," Rika stated. And Rika was right too, the kimono was goldenrod in color, just like Renamon's fur, and it had a white border along the edges. The long flowing sleeves went down the length of her arms, just like her gloves, while the bottom fabric went just a little below her ankles. On the back was a black and white yin yang symbol, just like on her gloves, and a purple circle surrounded it. And as I stated before, around her waist, was a long purple sash, wrapped around several or so times, and done up in the back.
"So Renamon, how does it fit," Ruki asked. "Almost perfectly, like it was custom made for me. Thank you, this is a beautiful gift," Renamon told her. "I still can't believe it, it looks great on you Renamon." "Yeah, maybe we should get a picture," Rika suggested.
"Rika, does Makino know about Renamon," Ruki asked. "No, I haven't told her. Mother or not, she's an airhead wrapped up in the fashion world who cares about nothing but her stupid looks," Rika told her. "I hate to slander my daughter, but you're right about that. But you do know that Makino will have to be informed eventually," Ruki told her. "I know, but grandma, please don't tell her about Renamon, I'll tell her when I believe the time is right," Rika told her. "Allright, just make sure you tell her," Ruki told her
Right then, everybody's stomach started growling. "Oh look at the time, it's almost noon," Ruki stated. "Come to think of it, I am getting kind of hungry," Rika said. "I could use something to eat as well," Renamon added. "Well then, I'll get some lunch going," Ruki told them. "Excuse me, but what should I do with my kimono, I don't want to get it dirty," Renamon told her. "You can put it in my dresser Renamon," Rika told her.
While Ruki made the lunch, Rika and Renamon just sat and waited, occasionally making slight conversation. "Lunch is ready," Ruki announced. Rika and Renamon walked into the dining room, on the table were three bowls of hot, steaming noodles, and three sets of chopsticks. It was easy for Rika and her grandmother to sit down on the pillows on the floor, but for Renamon it was more difficult, but after enough trying, she managed to sit down just like the two other girls.
"I don't think that my legs were designed to bend like this," she stated. "It's not easy, it takes practice," Rika told her as she picked up the bowl of noodles. Renamon tried her best to use the chopsticks, but it was extremely difficult with her fingers. "How am I supposed to use these things," Renamon asked.
"That takes even more practice than sitting down. Here, watch me," Ruki said as she demonstrated how to use the chopsticks. Renamon added some salt and pepper to her noodles and tried again. She managed to get some noodles on her sticks, but they slipped right off. Now she was frustrated, Renamon held both chopsticks together, just slightly apart and put them into the bowl, she twirled some of the noodles around them, this time succeeding.
She brought the noodles to her mouth and slurped them down as she had seen other people do, they were hot and kind of spicy, but she still liked them. "Not bad, but getting them to your mouth is a whole other story," she told them and used the same trick to get another mouthful of noodles. "That's an interesting way to use chopsticks, I've never seen them used like that before," Ruki stated. "Whatever works," Renamon replied.
Renamon calmly finished her lunch first, and wiped her mouth with her napkin. "It was a good lunch," Renamon told her. "I'm glad you liked it," Ruki replied. "You've always been a good cook grandma," Rika told her and finished off her lunch. "...Well, what should we do next," Renamon asked.
"I'm not really sure," Ruki replied. "If anybody mentions the words "fashion show" I will personally hurt them," Renamon exclaimed, making Ruki and Rika laugh. "Maybe we could watch something on TV," Ruki suggested. "I was never big on watching TV," Renamon told her as she lowered her head with her eyes close and arms folded.
"Rika, I've been wondering, what's so great about those digimon cards," Ruki asked. "They're collectible, like baseball cards, some of which are very rare and highly sought after. And, they teach you how to use strategy in a battle," Rika explained as she stood up. "Really, could you show me how you use them, it sounds very interesting," Ruki told her. "I suppose, I knew that extra starter deck I got would come in handy some time. Follow me," Rika told her.
"I believe that I'll watch, nobody has ever beaten Rika in a challenge before," Renamon told them. The three walked back into Rika's room; Rika went over to her closet and dug through until she pulled out a thirty card digimon starter deck. Rika laid down the fold up card arena and laid the cards out in front of her grandmother. "Okay, we have digimon cards, modify cards, and option cards. Each card helps another in a different way. A modify card can make your digimon's attack twice as strong, or absorb points from your enemy if you use them correctly," Rika explained.
"It sounds simple enough, let's begin," Ruki told her. "Wait a minute, first you have to read the instructions so you know what moves are allowed," said and handed her the instruction sheet.
Ruki carefully read the instructions, memorizing all of the details there were to the game. After several minutes, Ruki folded up the instructions and set them aside. "I think I understand them. Should we begin," Ruki asked. "Sure, let's go," Rika replied. Both players each dealt out ten cards, and placed an eleventh, digimon card face down in the duel zone, and place the rest of the deck in the offline zone.
Rika and Ruki flipped their cards over at the same time, Rika had an Agumon, and Ruki had a Gabumon, her card was stronger, so she won the round. Rika was far from giving up; she placed a digivolve card in the power area and replaced her card with a Greymon. Ruki placed another a power option card in the power area, it was a digivolve card, boosting Gabumon to Were Garurumon, clobbering Greymon.
The two continued placing down digimon and power option cards, each of them gaining ground over the other. This continued for over a half-hour, the whole time Renamon watched in amazement. Never, had anyone ever lasted this long against Rika before. The game continued, until each of them were down to only two digimon cards.
"Okay grandma, try and top this," Rika said as she placed a Metal Kabuterimon down on the arena. "Hmm, if what I read was right Rika, I've won this game," Ruki stated as she placed her last card, a Saber Leomon, down on the arena. "I don't believe it," Rika and Renamon said in disbelief, "I've never lost before," Rika said and ran her hand down her face.
"Well, there's a first time for everything. So, how did I do in my first game," Ruki asked. "Exceptional, never have I seen such skill from somebody who just started out," Rika told her. "She must be possessed," Renamon theorized. "Not really, just lucky," Ruki told her.
As Rika put away the cards, she just couldn't get over the fact that her grandmother, who had just started playing, flattened her like a pancake. "It was a fun game Rika. So, what should we do now," Ruki asked. "I have no idea," Renamon told them as she crossed her arms and lowered her head.
Suddenly, Renamon's ears perked up as she leveled her head. "We've got an intruder," Renamon told them. "Who is it, should I get my baseball bat," Ruki asked. "I don't know, stay here, I'll find out who it is," Renamon told them and then vanished.
Renamon reappeared outside, sitting in a tree, safe from any prying eyes. "I know somebody is here, I can smell them," she said to herself. Renamon carefully looked around the yard, trying to spot who was intruding. And then she saw who she was looking for.
Renamon jumped out of the tree, and landed right behind the person and picked him up by the back of his jacket, lifting him into the air. It was Takato, looking terrified.
"Takato, what are you doing here," Renamon asked with a feral look in her eyes. Takato gulped nervously as he looked into her blue eyes. "Uh, hi Renamon," he said nervously, "I didn't mean to intrude or anything, I just wanted to see if Rika was okay that's all," he told her, fearing that he was going to be ripped apart at any moment.
'Rika, it's just Takato. What should I do with him,' Renamon thought. 'Show him in, let's settle this,' Rika replied. "You're lucky," Renamon said as she set Takato back down, "Rika is in a good mood, she said you can come in," she told him. Takato nervously followed Renamon inside, afraid to get on her bad side. After removing his shoes and stepping inside, Takato saw Rika standing there with Renamon at her side.
"Allright goggle head, what do you want," she asked him. "I just wanted to know if you were feeling okay that's all. After that battle earlier today, I thought you might've been sick," he told her. "Well I'm feeling fine you don't have to worry about me," Rika told him.
"Why do you always have to be so cold? All I did, was come to see if you were feeling okay," Takato told her. "You wouldn't understand, it's none of your business," Rika told him, "but...thanks for at least caring," she said, barely more than a whisper.
"Rika, who is it," Ruki asked as she stepped into the room, then noticing Takato. "Oh, hello, I remember you. You're Takato, Rika's friend. Right," she asked him. "Well yeah, sort of, I just came by to see if she was feeling okay," he told her. "Well my granddaughter is feeling just fine. So how are you Takato," she asked. "Okay I guess," he told her.
"Good, now that the pleasantries are over, are you going now," Renamon asked. "Renamon, be nice to our guests," Ruki told her. "Huh, Ms. Nonaka, you know about Renamon," Takato asked. "Yes, I was just introduced to her less than an hour ago, she's quite a nice girl," Ruki told him. "Woman, actually," Renamon corrected.
"So Takato, will you be staying for a while," Ruki asked. "I'd like to but I can't, I've gotta get back home," Takato told her. "Well it was nice to meet you again Takato, come back soon," she told him. "I will Ms. Nonaka, and thanks," Takato told her as he put on his shoes and walked out the door.
"He seems like a nice boy," Ruki told them. "Maybe, but he's kind of childish," Rika told her. "So ladies," Renamon said with her arms folded, "what shall we do now," she asked. "Well Renamon, I was thinking about doing a portrait of you," Ruki told her. "A portrait," Renamon asked. "Yes, you in your new kimono," Ruki replied. "May I ask why," Renamon asked. "I think it would really dress up the house a little. And besides, it'll kill some time," Ruki told them.
"It sounds like a good plan to me," Renamon told her. Ruki walked to her room and got her art supplies, her paints, brushes, canvas, tripod, pencils, and cleaning rags. While she did this, Rika helped Renamon into her kimono.
Once Ruki was all set up, she looked over Renamon to get an idea of how she should stand. "Is there a certain way you would like to pose Renamon," Ruki asked. "Perhaps, out by the bridge across the pond. I believe that it would provide a much better background then inside the house," Renamon told her. "That does sound like an excellent idea," Ruki told her.
Ruki put on a coat and walked outside, carrying most of her art supplies, while Rika carried the rest of the supplies out. Renamon leaned up against the bridge, posing for her picture. But according to the look on Ruki's face, something just wasn't right. "There's something missing here. I know, Rika, go get that lantern and bring it here," Ruki told her. Rika walked back into the house and came out a couple of minutes later, carrying a light orange, traditional, Japanese lantern.
Ruki looked at Renamon, now holding the lantern in the right hand, she smiled. "That's better. Allright Renamon, hold still while I draw the outline," Ruki told her, Renamon silently obeying her orders just as she was told.
Ruki took a hard lead pencil, carefully drawing in Renamon's outline. Being exceptionally careful to capture every wrinkle to the kimono, every little Bit of fur texture Renamon showed, not wanting to make any unnecessary mistakes. Renamon was patient, but soon began to grow tired, remaining motionless for so long did not suit her too well.
Half an hour had passed, and now, Ruki had finished Renamon's outline. After switching to another pencil with a sharper lead, she began to work on the surrounding area.
'Rika, how is it looking,' Renamon mentally asked. 'Just fine Renamon, grandma's working on the surrounding area now,' Rika replied. 'Once the outline of the area is done, can we go back inside,' Renamon asked. 'I'll see what I can do, just be patient a little longer, okay,' Rika asked. 'If you wish Rika, I'll try,' Renamon replied as she tried not to shiver.
The air slowly continued to grow cooler as Ruki continued to work on the portrait of Renamon. Every few minutes, it seemed to grow colder. But never once, did any of them complain. After another half-hour had passed, Ruki set down her pencil. "Allright. Now I can being coloring it in," Ruki stated.
"Could we please go in now? It's almost freezing out here," Renamon said as she shook. "She's right grandma, it's cold out here," Rika agreed. "Okay, we'll go in, I can paint it in when we're inside," she told them.
Everybody was glad to get inside and out of the cold air, and have a chance to warm up. "I've got an idea. Does anybody want some hot chocolate," Ruki asked. "I do," Rika stated. "I believe I'll have a cup as well," Renamon added.
Renamon had put her kimono back in the dresser, not wanting to get it dirty to tear it by accident. "I-it's still cold," Rika said as she rubbed her arms, trying to get warmer.
"I believe I can help warm you up Rika," Renamon told her and sat down on the couch. Rika wondered what Renamon had in mind, even though she had a pretty good idea of what it was. Once she sat down, Renamon wrapped both arms around Rika and picked her up. Renamon sat Rika down on her lap, wrapping both arms around her, and wrapping her tail over her legs.
"Better," Renamon asked. "Much," Rika said as she leaned back and hugged her back. Both girls were content staying in that position, it was very comfortable for the both of them. The two began to feel tired, Rika just closed her eyes, and Renamon had rested her head on Rika's shoulders and closed both of her eyes.
"Now there's a cute site if I ever saw one," Ruki said as she walked into the living room with a tray and three cups, each of which was filled with hot chocolate, as well as a bag of small marshmallows.
Rika and Renamon both let out a discontented groan as they both got up and off of each other, wishing that the moment had lasted longer. Ruki took one of the cups and added several marshmallows and mixed them in, before drinking the warm, sweet beverage. Rika did the same, except she added five marshmallows.
Renamon picked up her cup, but didn't drink it right away. Due to the shape of her head, she had to lean it back to take a drink of the hot chocolate. She quickly swallowed two seconds after words. "That's really hot," she told them. "Sorry Renamon, I should've warned you," Rika told her. "If you add a few marshmallows and mix them in, it'll cool down," Ruki told her.
Renamon put in five marshmallows and mixed them in. She also waited a minute or two before taking a drink of it. It was fine now, still very warm, but not enough to burn her mouth. "Once this cools down enough, it actually tastes very good," Renamon told them. "You've got that right," Rika said and took another drink of hot chocolate.
Before long, the three were sitting around, relaxing, and talking like they were old friends. Ruki was in a chair, and Rika and Renamon were on the couch, close to each other. "Ruki, if you don't mind my asking, do you have a job," Renamon asked. "No, not anymore, I'm retired now," Ruki told her. "What type of profession did you work in before you retired," Renamon asked.
"I used to have a teaching job. But when Makino started her modeling career Rika was only three years old. So I retired to take care of my little granddaughter. And I'll tell you this Renamon. Retirement has given me something my job could never give me," Ruki told her. Renamon knew exactly what she was talking about. She had the opportunity to stay home and take care of Rika.
"Why were you wondering," Ruki asked. "I wondered if you had a modeling career," Renamon told her. "Oh no, I couldn't do that, I'm too old for what people want these days," Ruki told her. "You don't look like it. You could pass for a thirty year old woman if you wanted to," Renamon told her. "Oh no, I'm afraid I couldn't, I don't look that young," Ruki told her. "I don't believe that," Renamon told her.
"Enough about me, what about you Renamon? What do you do when digimon aren't bio emerging," Ruki asked. "Usually I train, or I patrol the city, seeing if there is any danger to take care of," Renamon told her. "Although with all the kitsune rumors and false sightings, you're going to have to be a lot more careful Renamon," Rika told her. "I know, I'm going to have to lay low for a while until these rumors stop. That, or something bigger than a kitsune comes along," Renamon told them.
The conversation went on for what seemed like hours, occasionally with a refill of hot chocolate, although nobody noticed the time passing. As the conversation went on, the phone started ringing. "I'll get it," Rika told them and picked up the phone. "Nonaka residence...oh, hi mom...what...oh...okay I understand...bye." Rika hung up the phone and then turned back to the others. "Mom says she won't be home tonight, she has to take care of some business," Rika told them.
"Oh that girl, always running around. She reminds me of a chicken with its head cut off," Ruki told her. "I'm glad she won't be home tonight. I hate having to hide myself," Renamon told them, shortly before her stomach began growling, "pardon me."
"I guess I should get dinner ready, I didn't realize it was 5:30," Ruki told them. "What are we having tonight grandma," Rika asked. "I thought I'd make something different tonight. I decided to make some American food. How does hamburgers and french fries sound," she asked. "Sounds pretty good to me," Rika told her. "I've never had any, but it does sound very appetizing," Renamon added.
Ruki set about making three large hamburgers and a lot of french fries for tonight's dinner. "So, what should we do while we're waiting for dinner," Renamon asked. "I dunno, have you got any ideas," Rika asked her. "Not anything that would be good to do on an empty stomach," Renamon told her. "Oh you're a bad girl," Rika joked. "Very funny," Renamon replied.
Rika and Renamon waited patiently for dinner to finish, occasionally snuggling up to each other. 'I wish I had that nightmare a long time ago, I never knew what I was missing,' Rika thought. 'I wish you did too, I like you this way,' Renamon thought.
"Allright you two, just a couple of minutes until dinner's ready. Is there anything you want on your hamburgers? Ketchup, cheese, mustard, anything," Ruki asked them. "Just some ketchup for me," Renamon told her. "Make that two," Rika added. "Okay, just be patient a little longer," Ruki told them and went back to cooking.
The two waited for a few more minutes, until Ruki finally announced dinner was ready. Rika and Renamon walked into the kitchen to get tonight's dinner. Rika's plate had a bun sized hamburger on it and some french fires with a side of ketchup, Renamon had the same, except her hamburger was a little bigger than the bun and she had more fires. And Ruki's hamburger appeared to have melted cheese on it. Each of them grabbed their plates and walked into the dining room and sat down.
Rika was the first to bite into tonight's dinner; she let out a muffled "Mmmmmm," as she chewed it several or so times before swallowing, "grandma these hamburgers are good, now I see why Americans like them," she said before taking another bite. Renamon also bit into her hamburger, taking a fifth of it into her mouth. 'This is quite good, I've never had anything like this before,' Renamon thought.
"So Renamon, what do you think," Ruki asked. "It's quite good," Renamon replied and took another large bite. "Easy Renamon, it's not an eating contest, you don't have to take the biggest bites you can," Ruki told her. Renamon gave her a look that was easily interpreted as "sorry".
Dinner was uneventful, just eating and small talk. After dinner, Ruki did up the dishes, and Rika dried them. Once they were done, the three just sat around, thinking.
"If you'll excuse me, I think I'll finish that painting," Ruki told them and got up. "And I think I'll take a bath," Rika told them. "So Renamon, what're you going to do," Ruki asked her. "I don't really know. Perhaps I'll patrol the park. That is, if you don't have a better suggestion," Renamon told her.
"Patrolling the park just isn't a good idea at this time Renamon, it's too dangerous," Rika told her. "Well, I suppose I could just sit around here, but sitting around doing nothing is boring," Renamon told her. "Well if you want to Renamon, you could always join me," Rika told her. "Would you mind if I did so," Renamon asked Ruki. "I don't see what the harm it could do," Ruki told her. "Well then let's go," Rika told her.
Rika began running the bath water, getting it to a nice, warm temperature, and mixing in a little bubblebath. "This is going to be a great bath," Rika told her. "Especially since the tub is big enough for the both of us," Renamon told her. "You said it," Rika told her as she began to undress.
Ruki carefully painted in the picture she had drawn of Renamon earlier today, carefully trying not to go outside of the lines. The hardest part of the painting was getting the right blend of yellow for Renamon's fur. But she eventually got it just right.
After a half-hour of soaking and scrubbing in the bathtub, Rika and Renamon began to dry off. Rika easily dried off, but it took longer for Renamon to get dry considering all her fur. But eventually, she was dried off. "I really enjoyed our bath Rika," Renamon told her. "I enjoyed it too. Even if it was a Bit cramped," Rika replied as she tied the belt to her robe around her waist. "Oh, it wasn't so bad, was it," Renamon asked her. "I guess it wasn't," Rika replied and wrapped both arms around her.
"Rika, are you and Renamon okay in there," Ruki called out. "Yeah we're fine grandma, just finished drying off," Rika replied. "Okay, just wondering," Ruki told them. "I suggest we leave now, the steam is making it hard to breathe," Renamon told her. "I agree," Rika replied.
Ruki continued to paint in the portrait of Renamon. She decided to paint the sky black instead of blue, and gave the lantern the best glow she could give it. The surrounding area of the lantern was a lighter shade than what was beyond it, showing the range of illumination it had. She even added a reflection of the full moon on the pond.
"How's it going grandma," Rika asked as she walked by, closely followed be Renamon. "Just fine Rika, I just need to add a few more details and then it's done," Ruki replied. "That's good to hear, I can't wait to see it," Rika said as she walked to her room.
"I wish it were warmer, I hate Winter nights," Rika complained as she brushed her hair. "I hate them as well, even with my fur coat I get cold," Renamon told her. "We may have to see about getting you some Winter clothes to keep you warm," Rika said as she started to change into some new clothes.
Ruki rinsed out her brushes, finally finished with her painting, she was very pleased with the way it had come out. "Grandma, is the picture done," Rika called out. "Yes Rika, it's in the living room," Ruki told her, she finished cleaning her brushes and then walked back into the living room. "Wow grandma, this is really nice," Rika commented.
"May I ask why it's night in the picture," Renamon asked. "I thought it might look better, the lantern would've looked kind of silly if it was day," Ruki told her. "I think it looks better with the night sky, it adds a sort of charm to it," Rika told her. "I thought so too," Ruki told her. "Once it dries, where are we going to hang it," Renamon asked. "I don't know, I was thinking about the living room, or maybe in Rika's room. Wherever we hang it, it'll look nice," Ruki told her.
"So, what should we do now," Renamon asked. "Well I've got some stuff to take care of on the computer. You two could probably watch some TV," Ruki told them. "Sounds good to me," Rika told her. "I suppose. Besides, we need to know just how badly the kitsune rumors have spread," Renamon told her. "That's a good idea," Rika told her.
While Ruki talked on the Granny Chat message board, Rika and Renamon sat on the couch, watching the news. "No new news has been reported about the kitsune that was last spotted in West Shinjuku the other night. As soon as any news is reported, it will be aired so please bear with us. In other news tonight..." Rika changed the channel, not caring to hear any more of the news report. "For now, it looks like we're safe," Rika told her. "For now," Renamon replied.
After searching through each of the channels several times, the two found nothing of interest to watch. Until, they stumbled upon the opening of an anime movie. The title was "Secret Loves, Broken Hearts". "This might be interesting," Renamon told her. "I've already seen it, it's not something you'd be interested in," Rika told her. "Why? What's it about," Renamon asked.
"In a way, it's a "Sailor Moon" spinoff involving Rini and Hotaru as the main characters. Basically it's a version of "Romeo and Juliet". Two girls, Rini and Hotaru, who have been best friends since they were in third grade, realize that they're in love with each other. But they're afraid to tell their families, fearing that they'll be torn apart from each other forever. The parents are good friends, until one day, a misunderstanding rips them apart and makes them enemies. The two fifteen year old girls are heartbroken, knowing they'll never be allowed to see each other again. So one night, they run away from their homes to a place in the park only they go to. Right there, the two make love, proclaiming their eternal love for each other.
They know that they'll be found sooner or later, and then they'll be torn apart by the feud between their families and they can't bear it. So then, they commit suicide together so they can never be separated. With their dying breath, they each say "I love you" one last time, and die in each other's arms," Rika explained, now trying to choke back tears.
"That sounds like a horrible movie," Renamon told her. "It's okay if you want to see a tear jerker, but it's not good if you're already sad, it can get to anybody. It could even make you cry," Rika told her. "That doesn't sound possible, a movie couldn't possibly make me cry," Renamon told her. "You sure," Rika asked. "Positive," Renamon told her.
Rika got up from the couch and walked off, coming back shortly after with a box of Kleenexes. "Fine, but don't say you weren't warned," Rika told her and sat back down.
Rika and Renamon sat and watched the movie. They watched how Rini and Hotaru met in third grade and how they became friends. They saw all the good times, all the bad times, all the hardships that they had gone through. They saw how the two families that had been good friends, had become hating enemies.
They saw how the girls lived in misery until they had turned fifteen, and then run away. They watched as the two girls ran away from their homes and headed to a secluded area of the park they had played at when they were younger, a spot where only they came to.
They watched the girls meet at a large oak tree that had symbols on it, two hearts intertwined with their names on them. They watched as the two girls laid a blanket on the soft ground and comforted each other, they watched how they made love to each other, how they declared their eternal love for each other. They watched as Rini and Hotaru each took a steak knife from a backpack and prepared for what they knew they had to do. Hotaru went first, on the count of three she stabbed herself in the heart with the steak knife. Rini slit her wrists, her blood gushing out. The two girls leaned against the tree, holding each other, knowing that their time was near. With the last Bit of breath they had in their body, they said "I love you" for the last time, just before they died right there, still holding each other close.
After two hours the movie was over. Rika was crying, and even Renamon was shedding tears. The movie was truly sad. "That's so sad," Rika said as she dried her eyes with the tissue in her hands. "I agree, very sad," Renamon said and dried her own eyes. "I don't ever wanna see that movie again any time soon," Rika told her. "Neither do I," Renamon agreed.
"T-that show is supposed to be based on a real event. I-I feel sorry for the poor girls who really went through that," Rika choked before she broke down crying. Renamon wrapped both arms around Rika and held her close, trying to calm her down. "Are you okay Rika," Renamon asked her. "Yeah, I'm fine," Rika said as she more or less regained her composure.
"I wonder why your grandmother hasn't come to see what all the crying is about," Rika told her. "She probably has her headphones on listening to her music. She probably can't hear us at all," Rika told her.
"Rika, you don't think that, something like that would happen to us, do you," Renamon asked. "No Renamon, it couldn't, we don't have a relationship like that. Not yet that is," Rika told her, catching Renamon by surprise. "What are you saying Rika," Renamon asked her. "I'm just saying, you never know what could happen," Rika told her as she snuggled up to Renamon. 'Does this mean Rika has feelings for me, does she love me,' Renamon thought to herself. But she decided not to question it, she decided it best to enjoy the moment while it lasted.
Ruki was enjoying her music, talking to her friends on the computer, not realizing what time it was. This continued on for several more minutes until the last track on Ruki's CD finally ended. She was about to push the play button again, but then she saw the tie displayed on the computer clock, it was 11:50. "I guess I'd better turn in," Ruki said to herself with a yawn. She removed her headphones, shut down her computer, and headed for her room.
As she walked through the living room, Ruki saw a very cute sight. Rika and Renamon were both asleep on the couch. Renamon was slightly hunched over to the left side. Rika was asleep, leaning against Renamon, resting her head against her furry chest, with Renamon's right arm wrapped around her.
'They're so cute together,' Ruki thought. She walked over to the closet and took out a large quilt; she walked back over to Rika and Renamon, and wrapped the quilt over the two to keep them warm. This made a beautiful sight, only two things could've made it look more beautiful, one would be the glow of a nice warm fire, the second would be a Christmas tree, decorated with ornaments and hundreds of colored lights. Pretty soon, the latter could become a reality, it was only three weeks until Christmas, and Ruki hoped that Renamon would be around by then. And hopefully, Makino would know of Renamon's existence by then.
"Goodnight Rika," Ruki whispered and kissed her on the cheek, "goodnight Renamon," she said and kissed Renamon on the cheek as well. It seemed strange, kissing Renamon goodnight, but she didn't seem like an animal, she seemed more like a family member, like Rika. 'Renamon Nonaka' Ruki thought, 'it does have a nice ring to it. I hope she will stay with us,' she thought as she walked to her room to go to bed.
This concludes chapter two; I hope you all enjoyed reading it. Please remember to review, I look forward to reading them. On a side note, if anybody wishes to make "Secret Loves, Broken Hearts" into a story, feel free to do so.