Regless: Back again. Figured I might as well get some more work on this
done before I went to dads.
Black: Lucky bastard, you don't have to baby-sit the little freaks at dads.
Regless grins: Yep. Anyway. Peter said that I had already given away the ending in Viral State but I think I still got a few surprises in this one.
BlackTerriermon: Crimson Blast
{Regless watches the fireball sail by and Black gets pegged in the back of the head which forces him out the window.}
Black Screaming from two stories below: YOU HIT THE WRONG PERSON YOU... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU!
Regless: LOL. I'm pretty sure I mentioned this before but me and Black share an Account. He hasn't called ya evil once where I've done it about... a good 60 times. Nice shot by the way. Oh and I'm gonna hold off on my other fic for a while, I finally got a good idea for how to continue it but I need to take care some things in this one first.
{ = Actions
** = Thoughts
" = Dialogue
~ = Telepathy
Black: You forgot to mention you don't own digimon. For crying out loud are you trying to get sued or what?
Regless: Officially... No.
Hazard List: I got good feedback from the last one so I figured I'd do a complete list this time. The list will basically contain the color of the Hazard, who it belongs to, it's 'personality', the ability it gives Takato when fully acquired, and it's current possessor.
Red Hazard (Takato) - Hatred/Rage - Strength, Speed, Megidramon, Power - Takato
White Hazard (Beelzemon) - Infectious - Shifting Dimensions - Takato
Black Hazard (Zhuqiaomon) - Greed - Creation - Zhuqiaomon/Rika (Zhuqiaomon creates his minions. This does have it's limitations of course I.E. can't recreate Azulongmon)
Blue Hazard (Rika) - Suicidal - Makes Nightmares - Takato
Green Hazard (Henry) - Deceitful - Telepathy - Takato
And I won't say what happens when Takato maxes-out his levels or collects all the Hazards.
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter 13 - Crutches and Crushes (Part 2)
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??? "Alright I understand why you chose me but why do I have to look like this?"
Black Zhuqiaomon "I want you to separate the Keeper from 'her'."
??? "And she looks like this when she's not fighting?"
Black Zhuqiaomon "Yes"
??? "Alright, but isn't this a bit much? I mean this seems kind of a round- about way of getting that Keeper kid."
Black Zhuqiaomon "He's already defeated Hazard Caturamon, then 'she' defeated my Megidramon copy. What's worse is that now she has part of the Black Hazard within her... Part of MY power."
??? "What about the Keeper, how many does he have?"
Black Zhuqiaomon "Four, but only three are active. His own has not awakened yet. Be cautious, I don't know what abilities these give him."
??? "Who cares? As long as we don't have to worry about Megidramon there's no problem. Besides, I can handle some girl so you plans' sure to be a success.
Black Zhuqiaomon "Then go now" **Hmm, everything is ready for my next plan. Sakuyamon, you are mine.**
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The class settled down for the second half of the day to start. There was still no sign on Marine Angemon. Henry and Jeri had reentered the class together after lunch. Kazu made a comment about it so Rika chucked her eraser at him and nailed him right in the ear. Kazu was still looking around trying to find out where the offending piece of rubber had come from. Takato hadn't shown up yet either. Rika was thinking she might have scared him to much earlier, when he finally hopped into class with only one crutch. He was looking pretty beaten with red hand prints across his face, with Kenta and Marine Angemon right behind.
Takato "Sorry I'm late, I feel down the stairs again."
Kenta "And again and again and again and a-
Takato "Zip it, I got Marine Angemon for you."
{Kenta turned bright red at that statement while Rika exchanged a confused glance with Jeri.}
Ms. Asagi "That's no excuse, there's a ramp on the other side of the school."
Takato "Other side? But I still would've been late."
Kenta "Just less injured."
Takato "...Next time you get Marine Angemon."
Marine Angemon "Pi, pi pi?"
Kenta looked at his partner in his pocket "No he's just being mean."
Ms. Asagi "Well I'll let it slide since I don't want to hold up the class anymore. But next time you get a detention."
Takato and Kenta nodded in unison before finally taking a seat. Rika was looking curiously at Takato, wondering what had happened. After Takato took his seat next to her, she waited for the teacher to start talking again before she finally asked him where Marine Angemon had been hiding all that time. Takato turned slightly red when he responded.
Takato "Where no man dares to go."
Rika "...Girls washroom?"
Takato turned extremely red "Umm... yeah."
Rika "...Didn't think you had it in you Gogglehead."
Takato's blush went away when he became he to defend himself against the implied accusation "What? No, it wasn't like that. Kenta was too afraid to go in and we had to get Marine Angemon out of there somehow before he scared someone."
Rika "Most girls I've seen wouldn't be afraid of a small pink fish."
Takato "Yeah, most the girls in the locker room weren't afraid either. When I got in there they were talking about how he was "Soooo Cuuuute"."
Rika smiled at the thought until something finally occurred to her "Wait Gogglehead, you didn't spy on me when you were still invisible did you?"
Takato turned beat red again "No- no. Of course not."
Rika leaned over and was giving him the evil eye "You sure...?"
Takato moved over until he was only half off his chair "Y-yes I'm sure."
Rika moved back to how she was sitting before only with her arms now folded pretending as if she was hurt by the young boy's words "Guess that means you don't think I'm very attractive."
Takato turned red **What the?** "Of course I do... Wait, your messing with me on purpose like you did this morning aren't you."
Rika **Rats, he figured it out** "Well, ya. But thanks anyways for the compliment."
Takato **I wonder why she keeps doing that** "Uhh... No problem."
Takato and Rika turned back to the class to find out that EVERYONE had turned in their seat and was eagerly listening in on their conversation, including the teacher who stood at the head of the class with her arms folded looking deeply unamused.
Rika **Awww crap.**
Takato "Umm how much did you all hear?"
Ryo "Since 'What? No, it wasn't like that.'."
Takato & Rika **Awww crap.**
Jeri "I hope you weren't spying on any of us while you were invisible."
Takato "Of course I wasn't." **I think my credibility just went way down.**
Henry "Nothing wrong with talking to a friend, just next time, please do it out of class."
Ms. Asagi "Couldn't have said it better myself."
Kazu "What, no way. Keep going you two. That was way more interesting than Ms. Asagi's lecture."
Takato **Kazu... Have you ever even heard the word tact?**
Ms. Asagi "Alright, Takato. I'll see you after school. Rika, since this is your first warning...today, I'll overlook it. Now everyone turn back to the front before I put you all in detention."
The class groaned and turned back to their seats as Ms. Asagi resumed her lecture. About an hour later she caught Takato doodling something in class.
Ms. Asagi "Takato, I hope those are notes about what you've learned today."
Takato looked up and stared blankly. The entire class turned to him again **Damn, busted** "......True!"
Ms. Asagi sighed "And what is true, may I ask?"
Takato **I have no idea.** "... That uf"
Rika had elbowed Takato in the ribs and whispered something while she was leaning on her hand so noone could see her mouth move. "That you were taking notes about today's class"
Takato smiled brightly "That I was taking noted about today's class... (Thanks Rika.)"
Rika "No problem, Gogglehead."
The class reluctantly turned back to the blackboard at Ms. Asagi's command. The rest of the day went by without much trouble. Rika had fallen asleep at one point and almost fell over but, of course, Takato was right next to her and kept that from happening. The bell finally rung and Ms. Asagi finished reading out the homework. The class left after that except for Takato who still had a detention. He waved goodbye to his friends and most waved back, Rika just nodded in response as she left.
Takato sat slumped in his chair "So teach, what do you want me to do?"
Ms. Asagi "Four things."
Takato **Damn.**
Ms. Asagi "Don't call me 'Teach', sit up straight, do your homework, and clean the classroom, then you can go."
Takato straightened himself immediately grinning nervously. "Okay. Oh and thanks for earlier."
Ms. Asagi "Pardon?"
Takato "Yeah, asking Rika to deliver my lunch to me."
Ms. Asagi stared blankly "...Actually she asked me for permission to do that and I said 'no'. I was a little nervous about her violent streak but I guess she did it anyway."
Takato "You mean. She stopped by just because she wanted too?" **Is that why she jabbed her elbow into my leg when I was at the nurses office? To keep me from talking?**
Ms. Asagi smiled ever so slightly "Seems like it. I'm Impressed your still alive to he honest, Matsuki. She seems pretty..."
Takato "...Violent. Yeah, I know. But she's nice if you get to know her... I think."
Ms. Asagi nodded and walked out the door while Takato pulled out his books. He was reminded of the time he had a detention and there was Jeri to keep him company. This time, however, he couldn't help hoping that Rika would appear in the doorway. He surprised when someone did, even if it wasn't Rika, it was a more than welcome sight.
Takato "Hey Henry! What are you doing here?"
Henry "I couldn't let you face Ms. Asagi alone, now could I?"
Takato nodded "Yeah thanks, but she's not here."
Henry nodded "No problem, then I'll just help you get out of here earlier. What do you need to do?"
Takato point to his books "How about you do my homework, and I clean the classroom."
Henry smiled and shook his head "Afraid not. You do your own homework and I'LL clean the classroom."
Takato frowned as he went back to reading his textbook "Alright. Some best friend you turned out to be."
Henry was still smiling "You'll thank me when your older."
Takato "...Oh yeah, how did things go with Jeri?"
Henry had just begun to clean the blackboards "Great, thanks to you. But don't freak me out like that again, alright? I really thought you were serious."
Takato had a smile from ear to ear then his smile faded and he turned slightly pink "Glad to here it. Oh and umm... do you have any... advice?"
Henry turned to his friend to find him nervously laying with his pen "For what?"
Takato's cheeks brightened a little more "For...girls?"
Henry smiled at the last word "Looks like someone else has a crush of their own. Well every person is different, who is it that your thinking of?"
Takato muttered it out blushing even more ".........Rika."
Henry "Pardon, didn't quite hear that."
Takato "......RIKA!!!"
Rika "What?"
The two boys turned to figure in the doorway. Rika was holding the crutch that Takato had lost earlier. And, is if on command, he slipped off his chair and collided with the floor. Leaving Henry and Rika to sweatdrop at their friends behavior. Climbed back onto his chair, still blushing from before. Again, Rika's specs hid Takato's obvious feelings.
Takato "What are you doing here?"
Rika smirked "Nice to see you too Gogglehead. And to answer your question I got your crutch out of the girls washroom."
Henry "Uhh Takato... Why were you in the girls washroom?"
Takato nervously got redder with the embarrassment "It was just to get Marine Angemon. I swear."
Henry "...Alright."
Rika handed Takato his long lost crutch then turned to leave. "See ya later Gogglehead."
When she was out of sight Takato glared at his friend "Was that payback for the little trick I played on you with Jeri?"
Henry "Nope, I honestly didn't know she was just standing there."
Takato expression softened "Yeah well... Do you have any advice?"
Henry "Hmmm for most girls 'yes'... For Rika 'no'... Why do you like her so much anyways. I mean, she's not exactly the nicest girl I've met even if she's improved greatly from the time I met her."
Takato "Well, I don't know how to explain it really. It's kinda like... every time I'm about to fall, she's there to catch to me. I realize I sound like a total wuss but... I can't stop thinking about her."
Takato's mind trailed back to when he made Guilmon digivolve to Megidramon and Rika was the only one trying to help him get to his feet. Then to the fight with Hazard Caturamon, he had been knocked out but based on what he had heard... Rika pulled him out of explosion of some type, and finally today when he didn't know what to say to the teacher and Rika told him how to get out of trouble.
Henry "Yeah, you two make a good team."
Takato "Uhh, pardon?"
Henry "What? Don't tell me you've forgotten about Ice Devimon, or when Yamaki's communicator switched on while we were in that cave? You've been helping her too you know.
Takato "Yeah but, she wouldn't remember any of that."
Henry "Oh how about when you toppled that tree in the digital world or when you merged with the Arc. Even if you had to be saved by Rika, it was you that destroyed Hazard Caturamon when everything else had failed."
Takato "Y-You really think so?"
Henry "Of course! Even if you don't act like it most the time... You kinda remind me of... what was it... you that brown haired... Tai, the digidestined of Courage. And anyway, If you want advice on how to impress her you might trying asking the people who know her best."
Takato sighed looked at the numbers on his page "Yeah but, well... She doesn't branch out all that much."
Henry "True... But she was with Jeri earlier and I'm sure Renamon might have an idea or two."
Takato "RENAMON of course!!!
Takato packed his books up by knocking them into his bag with one fluid motion and bolted out the door toppling his desk as he got up. Henry dropped the chalk brushes and tried to stop Takato as he had only been in detention for about 5 minutes and he was sure Ms. Asagi wouldn't like him skipping out. Takato was already out the door by the time he took his first step.
Henry **For a guy with crutches that can't help tripping and falling every five seconds... and considering I was closer to the door than he was... He really moves fast.**
At that moment Ms. Asagi walked back, apparently Takato had gotten out of sight before she entered the hallway just outside because she was eyeing Henry and the mess left by the two boys curiously.
Henry "Uhh There's a rational explanation for this I assure you."
Ms. Asagi smiled "I'll bet there is and you can write me an essay about it due tomorrow after your done cleaning up."
Henry "R-right..." **Takato, you are so dead when I get out of here.**
***Meanwhile: with Renamon***
The vulpine digimon looked down at the slumbering form beneath her. Guilmon had fallen asleep a short while ago and was now dreaming peacefully. She couldn't help but envy him a little. He always seemed so carefree, so innocent. Maybe because he wasn't raised in the digital world the way she was.
Renamon "Guilmon... Guilmon, wake up."
Guilmon yawned and opened his eyes and looked up at the tree where Renamon was. The first thing he notice was the color of the sky had changed since he had last been awake. It was a glossy golden color that seemed to fit the atmosphere perfectly. A couple leaves fell around him.
Guilmon "What is it Renamon?"
Renamon "You were sleeping... Was my story too dull for you?"
Guilmon blinked with his usual innocence "No, your voice put me to sleep. Softer voice."
Renamon "...I think I'll take that as a compliment."
Guilmon "It was. I really enjoy listening to you."
Renamon placed the book next to her "Why thank you, Guilmon."
Renamon's face turned pinkish when she noticed something running towards her... No, not running... Hopping? Takato was going as fast as he possibly could through Shinjuku Park. He almost went past Guilmon but stopped when he remembered his dragon friend could help him.
Guilmon "Hi Takato, did you bring bread?"
Takato was so busy looking for Renamon the question seemed to take him off guard. "Uhh, Bread? No, sorry."
Guilmon "Peanut Butter?"
Takato shook his head "I'll have some with me tomorrow, I hope."
Guilmon pouted a bit which Renamon smirked at from her spot in the tree. What Takato said next though took her by surprise.
Takato "Umm, Guilmon. have you seen Renamon?"
Renamon phased out, then back in fight behind Takato kicking up a bit of dust as she did do "Right here."
Takato cried out in surprise and lost his balance. This time however Guilmon caught him and looked at his Tamer with a big grin "She's been reading me stories."
Takato regained his footing "That's... something I never thought would happen in my lifetime."
Renamon blushed a little but it was not noticeable "..."
Takato "Umm, Renamon?"
Renamon "Yes?"
Takato began to fidget nervously "Do you know what Rika likes?"
Renamon put a paw on her chin and looked up "Rare cards, Digimon, Jeans..."
Takato blushed a little "Umm... That's not quite what I meant."
Renamon lowered he head a bit so she could see Takato out of the bottom of her eyes "Then what did you mean?"
Takato blushed a lot "Well..."
Guilmon "Takato wants to know how to get Rika to like him."
Takato looked up and gawked at his partner "W-Who told you?"
Guilmon scratched his head with one big pointy claw. "I don't know I just knew that what you were thinking."
Renamon looked impressed "You two never cease to amazing me. And to answer you question I don't think Rika wants anything to do with that sort of thing."
Takato sighed looking down at his feet "...Oh..."
Renamon "However, if you were to become her friend, you may stand a small, small, chance."
Takato "But, I am her friend."
Renamon smirked at him in that way only she can "I guess that means you have that small, small, chance."
Takato **Does she have to keep saying it like that. There's gotta be a way to reach Rika somehow.** His Hazard sign flashed for a moment. "Well thanks anyway Renamon, I think I'll head over too the Bakery, Guilmon you wanna come?"
Guilmon "Yay! Guilmon Bread."
Renamon "What?"
Takato "Oh I showed Rika how to make Guilmon break, you can find out if you wanna come too. I'm pretty sure she's working there today."
Renamon "Alright." **More time with Guilmon...Not bad.**
Takato **Huh? If she wanted to see Rika, she'd just teleport... I wonder why she's walking with us...** He then looked at Guilmon who was walking with a smile and his eyes closed **And he seems even happier than usual... I wonder why.**
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Rika "Thank you and come again" **You pompous bastard.**
Rika waved to the customer who was leaving while he snorted as he trudged out the door. It was one of those customers who thought he could pull a fast one on her just because she was a kid. He didn't count on her stubbornness and when he asked to see the manager Rika refused. She knew she was right and some jerk was not about to prove otherwise. The entire group was huddled into the bakery eating and talking casually.
Kazu "Remind me never to try that."
Rika "I'll make sure to do that."
Kenta "Here Marine Angemon try this."
Kenta tried feeding his digimon but the piece seemed to be too big and the small digimon began choking on it. Kenta was trying to give it the Hiemlick Maneuver (A/N I am so sure I spelt that one wrong. But my spell check doesn't cover it. Lemme know of the correct spelling if you know it.) when a flash startled both of them.
Jeri took the camera away from the front of her face "That's one for the scrap book."
Alice "...You're a very interesting bunch of people."
Ryo "Yeah, just watch out for Rika. She'll getcha."
Rika "Damn straight."
Kazu "What about Takato, I'd hate to be on the sharp end of 'Chumly's' sword"
Kenta "I wonder where he got it from."
Jeri looked down a bit "It kinda reminds me of Leomon's sword."
Ryo "Didn't one of you mention something about a Hazard Leomon?"
Rika "Yeah... You don't think..."
Kazu "Think what?"
Alice "If your wondering if Hazard Leomon's, Leomon's and Takato's swords are all the same, then I can tell you right now, they are."
Kenta "Huh? But... How?"
Alice "...It's very simple. Taka-"
Rika "Quiet over there. If you want to know 'How?' so bad you ask Takato himself and he'll tell you if he thinks you need to know. It's bad karma to go behind his back like that."
The Tamers' glanced at Rika in surprise. There was an awkward silence for a moment until Jeri spoke "Your right Rika. Were sorry."
Ryo lowered his head **That was thoughtless of me. I've got my own secrets with Milleniumon. I know I wouldn't want people to go behind my back to figure it out.** He looked up at Rika, and covered his seriousness with his usual cocky attitude "Awfully defensive of him, aren't we."
Rika looked around to make sure there were no other customers/witnesses then lunged at Ryo, diving over the counter and reaching for his neck. It was at that moment that Takato and the gang finally entered the little bakery. Takato took in the sight in front of him and then looked at Guilmon, pleading for answers. Guilmon was already going for the bread.
Rika smacked the dino on the hand when he reached for a piece "Oh no you don't. You have to pay just like everyone else."
Guilmon turned to Takato whimpering "Do I have too?"
Rika glared at the dragon in front of her "Why are you asking him?"
Takato "Because this was my house before I wiped myself out, remember. I used to Guilmon bread all the time, guess I have to pay this time though."
Renamon phased in next to Rika "One piece can't hurt, can it?"
Rika "..." **No but I don't want anyone to get the idea I like him or anything**
Takato "Don't worry, I'll pay for it... Huh? Oh, who are you?" Takato noticed a new girl he hadn't seen before standing next to Ryo.
Alice "My name is Alice. Pleased to meet you."
Takato "Oh, I'm-"
Alice kept her blank stare "Takato Matsuki, I know."
Takato "Ooookay. Nice to meet you too." Takato smiled and put one crutch against the wall as he fidgeted for change.
Takato took out some spare change that roughly qualified as his allowance before. He bought all he could afford, one loaf, and Guilmon downed it in a second. Then Takato's mother came into the main room and looked at the boy that had formerly been her son. She stopped the second she saw and stared at him, Takato doing the same. She didn't even notice the large Dino-Dragon trying to sneak off with more bread. There was a good moment of silence. Something in Takato's eyes told the other Tamers' to keep quiet as well.
Mia "...Takehiro... Come here."
A man entered and stood next to his wife. His stare was the same as the woman's "...Uh.... Hi."
Takato bowed formally "Hello..."
Mia "I'm sorry... but, have I seen you before?"
Takato **I'm sorry mom... dad...**
Takato spoke firmly and without a hesitation, it was a first for most the Tamers'... hearing him act so serious. His voice nor his stare wavered for even a second. Rika was looking at the boy curiously and could have sworn he wasn't using his crutches at that moment.
Takato "...No... We've never met..."
Guilmon looked at his Tamer confused "But Takato, you said-"
Takato looked at Guilmon nervously and the symbol on his hand flashed green though noone seemed to notice it ~Please don't say anything Guilmon. Please, just don't say anything.~
Guilmon paused for a moment, then went back to trying to steal more bread "Nevermind."
Another awkward silence passed into the room. Despite Takato words Mia and her husband continued to stare, disbelievingly. Rika wanted to say something to break the tension but there was nothing she could do without being completely rude. Thankfully Guilmon came to Takato's rescue.
Guilmon sniffed the air for a moment, then glanced at Mia "I smell something burning."
Mia "Oh no!!! The dough!"
Takato sighed in relief as his parent rushed into a back room. "That was close."
Renamon "Those were you parents... That must have been hard you Takato."
Jeri "Your parents? But then, why?"
Kazu "Yeah dude, what were you thinking?"
Takato looked around as the room seem to focus in on him. Even Rika looked interested. "I heard a saying once about burning your bridges behind you... I don't know if I'll ever be remembered from before, but... I don't want my mom and dad to spend their time waiting for a reality that might not even happen. For now, it's better that I'm just an acquaintance of theirs."
Ryo narrowed his eyes a bit at Takato "I see, how noble. I don't know if I would've been able to do that in your position, giving up your parents isn't something I've ever really thought about."
Kenta "Same here, even when I went to the digital world I always expected to get back and my parents waiting for me."
Jeri looked down "I lost my mother sometime ago. My father hasn't been the same since."
Jeri's Sock Puppet "But at least Jeri still had someone -Ruff-"
Jeri felt a sympathetic hand on her shoulder, she turned to see Henry with a grim expression behind his blue shades. It was uncertain of how long he had been there but it looked like he just arrived. He had found his way to the bakery with the intention of getting Takato back for stranding him with Ms. Asagi, but now he couldn't help but feel sorry for the boy in front of him. Terriermon, who was perched on Henry's head, did not feel the same way, however.
Terriermon "Besides, with Rika and Renamon, who needs normal parents?"
Renamon "And just what does that mean?"
Takato looked leaned on his crutch with larger than life smile as the mood lightened "I think he means I'm afraid your going to take me over your knee or ask me to sit in a corner every time I trip or spill something."
Rika "Which is about ten times per hour."
Everyone laughed as the Takato flushed with the embarrassment. He backed up a bit and slipped off his crutch right onto the floor which just caused them to laugh more. He climbed back to his feet as Mia Matsuki reentered the room. Rika was muttering to Renamon too low for anyone else to here, while Mia exchanged greetings with Guilmon.
Rika "He slipped again, you think he's doing it on purpose?"
Renamon "I can't tell. Have you noticed... He seems to be a nothing more than a simple digimon fan-boy at first but..."
Rika "...Every time a situation gets rough he always rises to the challenge."
Renamon "Just like you and me..."
***Meanwhile at Hypnos***
Yamaki had an expression of sincere annoyance on his face and was toying with his lighter as usual. The fuel for it had run out but it still helped relieve the tension. A new digimon was biomerging with incredible ease, but all that was showing up on the scanners was the digital field. Also his best engineer, Riley, was off playing with some program called Grani. Yamaki had already considered using the Juggernaut again but since this digimon was not showing up on the scanners, he assumed it be able to avoid his favorite digimon deletion program as well.
Yamaki "Blast it Riley, where are you?"
***Meanwhile On Top Of The Hypnos Complex***
??? "That was so easy, I bet their still looking for me in that Digital Field. Oh well, stupid humans. Which such low intelligence and power, I can defeat them easily. Who needs to separate Sakuyamon and the Keeper, I'll destroy them both, right now."
***Several Hours Later***
Rika, Takato, and Renamon were all walking home together. Well, Takato was hopping but that's beside the point. Guilmon had gone back to his hut. Rika was smiling and laughing about some of the things Takato did to try and help, then ended up completely embarrassing himself. Like when he tried to help Rika kneed the dough in flour and Guilmon sneezed in it leaving everyone perfectly white.
Takato was laughing so hard he had trouble moving "That was funny. Rika you looked like a ghost."
Rika was simply smiling "Yeah well you weren't looking too good either, gogglehead. You've heard the term four-eyes right."
Takato stopped abruptly and tries to see goggles from their position on his head. "Did anyone get a picture?"
Rika "I think Jeri did, We- I'll get a copy from her later... The best was when Renamon showed up behind Guilmon when he was looking for bread."
Takato "Oh yeah, he was so surprised he fell into the oven. That was a lot of fun."
Renamon "Then maybe you should stop by more often."
Takato looked at Renamon who just winked at him with her head turned up. It took him a moment to get the message "...Okay."
Rika **What was that about?** "Mmm? We're here."
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A dark figure crept through the shadows eyeing the three in front **Looks like I've finally found them... Rika, your mine.**
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Regless: Well that seemed an appropriate time to end that. Hey Black you still alive.
Black: You... are... so... dead...
Regless: Looks like that fall really took it out of him. Anyway, I'll address you peeps that reviewed my last chapter individually now... DAMN THERE ARE A LOT OF YOU... Better get started then.
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To Peter Kim-
I think I got enough surprises left in this one to keep you guessing. Thanks for the review and sorry for writing so slowly.
To R6-
WOOHOO, small name. Thanks for the compliments and I hope that takes care of your Marine Angemon question. Rika and Takato is a hard couple to do cause Rika's so violent, still worth it though.
To Digimon Kid-
I put in a bit more Rena/Guilmon for ya but they aren't the main focus. I don't having any trouble believing that could happen to a friend of your since you get along best with people you can associate with. And reading is one of the highest forms of communication. (I THINK) Thanks for the review.
To Mathais-8888-
Glad it wasn't 666. Anyway thanks for the review and commending me and all. Megidramon was given way to little credit in the anime (In my opinion) which is one of the reason I wrote this. Thanks again.
To Sora Potter*~*i aready reviewed signed in!*~*-
You need a smaller name, J/K. Anyway I was giving it all she got captain, it just wasn't going any faster. Thanks for the review ^_^
To Tatsu-no-Houou-
Thanks you, I'll be bringing Hazard Leomon back for another appearance soon. Like, next chapter soon.
To Takato and his Evil sidekick, YamiTakato... Or is it the other war around?-
Well anyway, thanks but the name is still al long as ever, LOL. Thanks for the review as well, sorry the update was so slow... But I'm lazy.
To Anime Fan-
Hope ya like the new Hazard list and I'm running out of fancy words that say thank-you. Wait! I remembered one, Arigato.
To DC and BT-
You got three of the first four letter of the alphabet in your initials... No point to that just ranting. Again Black Terriermon, beautiful shot. If you wanna finish Black off just take the elevator. And thanks for the reviews, RUKATO FOREVER.
To D3Fan-
Regless: Why are you apologizing? Me confused. Me go back to shrink.
Black: Uhh thanks for the compliment but it's Regless's story
Regless: Eh? BT!!! HE'S HERE HE'S HERE, YOU SHOOT HIM, I'LL HOLD HIM DOWN.
Black: Like hell you will. C'ya
To Nerdvana-
Black: I doubt were going to make it through all these people.
Regless: Shut up and let me talk. Thanks for the review. Yes it was evil, that was a good idea and I used a variation of it I hadn't intended to in this fic. Your also correct about the Hazards, I gave Rika one cause she'll need it to be to keep up with Takato. Initials are EVIL ...But I'm lazy so I used them anyway.
To Energy-
Back again, thanks for the review. Yeah I was worried about the shounen ai part a bit, but it was for a good cause, right. Since this is my first fic, writing that scene was kinda like doing two words then going... "Duh, what now?" Sorry about that neighbors pounding holes in your wall thing, but hey, mabey you should ask if you can join them. I know I'm really good at putting holes in things.
To the guy with the easiest name to spell-
It's so easy I felt like doing needless writing to negate it. Anyway, thanks for the review. I've seen a fair amount of Gundam Wing but not G. He will have some power to back him up, but not until his own Hazard becomes active. I was intending to make Milleniumon a villian before but it's just one character too many. I'm going to put him in Viral State, since he is a virus and that's what that fic is all about, Virus's that kick arse.
To Sugah High-
Yep-ep, I liked that part too... When I was done. Hope you like this chapter. C'ya and thanks for the review.
To Lone Walker-
I'm the slow walker. But anyway thanks for the review. Megidramon is a kick arse digimon and he's still got some stuff to do in this fic ^_^.
To Dark Child-
Black: Finally the last one.
Regless: Awww shut up. Thanks for the review. As far as I'm concerned it just isn't Takato if he isn't practically tripping over his own feet. I'm a sucker for unlikely heroes and saves at the last possible second, what else can I say? Bye Bye all.
Black: Lucky bastard, you don't have to baby-sit the little freaks at dads.
Regless grins: Yep. Anyway. Peter said that I had already given away the ending in Viral State but I think I still got a few surprises in this one.
BlackTerriermon: Crimson Blast
{Regless watches the fireball sail by and Black gets pegged in the back of the head which forces him out the window.}
Black Screaming from two stories below: YOU HIT THE WRONG PERSON YOU... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU!
Regless: LOL. I'm pretty sure I mentioned this before but me and Black share an Account. He hasn't called ya evil once where I've done it about... a good 60 times. Nice shot by the way. Oh and I'm gonna hold off on my other fic for a while, I finally got a good idea for how to continue it but I need to take care some things in this one first.
{ = Actions
** = Thoughts
" = Dialogue
~ = Telepathy
Black: You forgot to mention you don't own digimon. For crying out loud are you trying to get sued or what?
Regless: Officially... No.
Hazard List: I got good feedback from the last one so I figured I'd do a complete list this time. The list will basically contain the color of the Hazard, who it belongs to, it's 'personality', the ability it gives Takato when fully acquired, and it's current possessor.
Red Hazard (Takato) - Hatred/Rage - Strength, Speed, Megidramon, Power - Takato
White Hazard (Beelzemon) - Infectious - Shifting Dimensions - Takato
Black Hazard (Zhuqiaomon) - Greed - Creation - Zhuqiaomon/Rika (Zhuqiaomon creates his minions. This does have it's limitations of course I.E. can't recreate Azulongmon)
Blue Hazard (Rika) - Suicidal - Makes Nightmares - Takato
Green Hazard (Henry) - Deceitful - Telepathy - Takato
And I won't say what happens when Takato maxes-out his levels or collects all the Hazards.
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter 13 - Crutches and Crushes (Part 2)
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??? "Alright I understand why you chose me but why do I have to look like this?"
Black Zhuqiaomon "I want you to separate the Keeper from 'her'."
??? "And she looks like this when she's not fighting?"
Black Zhuqiaomon "Yes"
??? "Alright, but isn't this a bit much? I mean this seems kind of a round- about way of getting that Keeper kid."
Black Zhuqiaomon "He's already defeated Hazard Caturamon, then 'she' defeated my Megidramon copy. What's worse is that now she has part of the Black Hazard within her... Part of MY power."
??? "What about the Keeper, how many does he have?"
Black Zhuqiaomon "Four, but only three are active. His own has not awakened yet. Be cautious, I don't know what abilities these give him."
??? "Who cares? As long as we don't have to worry about Megidramon there's no problem. Besides, I can handle some girl so you plans' sure to be a success.
Black Zhuqiaomon "Then go now" **Hmm, everything is ready for my next plan. Sakuyamon, you are mine.**
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The class settled down for the second half of the day to start. There was still no sign on Marine Angemon. Henry and Jeri had reentered the class together after lunch. Kazu made a comment about it so Rika chucked her eraser at him and nailed him right in the ear. Kazu was still looking around trying to find out where the offending piece of rubber had come from. Takato hadn't shown up yet either. Rika was thinking she might have scared him to much earlier, when he finally hopped into class with only one crutch. He was looking pretty beaten with red hand prints across his face, with Kenta and Marine Angemon right behind.
Takato "Sorry I'm late, I feel down the stairs again."
Kenta "And again and again and again and a-
Takato "Zip it, I got Marine Angemon for you."
{Kenta turned bright red at that statement while Rika exchanged a confused glance with Jeri.}
Ms. Asagi "That's no excuse, there's a ramp on the other side of the school."
Takato "Other side? But I still would've been late."
Kenta "Just less injured."
Takato "...Next time you get Marine Angemon."
Marine Angemon "Pi, pi pi?"
Kenta looked at his partner in his pocket "No he's just being mean."
Ms. Asagi "Well I'll let it slide since I don't want to hold up the class anymore. But next time you get a detention."
Takato and Kenta nodded in unison before finally taking a seat. Rika was looking curiously at Takato, wondering what had happened. After Takato took his seat next to her, she waited for the teacher to start talking again before she finally asked him where Marine Angemon had been hiding all that time. Takato turned slightly red when he responded.
Takato "Where no man dares to go."
Rika "...Girls washroom?"
Takato turned extremely red "Umm... yeah."
Rika "...Didn't think you had it in you Gogglehead."
Takato's blush went away when he became he to defend himself against the implied accusation "What? No, it wasn't like that. Kenta was too afraid to go in and we had to get Marine Angemon out of there somehow before he scared someone."
Rika "Most girls I've seen wouldn't be afraid of a small pink fish."
Takato "Yeah, most the girls in the locker room weren't afraid either. When I got in there they were talking about how he was "Soooo Cuuuute"."
Rika smiled at the thought until something finally occurred to her "Wait Gogglehead, you didn't spy on me when you were still invisible did you?"
Takato turned beat red again "No- no. Of course not."
Rika leaned over and was giving him the evil eye "You sure...?"
Takato moved over until he was only half off his chair "Y-yes I'm sure."
Rika moved back to how she was sitting before only with her arms now folded pretending as if she was hurt by the young boy's words "Guess that means you don't think I'm very attractive."
Takato turned red **What the?** "Of course I do... Wait, your messing with me on purpose like you did this morning aren't you."
Rika **Rats, he figured it out** "Well, ya. But thanks anyways for the compliment."
Takato **I wonder why she keeps doing that** "Uhh... No problem."
Takato and Rika turned back to the class to find out that EVERYONE had turned in their seat and was eagerly listening in on their conversation, including the teacher who stood at the head of the class with her arms folded looking deeply unamused.
Rika **Awww crap.**
Takato "Umm how much did you all hear?"
Ryo "Since 'What? No, it wasn't like that.'."
Takato & Rika **Awww crap.**
Jeri "I hope you weren't spying on any of us while you were invisible."
Takato "Of course I wasn't." **I think my credibility just went way down.**
Henry "Nothing wrong with talking to a friend, just next time, please do it out of class."
Ms. Asagi "Couldn't have said it better myself."
Kazu "What, no way. Keep going you two. That was way more interesting than Ms. Asagi's lecture."
Takato **Kazu... Have you ever even heard the word tact?**
Ms. Asagi "Alright, Takato. I'll see you after school. Rika, since this is your first warning...today, I'll overlook it. Now everyone turn back to the front before I put you all in detention."
The class groaned and turned back to their seats as Ms. Asagi resumed her lecture. About an hour later she caught Takato doodling something in class.
Ms. Asagi "Takato, I hope those are notes about what you've learned today."
Takato looked up and stared blankly. The entire class turned to him again **Damn, busted** "......True!"
Ms. Asagi sighed "And what is true, may I ask?"
Takato **I have no idea.** "... That uf"
Rika had elbowed Takato in the ribs and whispered something while she was leaning on her hand so noone could see her mouth move. "That you were taking notes about today's class"
Takato smiled brightly "That I was taking noted about today's class... (Thanks Rika.)"
Rika "No problem, Gogglehead."
The class reluctantly turned back to the blackboard at Ms. Asagi's command. The rest of the day went by without much trouble. Rika had fallen asleep at one point and almost fell over but, of course, Takato was right next to her and kept that from happening. The bell finally rung and Ms. Asagi finished reading out the homework. The class left after that except for Takato who still had a detention. He waved goodbye to his friends and most waved back, Rika just nodded in response as she left.
Takato sat slumped in his chair "So teach, what do you want me to do?"
Ms. Asagi "Four things."
Takato **Damn.**
Ms. Asagi "Don't call me 'Teach', sit up straight, do your homework, and clean the classroom, then you can go."
Takato straightened himself immediately grinning nervously. "Okay. Oh and thanks for earlier."
Ms. Asagi "Pardon?"
Takato "Yeah, asking Rika to deliver my lunch to me."
Ms. Asagi stared blankly "...Actually she asked me for permission to do that and I said 'no'. I was a little nervous about her violent streak but I guess she did it anyway."
Takato "You mean. She stopped by just because she wanted too?" **Is that why she jabbed her elbow into my leg when I was at the nurses office? To keep me from talking?**
Ms. Asagi smiled ever so slightly "Seems like it. I'm Impressed your still alive to he honest, Matsuki. She seems pretty..."
Takato "...Violent. Yeah, I know. But she's nice if you get to know her... I think."
Ms. Asagi nodded and walked out the door while Takato pulled out his books. He was reminded of the time he had a detention and there was Jeri to keep him company. This time, however, he couldn't help hoping that Rika would appear in the doorway. He surprised when someone did, even if it wasn't Rika, it was a more than welcome sight.
Takato "Hey Henry! What are you doing here?"
Henry "I couldn't let you face Ms. Asagi alone, now could I?"
Takato nodded "Yeah thanks, but she's not here."
Henry nodded "No problem, then I'll just help you get out of here earlier. What do you need to do?"
Takato point to his books "How about you do my homework, and I clean the classroom."
Henry smiled and shook his head "Afraid not. You do your own homework and I'LL clean the classroom."
Takato frowned as he went back to reading his textbook "Alright. Some best friend you turned out to be."
Henry was still smiling "You'll thank me when your older."
Takato "...Oh yeah, how did things go with Jeri?"
Henry had just begun to clean the blackboards "Great, thanks to you. But don't freak me out like that again, alright? I really thought you were serious."
Takato had a smile from ear to ear then his smile faded and he turned slightly pink "Glad to here it. Oh and umm... do you have any... advice?"
Henry turned to his friend to find him nervously laying with his pen "For what?"
Takato's cheeks brightened a little more "For...girls?"
Henry smiled at the last word "Looks like someone else has a crush of their own. Well every person is different, who is it that your thinking of?"
Takato muttered it out blushing even more ".........Rika."
Henry "Pardon, didn't quite hear that."
Takato "......RIKA!!!"
Rika "What?"
The two boys turned to figure in the doorway. Rika was holding the crutch that Takato had lost earlier. And, is if on command, he slipped off his chair and collided with the floor. Leaving Henry and Rika to sweatdrop at their friends behavior. Climbed back onto his chair, still blushing from before. Again, Rika's specs hid Takato's obvious feelings.
Takato "What are you doing here?"
Rika smirked "Nice to see you too Gogglehead. And to answer your question I got your crutch out of the girls washroom."
Henry "Uhh Takato... Why were you in the girls washroom?"
Takato nervously got redder with the embarrassment "It was just to get Marine Angemon. I swear."
Henry "...Alright."
Rika handed Takato his long lost crutch then turned to leave. "See ya later Gogglehead."
When she was out of sight Takato glared at his friend "Was that payback for the little trick I played on you with Jeri?"
Henry "Nope, I honestly didn't know she was just standing there."
Takato expression softened "Yeah well... Do you have any advice?"
Henry "Hmmm for most girls 'yes'... For Rika 'no'... Why do you like her so much anyways. I mean, she's not exactly the nicest girl I've met even if she's improved greatly from the time I met her."
Takato "Well, I don't know how to explain it really. It's kinda like... every time I'm about to fall, she's there to catch to me. I realize I sound like a total wuss but... I can't stop thinking about her."
Takato's mind trailed back to when he made Guilmon digivolve to Megidramon and Rika was the only one trying to help him get to his feet. Then to the fight with Hazard Caturamon, he had been knocked out but based on what he had heard... Rika pulled him out of explosion of some type, and finally today when he didn't know what to say to the teacher and Rika told him how to get out of trouble.
Henry "Yeah, you two make a good team."
Takato "Uhh, pardon?"
Henry "What? Don't tell me you've forgotten about Ice Devimon, or when Yamaki's communicator switched on while we were in that cave? You've been helping her too you know.
Takato "Yeah but, she wouldn't remember any of that."
Henry "Oh how about when you toppled that tree in the digital world or when you merged with the Arc. Even if you had to be saved by Rika, it was you that destroyed Hazard Caturamon when everything else had failed."
Takato "Y-You really think so?"
Henry "Of course! Even if you don't act like it most the time... You kinda remind me of... what was it... you that brown haired... Tai, the digidestined of Courage. And anyway, If you want advice on how to impress her you might trying asking the people who know her best."
Takato sighed looked at the numbers on his page "Yeah but, well... She doesn't branch out all that much."
Henry "True... But she was with Jeri earlier and I'm sure Renamon might have an idea or two."
Takato "RENAMON of course!!!
Takato packed his books up by knocking them into his bag with one fluid motion and bolted out the door toppling his desk as he got up. Henry dropped the chalk brushes and tried to stop Takato as he had only been in detention for about 5 minutes and he was sure Ms. Asagi wouldn't like him skipping out. Takato was already out the door by the time he took his first step.
Henry **For a guy with crutches that can't help tripping and falling every five seconds... and considering I was closer to the door than he was... He really moves fast.**
At that moment Ms. Asagi walked back, apparently Takato had gotten out of sight before she entered the hallway just outside because she was eyeing Henry and the mess left by the two boys curiously.
Henry "Uhh There's a rational explanation for this I assure you."
Ms. Asagi smiled "I'll bet there is and you can write me an essay about it due tomorrow after your done cleaning up."
Henry "R-right..." **Takato, you are so dead when I get out of here.**
***Meanwhile: with Renamon***
The vulpine digimon looked down at the slumbering form beneath her. Guilmon had fallen asleep a short while ago and was now dreaming peacefully. She couldn't help but envy him a little. He always seemed so carefree, so innocent. Maybe because he wasn't raised in the digital world the way she was.
Renamon "Guilmon... Guilmon, wake up."
Guilmon yawned and opened his eyes and looked up at the tree where Renamon was. The first thing he notice was the color of the sky had changed since he had last been awake. It was a glossy golden color that seemed to fit the atmosphere perfectly. A couple leaves fell around him.
Guilmon "What is it Renamon?"
Renamon "You were sleeping... Was my story too dull for you?"
Guilmon blinked with his usual innocence "No, your voice put me to sleep. Softer voice."
Renamon "...I think I'll take that as a compliment."
Guilmon "It was. I really enjoy listening to you."
Renamon placed the book next to her "Why thank you, Guilmon."
Renamon's face turned pinkish when she noticed something running towards her... No, not running... Hopping? Takato was going as fast as he possibly could through Shinjuku Park. He almost went past Guilmon but stopped when he remembered his dragon friend could help him.
Guilmon "Hi Takato, did you bring bread?"
Takato was so busy looking for Renamon the question seemed to take him off guard. "Uhh, Bread? No, sorry."
Guilmon "Peanut Butter?"
Takato shook his head "I'll have some with me tomorrow, I hope."
Guilmon pouted a bit which Renamon smirked at from her spot in the tree. What Takato said next though took her by surprise.
Takato "Umm, Guilmon. have you seen Renamon?"
Renamon phased out, then back in fight behind Takato kicking up a bit of dust as she did do "Right here."
Takato cried out in surprise and lost his balance. This time however Guilmon caught him and looked at his Tamer with a big grin "She's been reading me stories."
Takato regained his footing "That's... something I never thought would happen in my lifetime."
Renamon blushed a little but it was not noticeable "..."
Takato "Umm, Renamon?"
Renamon "Yes?"
Takato began to fidget nervously "Do you know what Rika likes?"
Renamon put a paw on her chin and looked up "Rare cards, Digimon, Jeans..."
Takato blushed a little "Umm... That's not quite what I meant."
Renamon lowered he head a bit so she could see Takato out of the bottom of her eyes "Then what did you mean?"
Takato blushed a lot "Well..."
Guilmon "Takato wants to know how to get Rika to like him."
Takato looked up and gawked at his partner "W-Who told you?"
Guilmon scratched his head with one big pointy claw. "I don't know I just knew that what you were thinking."
Renamon looked impressed "You two never cease to amazing me. And to answer you question I don't think Rika wants anything to do with that sort of thing."
Takato sighed looking down at his feet "...Oh..."
Renamon "However, if you were to become her friend, you may stand a small, small, chance."
Takato "But, I am her friend."
Renamon smirked at him in that way only she can "I guess that means you have that small, small, chance."
Takato **Does she have to keep saying it like that. There's gotta be a way to reach Rika somehow.** His Hazard sign flashed for a moment. "Well thanks anyway Renamon, I think I'll head over too the Bakery, Guilmon you wanna come?"
Guilmon "Yay! Guilmon Bread."
Renamon "What?"
Takato "Oh I showed Rika how to make Guilmon break, you can find out if you wanna come too. I'm pretty sure she's working there today."
Renamon "Alright." **More time with Guilmon...Not bad.**
Takato **Huh? If she wanted to see Rika, she'd just teleport... I wonder why she's walking with us...** He then looked at Guilmon who was walking with a smile and his eyes closed **And he seems even happier than usual... I wonder why.**
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Rika "Thank you and come again" **You pompous bastard.**
Rika waved to the customer who was leaving while he snorted as he trudged out the door. It was one of those customers who thought he could pull a fast one on her just because she was a kid. He didn't count on her stubbornness and when he asked to see the manager Rika refused. She knew she was right and some jerk was not about to prove otherwise. The entire group was huddled into the bakery eating and talking casually.
Kazu "Remind me never to try that."
Rika "I'll make sure to do that."
Kenta "Here Marine Angemon try this."
Kenta tried feeding his digimon but the piece seemed to be too big and the small digimon began choking on it. Kenta was trying to give it the Hiemlick Maneuver (A/N I am so sure I spelt that one wrong. But my spell check doesn't cover it. Lemme know of the correct spelling if you know it.) when a flash startled both of them.
Jeri took the camera away from the front of her face "That's one for the scrap book."
Alice "...You're a very interesting bunch of people."
Ryo "Yeah, just watch out for Rika. She'll getcha."
Rika "Damn straight."
Kazu "What about Takato, I'd hate to be on the sharp end of 'Chumly's' sword"
Kenta "I wonder where he got it from."
Jeri looked down a bit "It kinda reminds me of Leomon's sword."
Ryo "Didn't one of you mention something about a Hazard Leomon?"
Rika "Yeah... You don't think..."
Kazu "Think what?"
Alice "If your wondering if Hazard Leomon's, Leomon's and Takato's swords are all the same, then I can tell you right now, they are."
Kenta "Huh? But... How?"
Alice "...It's very simple. Taka-"
Rika "Quiet over there. If you want to know 'How?' so bad you ask Takato himself and he'll tell you if he thinks you need to know. It's bad karma to go behind his back like that."
The Tamers' glanced at Rika in surprise. There was an awkward silence for a moment until Jeri spoke "Your right Rika. Were sorry."
Ryo lowered his head **That was thoughtless of me. I've got my own secrets with Milleniumon. I know I wouldn't want people to go behind my back to figure it out.** He looked up at Rika, and covered his seriousness with his usual cocky attitude "Awfully defensive of him, aren't we."
Rika looked around to make sure there were no other customers/witnesses then lunged at Ryo, diving over the counter and reaching for his neck. It was at that moment that Takato and the gang finally entered the little bakery. Takato took in the sight in front of him and then looked at Guilmon, pleading for answers. Guilmon was already going for the bread.
Rika smacked the dino on the hand when he reached for a piece "Oh no you don't. You have to pay just like everyone else."
Guilmon turned to Takato whimpering "Do I have too?"
Rika glared at the dragon in front of her "Why are you asking him?"
Takato "Because this was my house before I wiped myself out, remember. I used to Guilmon bread all the time, guess I have to pay this time though."
Renamon phased in next to Rika "One piece can't hurt, can it?"
Rika "..." **No but I don't want anyone to get the idea I like him or anything**
Takato "Don't worry, I'll pay for it... Huh? Oh, who are you?" Takato noticed a new girl he hadn't seen before standing next to Ryo.
Alice "My name is Alice. Pleased to meet you."
Takato "Oh, I'm-"
Alice kept her blank stare "Takato Matsuki, I know."
Takato "Ooookay. Nice to meet you too." Takato smiled and put one crutch against the wall as he fidgeted for change.
Takato took out some spare change that roughly qualified as his allowance before. He bought all he could afford, one loaf, and Guilmon downed it in a second. Then Takato's mother came into the main room and looked at the boy that had formerly been her son. She stopped the second she saw and stared at him, Takato doing the same. She didn't even notice the large Dino-Dragon trying to sneak off with more bread. There was a good moment of silence. Something in Takato's eyes told the other Tamers' to keep quiet as well.
Mia "...Takehiro... Come here."
A man entered and stood next to his wife. His stare was the same as the woman's "...Uh.... Hi."
Takato bowed formally "Hello..."
Mia "I'm sorry... but, have I seen you before?"
Takato **I'm sorry mom... dad...**
Takato spoke firmly and without a hesitation, it was a first for most the Tamers'... hearing him act so serious. His voice nor his stare wavered for even a second. Rika was looking at the boy curiously and could have sworn he wasn't using his crutches at that moment.
Takato "...No... We've never met..."
Guilmon looked at his Tamer confused "But Takato, you said-"
Takato looked at Guilmon nervously and the symbol on his hand flashed green though noone seemed to notice it ~Please don't say anything Guilmon. Please, just don't say anything.~
Guilmon paused for a moment, then went back to trying to steal more bread "Nevermind."
Another awkward silence passed into the room. Despite Takato words Mia and her husband continued to stare, disbelievingly. Rika wanted to say something to break the tension but there was nothing she could do without being completely rude. Thankfully Guilmon came to Takato's rescue.
Guilmon sniffed the air for a moment, then glanced at Mia "I smell something burning."
Mia "Oh no!!! The dough!"
Takato sighed in relief as his parent rushed into a back room. "That was close."
Renamon "Those were you parents... That must have been hard you Takato."
Jeri "Your parents? But then, why?"
Kazu "Yeah dude, what were you thinking?"
Takato looked around as the room seem to focus in on him. Even Rika looked interested. "I heard a saying once about burning your bridges behind you... I don't know if I'll ever be remembered from before, but... I don't want my mom and dad to spend their time waiting for a reality that might not even happen. For now, it's better that I'm just an acquaintance of theirs."
Ryo narrowed his eyes a bit at Takato "I see, how noble. I don't know if I would've been able to do that in your position, giving up your parents isn't something I've ever really thought about."
Kenta "Same here, even when I went to the digital world I always expected to get back and my parents waiting for me."
Jeri looked down "I lost my mother sometime ago. My father hasn't been the same since."
Jeri's Sock Puppet "But at least Jeri still had someone -Ruff-"
Jeri felt a sympathetic hand on her shoulder, she turned to see Henry with a grim expression behind his blue shades. It was uncertain of how long he had been there but it looked like he just arrived. He had found his way to the bakery with the intention of getting Takato back for stranding him with Ms. Asagi, but now he couldn't help but feel sorry for the boy in front of him. Terriermon, who was perched on Henry's head, did not feel the same way, however.
Terriermon "Besides, with Rika and Renamon, who needs normal parents?"
Renamon "And just what does that mean?"
Takato looked leaned on his crutch with larger than life smile as the mood lightened "I think he means I'm afraid your going to take me over your knee or ask me to sit in a corner every time I trip or spill something."
Rika "Which is about ten times per hour."
Everyone laughed as the Takato flushed with the embarrassment. He backed up a bit and slipped off his crutch right onto the floor which just caused them to laugh more. He climbed back to his feet as Mia Matsuki reentered the room. Rika was muttering to Renamon too low for anyone else to here, while Mia exchanged greetings with Guilmon.
Rika "He slipped again, you think he's doing it on purpose?"
Renamon "I can't tell. Have you noticed... He seems to be a nothing more than a simple digimon fan-boy at first but..."
Rika "...Every time a situation gets rough he always rises to the challenge."
Renamon "Just like you and me..."
***Meanwhile at Hypnos***
Yamaki had an expression of sincere annoyance on his face and was toying with his lighter as usual. The fuel for it had run out but it still helped relieve the tension. A new digimon was biomerging with incredible ease, but all that was showing up on the scanners was the digital field. Also his best engineer, Riley, was off playing with some program called Grani. Yamaki had already considered using the Juggernaut again but since this digimon was not showing up on the scanners, he assumed it be able to avoid his favorite digimon deletion program as well.
Yamaki "Blast it Riley, where are you?"
***Meanwhile On Top Of The Hypnos Complex***
??? "That was so easy, I bet their still looking for me in that Digital Field. Oh well, stupid humans. Which such low intelligence and power, I can defeat them easily. Who needs to separate Sakuyamon and the Keeper, I'll destroy them both, right now."
***Several Hours Later***
Rika, Takato, and Renamon were all walking home together. Well, Takato was hopping but that's beside the point. Guilmon had gone back to his hut. Rika was smiling and laughing about some of the things Takato did to try and help, then ended up completely embarrassing himself. Like when he tried to help Rika kneed the dough in flour and Guilmon sneezed in it leaving everyone perfectly white.
Takato was laughing so hard he had trouble moving "That was funny. Rika you looked like a ghost."
Rika was simply smiling "Yeah well you weren't looking too good either, gogglehead. You've heard the term four-eyes right."
Takato stopped abruptly and tries to see goggles from their position on his head. "Did anyone get a picture?"
Rika "I think Jeri did, We- I'll get a copy from her later... The best was when Renamon showed up behind Guilmon when he was looking for bread."
Takato "Oh yeah, he was so surprised he fell into the oven. That was a lot of fun."
Renamon "Then maybe you should stop by more often."
Takato looked at Renamon who just winked at him with her head turned up. It took him a moment to get the message "...Okay."
Rika **What was that about?** "Mmm? We're here."
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A dark figure crept through the shadows eyeing the three in front **Looks like I've finally found them... Rika, your mine.**
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Regless: Well that seemed an appropriate time to end that. Hey Black you still alive.
Black: You... are... so... dead...
Regless: Looks like that fall really took it out of him. Anyway, I'll address you peeps that reviewed my last chapter individually now... DAMN THERE ARE A LOT OF YOU... Better get started then.
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To Peter Kim-
I think I got enough surprises left in this one to keep you guessing. Thanks for the review and sorry for writing so slowly.
To R6-
WOOHOO, small name. Thanks for the compliments and I hope that takes care of your Marine Angemon question. Rika and Takato is a hard couple to do cause Rika's so violent, still worth it though.
To Digimon Kid-
I put in a bit more Rena/Guilmon for ya but they aren't the main focus. I don't having any trouble believing that could happen to a friend of your since you get along best with people you can associate with. And reading is one of the highest forms of communication. (I THINK) Thanks for the review.
To Mathais-8888-
Glad it wasn't 666. Anyway thanks for the review and commending me and all. Megidramon was given way to little credit in the anime (In my opinion) which is one of the reason I wrote this. Thanks again.
To Sora Potter*~*i aready reviewed signed in!*~*-
You need a smaller name, J/K. Anyway I was giving it all she got captain, it just wasn't going any faster. Thanks for the review ^_^
To Tatsu-no-Houou-
Thanks you, I'll be bringing Hazard Leomon back for another appearance soon. Like, next chapter soon.
To Takato and his Evil sidekick, YamiTakato... Or is it the other war around?-
Well anyway, thanks but the name is still al long as ever, LOL. Thanks for the review as well, sorry the update was so slow... But I'm lazy.
To Anime Fan-
Hope ya like the new Hazard list and I'm running out of fancy words that say thank-you. Wait! I remembered one, Arigato.
To DC and BT-
You got three of the first four letter of the alphabet in your initials... No point to that just ranting. Again Black Terriermon, beautiful shot. If you wanna finish Black off just take the elevator. And thanks for the reviews, RUKATO FOREVER.
To D3Fan-
Regless: Why are you apologizing? Me confused. Me go back to shrink.
Black: Uhh thanks for the compliment but it's Regless's story
Regless: Eh? BT!!! HE'S HERE HE'S HERE, YOU SHOOT HIM, I'LL HOLD HIM DOWN.
Black: Like hell you will. C'ya
To Nerdvana-
Black: I doubt were going to make it through all these people.
Regless: Shut up and let me talk. Thanks for the review. Yes it was evil, that was a good idea and I used a variation of it I hadn't intended to in this fic. Your also correct about the Hazards, I gave Rika one cause she'll need it to be to keep up with Takato. Initials are EVIL ...But I'm lazy so I used them anyway.
To Energy-
Back again, thanks for the review. Yeah I was worried about the shounen ai part a bit, but it was for a good cause, right. Since this is my first fic, writing that scene was kinda like doing two words then going... "Duh, what now?" Sorry about that neighbors pounding holes in your wall thing, but hey, mabey you should ask if you can join them. I know I'm really good at putting holes in things.
To the guy with the easiest name to spell-
It's so easy I felt like doing needless writing to negate it. Anyway, thanks for the review. I've seen a fair amount of Gundam Wing but not G. He will have some power to back him up, but not until his own Hazard becomes active. I was intending to make Milleniumon a villian before but it's just one character too many. I'm going to put him in Viral State, since he is a virus and that's what that fic is all about, Virus's that kick arse.
To Sugah High-
Yep-ep, I liked that part too... When I was done. Hope you like this chapter. C'ya and thanks for the review.
To Lone Walker-
I'm the slow walker. But anyway thanks for the review. Megidramon is a kick arse digimon and he's still got some stuff to do in this fic ^_^.
To Dark Child-
Black: Finally the last one.
Regless: Awww shut up. Thanks for the review. As far as I'm concerned it just isn't Takato if he isn't practically tripping over his own feet. I'm a sucker for unlikely heroes and saves at the last possible second, what else can I say? Bye Bye all.