Linkin Park - One Step Closer
Deedlit Magic - Ken's Braking Point

*music begins*
Ken typing on a computer. The characters he put in are disappearing as quickly as he enters them. Izzy puts a hand on his shoulder. He smiles and offers him a drink. He points to the screen. He says something and Ken glares.

+I cannot take this anymore+
He pushes back from the table and grabs his jacket.

+Saying everything I've said before+
He jerks his D3 out of an outlet and stuffs it in his pocket.

+All these words, they make no sense+
He shoves the open book back at Izzy.

+I've found bliss in ignorance+
He turns around and walks out.

+Less I hear, the less you say+
Izzy looks after Ken with worry on his face.

+You'll find that out anyway+
Ken mirrors the Kaizer for a moment before Izzy can't see him.

+Just like before+
Kody runs into Ken and glares.

+Everything you say to me+
He says something darkly, trying to push past Ken.

+Take's me one step closer to the edge+
Ken grabs him by the shoulders and shoves him into the wall.

+And I'm about to break+
He smashes his fist into the wall next to Kody's head.

+I need a little room to breathe+
He snarls in Kody's face, the smaller boy dangling helplessly.

+'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge+
He shoves him aside and walks out the door.

+And I'm about to break+
He stomps on a bug looking maniacal.


+I've found the answers aren't so clear+
"Who is Ichiouji Ken?" He types on his computer at home.

+Wish I could find a way to disappear+
Articles come up about his academics. Then the Kaizer's face is reflected in the computer screen.

+All these thoughts. They make no sense+
He clutches his head in his hands.

+I've found bliss in ignorance+
He shakes his head and reaches for his schoolbooks.


+Nothing seems to go away+
An A+ test flutters to the floor.

+Over and over again+
He looks around the room, looking at awards that coat the walls.

+Just like before+
He focuses on the picture of Osamu...

+Everything you say to me+
Sam is sitting at his desk doing his work and Ken comes over and tugs on his sleeve and speaks to him.

+Take's me one step closer to the edge+
His pencil snaps as he yells at Ken.

+And I'm about to break+
He tosses down the pieces and smacks Ken hard in the face.

+I need a little room to breathe+
Ken's big eyes fill with tears as Sam turns back to his work.

+'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge+
Ken goes to his room crying.

+And I'm about to break+
Osamu lays dead in the snow...


+Everything you say to me+
Ken sits at dinner with his parents. They laugh about something.

+Take's me one step closer to the edge+
He grits his teeth as he picks up his glass and takes a drink.

+And I'm about to break+
It shatters in his grasp.

+I need a little room to breathe+
His parents worriedly check him over as he sits numbly.

+'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge+
He pulls away suddenly and bolts from the table.

+And I'm about to+
He runs through the apartment.

+BREAK (echo)+
He slams his bedroom door. He stumbles across the floor and lands on his bed.


+Shut up when I'm talking to you!+
Ken arguing with his parents about school.

+Shut up!+
Miyako bossing him around.

+Shut up!+
Kody shunning him.

+Shut up!+
Kari trying to sympathize with him.

+Shut up when I'm talking to you!+
Arukenimon on his Monitor laughing at him.

+Shut up!+
Takeru glowering at him.

+Shut up!+
Memories of Digimon screaming for mercy.

+Shut up!+
Visions of them dying.

+Shut ... UP!+
The dark ocean appears before him.

+I'm about to break+
He holds his head screaming

+Everything you say to me+
Wormmon sits on his lap and he speaks to Ken.

+Takes me one step closer to the edge+
Sadness is evident on Ken's face as he nods.

+And I'm about to break+
A tear rolls down his cheek.

+I need a little room to breathe+
He sits Wormmon down and walks away from him.

+'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge+
He steps through the computer screen.

+And I'm about to break+
He falls to his knees bawling.

+Everything you say to me+
He gets a message from Daisuke.

+Takes me one step closer to the edge+
He closes the message.

+And I'm about to break+
He slides down the wall in the corner.

+I need a little room to breathe+
He closes his eyes tightly.

+'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge+
He looks at his D3 silently.

+And I'm about to +
He chucks it at the lamp.

+BREAK!+
Blackness...