Promise Of The Heart
Intro:
BlackGatomon: You have some explaining to do LS...
I know! I know! Keep your tail ring on... I'm getting there. Ok, that whole bear thing last time wasn't outlined well (*&^% font) and no, Doumon does not have the bear, Taakto still does. That was a flashback, Renamon was to deliver the bear to Takato to give warning of Ruki's arrival but Doumon crossed paths and wanted the bear for a plan to further confuse them (He knew all along that Juri would propose). However, there was a flaw, he got the bear but not the nameplate so things were a tad messed up. Not that it mattered however. Anyway, (The 4th, 5th, and 6th digimon movies are coming to the US later this year!!!) the song "Sway" is in this one...
()= Ruki's thoughts
{}=Takato's thoughts
[]= Lee's thoughts
''= Everyone else's thoughts
""= Speech
Disclaimer: I don't own digimon or the song!
***Part 6***
Lee broke inside the tower as MegaGargomon to find Gallantmon turning around and around, dumbstruck. "Takato!"
Gallantmon turned to him. "Where are we? Which way's up and which way's down?"
The two drifted in the darkness for a bit. "This is really freaky..." sad Terriermon. "Could someone at least turn the lights on?"
All of a sudden lights flickered on, blinding everyone for a second. MegaGargomon shaded his eyes so he could see, and then gasped. "Takato look!!!"
"It's a machine!" cried Gallantmon. Every wall was covered with machinery, tiny wires wriggling from them. Near the bottom hung something just barely visible, and it was a light type of orangish-red...
"Ruki!" cried Takato, pointing to the small figure way below them. "There she is! I'm sure of it!"
All of a sudden everything rumbled and Doumon appeared. "Not so fast Tamers..."
"Just what do you want?" asked Lee.
Doumon grinned. "You're destruction, that's what."
"You sure have a weird way of destroying things," said Terriermon. Doumon growled.
"Silence! For years I have been watching you Tamers from the Digital world. It makes me sick to think that humans and digimon could work together..."
"Oh no not this again!" MegaGargomon rolled his eyes. "Didn't you watch our battle with the D-Reaper?"
Doumon's eyes narrowed. "Yes I did, and I still don't believe it. I was especially angry at the way you little worms tried to change the Sovereign... That red phoenix was my master... my friend. We've been plotting on the destruction of humans since we were In Trainings... but now he does not wish to battle, the traitor...
So for years I've plotted, mapping my plans out carefully, and as you can see it's quite full proof. But first I had to lure you here. So I stole the bear and allowed you to find it, right on the time when you engaged. I've studied you and your friends for years, and I know every move you make. I knew Ruki would be upset, giving me the perfect time to bring her here, which would lure you here, Takato and Lee...
Now that I have harnessed the Digimon Queen's power and suppressed her sweet digimon I can exterminate all of you!!"
"The bear..." Takato's eyes were wide. His mind flashed back to when Taomon saved him... that was Doumon's work, same with him finding the bear. "This was all a trick..."
Takato couldn't believe it. "Let them go! What have you done with them?!"
Doumon laughed. "Cheer up, they are safe, and I won't be killing your precious Ruki and Renamon for the next few hours... you however... you will not live to see their deaths!!" He pulled out his staff. "It's time for battle, and I have a little surprise for you..."
He snapped his fingers.
The wires suppressing Renamon began to shock her. She screamed and she struggled to get free, but something weird was happening. "Something's taking over!" cried Renamon, eyes wide. She could feel herself being pulled in, and she could no longer feel her legs. "No!! I won't let you do this! Let me go!!!"
No matter how much she struggled she still lost the feeling of the rest of her body. Finally she gave in. She closed her eyes wearily and allowed herself to be drawn away. "I'm sorry Ruki... I've failed you..."
Doumon smiled evilly and something flew up beside him. Takato and Lee gasped. "Renamon?!"
Doumon laughed. "Not so tough when you're little friend is under my control..."
Renamon was glaring at them with red eyes. Her fur was pricked, and she looked ready to attack. Gallantmon had tears in his eyes. "Renamon..."
Renamon did not hear him. Doumon grinned. "Attack little kitsune."
Renamon rose up into the air. "Diamond Storm!" The attack rained down on the two megas, and for some reason hurt them.
"How can this be happening?!!" cried Lee. "Renamon's a rookie!!"
Doumon laughed. "The machine around you is drawing power from Makino Ruki as we speak! As long as she is depressed no one can stop me!!"
Lee smiled. "That's it!" He turned to Takato. "Takato, go find Ruki, I'll stay here and keep Doumon busy."
"But..." said Takato. "Won't he rip you to shreds?"
"We may be big," said Terriermon. "But we're fast! Go!!"
Takato sighed and drifted down toward the figure below. {I'm coming Ruki...}
Doumon sneered. "Nice try." He disappeared, leaving the evil Renamon to fight with MegaGargomon.
"Hey!" said Lee. "Where's he going?"
"I dunno," said Terriermon. "But shouldn't we focus on small, powerful, and yellow over here?" He motioned to Renamon, who was aiming for another attack.
"Diamond Storm!"
The attack pinned MegaGargomon against the wall. [Hurry up Gogglehead... I don't know how long we can hold her...]
Gallantmon flew down quickly to the ground, but not fast enough. Unknown to him, Doumon had teleported to Ruki's location at the bottom of the tower. He smiled and landed. "So your knight in crimson armor is trying to save you eh? Well now..." He walked toward her. "We can't have that..."
He reached her and she looked up, weakened by the machine drawing from her life force. She strained against the wires, but it was no use, she could not free herself. "What do you want with me?!" she cried.
Doumon grinned. "You're weak and you still act as though nothing is happening? Ah Ruki you are a strong one..." He pulled out his staff. "But I am afraid that to keep you from leaving me I must do this..."
He passed it over her head. "Depression Spell!"
Instantly Ruki's eyes turned a blackish purple tint. Her head hung like a wilted flower and she no longer resisted. Doumon laughed. "Hahahaa! Now you're loneliness and depression will take over you body and never stop giving me power!! Nothing will be able to awaken you! NOTHING!!!" He laughed maniacally as he disappeared back to the battle.
Ruki's eyes closed and she said only one word. "Takato..."
* * * *
Ruki sunk deeper and deeper into her thoughts. She opened her eyes slowly. "Where am I?"
The dark world around her soon encased with light. She blinked and everything became clearer. She was outside... in a field of violet flowers. She squinted in the bright sunlight. "What the..."
Something was coming toward her, something human that was wearing a blue T-shirt and goggles. A 13 year old Takato came up to her, smiling gently. "Ruki..."
Ruki gasped and stared down at herself. The same old red shoes, the broken heart T-shirt, the jeans, and the spiked ponytail. Her hands rose to her face as she fingered her features over. Her eyes widened. "I'm 13 again..."
Takato smiled at her. "Come on Ruki... let's go."
Takato clasped her hand in his and walked off with her. Ruki stared at him in silence. (This... this is real... but how can that be? Where am I? Why am I younger?)
She closed her eyes as Takato led her through the field. An old song began to swim through her head.
My heart...
Your hands...
Gentle, my friend
Takato led her to Guilmon's shed. Ruki didn't see Guilmon or Calumon anywhere is sight though. She looked strangely at Takato, who was smiling at her. Takato released her hand, and held his arms out to her.
She smiled and took each one of his hands gingerly. His hands were strangely cold, his eyes gaunt. But she took no notice, she was with her Gogglehead again...
Break me, neatly
Numb me, sweetly
The two began to waltz, Ruki smiling happily. Takato twirled her around and caught her, and she was met again by those two gaunt brown eyes. Ruki shut her eyes tight, she didn't want to think him as an illusion. She was in total bliss, and she didn't want to face the truth that maybe... maybe this wasn't real. (This is real...)
Say you would,
Say you could
Say you'd come and stop the rain
Say you'd try and hold me tight
But you just give me away
Make me high on lullabies
A melody for me to sway
Say you would
Say you could
But you don't do anything...
He hummed the song to her and she closed her eyes. Bliss washed over her and she felt cleansed. She opened her eyes gently and he drew her close. She rested her head on his chest and breathed in the sweet scent of violets. (He's here with me...)
Come down heavy, try and steady
Precious ladies, love you... love me
The two finally stopped dancing, but they didn't let go. She smiled and closed her eyes. But something weird was happening. Her eyes fluttered open, and he was almost see through. He frowned at her, and Juri appeared beside her. He threw her down and she watched unhappily as he walked away with Juri. (Takato...)
Say you would
Say you could
Say you'd come and stop the rain
Say you'd try and hold me tight
But you just give me away
Make me high on lullabies
A melody for me to sway
Say you would
Say you could
But you don't do anything...
She curled up and lay on the pavement of Guilmon's shed. She sighed and watched through blurred tears as the violets wilted and the shed began to disintegrate. "But you don't do anything..." she breathed the words unhappily. She closed her eyes and allowed her tears to seep through.
The weird chuckle rang out again and Ruki sat up. She gazed around, searching for Doumon. The wilted flowered landscape and ruined shed were all that lay before her. She sighed and it began to rain.
Doumon shimmered into view behind her. "Ruki..." It took a step toward her. Ruki whirled around and backed away. "Go away!"
Hold my head up to the lies that you feed me
I'll fall under the spell you cast as you let me down...
Doumon smiled and a hazy picture of Takato appeared in the fog around him. "You cannot run away Ruki..."
Ruki stood, angry. "What have you done with Takato?!"
"I haven't done anything..." said Doumon, circling her. "My crystal tower is now complete... dear Ruki, the Tamers' deaths await them... and there's nothing you can do..."
Say you would, say you could
Say you'd come and stop the rain
Say you'd try and hold me tight
And you just give me away
Make me high on lullabies
A melody for me to say
Make me high on lullabies
A melody for me to sway...
Say you would, say you could
Say you'd come and stop the rain
Say you'd try to hold me tight
And you just give me away
Make me high on lullabies
A melody for me to sway
Say you would, say you could
And you don't do anything
Say you'd come and stop the rain...
Ruki held her place. "Where is Renamon?"
Doumon paused and smiled widely, revealing a toothy grin. "Renamon is fine..."
Doumon drew his staff and pulled it straight and down. "You'll never see your precious Takato again... Ruki..."
Ruki doubled over in pain and screamed, but no one could hear her. Doumon laughed maniacally as she turned bluish in color, unable to feel anything other than sadness inside and out...
* * * *
Gallantmon finally landed on the bottom. He looked up and saw MegaGargomon, who seemed miles away. "This is some tower huh Guilmon?"
"You said it Takatomon," said Guilmon. Gallantmon turned. "Ruki?!"
She was propped up by the wall, tied with wires and connected to the tower. She sat there, her eyes closed and her head drooped. Gallantmon ran up to her. "Hang on Ruki! I'll get you out of the mess if it's the last thing I do!" cried Takato.
*** End of Part 6***
Sorry that was a little short. Believe me, the next chapter will have Rukato in it! Stay tuned and R+R!
Intro:
BlackGatomon: You have some explaining to do LS...
I know! I know! Keep your tail ring on... I'm getting there. Ok, that whole bear thing last time wasn't outlined well (*&^% font) and no, Doumon does not have the bear, Taakto still does. That was a flashback, Renamon was to deliver the bear to Takato to give warning of Ruki's arrival but Doumon crossed paths and wanted the bear for a plan to further confuse them (He knew all along that Juri would propose). However, there was a flaw, he got the bear but not the nameplate so things were a tad messed up. Not that it mattered however. Anyway, (The 4th, 5th, and 6th digimon movies are coming to the US later this year!!!) the song "Sway" is in this one...
()= Ruki's thoughts
{}=Takato's thoughts
[]= Lee's thoughts
''= Everyone else's thoughts
""= Speech
Disclaimer: I don't own digimon or the song!
***Part 6***
Lee broke inside the tower as MegaGargomon to find Gallantmon turning around and around, dumbstruck. "Takato!"
Gallantmon turned to him. "Where are we? Which way's up and which way's down?"
The two drifted in the darkness for a bit. "This is really freaky..." sad Terriermon. "Could someone at least turn the lights on?"
All of a sudden lights flickered on, blinding everyone for a second. MegaGargomon shaded his eyes so he could see, and then gasped. "Takato look!!!"
"It's a machine!" cried Gallantmon. Every wall was covered with machinery, tiny wires wriggling from them. Near the bottom hung something just barely visible, and it was a light type of orangish-red...
"Ruki!" cried Takato, pointing to the small figure way below them. "There she is! I'm sure of it!"
All of a sudden everything rumbled and Doumon appeared. "Not so fast Tamers..."
"Just what do you want?" asked Lee.
Doumon grinned. "You're destruction, that's what."
"You sure have a weird way of destroying things," said Terriermon. Doumon growled.
"Silence! For years I have been watching you Tamers from the Digital world. It makes me sick to think that humans and digimon could work together..."
"Oh no not this again!" MegaGargomon rolled his eyes. "Didn't you watch our battle with the D-Reaper?"
Doumon's eyes narrowed. "Yes I did, and I still don't believe it. I was especially angry at the way you little worms tried to change the Sovereign... That red phoenix was my master... my friend. We've been plotting on the destruction of humans since we were In Trainings... but now he does not wish to battle, the traitor...
So for years I've plotted, mapping my plans out carefully, and as you can see it's quite full proof. But first I had to lure you here. So I stole the bear and allowed you to find it, right on the time when you engaged. I've studied you and your friends for years, and I know every move you make. I knew Ruki would be upset, giving me the perfect time to bring her here, which would lure you here, Takato and Lee...
Now that I have harnessed the Digimon Queen's power and suppressed her sweet digimon I can exterminate all of you!!"
"The bear..." Takato's eyes were wide. His mind flashed back to when Taomon saved him... that was Doumon's work, same with him finding the bear. "This was all a trick..."
Takato couldn't believe it. "Let them go! What have you done with them?!"
Doumon laughed. "Cheer up, they are safe, and I won't be killing your precious Ruki and Renamon for the next few hours... you however... you will not live to see their deaths!!" He pulled out his staff. "It's time for battle, and I have a little surprise for you..."
He snapped his fingers.
The wires suppressing Renamon began to shock her. She screamed and she struggled to get free, but something weird was happening. "Something's taking over!" cried Renamon, eyes wide. She could feel herself being pulled in, and she could no longer feel her legs. "No!! I won't let you do this! Let me go!!!"
No matter how much she struggled she still lost the feeling of the rest of her body. Finally she gave in. She closed her eyes wearily and allowed herself to be drawn away. "I'm sorry Ruki... I've failed you..."
Doumon smiled evilly and something flew up beside him. Takato and Lee gasped. "Renamon?!"
Doumon laughed. "Not so tough when you're little friend is under my control..."
Renamon was glaring at them with red eyes. Her fur was pricked, and she looked ready to attack. Gallantmon had tears in his eyes. "Renamon..."
Renamon did not hear him. Doumon grinned. "Attack little kitsune."
Renamon rose up into the air. "Diamond Storm!" The attack rained down on the two megas, and for some reason hurt them.
"How can this be happening?!!" cried Lee. "Renamon's a rookie!!"
Doumon laughed. "The machine around you is drawing power from Makino Ruki as we speak! As long as she is depressed no one can stop me!!"
Lee smiled. "That's it!" He turned to Takato. "Takato, go find Ruki, I'll stay here and keep Doumon busy."
"But..." said Takato. "Won't he rip you to shreds?"
"We may be big," said Terriermon. "But we're fast! Go!!"
Takato sighed and drifted down toward the figure below. {I'm coming Ruki...}
Doumon sneered. "Nice try." He disappeared, leaving the evil Renamon to fight with MegaGargomon.
"Hey!" said Lee. "Where's he going?"
"I dunno," said Terriermon. "But shouldn't we focus on small, powerful, and yellow over here?" He motioned to Renamon, who was aiming for another attack.
"Diamond Storm!"
The attack pinned MegaGargomon against the wall. [Hurry up Gogglehead... I don't know how long we can hold her...]
Gallantmon flew down quickly to the ground, but not fast enough. Unknown to him, Doumon had teleported to Ruki's location at the bottom of the tower. He smiled and landed. "So your knight in crimson armor is trying to save you eh? Well now..." He walked toward her. "We can't have that..."
He reached her and she looked up, weakened by the machine drawing from her life force. She strained against the wires, but it was no use, she could not free herself. "What do you want with me?!" she cried.
Doumon grinned. "You're weak and you still act as though nothing is happening? Ah Ruki you are a strong one..." He pulled out his staff. "But I am afraid that to keep you from leaving me I must do this..."
He passed it over her head. "Depression Spell!"
Instantly Ruki's eyes turned a blackish purple tint. Her head hung like a wilted flower and she no longer resisted. Doumon laughed. "Hahahaa! Now you're loneliness and depression will take over you body and never stop giving me power!! Nothing will be able to awaken you! NOTHING!!!" He laughed maniacally as he disappeared back to the battle.
Ruki's eyes closed and she said only one word. "Takato..."
* * * *
Ruki sunk deeper and deeper into her thoughts. She opened her eyes slowly. "Where am I?"
The dark world around her soon encased with light. She blinked and everything became clearer. She was outside... in a field of violet flowers. She squinted in the bright sunlight. "What the..."
Something was coming toward her, something human that was wearing a blue T-shirt and goggles. A 13 year old Takato came up to her, smiling gently. "Ruki..."
Ruki gasped and stared down at herself. The same old red shoes, the broken heart T-shirt, the jeans, and the spiked ponytail. Her hands rose to her face as she fingered her features over. Her eyes widened. "I'm 13 again..."
Takato smiled at her. "Come on Ruki... let's go."
Takato clasped her hand in his and walked off with her. Ruki stared at him in silence. (This... this is real... but how can that be? Where am I? Why am I younger?)
She closed her eyes as Takato led her through the field. An old song began to swim through her head.
My heart...
Your hands...
Gentle, my friend
Takato led her to Guilmon's shed. Ruki didn't see Guilmon or Calumon anywhere is sight though. She looked strangely at Takato, who was smiling at her. Takato released her hand, and held his arms out to her.
She smiled and took each one of his hands gingerly. His hands were strangely cold, his eyes gaunt. But she took no notice, she was with her Gogglehead again...
Break me, neatly
Numb me, sweetly
The two began to waltz, Ruki smiling happily. Takato twirled her around and caught her, and she was met again by those two gaunt brown eyes. Ruki shut her eyes tight, she didn't want to think him as an illusion. She was in total bliss, and she didn't want to face the truth that maybe... maybe this wasn't real. (This is real...)
Say you would,
Say you could
Say you'd come and stop the rain
Say you'd try and hold me tight
But you just give me away
Make me high on lullabies
A melody for me to sway
Say you would
Say you could
But you don't do anything...
He hummed the song to her and she closed her eyes. Bliss washed over her and she felt cleansed. She opened her eyes gently and he drew her close. She rested her head on his chest and breathed in the sweet scent of violets. (He's here with me...)
Come down heavy, try and steady
Precious ladies, love you... love me
The two finally stopped dancing, but they didn't let go. She smiled and closed her eyes. But something weird was happening. Her eyes fluttered open, and he was almost see through. He frowned at her, and Juri appeared beside her. He threw her down and she watched unhappily as he walked away with Juri. (Takato...)
Say you would
Say you could
Say you'd come and stop the rain
Say you'd try and hold me tight
But you just give me away
Make me high on lullabies
A melody for me to sway
Say you would
Say you could
But you don't do anything...
She curled up and lay on the pavement of Guilmon's shed. She sighed and watched through blurred tears as the violets wilted and the shed began to disintegrate. "But you don't do anything..." she breathed the words unhappily. She closed her eyes and allowed her tears to seep through.
The weird chuckle rang out again and Ruki sat up. She gazed around, searching for Doumon. The wilted flowered landscape and ruined shed were all that lay before her. She sighed and it began to rain.
Doumon shimmered into view behind her. "Ruki..." It took a step toward her. Ruki whirled around and backed away. "Go away!"
Hold my head up to the lies that you feed me
I'll fall under the spell you cast as you let me down...
Doumon smiled and a hazy picture of Takato appeared in the fog around him. "You cannot run away Ruki..."
Ruki stood, angry. "What have you done with Takato?!"
"I haven't done anything..." said Doumon, circling her. "My crystal tower is now complete... dear Ruki, the Tamers' deaths await them... and there's nothing you can do..."
Say you would, say you could
Say you'd come and stop the rain
Say you'd try and hold me tight
And you just give me away
Make me high on lullabies
A melody for me to say
Make me high on lullabies
A melody for me to sway...
Say you would, say you could
Say you'd come and stop the rain
Say you'd try to hold me tight
And you just give me away
Make me high on lullabies
A melody for me to sway
Say you would, say you could
And you don't do anything
Say you'd come and stop the rain...
Ruki held her place. "Where is Renamon?"
Doumon paused and smiled widely, revealing a toothy grin. "Renamon is fine..."
Doumon drew his staff and pulled it straight and down. "You'll never see your precious Takato again... Ruki..."
Ruki doubled over in pain and screamed, but no one could hear her. Doumon laughed maniacally as she turned bluish in color, unable to feel anything other than sadness inside and out...
* * * *
Gallantmon finally landed on the bottom. He looked up and saw MegaGargomon, who seemed miles away. "This is some tower huh Guilmon?"
"You said it Takatomon," said Guilmon. Gallantmon turned. "Ruki?!"
She was propped up by the wall, tied with wires and connected to the tower. She sat there, her eyes closed and her head drooped. Gallantmon ran up to her. "Hang on Ruki! I'll get you out of the mess if it's the last thing I do!" cried Takato.
*** End of Part 6***
Sorry that was a little short. Believe me, the next chapter will have Rukato in it! Stay tuned and R+R!