Disclaimer: Do I have to write this again? Fine. Me no own digimon. Simple
enough?
This chapter is brought to you by chocolate covered coffee beans, and Loser. He's great. Check him out because [insert flattering comment here]. I would like to warn you all that this fic, may get a little darker. I promise no extreme violence of sexual content, but the subject matter could get a little weird. I'm still not 100% positive where this fic will go so this is just a note of caution.
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Through the Darkness
Chapter 4
***P.O.V. TK***
I could sense that something was not right as she stood and made her way over towards Ken. Tai reluctantly let go of her. "Don't cry. Go back to your games, I was only tired." She suggested; no, ordered. Her voice was not fluctuating like it usually did. It contained absolutely no emotion at all. I looked around and saw that most dismissed it as side effect or were too happy to notice.
After a few minutes, and many reassurances to Tai that Kari was fine, we returned to our game. Something still didn't seem right to me. Although Kari appeared to be fine, but her eyes told a different story. The radiant sparkle that I had grown to love no longer shone and her crimson brown irises seemed hollow, devoid of any emotion. I no longer felt like playing so I offered my brother my position and quietly observed her from the far side of the court.
"Tk! Why didn't you tell us Matt was better than you?" Ken called, in an attempt to lighten the mood, "We would have kicked you off the court ages ago." All of the guys laughed expecting me to become angry that my musician brother was a better basketball player than I, who am captain of my school team. Instead I shared their laughter. When you spent most of your time with Davis, you learn to keep your cool.
"Nah. I was just holding back. Wouldn't want to make you look bad in front of Yolei, now would I." Did I mention you also learn to be quick with your come backs? The others began laughing again as Ken's face became flushed and he checked to make sure Yolei hadn't heard me. I also look towards her only to see Yolei alone on the blanket talking on her cell and Kari no where in sight. Why would Kari leave without telling us, and why didn't she take her things? I pondered. Kari's behavior was only getting more unusual. Making a split second decision I resolved look around, knowing my best friend couldn't have gone very far. I quietly snuck, unnoticed from my courtside seat and wondered up the narrow path leading from the courts. In the distance I saw a small brunette figure walking quickly in the direction of the beach. Hikari! I tore off after her hoping to reach her before we were missed.
"Kar! Wait up." I puffed as I neared her although it look as if she didn't hear me fore she kept walking in her quicken pace. "Please wait!" I tried again, this time knowing that I was within hearing range, but she only continued. I speed up and was soon cut her off, causing to have no other choice except to stop and listen. "Kari, where are you going and why won't you answer me?" I pleaded
"Takeru. I apologize, I must not have heard you. Please tell the others that I am ill and am going home." She answered, again slipping into a monotone, robotic tone. "I did not mean to worry you."
I was not fool for a moment. No matter what was wrong with her, one thing hadn't changed. She still sucked at lying. "You don't look sick to me, and if you were going to your house you would have told Tai; he's staying with you after all. You didn't even take your backpack. Honestly Kari do you think I'm stupid? Where are you going?"
"Home. Tell Taichi to bring my things when he comes. I must be going." Kari replied flatly.
"Um, Kari? One more thing, you live in the opposite direction."
"I knew that. but. I must see the doctor first."
"Kari? The doctor office in the opposite direction too."
"I'm seeing a new one." With that she resumed her quickened stride, traveling even faster as if to avoid further confrontation.
Hikari, what are you hiding?
***P.O.V. Kari***
All I wanted to do was break down and cry. I felt so miserable and alone. Yet I held back the tears because that is what I had to do to keep myself sane. I lacked the courage of my brother. I didn't have Takeru's hope. I was a captive of despair. My shackles; the darkness. My prison; my mind. I was trapped within my own body, but I had no control over what was said of done. All I could do was watch helplessly as the demon took control.
I saw Tai worried and afraid for my safety. I heard my voice consol him, but the words were not mine. I witnessed the look in those deep blue eyes and drew hope from Takeru's disbelief, only to have it smashed by more lies brought by my own voice. Now I was walking again, not that is was of my own doing. I wasn't sure where I was going, nor did I care. I just wanted this hellish nightmare to be over. These things just couldn't happen in real life. It wasn't possible. Then again, I once believed that other dimensions didn't exist. I thought that talking, fighting, caring extra- terrestrial creatures were impossible. Yet those were all real. No, I refused to believe this was actually happening. I would wake up and Tai would be there and comfort me then Tk would come by I everything would be normal. Normal being a relative term of course.
It took a moment to realize that I had finally stopped. I peered through the two way mirror that had once been my eyes. I was standing alone on edge of a sandy beach. I slinked by from the 'window' and sank back into the darkness. The Beach. I should have known. I was being taken to the Dark Ocean again. Perhaps to visit the 'undersea master' or have another go at fending of scubamon. Whatever is was I had no intention of doing it. Of course those decisions were no longer my own.
"Well this is it. The moment I have been waiting for..Demonic Portal!" There was my voice again, complete with words I did not say.
The flash of light that followed them it illuminated the darkness around me and forced me to turn away. When I open my eyes again I was lying down on the coast of the beach. The sunlight was blinding. I was so dark I could barely see my hand. I was back in the realm of the Dark Ocean. I sat up to get a better look. That's when it dawned on me; I could move again. I was back in control of my own body. I nearly cried with joy as I flexed my fingers for the first time in what had felt like forever. Springing to my feet I ran gleefully until I turned around and remembered where I was. The Dark Ocean lay before me sprawled out as far as the eye can see. I was standing on an island, in the middle of nowhere, encircle was the eerie waters of a blackened sea. A shudder ran through my and the cold breeze blew through the grey coloured trees. I had to find shelter. It looked as if a storm was brewing. And then I saw it. A small cave, not far form where I stood. The warm glow of flickering light drafted out of the opening. This light was unlike the sun in this world. If was yellow and red, like it came from a actually fire. Without hesitation I ran toward it carelessly. If it was a real, earthly fire then someone must have lit is and I intended to find out who.
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Well that's all this time. Sorry the chapter is so short and took so long, but I was working on a few other projects that won't be released until they are almost complete, and my new fic Plight of Angels. I promise to work harder to get out another chapter soon. No guarantees. L8z Mandy~_~
This chapter is brought to you by chocolate covered coffee beans, and Loser. He's great. Check him out because [insert flattering comment here]. I would like to warn you all that this fic, may get a little darker. I promise no extreme violence of sexual content, but the subject matter could get a little weird. I'm still not 100% positive where this fic will go so this is just a note of caution.
~*~
Through the Darkness
Chapter 4
***P.O.V. TK***
I could sense that something was not right as she stood and made her way over towards Ken. Tai reluctantly let go of her. "Don't cry. Go back to your games, I was only tired." She suggested; no, ordered. Her voice was not fluctuating like it usually did. It contained absolutely no emotion at all. I looked around and saw that most dismissed it as side effect or were too happy to notice.
After a few minutes, and many reassurances to Tai that Kari was fine, we returned to our game. Something still didn't seem right to me. Although Kari appeared to be fine, but her eyes told a different story. The radiant sparkle that I had grown to love no longer shone and her crimson brown irises seemed hollow, devoid of any emotion. I no longer felt like playing so I offered my brother my position and quietly observed her from the far side of the court.
"Tk! Why didn't you tell us Matt was better than you?" Ken called, in an attempt to lighten the mood, "We would have kicked you off the court ages ago." All of the guys laughed expecting me to become angry that my musician brother was a better basketball player than I, who am captain of my school team. Instead I shared their laughter. When you spent most of your time with Davis, you learn to keep your cool.
"Nah. I was just holding back. Wouldn't want to make you look bad in front of Yolei, now would I." Did I mention you also learn to be quick with your come backs? The others began laughing again as Ken's face became flushed and he checked to make sure Yolei hadn't heard me. I also look towards her only to see Yolei alone on the blanket talking on her cell and Kari no where in sight. Why would Kari leave without telling us, and why didn't she take her things? I pondered. Kari's behavior was only getting more unusual. Making a split second decision I resolved look around, knowing my best friend couldn't have gone very far. I quietly snuck, unnoticed from my courtside seat and wondered up the narrow path leading from the courts. In the distance I saw a small brunette figure walking quickly in the direction of the beach. Hikari! I tore off after her hoping to reach her before we were missed.
"Kar! Wait up." I puffed as I neared her although it look as if she didn't hear me fore she kept walking in her quicken pace. "Please wait!" I tried again, this time knowing that I was within hearing range, but she only continued. I speed up and was soon cut her off, causing to have no other choice except to stop and listen. "Kari, where are you going and why won't you answer me?" I pleaded
"Takeru. I apologize, I must not have heard you. Please tell the others that I am ill and am going home." She answered, again slipping into a monotone, robotic tone. "I did not mean to worry you."
I was not fool for a moment. No matter what was wrong with her, one thing hadn't changed. She still sucked at lying. "You don't look sick to me, and if you were going to your house you would have told Tai; he's staying with you after all. You didn't even take your backpack. Honestly Kari do you think I'm stupid? Where are you going?"
"Home. Tell Taichi to bring my things when he comes. I must be going." Kari replied flatly.
"Um, Kari? One more thing, you live in the opposite direction."
"I knew that. but. I must see the doctor first."
"Kari? The doctor office in the opposite direction too."
"I'm seeing a new one." With that she resumed her quickened stride, traveling even faster as if to avoid further confrontation.
Hikari, what are you hiding?
***P.O.V. Kari***
All I wanted to do was break down and cry. I felt so miserable and alone. Yet I held back the tears because that is what I had to do to keep myself sane. I lacked the courage of my brother. I didn't have Takeru's hope. I was a captive of despair. My shackles; the darkness. My prison; my mind. I was trapped within my own body, but I had no control over what was said of done. All I could do was watch helplessly as the demon took control.
I saw Tai worried and afraid for my safety. I heard my voice consol him, but the words were not mine. I witnessed the look in those deep blue eyes and drew hope from Takeru's disbelief, only to have it smashed by more lies brought by my own voice. Now I was walking again, not that is was of my own doing. I wasn't sure where I was going, nor did I care. I just wanted this hellish nightmare to be over. These things just couldn't happen in real life. It wasn't possible. Then again, I once believed that other dimensions didn't exist. I thought that talking, fighting, caring extra- terrestrial creatures were impossible. Yet those were all real. No, I refused to believe this was actually happening. I would wake up and Tai would be there and comfort me then Tk would come by I everything would be normal. Normal being a relative term of course.
It took a moment to realize that I had finally stopped. I peered through the two way mirror that had once been my eyes. I was standing alone on edge of a sandy beach. I slinked by from the 'window' and sank back into the darkness. The Beach. I should have known. I was being taken to the Dark Ocean again. Perhaps to visit the 'undersea master' or have another go at fending of scubamon. Whatever is was I had no intention of doing it. Of course those decisions were no longer my own.
"Well this is it. The moment I have been waiting for..Demonic Portal!" There was my voice again, complete with words I did not say.
The flash of light that followed them it illuminated the darkness around me and forced me to turn away. When I open my eyes again I was lying down on the coast of the beach. The sunlight was blinding. I was so dark I could barely see my hand. I was back in the realm of the Dark Ocean. I sat up to get a better look. That's when it dawned on me; I could move again. I was back in control of my own body. I nearly cried with joy as I flexed my fingers for the first time in what had felt like forever. Springing to my feet I ran gleefully until I turned around and remembered where I was. The Dark Ocean lay before me sprawled out as far as the eye can see. I was standing on an island, in the middle of nowhere, encircle was the eerie waters of a blackened sea. A shudder ran through my and the cold breeze blew through the grey coloured trees. I had to find shelter. It looked as if a storm was brewing. And then I saw it. A small cave, not far form where I stood. The warm glow of flickering light drafted out of the opening. This light was unlike the sun in this world. If was yellow and red, like it came from a actually fire. Without hesitation I ran toward it carelessly. If it was a real, earthly fire then someone must have lit is and I intended to find out who.
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Well that's all this time. Sorry the chapter is so short and took so long, but I was working on a few other projects that won't be released until they are almost complete, and my new fic Plight of Angels. I promise to work harder to get out another chapter soon. No guarantees. L8z Mandy~_~