OK, everyone here it is. Sorry I took so long to update, but my
exams at university need to take precedence. Anyway, this chapter is where
the Evangelion influences begin. Thanks to www.fanfiction.net for hosting
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1 Chapter 4: The Value of a Life
The children returned to the computer lab at the start of their mid- morning break. They saw a group of 4th grade students standing in a circle around Hugh. He was still standing on his head. As the children entered, the teacher immediately shushed them.
"Quiet. You might ruin his concentration. He's been like this for a few hours. Soon we might break the world record, get this school the recognition it deserves, the possibilities are endless!"
"But…he's only like this because Davis told him to stand on his head before school started. We shouldn't let him do this to himself if it hurts him. Hugh, you can stand up now."
Immediately, Hugh obeyed the command, and a moan came from the class.
"We were so close! Couldn't you have waited a few more minutes?" piped a young girl.
"I'm sorry, but we need to consider how he feels as well. And besides, we have some important…homework to do here, so if you all could please leave? We did book this room, you know?"
The teacher relented and led his class out of the room. When they had left, the children sat down around a computer. Izzy had decided to skip his computing class – he was already best in his class, and he found the work to be a breeze.
"OK everyone," Izzy explained, "This morning, the so-called 'Emperor' has begun his encroachment of the areas where our partner Digimon are. Our partners that we were forced to leave behind three years ago. The gate was closed, and either it took three years to repair itself, or it simply closed. I believe that the Emperor has opened his own gate or fixed the existing one, and has a head start on us."
Hugh then interjected with his own explanation. "I suppose it was my fault. Please, allow me to show you what happened back then."
After a few minutes, Hugh had not done anything. TK began to realize the nature of Hugh's situation. "It's OK. Please, explain it to us. You don't have to wait for us to give you a command before you do something."
"Yes, master." Hugh loaded up a program on the computer. It showed an image of Myotismon's fortress before it was destroyed three years ago. "Now, when Myotismon charged at me, I paralyzed him and locked him into a mortal duel to the death. When I realized that you were following me to raze the fortress to the ground, I teleported you all to safety. When I drained Myotismon of his energy, his spirit still remained. To destroy him utterly, I flew into the air, curled up, and…" Hugh pushed a button, and the screen showed a bright light that enveloped Hugh. Izzy was dumbfounded at the analysis on the bottom of the screen.
"That…that is what happens during a nuclear explosion. Only…there's no radiation."
"Yes," continued Hugh. "And that's not all that happens. Did you see any bright lights in the sky the night of your victory three years ago?"
"Yes," replied Kari, "Bright lights filled the sky. Our parents told us that it was the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, but they occurred out of season."
"No, they were not out of season." Hugh went on. "That is how I got my name. Piedmon called me that a long time ago when he was training me. Each time I cause a violent explosion like that, the effect ripples into the real world, causing the lights that you saw."
"Well, that certainly explains a lot of the stuff I read last night," said TK, bringing out the book he had found studied. "It seems to be about the history of both our worlds. There is a being who can affect the fabric of space that separates both worlds, and it certainly refers to Hugh. He brought us home from the Digital World almost instantly. Without a special device or anything."
"Prodigious. That is intriguing." Izzy got more and more into this conversation. "Hugh, may I have a sample of your blood to run some tests?"
"Of course, Master."
"Great!" Izzy took out a syringe that he had borrowed from Joe, and pricked Hugh's arm with it. To his surprise, not only did it fail to penetrate the skin, but it broke the needle.
"Let me try." Hugh took his sword out of its sheath, plunged it into his arm and caught the blood in a bottle. Immediately afterwards, the wound had closed.
"Riiiiight. OK then. Anyway, you all need to go to the Shogun's village in the Digital world. That is where the Emperor is marching towards." Izzy explained.
"OK Izzy, but the book said that something bad will happen there."
"Oh TK, you worry too much. Everything will be fine." Kari reassured him.
"I hope you're right, Kari. Digiport –"
Before they could activate the gate, however, the next class started to enter.
"Rats. It looks like we'll have to go tomorrow. This room is being used for after school detentions, after all. Come on, Hugh, come to class with me," Yolei said.
They went to class, and during Philosophy, they discussed many deep issues at length. Hugh surprised student and teacher alike with his astute analyses of modern issues. It was like he had experienced them himself. He was not without controversy, though. When asked his opinion on the value of a life, he replied, "As I understand it, your society holds life to be sacred, and that all people are equal. Because of the immense world population, this can cause individuals to feel worthless, a mere drop in the ocean of the human race. This could lead to teen suicide and angst. Every individual, however, is unique in their own way, and that they can make a difference. Some people are unaware of their own potential, and so throw it away and waste away. I believe it is better to burn out making a difference than simply to fade away."
The whole of the class merely stared at Hugh, dumbfounded. Even their teacher was at a loss for words. Suddenly, the bell rang, signifying the end of class for the day. The children met outside the main gates. They agreed to use the labs before school started the next day. They were about to part ways when Davis spoke up.
"Hey, Yolei, could I borrow Hugh for the night? I mean, he stayed with you last night, please don't keep him all for yourself."
"Well…all right. Just don't hurt or exploit him." Yolei relented.
End of Chapter 4. Please R&R!
1 Chapter 4: The Value of a Life
The children returned to the computer lab at the start of their mid- morning break. They saw a group of 4th grade students standing in a circle around Hugh. He was still standing on his head. As the children entered, the teacher immediately shushed them.
"Quiet. You might ruin his concentration. He's been like this for a few hours. Soon we might break the world record, get this school the recognition it deserves, the possibilities are endless!"
"But…he's only like this because Davis told him to stand on his head before school started. We shouldn't let him do this to himself if it hurts him. Hugh, you can stand up now."
Immediately, Hugh obeyed the command, and a moan came from the class.
"We were so close! Couldn't you have waited a few more minutes?" piped a young girl.
"I'm sorry, but we need to consider how he feels as well. And besides, we have some important…homework to do here, so if you all could please leave? We did book this room, you know?"
The teacher relented and led his class out of the room. When they had left, the children sat down around a computer. Izzy had decided to skip his computing class – he was already best in his class, and he found the work to be a breeze.
"OK everyone," Izzy explained, "This morning, the so-called 'Emperor' has begun his encroachment of the areas where our partner Digimon are. Our partners that we were forced to leave behind three years ago. The gate was closed, and either it took three years to repair itself, or it simply closed. I believe that the Emperor has opened his own gate or fixed the existing one, and has a head start on us."
Hugh then interjected with his own explanation. "I suppose it was my fault. Please, allow me to show you what happened back then."
After a few minutes, Hugh had not done anything. TK began to realize the nature of Hugh's situation. "It's OK. Please, explain it to us. You don't have to wait for us to give you a command before you do something."
"Yes, master." Hugh loaded up a program on the computer. It showed an image of Myotismon's fortress before it was destroyed three years ago. "Now, when Myotismon charged at me, I paralyzed him and locked him into a mortal duel to the death. When I realized that you were following me to raze the fortress to the ground, I teleported you all to safety. When I drained Myotismon of his energy, his spirit still remained. To destroy him utterly, I flew into the air, curled up, and…" Hugh pushed a button, and the screen showed a bright light that enveloped Hugh. Izzy was dumbfounded at the analysis on the bottom of the screen.
"That…that is what happens during a nuclear explosion. Only…there's no radiation."
"Yes," continued Hugh. "And that's not all that happens. Did you see any bright lights in the sky the night of your victory three years ago?"
"Yes," replied Kari, "Bright lights filled the sky. Our parents told us that it was the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, but they occurred out of season."
"No, they were not out of season." Hugh went on. "That is how I got my name. Piedmon called me that a long time ago when he was training me. Each time I cause a violent explosion like that, the effect ripples into the real world, causing the lights that you saw."
"Well, that certainly explains a lot of the stuff I read last night," said TK, bringing out the book he had found studied. "It seems to be about the history of both our worlds. There is a being who can affect the fabric of space that separates both worlds, and it certainly refers to Hugh. He brought us home from the Digital World almost instantly. Without a special device or anything."
"Prodigious. That is intriguing." Izzy got more and more into this conversation. "Hugh, may I have a sample of your blood to run some tests?"
"Of course, Master."
"Great!" Izzy took out a syringe that he had borrowed from Joe, and pricked Hugh's arm with it. To his surprise, not only did it fail to penetrate the skin, but it broke the needle.
"Let me try." Hugh took his sword out of its sheath, plunged it into his arm and caught the blood in a bottle. Immediately afterwards, the wound had closed.
"Riiiiight. OK then. Anyway, you all need to go to the Shogun's village in the Digital world. That is where the Emperor is marching towards." Izzy explained.
"OK Izzy, but the book said that something bad will happen there."
"Oh TK, you worry too much. Everything will be fine." Kari reassured him.
"I hope you're right, Kari. Digiport –"
Before they could activate the gate, however, the next class started to enter.
"Rats. It looks like we'll have to go tomorrow. This room is being used for after school detentions, after all. Come on, Hugh, come to class with me," Yolei said.
They went to class, and during Philosophy, they discussed many deep issues at length. Hugh surprised student and teacher alike with his astute analyses of modern issues. It was like he had experienced them himself. He was not without controversy, though. When asked his opinion on the value of a life, he replied, "As I understand it, your society holds life to be sacred, and that all people are equal. Because of the immense world population, this can cause individuals to feel worthless, a mere drop in the ocean of the human race. This could lead to teen suicide and angst. Every individual, however, is unique in their own way, and that they can make a difference. Some people are unaware of their own potential, and so throw it away and waste away. I believe it is better to burn out making a difference than simply to fade away."
The whole of the class merely stared at Hugh, dumbfounded. Even their teacher was at a loss for words. Suddenly, the bell rang, signifying the end of class for the day. The children met outside the main gates. They agreed to use the labs before school started the next day. They were about to part ways when Davis spoke up.
"Hey, Yolei, could I borrow Hugh for the night? I mean, he stayed with you last night, please don't keep him all for yourself."
"Well…all right. Just don't hurt or exploit him." Yolei relented.
End of Chapter 4. Please R&R!
