Part II of my newest work. Enjoy!
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Amara stood on a branch overlooking the campsite. At first she couldn't understand why the
Mistress would have her work with puny humans.
Slowly she began to see. Once again the source of her information was before her, but no one
else could see it.
She read, "These children have been through much more than they know, Amara Samei.
"Many years ago they were warriors for your father, the King. Their skills and instincts were
part of them, something that even you could not teach.
"Then during a battle with creatures from another world, a portal was opened. The twelve
warriors were sucked through and their life began again on another planet.
"When their new world was in danger, they were called on to protect it, this time as the
Digidestined.
"Their skills are rusty, but will be recover quickly.
"Two of them are stronger than even Shiori and Michuri, but do not be alarmed for you also
trained them.
"Their names are the same, however their memories are impaired, but Koushiro will fix that with
the help of these." Three computer disks appeared in front of her.
"Be careful and good luck."
The invisible *screen* disappeared leaving Amara alone.
She racked her brain trying to come up with the names of the missing warriors.
The Princess remembered well those twelve and never truly forgave herself for not arriving until
it was too late, but it was a memory that she had banished years ago.
She had sent her team ahead with... what was his name? Taichi. /That's right./ Taichi had
lead them to battle.
As the General of the Army she had to report everything to the representatives of the different
nations, including her father, the King. The situation at the time was so dangerous, she had
sent her troops on ahead while she told her father and the rest of the board their objectives.
By the time she reached them, they were gone. Never again would she allow her warriors to get
close to her. It had hurt too much to lose her best friends.
Their names all came back with a flood of other memories. "Shiori, Michuri, when they all
return, we move it."
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Daisuke returned last. "I had to chase Jun off. She knew Yama was where I was going."
Yamato groaned and clutched Tai's hand. "She's gone?"
"Yep. Thankfully."
Suddenly three fairy-like creatures landed before the group.
It was obvious they were all struck by their beauty as their mouths either dropped open or began
drooling.
Michuri and Shiori giggled. Amara stood calmly in front of them.
"I am General Amara, Princess and heir to the throne of the planet Athena.
"I am assuming that you were expecting us?"
No one knew what to say. Certainly they had expected them, but somehow these pretty creatures
weren't quite it. And there were only three of them.
"You don't have to stand there drooling," said Michuri. The younger boys were taken by her easy
manner. Her red eyes sparkled. "Besides, the sooner business is taken care of the sooner we
can be introduced."
"Michuri! I'm surprised at you. Behave yourself." Shiori giggled. "Introductions would be
nice, though."
Amara glared at them. /Just remember, they do not know them. I trained these twelve long
before Shiori and Michuri were born./
The one she had identified as Taichi approached her with a blonde boy close behind him.
She had to stifle a gasp. The blonde was Yamato, the warrior to whom she had been betrothed.
After his disappearance she swore she would never love again. Not only that, but that episode
had restrained her from letting anyone get close.
And as the Princess she knew how to read minds. It was very clear that Taichi and Yamato were
very much in love. /I was meant to be alone./
Taichi bowed to her, Yamato following suit. "Your highness, greetings and welcome. Your help
is greatly appreciated and very much needed. I hope our humble campsite will make do."
Yamato looked at Tai like he had lost his head. /Where did he learn that mannerism?/
Amara was impressed. /Not bad for sixty years of absence./ She in turn presented her arms,
literally.
As all Athenians she possessed supernatural powers. Her power came from her hands and eyes.
Most Athenians, like Michuri and Shiori, could only fire with the help of a conductor, such as a
wand, sword, or gun.
Very few people had the ability to use their powers raw and of those only a handful were able to
control it.
The girls on either side of her took out their weapons and placed them on the ground. Amara
held her hands in a prayer position beneath her chin, then extended her arms, separating her
hands to form a butterfly.
In a blink of an eye, she fired into the sky, shoving Taichi and Yamato over. Michuri had her
crossbow off the ground and was covering half the group. Shiori had taken to the air with her
staff protecting the other half.
Amara stood in a protective stance in front of Tai and Yama. /I still love him, so no hurt will
befall him as long as I am around./
Her species was fast, but she wasn't fast enough as an ice shower grazed her leg, making her
fall.
Yamato crawled toward her.
"Get back, Yamato! That is an order." But he continued to dodge fire.
"I can't," was his response.
She flew off the ground. Her arms fell to her sides and she released a protective bubble. Then
calling together her powers, she shot off a green blast the demolished everything outside the
bubble.
Michuri and Shiori rushed to their Princess and lowered her to the ground before she collapsed.
Everyone remained silent after that display of destruction and Yamato wondered how she knew his
name.
While the others were upset by the slaughter of life outside their protection, Yamato and Taichi
knew that they had seen it done before. Moreover, they knew that they had done the same.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
A few hours later Amara was completely rested. And very angry.
/How could he do that to me?! I guess it is because he does not know. His instincts took over.
Still I just want to strangle him!/
However, her outer appearance was much more calm and formal.
"For future reference, you are all *under* the Princess. She says it, you do it, no questions
asked. It could save your life," Michuri said, flashing a glare in Yamato's direction.
"Taichi?" Amara asked.
"Yes, highness?"
"I want it understood that from now on I am in charge. If we are going to survive this mission,
you will have to learn fast."
Miyako blinked. "What do you mean, majesty?"
"You are going to learn how to fight. Now everyone, eat then get a full night's sleep."
"You'll probably need it," added Shiori.
The Digidestined ate then got ready for bed. It wasn't even very late, but they knew the next
day would be full.
With everyone sleep and Michuri and Shiori on watch, Amara flew some distance away.
Since no one was around she let down her emotional barrier. She sobbed into her arms as she
talked out her problems.
"It is just not fair. Why, Mistress, why me? There are many other warriors who could have
easily taken this position. I do not even like fighting. I come from a pacifist nation, how
did I end up like this?
"Sixty years ago I lost the love of my life only to find him now with my best friend.
"Curse that day! Just curse it! If I had not been so worried about breaking rules, I could
have stopped it. Or I could have gone with them.
"It is just not fair," she continued sobbing, alone and broken-hearted.
Little did she know that Taichi and Yamato had followed her.
Tai grabbed Yamato's hand. "I knew it. We have seen her before and that fighting style. Do
you remember, Yama?"
Yamato's eyes were clouded over. "Yes, I do. Tai-chan, do you remember the Princess
differently than she is now?"
"Yeah, now that you mention it. She was always happy and peaceful, strung and stubborn. She
was... in love... Oh, my God! You were betrothed to her."
"And you were her... koibito. We both were."
"Did she say that was sixty years ago?"
"Can you imagine the pain she's feeling. I mean, Amara finally finds us again and things are
all messed up. She was older than us, now she's younger looking. We're dating. I don't know,
I guess I understand her confusion."
They looked back at her hunched over hunched over, sobbing. Never in a million years would she
want to be caught looking like that. She was always strong and easily recovered.
Why should this be any different?
"What can we do? I mean, now that I can actually remember what *happened,* things are
different. I still love you very much, but I have feelings for her, too," Tai said.
"I know. I hate to see her like that. I think one of us should go talk to her. Maybe then,
we can figure this whole thing out."
"You go. As I remember we disappeared the day after your *proposal.*"
"All right. Please, Taichi, promise that no matter what may happen in the future. We'll
remain together, forever."
"I do. Forever."
"Okay. 'Bye." Yamato kissed him passionately.
"'Bye." Taichi turned around and jogged back to camp.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Amara stood on a branch overlooking the campsite. At first she couldn't understand why the
Mistress would have her work with puny humans.
Slowly she began to see. Once again the source of her information was before her, but no one
else could see it.
She read, "These children have been through much more than they know, Amara Samei.
"Many years ago they were warriors for your father, the King. Their skills and instincts were
part of them, something that even you could not teach.
"Then during a battle with creatures from another world, a portal was opened. The twelve
warriors were sucked through and their life began again on another planet.
"When their new world was in danger, they were called on to protect it, this time as the
Digidestined.
"Their skills are rusty, but will be recover quickly.
"Two of them are stronger than even Shiori and Michuri, but do not be alarmed for you also
trained them.
"Their names are the same, however their memories are impaired, but Koushiro will fix that with
the help of these." Three computer disks appeared in front of her.
"Be careful and good luck."
The invisible *screen* disappeared leaving Amara alone.
She racked her brain trying to come up with the names of the missing warriors.
The Princess remembered well those twelve and never truly forgave herself for not arriving until
it was too late, but it was a memory that she had banished years ago.
She had sent her team ahead with... what was his name? Taichi. /That's right./ Taichi had
lead them to battle.
As the General of the Army she had to report everything to the representatives of the different
nations, including her father, the King. The situation at the time was so dangerous, she had
sent her troops on ahead while she told her father and the rest of the board their objectives.
By the time she reached them, they were gone. Never again would she allow her warriors to get
close to her. It had hurt too much to lose her best friends.
Their names all came back with a flood of other memories. "Shiori, Michuri, when they all
return, we move it."
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Daisuke returned last. "I had to chase Jun off. She knew Yama was where I was going."
Yamato groaned and clutched Tai's hand. "She's gone?"
"Yep. Thankfully."
Suddenly three fairy-like creatures landed before the group.
It was obvious they were all struck by their beauty as their mouths either dropped open or began
drooling.
Michuri and Shiori giggled. Amara stood calmly in front of them.
"I am General Amara, Princess and heir to the throne of the planet Athena.
"I am assuming that you were expecting us?"
No one knew what to say. Certainly they had expected them, but somehow these pretty creatures
weren't quite it. And there were only three of them.
"You don't have to stand there drooling," said Michuri. The younger boys were taken by her easy
manner. Her red eyes sparkled. "Besides, the sooner business is taken care of the sooner we
can be introduced."
"Michuri! I'm surprised at you. Behave yourself." Shiori giggled. "Introductions would be
nice, though."
Amara glared at them. /Just remember, they do not know them. I trained these twelve long
before Shiori and Michuri were born./
The one she had identified as Taichi approached her with a blonde boy close behind him.
She had to stifle a gasp. The blonde was Yamato, the warrior to whom she had been betrothed.
After his disappearance she swore she would never love again. Not only that, but that episode
had restrained her from letting anyone get close.
And as the Princess she knew how to read minds. It was very clear that Taichi and Yamato were
very much in love. /I was meant to be alone./
Taichi bowed to her, Yamato following suit. "Your highness, greetings and welcome. Your help
is greatly appreciated and very much needed. I hope our humble campsite will make do."
Yamato looked at Tai like he had lost his head. /Where did he learn that mannerism?/
Amara was impressed. /Not bad for sixty years of absence./ She in turn presented her arms,
literally.
As all Athenians she possessed supernatural powers. Her power came from her hands and eyes.
Most Athenians, like Michuri and Shiori, could only fire with the help of a conductor, such as a
wand, sword, or gun.
Very few people had the ability to use their powers raw and of those only a handful were able to
control it.
The girls on either side of her took out their weapons and placed them on the ground. Amara
held her hands in a prayer position beneath her chin, then extended her arms, separating her
hands to form a butterfly.
In a blink of an eye, she fired into the sky, shoving Taichi and Yamato over. Michuri had her
crossbow off the ground and was covering half the group. Shiori had taken to the air with her
staff protecting the other half.
Amara stood in a protective stance in front of Tai and Yama. /I still love him, so no hurt will
befall him as long as I am around./
Her species was fast, but she wasn't fast enough as an ice shower grazed her leg, making her
fall.
Yamato crawled toward her.
"Get back, Yamato! That is an order." But he continued to dodge fire.
"I can't," was his response.
She flew off the ground. Her arms fell to her sides and she released a protective bubble. Then
calling together her powers, she shot off a green blast the demolished everything outside the
bubble.
Michuri and Shiori rushed to their Princess and lowered her to the ground before she collapsed.
Everyone remained silent after that display of destruction and Yamato wondered how she knew his
name.
While the others were upset by the slaughter of life outside their protection, Yamato and Taichi
knew that they had seen it done before. Moreover, they knew that they had done the same.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
A few hours later Amara was completely rested. And very angry.
/How could he do that to me?! I guess it is because he does not know. His instincts took over.
Still I just want to strangle him!/
However, her outer appearance was much more calm and formal.
"For future reference, you are all *under* the Princess. She says it, you do it, no questions
asked. It could save your life," Michuri said, flashing a glare in Yamato's direction.
"Taichi?" Amara asked.
"Yes, highness?"
"I want it understood that from now on I am in charge. If we are going to survive this mission,
you will have to learn fast."
Miyako blinked. "What do you mean, majesty?"
"You are going to learn how to fight. Now everyone, eat then get a full night's sleep."
"You'll probably need it," added Shiori.
The Digidestined ate then got ready for bed. It wasn't even very late, but they knew the next
day would be full.
With everyone sleep and Michuri and Shiori on watch, Amara flew some distance away.
Since no one was around she let down her emotional barrier. She sobbed into her arms as she
talked out her problems.
"It is just not fair. Why, Mistress, why me? There are many other warriors who could have
easily taken this position. I do not even like fighting. I come from a pacifist nation, how
did I end up like this?
"Sixty years ago I lost the love of my life only to find him now with my best friend.
"Curse that day! Just curse it! If I had not been so worried about breaking rules, I could
have stopped it. Or I could have gone with them.
"It is just not fair," she continued sobbing, alone and broken-hearted.
Little did she know that Taichi and Yamato had followed her.
Tai grabbed Yamato's hand. "I knew it. We have seen her before and that fighting style. Do
you remember, Yama?"
Yamato's eyes were clouded over. "Yes, I do. Tai-chan, do you remember the Princess
differently than she is now?"
"Yeah, now that you mention it. She was always happy and peaceful, strung and stubborn. She
was... in love... Oh, my God! You were betrothed to her."
"And you were her... koibito. We both were."
"Did she say that was sixty years ago?"
"Can you imagine the pain she's feeling. I mean, Amara finally finds us again and things are
all messed up. She was older than us, now she's younger looking. We're dating. I don't know,
I guess I understand her confusion."
They looked back at her hunched over hunched over, sobbing. Never in a million years would she
want to be caught looking like that. She was always strong and easily recovered.
Why should this be any different?
"What can we do? I mean, now that I can actually remember what *happened,* things are
different. I still love you very much, but I have feelings for her, too," Tai said.
"I know. I hate to see her like that. I think one of us should go talk to her. Maybe then,
we can figure this whole thing out."
"You go. As I remember we disappeared the day after your *proposal.*"
"All right. Please, Taichi, promise that no matter what may happen in the future. We'll
remain together, forever."
"I do. Forever."
"Okay. 'Bye." Yamato kissed him passionately.
"'Bye." Taichi turned around and jogged back to camp.