Cruising the Caribbean
by Fiery-chan and Angel13
A/N Hey everyone! Ki- er- Angel13 is back in business. Where have I been? Well, I don't know who's been pestering Fiery-chan, but no one's on my case, so, I don't know if anyone out there cares at the moment.

Anyway, I was ready to give up the trade and my skills. The trade known as writing. You see I was getting one too many comments on how to fix MY chapters. I know many people love suggestions and lap 'em right up, but when someone starts dissing my plot, my characters, and even how I type for God's sake...Hell, I flip. And since suggestions from people at times come in bunches...Well, let's just say when that happened and if it happens again...you may not see this story written by me ever again.

I can see suggestions for things I didn't know about or flames if you see it that way, but please, never flame for the unknowing.

I love all your thoughtful and witty comments but when the suggestions come at me left and right, I go **makes a person with her fingers walk off the edge of the computer desk** off the deep end and SPLAT all over the ground. Maybe I'm overly sensitive-

Rika: You are.

Angel: Shut up, Rika. Er-hem, maybe I take things the wrong way-

Rika: You do.

Angel: RIKA!!! OUT NOW!!! **Clears throat** But ask my good friends, Hoobastanker, Fiery-chan, and The Biggest Dreamer, I hit bottom. Fiery may want to mention my feelings from her point of view, but I certainly seemed bad. I was bad for days. I lost my inspiration and I just got it back (as you can see if you read my Summer Vacation), and pretty much, my self-esteem and my witty little comments or just plainly, my sense of humor. So, whoever is sitting there wondering why I'm blabbing, it's cause I was upset. So-

Rika: **pops head in room** If it ever happens again, I'll come after all of yas and introduce to my good friend, a good ol' can of WHOOP ASS! Angel13 was completely miserable.

Ryo: But, she has all her friends to thank. So that's why this chapter is dedicated to- **kazoo sounds**

Kazu: Me?

Rika: No, not you, Visor Head.

Ryo: This chapter is mostly dedicated to Angel13's three best friends online, The Biggest Dreamer, Hoobastanker, and Fiery-chan!!! Also, a part of it is dedicated to all the people who reviewed and sent Fiery-chan nice things, which somehow got to Angel13. Angel13 really appreciated them.

Angel13: Well, enough on our blabbing, what are we waiting for? Onward, friends!

Chapter 18: Ryo and Rika's Big Mix-up (Evan's Mistake)

Ryo sat with Takato and Jeri watching a movie but personally Ryo was paying no attention. He stared at the screen sure but he wasn't watching.
"Hey."
Someone tapped his shoulder. He turned.
"Yeah?" Ryo asked.
"Well, what's happening in the movie? I'll watch it for a bit if it's not boring." Kila said.
Ryo stuttered, "It's about... it's about... ah, hell, I don't know. I'm not paying attention."
"Thinking bout a certain red head with lilac eyes?" Kila asked.
"Me? Never." Ryo said grumpily.
"Ah, c'mon. Evan did it. Not Rika. So go and beat Evan to a bloody pulp." Kila suggested.
"Are you serious?" Ryo asked. He was completely shocked.
"Yup. I'm sure someone's gonna beat up Evan eventually. Why not be the first?" Kila said, watching the end of the movie.
"Because that's wrong, Kila. I can't just go and-" Ryo began.

"Sure you could!!!!!!!" Kila said.

"Guys, we're gonna go and hang out with Kazu, Jodie, Kenta, Emily, Becky, and Fio. We'll be back round dinner time." Takato said and he and Jeri left the cabin.

"So, go and beat up Evan. He deserves a good whooping. Either that or go and talk to Rika. Your choice. We should go to the arcade too. Play laser tag, video games, or something. I'll go and ask Rika..." Kila began, heading for the door.

"No, don't do that!!!" Ryo tackled Kila and they both went sprawling.

"Hey, what's the big idea?" Kila asked.

"I'm gonna sit on you if you go and ask, Rika." Ryo threatened.

"So, what? I'd get away anyway." Kila said simply.

"I'll talk to Rika myself, okay?" Ryo said.

"Whatever. Boys..." Kila muttered and left.

Ryo sighed until her heard some familiar voice calling for a certain someone.

"Oh, RRRRRIIIIKKKKAAAA! Where are you?" Kila called at the top of her lungs.

Ryo bolted out of the room and clamped a hand over Kila's mouth.

"What are you doing?" Ryo hissed.

"You called, Kila? Ryo, what are you doing?" Rika asked, walking up to them.

Ryo's eyes grew wide and he zipped off in another direction.

"What's his problem?" Rika asked.

"Wait up, Ryo! Rika, tell Henry I'll catch up later!" Kila shouted over her shoulder and chased after Ryo.

***

"Well, Mr. Legendary Tamer, what was that about?" Kila asked.

"I can't do it, Kila. Can't do it. I just oughta give up." Ryo said softly.

"Now, that-" Kila began. Ryo waited.

"IS THE WORST IDEA I EVER HEARD!!!!" Kila exclaimed. Ryo nearly fell backwards.

"Okay, okay! You don't have to yell." Ryo said.

"Well, to get my point across. I did. But enough with that! Let's go get Evan!" Kila yelled.

"Must you yell?" Ryo asked.

"Of course. C'mon, let's go find Evan. You can beat him without violence. You can have a competition with games and stuff. I even have a few good ideas." Kila said, grinning ear to ear.

"I don't like that smile. It usually means you're scheming and please, I beg you, prove me wrong!" Ryo begged.

"Oh, you're no fun." Kila pouted.

"Okay, what are you gonna have me and Evan do?" Ryo asked reluctantly.

"Well, it's kinda like this. You know those medieval type tournaments? When you play for a woman's heart or something? Never mind, I'm probably wrong. Well, here's my idea..." Kila began.

***

Rika sighed and had her head resting on her elbows, leaning against the steel railing of the ship. She let out another sigh.

"Hey, Digimon Queen!" Evan threw his arm around her shoulders.

"Get away from me, Evan Cole. Talk to me again and I will hurt you." Rika snapped angrily.

"Ah, c'mon, Rika, I'm not that annoying..." Evan began.

Silence.

"Am I?" Evan asked.
"Yes, you are the most annoying person on the planet for God's sake!!!" Rika nearly screamed.

"Um, why the sudden outburst?" Evan asked in surprise.

"Talk to me again and you will regret it." Rika said, storming in the other direction. Evan watched Rika's retreating figure.

What the hell did I do now? Ah, well, I'll just have to work harder. Yup, Evan, we'll just have to work harder. With my charm, my looks, and my skills, Rika will be my girl and Ryo Akiyama, Mr. Legendary Tamer, will be a thing of the past after I'm done. Evan thought evilly.

***

"So, all we gotta do is find Evan and we're home free." Kila ended.

"Okay, so you want to have competitions in surfing, digimon card game, jet skiing, skateboarding, and anything else?" Ryo asked.

"Not that I can think of." Kila said.

"Well, sounds like fun. I think." Ryo said hesitantly.

"We need one more. In case of a tie." Kila said, thinking.

"Um, what would that be?" Ryo asked.

"How bout...Rika?" Kila suggested.

"Come again?" Ryo said, puzzled.

"Oh, just go along with it. Rika's gonna be pissed at me if she hears this was my doing. I know! Laser tag!"

***

Rika sighed as she closed the door to the cabin. Henry was on the couch watching some TV.

"Hey, Rika, what's up?" Henry asked, while shutting off the TV.

"Nothing, Wong. Bored outta my mind for the first time on this trip." Rika sighed.

"Really? Where is everybody?" Henry asked.

A sharp knock interrupted before Rika could say anything else.

"C'mon in." Henry called.

"-As I was saying, Ryo, just do it. It won't be as bad as you're making it sound. Hey, Rika. Hi, Henry." Kila said, grinning as she usually did when around Henry.

"Hi, Ryo. Hi, Kila." Rika said, smiling a little.

"Hi, you two." Henry said.

"C'mon, Henry, we'll see you two later. How bout we meet at the restaurant for dinner? We're gonna go and check out laser tag at that rad arcade. Bye!" Kila said, rushing out of the room with Henry by the arm.

As the door closed, Rika chuckled.

"I'm gonna kill her." Ryo grumbled.

"Why? She didn't do that on purpose did she?" Rika asked.

"No, never Kila." Ryo said, rolling his eyes and both he and Rika burst out laughing.

***

Evan stood outside of Rika's cabin and he could hear laughter inside.

"Uh, Rika? It's Evan. Can I come in?" Evan asked.

"No, Cole. Go away." A male voice said.

"What do you want, Evan?" Rika asked.

"Never mind. You're busy. Bye!" Evan called.

He ran from the door and ran smack dab into Kila, knocking her over. Henry gave him a good punch to the head. Evan fell backwards, rubbing his head.

"Evan?" Henry asked.

"Of course. Only a numbskull like you would run into me." Kila snapped.

"Yeah, Henry. Thanks a lot for the punch." Evan snarled. Pushing himself off the ground, he stalked away. Kila chuckled.

"What's so funny?" Henry asked.

"Him." Kila replied which sent her off into another fit of giggles.

***

"We're back, guys." Kila said, giggling half the time.

"What's so funny?" Rika asked.

"Not-hing..." Kila continued to laugh hysterically.

"Well, I'm gonna go find Evan. Be back later." Ryo said and he headed out the door.

***

"Yo, Cole. You and me gotta talk." Ryo said to Evan.

A/N It's all up to Fiery-chan to make this competition good.

Rika: This is weird-

Angel: Yeah, yeah, we know. Hey, **Kazoo sounds**

Kazu: Me?

Angel: Yep, you! Anyway, I finally finished the chapter. So, go bother my PiC (Partner in Crime) who I am also telepathically linked 2, Fiery-chan!! C'mon, Kazu. I'm gonna teach you how to play, **dun dun dun.....** THE KAZOO!

Kazu: Cool! **Takes the blue and green plastic kazoo**

Rika: Oh, brother....