Note: Tomorrow, I'll be leaving for a long needed vacation to Florida and a cruise in the Carribean! So I'll finish up probably 2 chapters tonight (one chapter is ¾ of the way done). Sorry if this chapter is a little short, but I need to my finish packing. Well hope you like it.

Thanks to my reviewers:

Hoobastanker- I'm glad you luv it! Here's the next update!

Arabella Silverbell- I totally agree. I like Ruki-chan's personality the way it is… not a lot of strong women on television. Even on Buffy on the season finale they turned her into a sap. :P ( Enough of my ranting :P)

Riah-chan- Thanks for reading thisJ ! I'm glad you think their little conversations are funny :P!

Angel13-Thanks! I'm glad you think so.

Well I'm sure you're tired of my talking so on with the fic!

Yet Another Set-back

Ryo felt a sense of warmth shine down on his face that morning. He blinked and steadily opened up his eyes. It was an overly bright day with a few clouds in the sky. Looking over at Ruki who was still curled up in a tiny ball. 'I'll just let her sleep for a little while.' He thought as he searched through his bags for breakfast.

He found his pastries, and for eggs at the bottom of the bag. 'I'm glad Piximon put a spell on the food to preserve it. If not we'd be either be starving or eating rotting food.' Ryo heard a small yawn come from the tree.

"Good morning Pumpkin!" Ryo greeted cheerfully.

"You're up, and cooking breakfast already? Usually by this time you're sleeping away." She yawned.

"Well one of us had to make breakfast." Ryo said handing Ruki a pastry and two eggs.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome Wildcat." He smirked.

"Moron."

"Pumpkin"

"Jerk"

"Sweet heart."

"Shut up!" She yelled walking away.

'Oh, Great job Ryo.' He thought to himself.

"Ruki, I'm sorry. I won't say that word again." Ryo pleaded.

"Fine as long as you never say that again in your life to me ever." She glared at him.

"Alright."

"Also, once we get to Verdianna, I want to fight again."

"Verbally or physically?" Asked a confused Ryo.

Meanwhile, a tall dark figure watched from the highest branch of the willow tree.

"Brother Simon." He called sternly.

"You called Brother Alias?" The Jenrya look-a-like replied.

"Yes, I want you to got to Verdianna. The boy and girl have fallen for each other, yet they're too afraid of their emotions to say anything. They mustn't admit their feelings, if they do… our task shall become more difficult. Use your current form to your advantage." Brother Alias ordered.

"I will not fail you." Brother Simon said solemnly.

"Another thing, the girl, Ruki is very unsure of her feelings currently. The boy on the other hand would risk everything and anything for her. Now go." He ordered.

"As you command." Brother Simons said as they both vanished.

Ryo and Ruki finished up their breakfast and began to pack up their supplies. Ruki once again walked off leaving a clueless Ryo behind.

"Hey Wildcat! Wait up." He yelled grabbing all of his stuff and running after her.

"Why are you so slow? She asked.

"Why are you always walking away from me?" He retaliated.

"You're impossible." She sighed.

After two treacherous hours of walking through hot sun and multiple arguments between them. The two tamers arrived in a small town and the sign read, 'Verdianna, Population 2 750.'

"Piximon said that his friend Cami lives on 17 Fuwakei Road." Ryo said pointing to the map.

"Then what are we waiting here for?" Ruki asked, running towards the house.

Ryo had no choice, but to run after her. Once he caught up to Ruki, they were already standing in front of Cami's home.

"Must you always run?" Asked Ryo.

"Must, you always ask stupid questions?" She replied.

Cami's house was just like Ruki's home, except a tad smaller, with a training area in the back. The Digital Fighters walked up to the entrance and knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" a voice called from inside.

"Two friends of Piximon." Ruki answered.

The door opened, a woman about 5'7" with straight long brown hair, emerald eyes and wearing a ninja's outfit greeted them.

'She reminds me so much of my mother… before she died that is. Her hair, eyes, strength and presence is just so familiar.'

"Hello. My name is Cami. It's an honour to meet the digital fighters, not to mention train them." She said shaking their hands.

"Hello Cami. It's an honour to meet an expert at martial arts and weaponry like you. I'm Ruki."

"Hello Cami-san. My name is Ryo." He said with a tint of red on his cheeks.

Ruki saw this and felt a pang of anger hit her. 'I knew it. Ryo's just a two-timing pig! I've never seen him be so… respectful towards anyone! To think, I really thought I felt something for that jerk!'

"Excuse me Cami-san, may I go talk a walk for a while?"

"Of course Ruki, you are a guest. Just be back before dinner." Cami replied.

"Ruki, I'm coming with you." Ryo insisted dropping his bags on the floor.

"No, I want to be alone. Away from people like you." She hissed angrily as she left.

Ruki… what did I do wrong?

Stupid Cami-san… No, Cami is a great person, strong willed and intelligent. She's way to good for a dirt bag like Ryo.

"Excuse me miss, but are you Ruki-chan?" asked a boy her age with blue hair and steel gray eyes.

Yet another bump in Ruki and Ryo's relationship (note: It might be 'Jen' x Ruki for one or two chapters). Hopefully I'll resolve this before I leave! By the way don't worry about the real Jen-chan. He's happily living in the 'real world' currently. About Ryo, he doesn't really think of Cami, romantically… he just has respect for her, just as he would for his mother. Thanks for Reading!