Mandy: Wow, did this ever take a long time. I've been busy with school and
other projects. But now it is done and ready to be read by all! Thank you
to all the readers who reviewed, I appreciate your support and…
Chibi-Togomon: BLAH, BLAH, BLAH! Get on with the fic; the readers are probably sick of your empty complements.
Mandy: CHIBI- TOGOMON!!! Sorry about that folks. New muses are hard to control, but I promise to keep this one under lock and key as much as possible. And none of my complements are ever empty.
Chibi-Togomon: Riiiiight. You can't control me, I'll never let you and those nice men in white jackets take me, NEVER. * is dragged off by Mandy and stuck in a straight jacket* Hmpf!
Mandy: -_-; Let me change that to: really, really sorry. Oh yeah the disclaimer.
Disclaimer: I didn't own digimon last time I checked but let me check again. * browses though some legal documents* Nope, still don't. Anywayz, on with the fic!
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***P.O.V TK***
It had been nearly two months since Kari suddenly fell into a coma in the middle of the cafeteria and the second semester was now in full swing. A few minutes after Mr. Sincatuchi sent me back to class Tai and his parents arrived, not long after Kari woke up.
Mr. Kamiya immediately took her to the hospital, but apart from extreme fatigue she checked out fine. The doctors were such as puzzled as the rest of us, but they sent her home with only the instructions to get some rest and no overly exert herself. Though everyone else was just happy she was okay something didn't sit well with me. Ever since she woke up it was as if she was hiding something. Once one of our classmates had asked her what it was like to be unconscious and nearly die. She lied. Kari had told them that she didn't remember anything, but I could tell that wasn't the truth. I have known Kari from the time we were eight and for nearly as long, recognized that she couldn't tell a convincing lie to save a life.
~*~
It was warm for February. So warm that the entire group had gathered for a picnic in the park beside the old middle school, well at least as much of the group as possible. Izzy and Joe were off at university, Mimi was still stuck in America and Cody had Kendo practice. Not a total reunion but the best we could do on such short notice.
In the shade of a large weeping willow, Matt sat contently with Sora in his arms, staring into the clear pond that was almost as blue as his eyes. Davis, Tai, Ken and I were on the basketball court playing two on two; while Kari and Yolei sat on the picnic blanket near by watching and talking. Gossip no doubt, knowing Yolei. The afternoon sun glinted of Kari's hair turning it golden brown and causing her to appear radiant as she giggled at something her friend had said.
"TS? Common…earth to TQ …come in please. I know she's beautiful but we have a game to win." Davis laughed waving a hand in front of my face. I gently shook my head, regretfully leaving behind my daydreams and returned to reality. "And you said that I act like Tai, honestly."
Bewildered by his comment I peered toward the other side of the court where Ken was desperately trying to bring Tai to his senses without beating the crap out of him. I carefully followed Tai's gaze and sighed. It led directly to my brother…and his girlfriend. For the past 3 years Sora had been dating Matt and for the past 3 years Tai hasn't been able to get over her. I'm simply stuck in the middle most of the time because although I pity Tai, I want my brother to be happy. Sora does that. And from what she's told me he makes her happy too.
"It's kinda sad, isn't it? I mean poor Tai, the guy never seems to get a break, and then just when he thinks that asking out Sora is a sure bet… she announces she's dating Matt!" Davis sighed. "It almost reminds of how you and me fought over Kari, but she didn't choose either of us. I tell you Tb, life sucks."
I turned to him with a smile on my face. "Davis, you're sixteen and you still can't spell TK? I don't know how they ever let you pass kindergarten, rather ninth grade." I joked choosing to ignore his last statement.
He grabbed the basket ball and passed it to Tai finally getting his attention. "Just concentrate okay? Takeru." He replied slyly, accenting that last word to make certain I knew he had used my full name. I ran forward into position blocking Ken.
"Whatever you say, Daisuke. Whatever you say."
***P.O.V. Kari***
"….and Julie was all like: 'I do not like Jordan', but of course we all new that she was like totally fronting. What do you think Kari? Kari?"
"Huh?" I questioned snapping out of the trance I had been in. "What do you want Yolei?" I turned quickly to face my grinning friend, and rolled my eyes in anticipation of what she had to say next. "Yolei, for the last time I was not……"
"Staring at him." She finished my sentence. "And yes, you were. I don't get you sometimes. Why don't you just admit it? What harm could come of you asking him out?"
She peered over my shoulder at the boys playing basketball, and when I saw a blush come to her cheeks I knew she had seen Ken in his glossy black b- ball shorts and tank-top.
"What about you. You can't even look at Ken without going red."
"True. But at least I admit it. Common face it Kari, you so have the hots for Tk. It's not something to be embarrassed of. I know quite a few girls who like him. Take for example…the entire school."
I shook my head. "That's exactly why I don't want to like him. I'm not like the other girls. I don't want people to think that I have a crush on him because he's popular. It's not my style."
"I know. So does everyone else. You're original, that's why even the most popular girls look to you for fashion advice. Being in love with Tk isn't going to change any of that. You have far more reasons for loving him anyways. None of them have been through what you two have, and you did it together."
"I don't know. I suppose you're right, but….ughhh!" My voice rang out in a loud scream, but I couldn't hear it. My head was pounding with pain. I could faintly hear Yolei's voice questioning me with concern, but I couldn't bring myself to respond. I felt as if my head was about to explode. I glanced at the lake, but where a clear blue body of water had once been, I found a pool of blackness. Nothingness. Darkness. No, not again. Please not again. I cried out in my mind as I discover I was surrounded by darkness once more.
'I told you I would be back keeper of light. I warned you. You should have heeded my words.'
Oh no. Not him again. Why do you want me? I sobbed. I tried to move but like the last time I was stuck in my place, the icy tendrils of the black abyss held fast.
Why you? How could you ask such a foolish question? It is because who you are that I want you; that I need you. You are the light that feeds the darkness. Come with me my pet and I will unleash in you power beyond your mortal comprehension.
I am not your pet. You do not own me. She thought defiantly. If what he said was true she could not hand herself over to the powers of darkness. And you cannot force me to go anywhere with you. I will not submit.
YOU DARE QUESTION ME? He roared. His thoughts were so fierce that she could feel her mind weakening with every syllable. You are mine, I am your master, and you will yield to my power. You belong to me and shall do whatever I command; is that clear?
Crystal. She retaliated. But I do not care who you think you are or what claim you allege to have over me, I will not concede.
Did you not understand me before? YOU SHALL DO WHATEVER I COMMAND OF YOU. A sharp pain pierced the back of her neck. She could slowly feel her energy draining, and her determination along with it. She could barely concentrate rather continue to fight, the evil had won.
***P.O.V. Yolei***
"KARI? HIKARI WHAT"S WRONG?!?!?" I shouted, shaking my friend in a panicked terror. "Common Kari. Stop playing, please…this game isn't funny anymore." The brunette who had just been laughing and joking with me had suddenly slipped into a coma like state. Completely unresponsive. I was crying and hyperventilating by the time the others reached us. I suppose they heard my screams. Tk, Tai and Davis immediately rushed to her side ripping me from her.
"…Kari…NO! I won't leave her." I screamed, reaching out to my friend in tears as Davis pushed me back so Tai could franticly try to revive his sister. "Please Davis, please…don't make me leave her. I don't want to leave her." I pleaded, but Davis shook his head and return to Tai side intending to help him and Tk in anyway possible.
I shook as my entire body was overcome by a hysterical fit of tears. I usually tried to be strong by I only sobbed harder as I felt myself go to pieces. How could this happen? Hikari is the most calm and collected girl I know, how could this happen again? She didn't even appear to be sick. How did Tk remain so composed in this situation? I don't know what to do. That sudden realization only brought me to more anguish, while my tears became profuse. Just when I was about to lose all sanity the placement of a strong comforting hand on my shoulder caused me to jump with a start. I turned to my consoler, and found myself staring into the most magnificent indigo eyes.
"Shhh,…it's alright Yolei." Ken smiled wearily as he pulled me into a tight embrace. "She'll be alright. I promise." I released the tension inside me by crying softly on his broad shoulder as he rubbed my back comfortingly. Somehow it just felt right.
"Kari?" I heard Tai gasp in surprise. Both Ken and I looked up from our shared hug, a little flushed but feeling slightly better none the less. I quickly ran toward Hikari and Tai, and drew back in awe as I saw her eyelids flutter open. She smiled and raised herself into a sitting position. "I hope that I have not frightened you." She stated somewhat monotonely as if she was consciously trying to put emotion into her voice. "Do not worry. I am not injured." Kari uncomfortably patted his back as Tai wrapped his arms around her and held her close in a desperate attempt to stop shaking. Tk just stood in toward the side with no particular expression on his face, but tears were forming streams on his cheeks. Sora and Matt had also joined us and also looked quite relieved that Kari had woken up.
I was relieved and upset at the same time, because although I greatly wanted Kari to be alright something seemed somehow different about her. I could tell exactly want, yet I knew something was not right, her aura felt evil. I remained at a distance from her; Tk seemed to feel it too. I would have to make sure to discover exactly what was wrong.
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Mandy: *~_~* I know, boring chapter…no action. Sorry but the plot is complex and I really need to set it up. I was working on my other fic so this chapter is a little smaller than I had hoped. Too bad. I'll do my best to up date this asap, but I have no time!!! I warn you this is only getting longer. *sigh* And cheers to you Allison, thanx for checking in so often, it was your repeated reviews that made me start working on this again. Anywayz, later *smiles*…
Chibi-Togomon: *about to say something*
Mandy: * give him her patented 'Oh no you don't!' glare*
Chibi-Togomon: *shuts up*
Mandy: *smiles triumphantly* Good little puppet(mon)
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Goodness, who knew I'd be getting a muse. Maybe it's a write of passage on ff.net. I'll try to keep him under control though. He won't be appearing too often in this fic, hopefully. He's kinda my crazier side, and more romantic side, and more "blood and guts" wanting side, heck he's just my extremely psychotic side altogether! I hope you liked this. I want feed back!
Mandy~_~
Chibi-Togomon: BLAH, BLAH, BLAH! Get on with the fic; the readers are probably sick of your empty complements.
Mandy: CHIBI- TOGOMON!!! Sorry about that folks. New muses are hard to control, but I promise to keep this one under lock and key as much as possible. And none of my complements are ever empty.
Chibi-Togomon: Riiiiight. You can't control me, I'll never let you and those nice men in white jackets take me, NEVER. * is dragged off by Mandy and stuck in a straight jacket* Hmpf!
Mandy: -_-; Let me change that to: really, really sorry. Oh yeah the disclaimer.
Disclaimer: I didn't own digimon last time I checked but let me check again. * browses though some legal documents* Nope, still don't. Anywayz, on with the fic!
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***P.O.V TK***
It had been nearly two months since Kari suddenly fell into a coma in the middle of the cafeteria and the second semester was now in full swing. A few minutes after Mr. Sincatuchi sent me back to class Tai and his parents arrived, not long after Kari woke up.
Mr. Kamiya immediately took her to the hospital, but apart from extreme fatigue she checked out fine. The doctors were such as puzzled as the rest of us, but they sent her home with only the instructions to get some rest and no overly exert herself. Though everyone else was just happy she was okay something didn't sit well with me. Ever since she woke up it was as if she was hiding something. Once one of our classmates had asked her what it was like to be unconscious and nearly die. She lied. Kari had told them that she didn't remember anything, but I could tell that wasn't the truth. I have known Kari from the time we were eight and for nearly as long, recognized that she couldn't tell a convincing lie to save a life.
~*~
It was warm for February. So warm that the entire group had gathered for a picnic in the park beside the old middle school, well at least as much of the group as possible. Izzy and Joe were off at university, Mimi was still stuck in America and Cody had Kendo practice. Not a total reunion but the best we could do on such short notice.
In the shade of a large weeping willow, Matt sat contently with Sora in his arms, staring into the clear pond that was almost as blue as his eyes. Davis, Tai, Ken and I were on the basketball court playing two on two; while Kari and Yolei sat on the picnic blanket near by watching and talking. Gossip no doubt, knowing Yolei. The afternoon sun glinted of Kari's hair turning it golden brown and causing her to appear radiant as she giggled at something her friend had said.
"TS? Common…earth to TQ …come in please. I know she's beautiful but we have a game to win." Davis laughed waving a hand in front of my face. I gently shook my head, regretfully leaving behind my daydreams and returned to reality. "And you said that I act like Tai, honestly."
Bewildered by his comment I peered toward the other side of the court where Ken was desperately trying to bring Tai to his senses without beating the crap out of him. I carefully followed Tai's gaze and sighed. It led directly to my brother…and his girlfriend. For the past 3 years Sora had been dating Matt and for the past 3 years Tai hasn't been able to get over her. I'm simply stuck in the middle most of the time because although I pity Tai, I want my brother to be happy. Sora does that. And from what she's told me he makes her happy too.
"It's kinda sad, isn't it? I mean poor Tai, the guy never seems to get a break, and then just when he thinks that asking out Sora is a sure bet… she announces she's dating Matt!" Davis sighed. "It almost reminds of how you and me fought over Kari, but she didn't choose either of us. I tell you Tb, life sucks."
I turned to him with a smile on my face. "Davis, you're sixteen and you still can't spell TK? I don't know how they ever let you pass kindergarten, rather ninth grade." I joked choosing to ignore his last statement.
He grabbed the basket ball and passed it to Tai finally getting his attention. "Just concentrate okay? Takeru." He replied slyly, accenting that last word to make certain I knew he had used my full name. I ran forward into position blocking Ken.
"Whatever you say, Daisuke. Whatever you say."
***P.O.V. Kari***
"….and Julie was all like: 'I do not like Jordan', but of course we all new that she was like totally fronting. What do you think Kari? Kari?"
"Huh?" I questioned snapping out of the trance I had been in. "What do you want Yolei?" I turned quickly to face my grinning friend, and rolled my eyes in anticipation of what she had to say next. "Yolei, for the last time I was not……"
"Staring at him." She finished my sentence. "And yes, you were. I don't get you sometimes. Why don't you just admit it? What harm could come of you asking him out?"
She peered over my shoulder at the boys playing basketball, and when I saw a blush come to her cheeks I knew she had seen Ken in his glossy black b- ball shorts and tank-top.
"What about you. You can't even look at Ken without going red."
"True. But at least I admit it. Common face it Kari, you so have the hots for Tk. It's not something to be embarrassed of. I know quite a few girls who like him. Take for example…the entire school."
I shook my head. "That's exactly why I don't want to like him. I'm not like the other girls. I don't want people to think that I have a crush on him because he's popular. It's not my style."
"I know. So does everyone else. You're original, that's why even the most popular girls look to you for fashion advice. Being in love with Tk isn't going to change any of that. You have far more reasons for loving him anyways. None of them have been through what you two have, and you did it together."
"I don't know. I suppose you're right, but….ughhh!" My voice rang out in a loud scream, but I couldn't hear it. My head was pounding with pain. I could faintly hear Yolei's voice questioning me with concern, but I couldn't bring myself to respond. I felt as if my head was about to explode. I glanced at the lake, but where a clear blue body of water had once been, I found a pool of blackness. Nothingness. Darkness. No, not again. Please not again. I cried out in my mind as I discover I was surrounded by darkness once more.
'I told you I would be back keeper of light. I warned you. You should have heeded my words.'
Oh no. Not him again. Why do you want me? I sobbed. I tried to move but like the last time I was stuck in my place, the icy tendrils of the black abyss held fast.
Why you? How could you ask such a foolish question? It is because who you are that I want you; that I need you. You are the light that feeds the darkness. Come with me my pet and I will unleash in you power beyond your mortal comprehension.
I am not your pet. You do not own me. She thought defiantly. If what he said was true she could not hand herself over to the powers of darkness. And you cannot force me to go anywhere with you. I will not submit.
YOU DARE QUESTION ME? He roared. His thoughts were so fierce that she could feel her mind weakening with every syllable. You are mine, I am your master, and you will yield to my power. You belong to me and shall do whatever I command; is that clear?
Crystal. She retaliated. But I do not care who you think you are or what claim you allege to have over me, I will not concede.
Did you not understand me before? YOU SHALL DO WHATEVER I COMMAND OF YOU. A sharp pain pierced the back of her neck. She could slowly feel her energy draining, and her determination along with it. She could barely concentrate rather continue to fight, the evil had won.
***P.O.V. Yolei***
"KARI? HIKARI WHAT"S WRONG?!?!?" I shouted, shaking my friend in a panicked terror. "Common Kari. Stop playing, please…this game isn't funny anymore." The brunette who had just been laughing and joking with me had suddenly slipped into a coma like state. Completely unresponsive. I was crying and hyperventilating by the time the others reached us. I suppose they heard my screams. Tk, Tai and Davis immediately rushed to her side ripping me from her.
"…Kari…NO! I won't leave her." I screamed, reaching out to my friend in tears as Davis pushed me back so Tai could franticly try to revive his sister. "Please Davis, please…don't make me leave her. I don't want to leave her." I pleaded, but Davis shook his head and return to Tai side intending to help him and Tk in anyway possible.
I shook as my entire body was overcome by a hysterical fit of tears. I usually tried to be strong by I only sobbed harder as I felt myself go to pieces. How could this happen? Hikari is the most calm and collected girl I know, how could this happen again? She didn't even appear to be sick. How did Tk remain so composed in this situation? I don't know what to do. That sudden realization only brought me to more anguish, while my tears became profuse. Just when I was about to lose all sanity the placement of a strong comforting hand on my shoulder caused me to jump with a start. I turned to my consoler, and found myself staring into the most magnificent indigo eyes.
"Shhh,…it's alright Yolei." Ken smiled wearily as he pulled me into a tight embrace. "She'll be alright. I promise." I released the tension inside me by crying softly on his broad shoulder as he rubbed my back comfortingly. Somehow it just felt right.
"Kari?" I heard Tai gasp in surprise. Both Ken and I looked up from our shared hug, a little flushed but feeling slightly better none the less. I quickly ran toward Hikari and Tai, and drew back in awe as I saw her eyelids flutter open. She smiled and raised herself into a sitting position. "I hope that I have not frightened you." She stated somewhat monotonely as if she was consciously trying to put emotion into her voice. "Do not worry. I am not injured." Kari uncomfortably patted his back as Tai wrapped his arms around her and held her close in a desperate attempt to stop shaking. Tk just stood in toward the side with no particular expression on his face, but tears were forming streams on his cheeks. Sora and Matt had also joined us and also looked quite relieved that Kari had woken up.
I was relieved and upset at the same time, because although I greatly wanted Kari to be alright something seemed somehow different about her. I could tell exactly want, yet I knew something was not right, her aura felt evil. I remained at a distance from her; Tk seemed to feel it too. I would have to make sure to discover exactly what was wrong.
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Mandy: *~_~* I know, boring chapter…no action. Sorry but the plot is complex and I really need to set it up. I was working on my other fic so this chapter is a little smaller than I had hoped. Too bad. I'll do my best to up date this asap, but I have no time!!! I warn you this is only getting longer. *sigh* And cheers to you Allison, thanx for checking in so often, it was your repeated reviews that made me start working on this again. Anywayz, later *smiles*…
Chibi-Togomon: *about to say something*
Mandy: * give him her patented 'Oh no you don't!' glare*
Chibi-Togomon: *shuts up*
Mandy: *smiles triumphantly* Good little puppet(mon)
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Goodness, who knew I'd be getting a muse. Maybe it's a write of passage on ff.net. I'll try to keep him under control though. He won't be appearing too often in this fic, hopefully. He's kinda my crazier side, and more romantic side, and more "blood and guts" wanting side, heck he's just my extremely psychotic side altogether! I hope you liked this. I want feed back!
Mandy~_~