Author's Notes:
I know that it has been over a month since I've updated this story, but I have a real good excuse this time (actually two) in the form of fics I've started, Performance Anxiety and Unorthodox Remedy (If you haven't read these yet, please feel free to take a peek ^_~). However, it is time to get back to the fic that started it all. I must say that I was delighted with the all the emails and reviews concerning the last chapter and I hope this one does the same. However, I do have to thank Taito Ishida for prodding me to do this, because I don't know how long I would have put it off otherwise ^^;
Disclaimer:
Well since I'm in a giddy mood, I think that it's time for a muse to do the disclaimer. So, I present to everyone Zero Enna from Megami Kouhosei (or Pilot Candidate for us Adult Swim fans)
Dream-chan: ::snapping fingers:: Welcome Zero!
Zero: Hey! What's going on here? Hiead and I were just about to fight!" ::grinning madly::
Dream-chan: ::smirking:: hmm...more like have a grope session…
Zero: ::blushing furiously, yelling like a banshee:: Shut up!
Dream-chan: ::giggling:: You're almost as bad as HiHi!!!
Zero: ::eyes getting saucer-like:: HiHi?!?!?!? What the HELL?!?!??
Dream-chan: ::rolling eyes:: Oh just hurry up and do the disclaimer already before these readers lose interest.
Zero: Okay, okay. ::clears throat:: Dream-chan, in no way, shape, or form owns Digimon: Digital Monsters.
Dream-chan: ::patting muse on the head:: Good job, my little bishie!!!!!! Now go play with HiHi and be nice ^_^
"dialogue"
~thoughts~
/conscience/
POV
Back To The Middle
by Dream-chan
Rating: R (if you thought Dais was bad.....^_~)
Editor: me, myself, and I (sorry for any spelling/grammatical errors)
Email: dream_chan@hotmail.com
Daisuke
I can't believe this.
Betrayed.
By a lover and a best friend.
Sucks to be me.
Digging in my knapsack, I pull out my keys and open the door to the only place that I felt safe anymore.
"Is that you P.B.? Go wash up cause dinner is almost-"Jun yelled, poking her head out from the kitchen. I tried ducking my head, but I guess I wasn't quick enough since she snagged me and twirled me around to face her. "What in hell happened to you?"
Sensing that she entered 'over-protective oneechan' mode, I just held up my hand and wiggled out of her grip. I didn't want to deal with her.
"Jun, not now."
Making the predicable move to block my way, she steps out and front of me and pokes me in the chest with her pointy index finger. Damn, that smarts. Crossing her arms, she gives me a look that I know all to well, and repeats her question.
"Daisuke tell me what happened to you. Now." she glares at me, snatching hold of my wrist.
Forcefully twisting out of her rough grip, I back up a bit and give her a glare of my own. "Shove off!" What happened next is something that I'd missed these past few years. A good old-fashioned screaming siblings match.
"NO!"
"YES!"
"NO!"
"YES!"
"NO!"
With the overwhelming need to be alone, I screamed, "FUCK YOU!"
"No thanks, I save that for Ken", she replies haughtily, giving me a cold stare.
"Don't ever mention that name again."
"Now were getting somewhere," she says in that know-it-all tone of hers. I think that only older siblings get that talent. Giving my ear a playful tug, she asks, "What did the little prat do now?"
Without a pause, I give her the summary of what I've been telling myself ever since running out of the park.
"He stole everything from me."
Giving me a quizzical look, she pulls me a bit closer and ruffles my hair a bit, giving me comfort in the same way that she always does. "What are you talking about? I think that he has enough money that he doesn't have to steal from you..."
"No, I'm not talking about that." I shake my head, my frustration rising at her assumptions. Letting her know that I was serious, I looked her straight in the eyes and told her exactly what he took.
"He stole my soul Jun."
"Huh?"
"Sunshine. Takeru."
Predictably, she was not happy with this answer. "How does that doofus work into all this? I thought that prick was ancient history..." she scowled, something she did every time he was mentioned.
"He was the one that made Takeru break up with me." I said, my voice sounding as emotionless as I felt.
With eyes widening and concern spreading on her face, she walked closer to me "How in the world-"
"Will you just listen?!?" I exclaimed, irritated with all her interruptions. Taking a deep breath, I begin again. "Anyway, with the help of modern technology and my stupid judgment, he made it so that Takeru would hate me."
"Once again, how did he do it?"
"Well you know about his obsession with 'cutting-edge' tech stuff right?" At her nod of understanding, I began to relive what will sure to be the worst moments in my life.
Takeru
To this day, I still does not know how I got home, but by the grace of a benevolent Kami, I made it without a scratch...physically that is.
Mentally, I was utter and complete shit. I had just found out that I had been a gullible fool and betrayed the person that meant more to him than anything. To add on to it, said person wanted absolutely nothing to do with me. Ever.
Slamming the door open, I kicked off my shoes and stalked to the living room, only to find my brother and his boyfriend in what looked to have been a very intimate position. Just seeing them together sparked a flame of envy so strong that I was almost rocked on my heels. To me, it wasn't fair that they could be together and not have any problems. Why did everything have to work out for them?
Still feeling the envy course through me, I gave my brother no warning as I ripped into him.
"Yamato, I want the truth now!"
"What are you talking about?" although I could tell by the nervousness in his eyes, that he was hiding something. The same 'something' that he has been hiding ever since I got home.
"What happened after I left for the States and this time no dodging the question!" I yelled, tired of the games.
Running a hand through his hair he replied wearily, "I told you what happened, now tell me what happened to you or do I have to take a guess?"
"You know what?!? Fuck it! Just call everybody over here NOW!" I screamed, before walking down the dark hallway down to my room.
"Takeru-"
Not bothering to turn around I told him, "Look, I just want to do this one time, so please just call everybody. I'll be in my room."
Opening my door, I could see the sunset shining through the windows, letting me know that this horrible day was almost over.
Flopping down on my bed, I reached over on the shelf of my nightstand and pulled out the very album I could barely look at when I was abroad. Bypassing all the pictures I knew by heart, I instantly opened it to the page that was dedicated to Daisuke. Seeing the bright smiles and remembering the times that cause them would now be buried under all the betrayal, anger, and hurt that was on Daisuke's face a few hours ago.
Dammit!
"Takeru, what's wrong?"
Wiping the new tears that had fallen, I looked over at my brother standing in the doorway. "Have you called everyone yet?" I asked, wincing at the harshness in my voice.
"Tai is doing that. Now tell me what happened to you?" he pressed, sitting down beside me on the bed.
"Better yet, why don't you tell me why you tried to beat up Daisuke the day I left?"
"He hurt you." came the immediate response.
"That still doesn't give you the right to punch him-" I countered, before I was interrupted by a harsh laugh.
"Oh believe me, Jun made me realize that."
"What does his sister have to do with any of this?"
"That's another story. Right now, I want to know why I'm going to invite seven other people over my apartment."
"Please Yama. Leave me alone"
"I'll come get you when the others get here, but you better be prepared with some answers." he says quietly, the door closing softly as he left.
Laying back on my bed, I close my eyes, trying to get a little rest before confronting my friends, because this was far from over.
Ken
IT'S OVER!
Those words just keep playing in my head...they haven't stopped.
IT'S OVER!
How can it be? After a year of helping him through heartbreak and being there for him, he just pushes me away? Couldn't he see that what I did only proved the point that the blonde idiot didn't love him?
IT'S OVER!
That just can't happen!! Can't he tell that we were meant to be together from the beginning?
IT'S OVER!
Our Digimon even joined to create the one of the strongest Megas ever known! This is not possible!!!
IT'S OVER!
NO! NO! NO! I refuse to accept this!! But I do know who is responsible…
Takaishi Takeru.
He is the one that did this. If he had stayed away from MY Dai-chan in the first place, none of this would have ever happened. He should have never came back, and I will tell him this.
Coming to this conclusion, I think it's time I pay the little nuisance a visit. Besides, it might be good to twist the knife a little.
Takeru
"Good, you're all here." I greeted the anxious faces of my friends, not caring if they could see if I had been crying or not.
"Yeah we are, so what's the big deal? Why did you want us here?" Miyako asked in her usual blunt manner.
"Simply put, we are a bunch of shitty hypocrites!"
I think it was silent for all of two minutes, before someone decided to speak.
"What in the world are you talking about?" Jyou said from his perch beside Mimi. With her moving back to Odaiba, they finally got together. Why does everybody else get to be happy? I've never wanted to throw a tantrum so bad before.
Getting back to the issue at hand I replied, "I just found out some things that has made what happened in the past be looked on in a different light..."
"Let me guess. We are talking about Daisuke" Koushiro pointed out, voicing the opinion of everyone in the room.
"Ding Ding! Give the genius a prize!" came the sarcastic remark before I had a chance to stop it. I could see the twinge of hurt in his eyes, but I don't care about no one's feelings right now except for cinnamon-haired boy that ran away from me earlier this afternoon.
"Watch the sarcasm Teeks" Yamato warned, frowning at me. Right now, he could glare at me all he wants. If Daisuke couldn't be here to do this, then I would damn well do it for him.
I at least owe him that much.
Swirling in around, I turn to face my brother knowing that it would only take a few more comments like that for my temper to escape, which would just make things worse than what they already are.
"Fine. How about this? Ken played me and Daisuke like the proverbial fiddle, and basically got what he wanted from the beginning...my boyfriend."
"Don't you mean that lying cheating ex of yours?" Miyako sneered, her face twisting up in a grimace. It took all I had not to stomp over there and smack the hell out of her. So, I opted for the non-violent option.
"Shut up Miyako! You don't know everything...not like I do", I lit into her, gaining little satisfaction from her subdued expression. Great, now I feel even worse. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea.
There was an uneasy silence, until I felt someone place his or her hand on my shoulder. Glancing over my shoulder I was greeted with Hikari's emphatic chestnut eyes. "When did you find this out?"
"Today." I said tonelessly, not being able to hold her penetrating gaze any longer.
"Who told you this?"
"Daisuke." I replied, wincing at the disappointed glances coming my way. I should have known that would not be welcome news.
"How can you believe anything he says after what he did to you?" Yamato muttered disgustedly, crossing his arms in that arrogant way only he can do. I guess this self-righteousness is a family trait.
Reaching into the pocket of my cargos, I pull out the one object that I hate most in this world.
"With this."
"What is this supposed to prove?" Taichi asks, his eyebrow raised in question. Looking around the room, I could see that everyone wanted to know the exact same thing. Well, this is what I called them over for.
"Just watch." I said grimly, walking over to the entertainment center and slipping the disc into the DVD player. Hitting the play button, I walked away from the room, not wanting to see the images that have been imprinted on my heart and soul. Blocking out all else, I began to think about what happened this afternoon and like clockwork I feel a tear slide down it previous tracks. No matter how much I wanted to turn back time I knew that wish was meaningless.
After hearing the part where Daisuke tells Ken he loves me, I rush in there and stop the DVD, not wanting them to see the rest.
Placing the disc back in its case, I turn back to them, eyes flashing. "Now do you understand?"
Silence.
"Okay, since no one wants to talk, let me ask a question. How many of you actually went to Daisuke to ask what happened between us?" I demanded, wanting someone to say anything.
Silence once again.
"Just as I figured. No wonder he was so upset." I spat out, looking at the sea of chagrined faces in front of me. I knew that it was wrong for me to be mad at them, seeing how they felt they had been sticking up for me, but I just couldn't get over how they abandoned him. I would at least thought they would ask him what happened. Hmm, if it were the other way around, would they have done that to me?
The answer I came up with was less than satisfying.
Hearing someone clear their throat, I turn in the direction of the sound, and notice Sora giving me a small smile. "Maybe its time that we make amends."
"I wouldn't do that if I were you..."
"Why not?"
Rolling my eyes at a red-haired genius, I stated firmly, "Frankly put, we wants us to stay the fuck away from him...especially me and Ken."
"Why would he want that? Now that his name is cleared, doesn't he want to get back together with you?"
"No, because what I did was worse." I fired back, sick of all the questions. Can't he take a break from knowing everything?!?!?
"Takeru-", my brother began but stopped when I turned my glare on him.
"Don't try to make me feel better. I know I'll never have him again. It's. My. Fault." I bit out, looking down at the hardwood floor as if it held all of life's answers.
"C'mon Teek. It will be okay..." Yamato whispered trying to comfort me, but I wasn't having it. I didn't deserve it...any of it.
"Of course you can say that! You have who you love. Because I acted like a stupid, arrogant asshole, I don't! So, don't tell me that it will be okay! Now everyone can get the HELL OUT!" I exploded, seeing the shock that froze my brother in his place. Turning around, I swiftly walk back to my room, allowing the tears to come as freely as before.
Daisuke
"That little SHIT! What FUCKING RIGHT did he have to do something like that?!?!" my sister raged, her face almost resembling the shade of her hair. The anger was coming off her like waves. Suddenly, I felt sorry for my so-called 'friends'.
"Jun calm down." I said calmly, already knowing that it was a lost cause.
"Like HELL I will!" she muttered forcefully, stomping into the entryway of our apartment.
"Dais, what's going on?" came the shaky voice of my partner Chibimon. Seeing him standing there looking terrified watching Jun rant and rave prompted me into action. Leaning over, I scooped him up and just held him close, tightening my grip as the minutes passed. Feeling him begin to squirm, I let my grasp loosen a bit, knowing that eventually he'll see something is wrong with me. In all the five years I've known him, I've never been able to hide anything from him. Including my pain.
"Daisuke, what's wrong?"
I'm hurt.
"Please answer me! What's wrong?"
Everything Chibs...everything.
"Is something wrong with Ken? Did the others bother you?"
They shattered me...I'm broken
"DAISUKE! PLEASE!" came the plaintive cry again, but I could only answer him through my silent tears. Words have done enough damage.
Hearing a tired sigh, I felt Jun kneel down beside me. "Chibimon, just be there for him right now. I think that is all he can handle."
"I'll protect him." I heard him say forcefully, trying to give me the hardest squeeze he could with his little stubby arms.
"I know." Jun said, giving Chibi a reassuring pat on the head. Coming out of my little crying jag, I notice that my sister has on her coat and is slipping into her trainers. Normally, this would be welcome, but by the murderous look on her face, I knew this was not a good idea. Lifting up my face from my partner's head, I called out to Jun as she opened the door, praying that she wouldn't do anything foolish.
"Where are you going?"
"To settle some matters. No one messes with YOU but ME! I don't care if they did save the world a few times, they are GONNA learn NOT TO FUCK with a Motomiya unless you want their TEETH BASHED IN!" she growled menacingly, slamming the door on her out.
Taking a deep breath, I lean against the worn cushions of the couch, bringing Chibi closer. Closing my eyes in exhaustion, I can't help but think that this whole drama is going to get worse before it's gets any better and with 'Neechan added to the mix that was a certainty.
God help the Chosen, because there was nothing more terrifying on Earth than Motomiya Jun scorned.
And this time she was out for blood.
Taichi
I can't believe that all of this is happening. Glancing over at Yama, I can tell that he is thinking the same thoughts that I am.
We failed.
We failed as friends.
We failed as mentors.
We failed him.
More importantly, I failed him. As a leader and a role-model.
I am such a dumbass! Why didn't I ask him what happened?
Maybe because your sister and lover would have turned on you if you showed any mercy…
Hmm. Let's add selfish to the list.
Looking around the room, I could see varying degrees of guilt and remorse etched on everyone's faces, but none of that compared to Takeru. Now I can understand why he was blowing up at us. However I can't really blame him for that seeing how it is justified. The only problem is that it shouldn't be him doing it.
Man, if Ichijouji was here right now, I would kick that little prat to the Digital World and offer him up to all the digimon that suffered under his reign as the Kaiser. For him to do this to the person that accepted him and defended him just makes me sick. How could he do something like that and claim that he loves Daisuke? The worse part in all of this is Daisuke. Fuck! How can we make something like this up to him?
Hearing a knock on the door, I got up from the couch seeing as how the Takeru and Yamato were busy at the moment. However, before I got there I heard raised voices then something banging against the door on the other side. Running and throwing it open, I just stared at what looked like Motomiya Jun kicking Ichijouji's ass.
The sound of footsteps running towards me snapped me out of my little daze and made me realize that I had to do something before someone really got hurt.
So with the help of Yama, Jyou, and Koushiro, we were able to pull the two combatants apart, Jun and Ken both breathing heavily, with Ken developing what looked to an impressive shiner. Hmm, that brought back memories…
"For a genius you are ONE STUPID FUCK!" Jun yelled at the bruised raven- haired boy, nearly spitting in her rage. After she got no reaction, she lunged again, but not getting far. Turning around at me, she screamed, "Get the HELL off of me unless you want YOUR ASS KICKED TOO!"
Now I've faced many frightening things in my short life, but I have never seen anything like an extremely enraged Motomiya Jun. Cautiously, I took a step back all the while making sure I had a firm grip on her jacket in case her temper exploded again.
"Can we please take this inside?" Yamato asked tensely, giving a strained smile to all the neighbors who had come out to see what all the commotion was about.
Shrugging off Jyou and me, she brushed herself off, and growled out, "Fine, but I want to let you know that I will be only one saying anything," and with the grace of a queen holding court, Jun sweeps in the apartment.
After a few moments, all of us trooped in there silently. After everyone was settled, as well as making sure there were considerable distance between Jun, Ken, and Takeru, she each gave us one pissed glare and began speaking.
"Now that I have your undivided attention, the reason I am here is because of all the shit you have put my ototo through. Granted we may not be the closest of siblings…" she says snidely rolling her eyes at me and Yama, "…but when someone hurts him, they will get hurt by me. So I think all of you should try to convince why I shouldn't maim you for what you did to my brother."
Looking at the enraged sister in front of us, I knew we should have just signed our death certificates because there wasn't anything that we could do to make things right with Daisuke.
Unless…
tbc.....
::dodges sharp objects and rotten food:: ITAI! ITAI! Really, I didn't mean for it to stop there, but it just seemed so right. So please don't kill me for this cliffhanger. Remember I still have to finish the fic! ^_~!
WHOA! Those Motomiyas sure have some dirty mouths, huh?!? Anyway, remember how I said that this fic only had two chapters left? Well, I guess I fibbed a little because there are definite situations that have to be resolved and I don't think all that will happen in the next chapter. On the good side, this means that you get more fic to read!! ::passes out slices of chocolate cheesecake to everyone:: SO sit back, relax and hopefully chapter nine will be out soon. However, if you feel the need/inspired to do something, scroll down.
Now, if you don't know already, I've decided to sponsor a Daikeru/Tasuke fanfic contest. If you're interested, here are the rules:
1. Dais and Takeru have to end up at the end (hey, I like Happily Ever After)
2. One or the other has to be involved with something that is part of the 'adult' entertainment industry ^_~
3. No crossovers.
4. Bashing of characters can be done, but only in moderation.
5. This will be judged on quality, not quantity, so it is up to YOU to decide how long or short it will be.
Deadline for entries: August 2nd.
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ja ne minna
dream-chan ^^
I know that it has been over a month since I've updated this story, but I have a real good excuse this time (actually two) in the form of fics I've started, Performance Anxiety and Unorthodox Remedy (If you haven't read these yet, please feel free to take a peek ^_~). However, it is time to get back to the fic that started it all. I must say that I was delighted with the all the emails and reviews concerning the last chapter and I hope this one does the same. However, I do have to thank Taito Ishida for prodding me to do this, because I don't know how long I would have put it off otherwise ^^;
Disclaimer:
Well since I'm in a giddy mood, I think that it's time for a muse to do the disclaimer. So, I present to everyone Zero Enna from Megami Kouhosei (or Pilot Candidate for us Adult Swim fans)
Dream-chan: ::snapping fingers:: Welcome Zero!
Zero: Hey! What's going on here? Hiead and I were just about to fight!" ::grinning madly::
Dream-chan: ::smirking:: hmm...more like have a grope session…
Zero: ::blushing furiously, yelling like a banshee:: Shut up!
Dream-chan: ::giggling:: You're almost as bad as HiHi!!!
Zero: ::eyes getting saucer-like:: HiHi?!?!?!? What the HELL?!?!??
Dream-chan: ::rolling eyes:: Oh just hurry up and do the disclaimer already before these readers lose interest.
Zero: Okay, okay. ::clears throat:: Dream-chan, in no way, shape, or form owns Digimon: Digital Monsters.
Dream-chan: ::patting muse on the head:: Good job, my little bishie!!!!!! Now go play with HiHi and be nice ^_^
"dialogue"
~thoughts~
/conscience/
POV
Back To The Middle
by Dream-chan
Rating: R (if you thought Dais was bad.....^_~)
Editor: me, myself, and I (sorry for any spelling/grammatical errors)
Email: dream_chan@hotmail.com
Daisuke
I can't believe this.
Betrayed.
By a lover and a best friend.
Sucks to be me.
Digging in my knapsack, I pull out my keys and open the door to the only place that I felt safe anymore.
"Is that you P.B.? Go wash up cause dinner is almost-"Jun yelled, poking her head out from the kitchen. I tried ducking my head, but I guess I wasn't quick enough since she snagged me and twirled me around to face her. "What in hell happened to you?"
Sensing that she entered 'over-protective oneechan' mode, I just held up my hand and wiggled out of her grip. I didn't want to deal with her.
"Jun, not now."
Making the predicable move to block my way, she steps out and front of me and pokes me in the chest with her pointy index finger. Damn, that smarts. Crossing her arms, she gives me a look that I know all to well, and repeats her question.
"Daisuke tell me what happened to you. Now." she glares at me, snatching hold of my wrist.
Forcefully twisting out of her rough grip, I back up a bit and give her a glare of my own. "Shove off!" What happened next is something that I'd missed these past few years. A good old-fashioned screaming siblings match.
"NO!"
"YES!"
"NO!"
"YES!"
"NO!"
With the overwhelming need to be alone, I screamed, "FUCK YOU!"
"No thanks, I save that for Ken", she replies haughtily, giving me a cold stare.
"Don't ever mention that name again."
"Now were getting somewhere," she says in that know-it-all tone of hers. I think that only older siblings get that talent. Giving my ear a playful tug, she asks, "What did the little prat do now?"
Without a pause, I give her the summary of what I've been telling myself ever since running out of the park.
"He stole everything from me."
Giving me a quizzical look, she pulls me a bit closer and ruffles my hair a bit, giving me comfort in the same way that she always does. "What are you talking about? I think that he has enough money that he doesn't have to steal from you..."
"No, I'm not talking about that." I shake my head, my frustration rising at her assumptions. Letting her know that I was serious, I looked her straight in the eyes and told her exactly what he took.
"He stole my soul Jun."
"Huh?"
"Sunshine. Takeru."
Predictably, she was not happy with this answer. "How does that doofus work into all this? I thought that prick was ancient history..." she scowled, something she did every time he was mentioned.
"He was the one that made Takeru break up with me." I said, my voice sounding as emotionless as I felt.
With eyes widening and concern spreading on her face, she walked closer to me "How in the world-"
"Will you just listen?!?" I exclaimed, irritated with all her interruptions. Taking a deep breath, I begin again. "Anyway, with the help of modern technology and my stupid judgment, he made it so that Takeru would hate me."
"Once again, how did he do it?"
"Well you know about his obsession with 'cutting-edge' tech stuff right?" At her nod of understanding, I began to relive what will sure to be the worst moments in my life.
Takeru
To this day, I still does not know how I got home, but by the grace of a benevolent Kami, I made it without a scratch...physically that is.
Mentally, I was utter and complete shit. I had just found out that I had been a gullible fool and betrayed the person that meant more to him than anything. To add on to it, said person wanted absolutely nothing to do with me. Ever.
Slamming the door open, I kicked off my shoes and stalked to the living room, only to find my brother and his boyfriend in what looked to have been a very intimate position. Just seeing them together sparked a flame of envy so strong that I was almost rocked on my heels. To me, it wasn't fair that they could be together and not have any problems. Why did everything have to work out for them?
Still feeling the envy course through me, I gave my brother no warning as I ripped into him.
"Yamato, I want the truth now!"
"What are you talking about?" although I could tell by the nervousness in his eyes, that he was hiding something. The same 'something' that he has been hiding ever since I got home.
"What happened after I left for the States and this time no dodging the question!" I yelled, tired of the games.
Running a hand through his hair he replied wearily, "I told you what happened, now tell me what happened to you or do I have to take a guess?"
"You know what?!? Fuck it! Just call everybody over here NOW!" I screamed, before walking down the dark hallway down to my room.
"Takeru-"
Not bothering to turn around I told him, "Look, I just want to do this one time, so please just call everybody. I'll be in my room."
Opening my door, I could see the sunset shining through the windows, letting me know that this horrible day was almost over.
Flopping down on my bed, I reached over on the shelf of my nightstand and pulled out the very album I could barely look at when I was abroad. Bypassing all the pictures I knew by heart, I instantly opened it to the page that was dedicated to Daisuke. Seeing the bright smiles and remembering the times that cause them would now be buried under all the betrayal, anger, and hurt that was on Daisuke's face a few hours ago.
Dammit!
"Takeru, what's wrong?"
Wiping the new tears that had fallen, I looked over at my brother standing in the doorway. "Have you called everyone yet?" I asked, wincing at the harshness in my voice.
"Tai is doing that. Now tell me what happened to you?" he pressed, sitting down beside me on the bed.
"Better yet, why don't you tell me why you tried to beat up Daisuke the day I left?"
"He hurt you." came the immediate response.
"That still doesn't give you the right to punch him-" I countered, before I was interrupted by a harsh laugh.
"Oh believe me, Jun made me realize that."
"What does his sister have to do with any of this?"
"That's another story. Right now, I want to know why I'm going to invite seven other people over my apartment."
"Please Yama. Leave me alone"
"I'll come get you when the others get here, but you better be prepared with some answers." he says quietly, the door closing softly as he left.
Laying back on my bed, I close my eyes, trying to get a little rest before confronting my friends, because this was far from over.
Ken
IT'S OVER!
Those words just keep playing in my head...they haven't stopped.
IT'S OVER!
How can it be? After a year of helping him through heartbreak and being there for him, he just pushes me away? Couldn't he see that what I did only proved the point that the blonde idiot didn't love him?
IT'S OVER!
That just can't happen!! Can't he tell that we were meant to be together from the beginning?
IT'S OVER!
Our Digimon even joined to create the one of the strongest Megas ever known! This is not possible!!!
IT'S OVER!
NO! NO! NO! I refuse to accept this!! But I do know who is responsible…
Takaishi Takeru.
He is the one that did this. If he had stayed away from MY Dai-chan in the first place, none of this would have ever happened. He should have never came back, and I will tell him this.
Coming to this conclusion, I think it's time I pay the little nuisance a visit. Besides, it might be good to twist the knife a little.
Takeru
"Good, you're all here." I greeted the anxious faces of my friends, not caring if they could see if I had been crying or not.
"Yeah we are, so what's the big deal? Why did you want us here?" Miyako asked in her usual blunt manner.
"Simply put, we are a bunch of shitty hypocrites!"
I think it was silent for all of two minutes, before someone decided to speak.
"What in the world are you talking about?" Jyou said from his perch beside Mimi. With her moving back to Odaiba, they finally got together. Why does everybody else get to be happy? I've never wanted to throw a tantrum so bad before.
Getting back to the issue at hand I replied, "I just found out some things that has made what happened in the past be looked on in a different light..."
"Let me guess. We are talking about Daisuke" Koushiro pointed out, voicing the opinion of everyone in the room.
"Ding Ding! Give the genius a prize!" came the sarcastic remark before I had a chance to stop it. I could see the twinge of hurt in his eyes, but I don't care about no one's feelings right now except for cinnamon-haired boy that ran away from me earlier this afternoon.
"Watch the sarcasm Teeks" Yamato warned, frowning at me. Right now, he could glare at me all he wants. If Daisuke couldn't be here to do this, then I would damn well do it for him.
I at least owe him that much.
Swirling in around, I turn to face my brother knowing that it would only take a few more comments like that for my temper to escape, which would just make things worse than what they already are.
"Fine. How about this? Ken played me and Daisuke like the proverbial fiddle, and basically got what he wanted from the beginning...my boyfriend."
"Don't you mean that lying cheating ex of yours?" Miyako sneered, her face twisting up in a grimace. It took all I had not to stomp over there and smack the hell out of her. So, I opted for the non-violent option.
"Shut up Miyako! You don't know everything...not like I do", I lit into her, gaining little satisfaction from her subdued expression. Great, now I feel even worse. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea.
There was an uneasy silence, until I felt someone place his or her hand on my shoulder. Glancing over my shoulder I was greeted with Hikari's emphatic chestnut eyes. "When did you find this out?"
"Today." I said tonelessly, not being able to hold her penetrating gaze any longer.
"Who told you this?"
"Daisuke." I replied, wincing at the disappointed glances coming my way. I should have known that would not be welcome news.
"How can you believe anything he says after what he did to you?" Yamato muttered disgustedly, crossing his arms in that arrogant way only he can do. I guess this self-righteousness is a family trait.
Reaching into the pocket of my cargos, I pull out the one object that I hate most in this world.
"With this."
"What is this supposed to prove?" Taichi asks, his eyebrow raised in question. Looking around the room, I could see that everyone wanted to know the exact same thing. Well, this is what I called them over for.
"Just watch." I said grimly, walking over to the entertainment center and slipping the disc into the DVD player. Hitting the play button, I walked away from the room, not wanting to see the images that have been imprinted on my heart and soul. Blocking out all else, I began to think about what happened this afternoon and like clockwork I feel a tear slide down it previous tracks. No matter how much I wanted to turn back time I knew that wish was meaningless.
After hearing the part where Daisuke tells Ken he loves me, I rush in there and stop the DVD, not wanting them to see the rest.
Placing the disc back in its case, I turn back to them, eyes flashing. "Now do you understand?"
Silence.
"Okay, since no one wants to talk, let me ask a question. How many of you actually went to Daisuke to ask what happened between us?" I demanded, wanting someone to say anything.
Silence once again.
"Just as I figured. No wonder he was so upset." I spat out, looking at the sea of chagrined faces in front of me. I knew that it was wrong for me to be mad at them, seeing how they felt they had been sticking up for me, but I just couldn't get over how they abandoned him. I would at least thought they would ask him what happened. Hmm, if it were the other way around, would they have done that to me?
The answer I came up with was less than satisfying.
Hearing someone clear their throat, I turn in the direction of the sound, and notice Sora giving me a small smile. "Maybe its time that we make amends."
"I wouldn't do that if I were you..."
"Why not?"
Rolling my eyes at a red-haired genius, I stated firmly, "Frankly put, we wants us to stay the fuck away from him...especially me and Ken."
"Why would he want that? Now that his name is cleared, doesn't he want to get back together with you?"
"No, because what I did was worse." I fired back, sick of all the questions. Can't he take a break from knowing everything?!?!?
"Takeru-", my brother began but stopped when I turned my glare on him.
"Don't try to make me feel better. I know I'll never have him again. It's. My. Fault." I bit out, looking down at the hardwood floor as if it held all of life's answers.
"C'mon Teek. It will be okay..." Yamato whispered trying to comfort me, but I wasn't having it. I didn't deserve it...any of it.
"Of course you can say that! You have who you love. Because I acted like a stupid, arrogant asshole, I don't! So, don't tell me that it will be okay! Now everyone can get the HELL OUT!" I exploded, seeing the shock that froze my brother in his place. Turning around, I swiftly walk back to my room, allowing the tears to come as freely as before.
Daisuke
"That little SHIT! What FUCKING RIGHT did he have to do something like that?!?!" my sister raged, her face almost resembling the shade of her hair. The anger was coming off her like waves. Suddenly, I felt sorry for my so-called 'friends'.
"Jun calm down." I said calmly, already knowing that it was a lost cause.
"Like HELL I will!" she muttered forcefully, stomping into the entryway of our apartment.
"Dais, what's going on?" came the shaky voice of my partner Chibimon. Seeing him standing there looking terrified watching Jun rant and rave prompted me into action. Leaning over, I scooped him up and just held him close, tightening my grip as the minutes passed. Feeling him begin to squirm, I let my grasp loosen a bit, knowing that eventually he'll see something is wrong with me. In all the five years I've known him, I've never been able to hide anything from him. Including my pain.
"Daisuke, what's wrong?"
I'm hurt.
"Please answer me! What's wrong?"
Everything Chibs...everything.
"Is something wrong with Ken? Did the others bother you?"
They shattered me...I'm broken
"DAISUKE! PLEASE!" came the plaintive cry again, but I could only answer him through my silent tears. Words have done enough damage.
Hearing a tired sigh, I felt Jun kneel down beside me. "Chibimon, just be there for him right now. I think that is all he can handle."
"I'll protect him." I heard him say forcefully, trying to give me the hardest squeeze he could with his little stubby arms.
"I know." Jun said, giving Chibi a reassuring pat on the head. Coming out of my little crying jag, I notice that my sister has on her coat and is slipping into her trainers. Normally, this would be welcome, but by the murderous look on her face, I knew this was not a good idea. Lifting up my face from my partner's head, I called out to Jun as she opened the door, praying that she wouldn't do anything foolish.
"Where are you going?"
"To settle some matters. No one messes with YOU but ME! I don't care if they did save the world a few times, they are GONNA learn NOT TO FUCK with a Motomiya unless you want their TEETH BASHED IN!" she growled menacingly, slamming the door on her out.
Taking a deep breath, I lean against the worn cushions of the couch, bringing Chibi closer. Closing my eyes in exhaustion, I can't help but think that this whole drama is going to get worse before it's gets any better and with 'Neechan added to the mix that was a certainty.
God help the Chosen, because there was nothing more terrifying on Earth than Motomiya Jun scorned.
And this time she was out for blood.
Taichi
I can't believe that all of this is happening. Glancing over at Yama, I can tell that he is thinking the same thoughts that I am.
We failed.
We failed as friends.
We failed as mentors.
We failed him.
More importantly, I failed him. As a leader and a role-model.
I am such a dumbass! Why didn't I ask him what happened?
Maybe because your sister and lover would have turned on you if you showed any mercy…
Hmm. Let's add selfish to the list.
Looking around the room, I could see varying degrees of guilt and remorse etched on everyone's faces, but none of that compared to Takeru. Now I can understand why he was blowing up at us. However I can't really blame him for that seeing how it is justified. The only problem is that it shouldn't be him doing it.
Man, if Ichijouji was here right now, I would kick that little prat to the Digital World and offer him up to all the digimon that suffered under his reign as the Kaiser. For him to do this to the person that accepted him and defended him just makes me sick. How could he do something like that and claim that he loves Daisuke? The worse part in all of this is Daisuke. Fuck! How can we make something like this up to him?
Hearing a knock on the door, I got up from the couch seeing as how the Takeru and Yamato were busy at the moment. However, before I got there I heard raised voices then something banging against the door on the other side. Running and throwing it open, I just stared at what looked like Motomiya Jun kicking Ichijouji's ass.
The sound of footsteps running towards me snapped me out of my little daze and made me realize that I had to do something before someone really got hurt.
So with the help of Yama, Jyou, and Koushiro, we were able to pull the two combatants apart, Jun and Ken both breathing heavily, with Ken developing what looked to an impressive shiner. Hmm, that brought back memories…
"For a genius you are ONE STUPID FUCK!" Jun yelled at the bruised raven- haired boy, nearly spitting in her rage. After she got no reaction, she lunged again, but not getting far. Turning around at me, she screamed, "Get the HELL off of me unless you want YOUR ASS KICKED TOO!"
Now I've faced many frightening things in my short life, but I have never seen anything like an extremely enraged Motomiya Jun. Cautiously, I took a step back all the while making sure I had a firm grip on her jacket in case her temper exploded again.
"Can we please take this inside?" Yamato asked tensely, giving a strained smile to all the neighbors who had come out to see what all the commotion was about.
Shrugging off Jyou and me, she brushed herself off, and growled out, "Fine, but I want to let you know that I will be only one saying anything," and with the grace of a queen holding court, Jun sweeps in the apartment.
After a few moments, all of us trooped in there silently. After everyone was settled, as well as making sure there were considerable distance between Jun, Ken, and Takeru, she each gave us one pissed glare and began speaking.
"Now that I have your undivided attention, the reason I am here is because of all the shit you have put my ototo through. Granted we may not be the closest of siblings…" she says snidely rolling her eyes at me and Yama, "…but when someone hurts him, they will get hurt by me. So I think all of you should try to convince why I shouldn't maim you for what you did to my brother."
Looking at the enraged sister in front of us, I knew we should have just signed our death certificates because there wasn't anything that we could do to make things right with Daisuke.
Unless…
tbc.....
::dodges sharp objects and rotten food:: ITAI! ITAI! Really, I didn't mean for it to stop there, but it just seemed so right. So please don't kill me for this cliffhanger. Remember I still have to finish the fic! ^_~!
WHOA! Those Motomiyas sure have some dirty mouths, huh?!? Anyway, remember how I said that this fic only had two chapters left? Well, I guess I fibbed a little because there are definite situations that have to be resolved and I don't think all that will happen in the next chapter. On the good side, this means that you get more fic to read!! ::passes out slices of chocolate cheesecake to everyone:: SO sit back, relax and hopefully chapter nine will be out soon. However, if you feel the need/inspired to do something, scroll down.
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