Cruising the Caribbean
By Fiery-chan and Angel13
A/N Hello, everyone! It's Angel13 and if you haven't figured out the pattern by now, shame on you! Anyway, my muses are lately unlimited. It's pretty much all the tamers as choice, usually Rika, Ryo, and Kazu. I'll make my disclaimer plain and simple. Kazu,
Kazu: **plays his red and yellow kazoo**
Angel: The bidding is closed on the ocean in Kansas. The bidder it went to was.....The Biggest Dreamer!!! He bidded $2000 and still must pay the cash before he gets the ocean. **Grins evily* As well, I own digimon so other people can pretend they own it but the real owner is me.
Ryo: Yup.
Rika: She's right.
Angel: Really? You really like me!
Chapter 20: That's What We're Here For
Ryo stalked away from the small gathering on the boardwalk. He didn't even glance back.
Rika was shocked at the scene that had just taken place. Ryo had just given Evan a punch and a black and blue coloring was developing in a ring around his eye. Rika knelt down.
"Are you alright, Evan?" Rika asked, giving him a hand up.
"Yeah, I'm okay." Evan spoke softly, rubbing his eye.
Ryo glared at her and walked faster.
At the same time of the "incident", Kila and Henry had just come out of the movies and saw Ryo's fist fly into Evan's face.
"Ryo!" Kila called, running up to him.
Kila motioned Henry along and they took both of Ryo's arms, and led him to the beach. All the while, Ryo's fists were clenching and unclenching.
"Ryo, calm down. Rika and Evan are just friends." Henry said, trying to calm his best friend.
Kila piped up, "Ryo, you don't look cute anymore. Stop being so angry."
Ryo blushed and tried to calm down. Henry punched Kila in the arm and she gave an expression of mock pain. (Is that the right word?)
"Stop hitting me, Henry. Just cause I think Ryo's cute doesn't mean I don't think you are." Kila said innocently.
Henry nodded. Kila was just trying to lift Ryo's spirits.
"Well, you actually listened to me. Surprises do happen. Bout time you showed Evan a good punch." Kila grinned and Ryo sighed,
"Rika probably hates me." Ryo said softly.
Kila shook her head furiously.
"How could she hate the guy she loves?" Kila asked.
"Kila, I suggest you zip it before Rika comes and hunts you down for giving away all her secrets." Henry hissed in his girlfriend's ear.
Ryo just smiled.
"Well, what are we standing around? I say we hit the waves or go and hit the shops. Interested, guys?" Kila asked, grinning her ear-to-ear grin.
"Shopping with her is like shopping with an empty pocket." Henry muttered to Ryo but Kila overheard.
"Oh, you're jealous cause I can empty your pocket faster than you!" Kila retorted.
"I'd be jealous, why?" Henry asked, raising an eyebrow and Kila blushed furiously.
"It seemed the best thing to say at the time. And, I don't shop that much, Ryo." Kila said defensively.
"Well, shopping doesn't sound good, especially to my wallet so let's go for a good surf. I mean, it's our last night here." Henry said, sounding sad a bit.
"I missed going to that huge arcade. We should go. After surfing of course." Kila said.
"Let's go to the ship then." Ryo said.
Kila, Henry, and Ryo headed up to the ship and changed into suits and got their boards.
"Evening surf is awesome and the arcade is open 24 hours during the week. But I think my instincts are telling me to find someone." Kila said.
"Oh well, meet us down there?" Henry asked.
Kila kissed his cheek.
"I will. 15 minutes, okay?" Kila asked.
"Alright. See you." Henry said and he and Ryo headed to the beach.
Kila made sure they were far enough away and she dashed back to the ship. Her mission: seek subject. Subject: Rika Nonaka. If Cole cousins were sighted: destroy. If any obstacles: destroy.
***
Rika sat in the cabin, on the couch, talking to Evan. He had an ice pack on his eye, which had begun to swell from when Ryo punched him.
Rika didn't like the idea of hanging around with Evan but he felt sorry for him.
"You okay?" Rika asked softly.
"I've been better. Ryo sure knows how to dish it out. What I do?" Evan asked pitifully.
Rika chewed the question over in her mind. Why had Ryo punched Evan?
Suddenly, interrupting the silence, Kila came flying in and knocked over Evan and vaulted onto the couch Rika was sitting on.
"Where does all that energy come from? Or is it only me you barrel over?" Evan scoffed, annoyed that Kila had interrupted his time with Rika.
"Be honored, it's only you." Kila said angrily, glaring at him. As well as your other annoying cousin at times, Emily...
"Well, what's up, Kila?" Rika asked, breaking the tension between Kila and Evan.
Kila glared in Evan's vicinity once more and looked at Rika.
"Nothing much, Rika. Hey, wanna come with Henry and I to the arcade? It's open 24 hours. Plus, tonight is free game of laser tag all night. Interested?" Kila asked.
Rika could tell there was something else.
"Anything else besides you or Henry? Or should I say, anyone?" Rika asked, suspiciously.
"Um, maybe. Please, give me an answer." Kila begged.
"Okay. When?" Rika asked.
"An hour or so. Wanna come surf now?" Kila asked.
"Uh, I'll keep Cole company. Maybe he won't bug me later than." Rika said.
Kila grinned.
"See you in 60!" Kila called as she tore outta the room, knocking Evan over again as she swept out the door.
"Did I ever mention your friend reminds me of a tornado?" Evan asked from his position on the floor.
Rika chuckled, "More of a hurricane."
***
Kila ran towards the beach, sprinting to cover more distance. She spotted Ryo and Henry riding in a wave. She grinned to herself evilly. She caught Henry's eye and winked.
"Yo, Ryo! I'M BACK!!" Kila screamed.
Henry wobbled slightly and Ryo fell into the water. Ryo surfaced in a few moments, hair soaked.
"Akihabara, I'm gonna kill you!" Ryo shouted.
Kila laughed hysterically. "That is if you can catch me, Akiyama!"
Ryo swam to shore and Kila waited till he had reached the sand and took off. Ryo raced after her while Henry laughed at the scene taking place before him.
Ryo finally took a leap and tackled Kila, sending them both sprawling.
"I'm gonna sit on you for being such a bad girl." Ryo teased.
Kila groaned. "You'll squash me. Then, you'll have no one to sit on."
Ryo smiled and Kila got up.
"Well, I'm up for a surf. You?" Kila looked at Ryo and he nodded.
Kila grabbed her board and the trio dove into the surf with their boards.
***
Rika sat on the couch and Evan sat on the floor, neither talking to one another.
"Rika, do you like me at all?" Evan asked.
"Must I stamp it on my forehead, Cole? I don't like you that way. Now, I'm gonna go. I've got to meet Kila. I'll see you later." Rika said and she headed out.
***
Kila, Henry, and Ryo were just getting outta the water and heading back to the ship. Rika came running up to them.
"Hey, guys!" Rika called cheerfully.
Ryo said nothing and Henry smiled at her sympathetically.
"Hey, Rika!!!!! C'mon, be sociable, Ryo. Say 'hi' to the pretty girl." Kila half teased.
Ryo gave Kila a glare before he nodded his hello.
Rika was stunned. Ryo had always said hi no matter what.
He must seriously be pissed at me, Rika thought.
Kila linked arms with Rika.
"Heyo, Rika! We just finished surfing. We'll change and head to the arcade, okie dokie?" Kila asked.
"Sounds fine, Kila." Rika sad, forcing a smile.
They headed to the ship.
***
Evan went out onto the deck and spotted Ryo coming closer.
Time to give that jerk a piece of my mind. Hope my eyes make it out okay, Evan thought.
Kila had linked arms with Henry now and Rika was chatting alongside the couple. Ryo shuffled along, with his board under his arm.
"Akiyama! You and I gotta talk." Evan called, going down the ramp.
Ryo glared.
"Well, if it isn't my friend, Evan. What can I do for you?" Ryo asked sarcastically.
"Well, I have some stuff you can...hey! I think you and I have some score to settle." Evan exclaimed.
"What? Should I give you a black eye to match your other?" Ryo asked, his voice dripping with venomous sarcasm.
"That's it, pal!" Evan exclaimed.
Evan swung his right fist, which connected with Ryo's left cheek, barely missing his eye. Ryo rubbed his cheek.
"I was gonna talk it over. But the time for talk is over!" Ryo growled.
Unknown to the pair fighting, their friends had gathered, Rika was particularly upset. Emily came over to Rika and spotted Kila.
"Kila, this is your doing! You got my cousin all rattled up with that damn competition. It's time my hand made a mark on your pretty little face." Emily said angrily, only wanting to protect her cousin.
"Excuse me, you have crossed the line, hun. But, if it's a fight you want..." Kila stared at her hard. "Then fight we shall."
Emily went for the first hit, reaching to slap Kila. But, Kila had picked up some moves from her martial arts training with Henry.
"Bad choice, Cole." Kila retorted, making Emily angrier.
Emily made her left into a fist and punched Kila in the face, making Kila awkward.
Henry began to get angry. This was his girlfriend and his best friend fighting with the two hardheaded cousins. And he wouldn't take it lying down.
Kila had managed to dodge most of Emily's punches but one finally caught her jaw and sent her sprawling. Kila opened one eye, which was turning black and blue.
Kila used her nimbleness to take Emily's feet out from under her and got to her feet. She went and pushed Ryo and Evan apart.
"I think we've caused enough of a scene. Let's go, you guys." Kila said, fighting tears.
She tugged Ryo's arm and Rika followed. As they entered into the cabin where all of Ryo, Henry, and Rika's stuff was located, Kila broke down, sobbing in Henry's embrace.
Rika looked over at Ryo.
"What should we do?" Rika asked, knowing the answer already.
"I think we should get ready to go to bed. No arcade tonight. Not even the best make-up artist could get rid of our bruises. How bout you and I just go for a walk? I could use the healing touch of the ocean right now." Ryo said softly.
Rika nodded. Ryo changed out of his trunks and as Rika passed Kila on the couch, she felt a very strong thought that she should stay with Kila but Ryo touched her arm and she knew what to do.
Kila has Henry. Ryo needs me now.
Rika explained to Henry who nodded and Rika and Ryo departed.
***
Rika and Ryo began to walk the beach in the moonlight; almost no one was out on the beach or the water.
"It's kinda pretty. You know?" Rika asked, smiling at the gentle water and the soft sound of it hitting the sandy shore.
"Yeah, pretty." Ryo said, not completely listening to Rika.
He was having problems of his own.
"Ryo, do you like me?" Rika asked.
Ryo suddenly snapped back to the conversation.
"Yeah, I do." Ryo said.
"Really, Ryo?" Rika asked hesitantly.
Ryo took her into his arms and leaned into kiss her forehead sweetly.
"Really, Wildcat." Ryo replied.
Rika leaned against him, both gently moving to their own melody.
A figure watched from the stairs leading from the boardwalk to the sand.
***
Evan's eyes filled with tears but inside, his blood boiled. It just wasn't fair that Ryo got Rika.
Time we settle this score. For good.
***
Kila and Henry sat on the couch, watching TV. Kila was fast asleep against Henry, curled up beside him with her head on his shoulder. Henry was angry still from earlier. Kila wasn't too bad. A few cuts, bruises, and some good black and blue marks were visible. But it was his Kila.
We'll see what happens on this trip.
***
About 20 minutes later, Kila and Henry were walking along the deck, both in regular clothes instead of their swimsuits. Emily came jogging up to Henry and Kila. Henry stepped in front of Kila.
"If you're here to start a fight, find somewhere else." Henry said, glaring in Emily's direction.
"Look, Kila, I'm sorry. I was so out of line. Can we be friends?" Emily asked.
Kila nodded. "Why should we let the love triangle going on with Ryo, Evan, and Rika come between us?"
Emily smiled and hugged Kila.
"Well, let's find Evan, Ryo, and Rika before Evan thinks up something hair-brained." Kila said.
Emily and Henry agreed and the trio took off.
***
"Yo, Akiyama! You and I have a score to settle." Evan called as he ran to the couple.
A/N Well, Fiery-chan, payback!
Rika: We'll be leaving the island in the next chapter.
Angel: C you in chapter 22!
**Kazoos are playing**
P.S. On Thursday, September 12th, Fiery-chan's celebrating her 14th b-day. Wish her a good one!