ELP :Okay, I'm back with another chapter! I don't own anything. And this is going to turn out Kenyako.
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Taichi and Hikari walked into their home with their mom, and kicked off their shoes, walking into the living room. Taichi and Hikari slumped down on the couch.


" Well, looks like we've got a new enemy. And she's after Ken. Hey, Taichi, did you see that bruise under Miyako's ear?" Hikari asked, not very happy at all. Taichi thought for a moment.


" No, I didn't. Well, it's a little late, so you can call in the morning. I'm crashing. Night." Taichi yawned, got up, and stalked into his room. Hikari got up, washed for bed, and fell asleep in her bed, trying to figure out the bruise.

With Ken and Miyako

Ken and Miyako walked to the park silently. When they finally reached the park, it had to be at least 10:00 pm. It was dark. Ken sat under a tree, and Miyako broke down in his arms, just shaking. Ken was a little shocked, and tried to help. He rubbed her back, until she finally calmed down enough to speak.


" They're growing bad stuff around the block, everyone in the block..... They said they'll kill if I told anyone. Please, help me....." She shook again, no tears coming out. Ken's eyes widened. No wonder.

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They usually come around about 10 o'clock
You can hear them
You can tell them by the way they knock
Somebody said the other one had a badge
Who told ya, Who told ya
How bout if I stay and you run away
Well come on back and try to get some today
Well somebody's gonna do it again
Gonna make me turn against all of my friends
So you better have something damn worthy to say

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They're growin dope everywhere around the block
You can smell it
You can tell by the way they talk
Somebody stole five for gasoline
Who told ya, Who told ya

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How bout if I stay and you run away
Well come on back and try to get some today
Well somebody's gonna do it again
Gonna make me turn against all of my friends
So you better have something damn worthy to say

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I'll never do it again (No I wont)
Lets settle it (We don't)
I can't afford my life cause I'm spending it
Since you got just what you wanted

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We never do anything anymore
One on the telephone, one on the door
Somebody said revenge was served sweeter cold
I told ya, I told ya
They're growing dope everywhere around the block
You can smell it you can tell it by the way they talk
Somebody stole five for gasoline
Who told ya, Who told ya

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How bout if I stay and you run away
Well come on back and try to get some today
Well somebody's gonna do it again
Gonna make me turn against all of my friends
So you better have something damn worthy to say

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I'll never do it again (No I wont)
Let's settle it (We don't)
I can't afford my life cause I'm spending it
Since you got just what you wanted

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I'll never do it again (No I won't)
Praise myself (I don't)
I can't afford my life cause I'm spending it
Since you got just what you wanted
What you wanted

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Ken stared at Miyako, and hugged her tighter. Miyako continued to shake, broken inside. Ken and Miyako rose to their feet, Miyako still buried in his arms. Ken hugged Miyako, and after a while, she finally calmed down. Miyako looked up at Ken with red eyes, but not from tears, just shaking, but no tears for some reason.. Ken looked back down, and put his hand on the side of her cheek.


" Don't worry, it'll all be okay. You can stay at my house, alright? You won't get hurt. No one will. Let's go, it's pretty dark." Ken whispered, comforting the lavender haired girl. Miyako sighed and nodded, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand. They walked off slowly, and in silence. They walked past a dark alley, and Ken could have sworn he saw something. He shook his head, and they kept walking, unaware of something lurking behind them.

When they made it to the driveway of the apartment, Ken sighed and they walked a little slower, thinking they were safe. Not. A huge flame shot by them silently. So silently, that when it missed it's target, Ken and Miyako didn't notice it. It disintegrated into the air, while Ken and Miyako kept walking. Ken and Miyako entered the doors, and buzzed the little ringer thing, with the button. Mrs.Ichijouji's voice came out happy on the other end.


" Yes?" She asked. Ken smiled to himself.


" Hey, mama, it's me. I brought a good friend to stay for the night. She's in a little bit of trouble." Ken spoke clearly, and Miyako's grip on his hand tightened. The door opened, and they walked up the stairs to Ken's little home. They entered the apartment, all signs of Miyako sadness gone. They took off their shoes, and walked into the living room. Mrs.Ichijouji and Mr.Ichijouji were watching some TV. Mrs. and Mr. Ichijouji got up, and walked over to them.


" Hey kid. Oh, bringing the ladies home already?" Mr.Ichijouji chuckled. Ken went red, along with Miyako. Mrs.Ichijouji laughed and shook Miyako's hand.


" Hello. You can call me Marie, and that's Robert. And you're name is?" Marie chimed. Miyako smiled.


" I'm Miyako Inoue. Thanks for letting me come in." Miyako tried to act the nicest she could. Ken smiled. His parents had already excepted her. Ken smiled and silently ushered Miyako to his room. They walked away, and Marie and Robert sat back down on the couch, and continued to watch Just for Laughs Gags. Ken and Miyako closed the door to his room, and sat down on his bed.


"You're parents seem nice, Ken. I like them.....I'm tired though. I guess I can go, if you want..." Ken cut Miyako off briskly.


" You can stay here, Miyako. Now, go to sleep. I can pull up a sleeping bag for myself. Uh, Miyako? "Ken sweat dropped when Miyako fell asleep on him. She snored happily on his knees, arms curled around his waist. Ken smiled to himself, and listened to his parents laugh happily at the TV program. Ken sighed, and put a wary hand on Miyako's shoulder, and let it stay there. Miyako snuggled a little closer, and Hawkmon crawled out of her backpack. He looked around, and spotted Miyako in Ken's lap, snoring happily. He raised an eyebrow.


" Um, I suppose we are at your house?" Hawkmon asked. Ken nodded. Hawkmon looked over to the sleeping Wormmon, curled up in the covers. Miyako shifted a little, and her grip tightened a bit. Ken raised an eyebrow, but then dropped it again in pain. He lifted his hand from Miyako's shoulder to his face, and lightly touched the bruise. He cringed and his hand retracting away from his face. He put his hand back on her shoulder, and sighed. Miyako shifted again in her sleep, rolling over so the back of her head was in his lap, and her back was on the covers. Ken lifted her head up slowly, sliding out from under her, and gently placed her back down onto the covers and mattress.

He grabbed extra covers, and covered Miyako up with them, gently removing her glasses. Ken put them on the computer table, and backed away. Hawkmon stared at Ken for a brief moment, taking in the fact that Ken had not harmed Miyako, but simply helped her. Ken sighed solemnly. He was being ripped apart from the inside, because of what Keromon did to him. She had awakened the spore, and had torn it out of him. Unfortunately, it had come back, but he managed to bury it again. He sighed again, and stared at Miyako. She seemed so.....what was the word....... pure. Untainted. Not worthless. Ken sighed again, and looked away, walking to his balcony. He walked out into the fresh air, and stared over the city, lifeless at night. Hawkmon flew out, and joined Ken in silence. Ken looked over to Hawkmon.


" I'm sorry if you think I am trying to hurt her. I'm really not, and I apologize for all I have done. I do not expect any forgiveness, though, for I do not deserve it." Ken stated in monotone, looking over the horizon once again. Hawkmon sighed.


" No, I believe you do deserve forgiveness, and a second chance. That's happiest Miyako has ever slept for months. I just hope that the world can except you. We need more kind people like you, Ken. Because we are all losing, and everyone knows it. Miyako is so hurt all the time. And sometimes she hurts herself. She cuts her wrists sometimes. I'm afraid, Ken, I'm really afraid. I don't know what to do. Please, help Miyako, it's all I ask of you." Ken's eyes widened, and he looked Hawkmon in the eye, fearfully.


" Of course I'll help Miyako! But, I don't understand why she would hurt herself unless........!!!!!!!!!!! Hawkmon, did her parents or sibling hurt her any other way that you know of?" Ken gasped, trying to slow his breathing. Hawkmon nodded gravely.


" Yes, I think they did. Her brother, what's his name, Momoe, hurt her some way. He was drunk, and she had screamed. I was in the closet, so I didn't know what was going on.....They were the only ones in the house." Ken choked on his breath, and looked out over the horizon, and then back at Hawkmon.


" Hawkmon, I want you to promise me, that you won't tell Miyako that I know about this. I want her to come forth on her own terms, okay? And don't tell another soul about this, alright?" Ken whispered fiercely. Hawkmon nodded, and they walked back into Ken's room, only to find Keromon leaning over Miyako, a look of pain on her face.

It wasn't Keromon though. It was a beautiful girl, who looked like Miyako. Her face was like Miyako's, minus the glasses. She was wearing what Keromon would, only she had a bow instead of a sword, and the shirt didn't show as much. She was mostly in a brilliant light blue teal color, mixed with greens and reds. Her long, lavender mauve hair was let loose, flowing weightlessly behind her head. She turned her caramel gaze to Ken, and floated over to him, staring him in the eye.


" Please, help her. She needs to live. Beware the others, for they shall bring her down. Please, help her........" Whispered the figure, slowly disappearing and floating back to Miyako. Ken followed, not sure of the ghostly figure. The figure slid into Miyako, disappearing.
" Help her...." Came the melodic and whispering voice of the figure. Ken stared at Miyako, and then made the connection.

Miyako had been split.

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ELP: R&R!