Silver Lining
Well, not really AU, but they do go to one. Yaoi + Yuri + Het'.
It could be weird, save for the fact that I'm a logical person so
everything makes perfect sense. If you don't get it you must be pretty
stupid.
A word of warning, this chapter is a fair bit more adult-ish than the previous ones, a nasty fight scene and perhaps a bit too many innuendoes for kiddies. Just a sneak peek at what's to come.
Important! - A/N: Gak! I just realised that Other-Iori comes across as still being a kid! He's not, he's supposed to be sixteen! Other-Ken is *consults notes* eighteen and Sedra & Lee are. Twenty??? (Oh my god! I didn't think they'd be that old!) All of the Other-Digidestined are four years older than the original DD and Silver Lining is based two years after season two for the Original DD. I screwed up! I'm a failure! Shun me, shun me people!! *gets bitch slapped by Lee.* Ouch, I deserved that. *_*
~ For Dria-chan, cause she still loves me & love you 4 eva. And for Wormmonsoul, she got so emotional, I didn't want her to cry again. I hope this is up to your expectations. ~
Chapter 3: One Big Unhappy Family
After Lee had kicked them out, Osamu had decided to give them the grand tour.
It was truly spectacular; they had started with the library (Joe, Izzy and Yolie were practically drooling), then gone onto several display rooms, the indoor swimming pool and finally the armoury.
This was Tai's favourite room, the walls were covered with swords, battle axes, bows, spears, something that looked like two bars connected by a chain that Osamu called a flail. In the centre of the room several rows of racks holding different types of firearms and cabinets full of ammunition.
"We keep the explosives on the grounds, Jun doesn't like them in the house." The scientist explained somewhat sheepishly.
Iori had an odd dreamy look on his face as they stepped through a door and into the next room; the training grounds.
At first Tai thought the walls were made from the same white stone as the rest of the mansion, then he realised there were no lights, instead the walls glowed gently illuminating the room with steady even lighting. The floor was covered with thick reed mats that stoped at the far end of the room where instead of another wall there was only three pillars with gauzy material draped between them.
Smiling with pride Osamu pulled back one of the drapes. "Jun designed the garden herself."
Everyone gasped. It was like stepping back in time to an old temple garden, complete with a pond, water lilies and a bridge.
The Digidestined trailed along the gravel path and over the bridge to a grassy clearing. Tai blinked, there was a boy in the clearing but he couldn't get a decent look to guess who it could be as he was preforming katas, moving liquidly around the clearing, the gleaming Kitana reflecting the sunlight as he whipped it about his slender body.
Osamu stopped his running monologue as he noticed the boy. "Um, perhaps we should just leave him to it."
"Who is it?" Asked Yolie adjusting her spectacles in the hopes of a better look.
Iori shuffled uncomfortably as he caught a glimpse of chocolate curls. "We'd best not bother him."
"But I wanna know who it is!" complained the lavender haired girl.
"I must admit to being curious as well." Admitted Izzy. "I don't seem to be able to recognise him."
Abruptly the teen finished his practise, frozen in position, perfectly balanced he looked like some sort of painting.
"He's gorgeous!" Breathed Yolie.
"But who is he?" Persisted the red head irritably.
The teen relaxed his stance and sheathed the blade. Absently he brushed shimmering curls from his face and opened slanted green eyes.
"Iori?" gaped Tai. The unnaturally bright eyes locked onto his face, well shaped eyebrows snapped down and rosy lips moved, shaping a single word, that one word reviled the agonising sadness in his soul; and even more clearly, his murderous rage.
"Kaizer."
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"Again I apologise." Sniffed Yaleea into a handkerchief.
"No, it's all right." Assured TK, rubbing her shoulder sympathetically, trying to ignore the feeling that there was something he was missing, something important and blaringly obvious. "I don't mind, really."
"I don't usually burst into tears all over the place, it's just." the teen angrily wiped at the fresh tears travelling down her cheeks.
"Your brother?"
"Yes. Seeing Iori like that. I was so focused on the mission that it hadn't really sunk in that he was gone." She shook her head. "My brother. it shames me, but I'm glad he'll never see the broken creature that his beautiful Iori has become. Or the monster that I've become." This sentence brought a fresh wave of tears. "You think I don't know that everyone hates me? I know that it's my fault that he's dead! I know that I've been terrible to poor Matt! How can I fault him for having a little brother just because I have nothing!"
TK was startled, was that why Yaleea was so rude to Matt? He bit his lip, what would Kari do? "So, um, tell me about your brother."
Intense green eyes focused on his face, yet her expression suddenly became guarded. "He was like you in many ways, but different also. He was very brave and a fantastic fighter, yet there was something intangible about him, the way that no matter how many people and Digimon he killed he still seemed pure and good." She smiled bitterly. "I asked him how he did it once, he said 'I fight for the people I care about and for the world I love. It'd seem awful selfish of me to get all dark and angsty when all those that I love are safe and well, when so many are far worse off than I. I don't pity myself because there is no reason to.' I had laughed and ruffled his hair; it was so like him to say such a thing. Now that it is too late, I understand, because the little brother I loved is gone. Now all I have is my sorrow. and my vengeance."
"He sounded like a great guy."
"He was, though he would never have admitted it. I was so very proud of him." Lee gave him a 'look', the type of look that Matt had given him when he had been made captain of the basketball team. Like he was the greatest and most important person in the world. Like she was proud of him.
Several things in TK's mind went 'click'.
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"Hikari!" Called Sedra, grinning from ear to ear she raced towards a girl who couldn't possibly be Yagami Hikari.
While she looked around seventeen and was only slightly taller than Sedra, the girl was all legs; those legs were poured into a tiny pair of olive green shorts and ended in battered combat boots. She also wore a white singlet top that clung to her in all the right places and the normally pink gloves were a slightly darker shade of green than the pants. Her skin has a dark tan that went well with her ruby eyes and her hair had been painstakingly plaited into thousands of tiny plaits that reached the small of her back.
Laughing the girl flung herself into her welcomers arms. "Sedra! Oh Sedra, you're all right! I can barely believe it!"
The brunette lifted the taller girl and spun her around, sending her myriad of tiny plaits flying. "Of corse I'm all right! What about you? Are you all right?" She pulled Hikari into a fierce hug. "I missed you! I never want to leave you like that ever again!"
Hikari smiled softly and stroked her partners chocolate hair. "It's okay Sedra, you did the right thing. We all understood. I'm so glad you came back safe, and now that we're together again everything will be fine."
"I love you Hikari and only you, never ever change." Murmured Sedra.
"I love you Sedra and only you, with all my heart." Was the reply.
And then the two were kissing.
Davis' mouth dropped open. This wasn't a peck-on-the-lips or even a French kiss. This was a 'we're-two-hot-lesbians-in-a-porno' type kiss. He'd been right, Sedra had been after Kari. well, she was with one Kari anyway. Wait till I tell Ken!
"What's the matter?" Asked Other-Ken, he was standing so close that he was practically pressed up against the little redhead.
Davis snapped his mouth shut and jumped away from the disturbingly attractive Ken. "No-Nothing! It's just, well, they're. you know!"
Other-Ken smiled in a soft, sexy way. "This is the first time you've see two girls kiss?" The smile widened when the blushing boy nodded and his gaze flickered over to the girls, who were still going strong, before quickly darting away. "Do you like it?"
Davis stared up at Other-Ken in shock, his face felt hot enough to cook an egg. "W-What?" he stuttered out.
"All though I don't see why Sedra and Hikari should have all the fun." The taller teen mused and took a slinking step forward.
Two hands rested lightly on his shoulders, nearly causing Davis to jump out of his skin. "Stop scaring him Ken, that's not nice." Said a very soft, unfamiliar voice.
Davis whirled to see the most androgenous pair he'd ever seen in his entire life. It took him a moment to realise which one was the girl. Her hair was cut boyishly short at the back and her fringe hid most of the right side of her face. It was coal black and had lavender streaks running through it. Her one visible brown eye was lined with kohl and stood out against her lightly tanned face. She wore a cherry red silk sleeveless shirt with a phoenix embroided in gold, tight black leather pants that reflected the light in a rather becoming way and slender red heels.
The guy standing next to her had flame red hair that was pulled back in a hip length ponytail, his fringe was also styled to completely hide the right side of his face. His clothes consisted almost entirely of black. Black slacks, black boots and black skivvy; the only thing he wore that wasn't black was a pair of dark grey gloves. His pale skin of his face stood out starkly, even his wide eyes were black. The guy appeared to be about nineteen, the girl was perhaps a year younger, even though she was taller.
"So, who are you, guys? I'm Motomiya Daisuke, though everyone calls me Davis." Laughed Davis happily, excited at the prospect of meeting some new friends; not to mention being rescued from Other-Ken.
The pair exchanged amused looks. "Some things never change." Observed the woman before turning back to Davis. "I'm Inoue Miyako and this is my partner Izumi Koushiro." She paused, noting the boys blank expression. "Er. Yolie and Izzy."
Davis couldn't help but stare. "No way! You're Yolie? Jeeze, turned out all right didn't you? I didn't even recognise you. And Izzy!" He turned his attention to the redhead. "Wow, you sure have changed too! What's with the hair? Are you still into computers?"
Koushiro blinked at the onslaught. "Erm..?"
"And what do you mean by partner? Do your two Digimon DNA Digivolve? Or are you two, like, dating? That would be so weird! Not that I can't see it happening, I mean, you both like the same things and all." A hand closed over his mouth.
Other-Ken grinned down at him. "You're babbling Davis."
Miyako sighed and smacked the palm of her hand against her forehead. "Shiro- koi, do you want to unglue Sedra and Hikari and I'll keep an eye on these two."
The redhead glanced uncertainly over at the two women who were now pressed up against a wall, Sedra's hand was up Hikari's white singlet and a tanned hand was squeezing their leaders backside viciously.
"Tell Sedra it's important; she'll understand." Wheedled Miyako.
Koushiro sent her a withering look before stomping over to the pair.
The androgynous teen has a small happy smile on her face as she watched her partner politely tap Sedra on the shoulder, needless to say he was completely ignored by the two brunettes. "God I love that man." She whispered.
Davis was staring at the older version of his friend. "M mm mmph! Mmm MM mmm mmm!!" He exclaimed through Other-Ken's hand.
Miyako turned her sharp brown gaze on him. "Ken, You can let him go now."
Pouting Other-Ken released Davis. "You always spoil my fun." Davis let out sigh of relief as he managed to escape the older boys clutches un-molested.
The sigh turned out to be a bit premature, as there was a sudden pain in his butt. He squeaked indignantly and jumped away, Other-Ken had pinched him!
He opened his mouth to make a truly cutting remark but was cut off by a decidedly unhappy Sedra.
"FOR GODS SAKE!! WHAT? WHAT DO YOU WANT?!" She snarled at the unfortunate Koushiro. In her arms Hikari didn't look all that happy either.
The redhead muttered something and her devastating stare was swung in Miyako's direction. "Fucking hell!" Spat the brunette and stormed over, dragging the other two along with her.
"What???"
Miyako looked unimpressed. "I think we have a problem."
Sedra rolled her eyes. "Miya, I don't want to startle you but we've been living one big problem for the last six years. Be specific!"
"While Koushiro and I were hiding out in Tokyo we heard that the Tamachi K Labs were under extra guard. So Shiro took it upon him self to investigate." The multi-colour haired teen glared at her long haired partner, who mealy shrugged. "Anyway, he went into the computer system and found out that they have a test subject of some sort hidden away in there. There was no name, but they do mention a foreign object located at the base of the subjects neck."
Sedra looked grim. "A Dark Spore. It must be a Digidestined, they're too rare for it to be anyone else."
"We thought that too. Then Hikari showed up-"
"I was really worried Sedra." Interrupted the leggy teen. "When I couldn't feel you. We thought I was you at first. But we know that He went after Takeru, so then it could be Lee. You know how He is-"
Sedra shook her head. "No, Lee was with me. So that just leaves."
"DAISUKE!" Cried Other-Ken. His eyes glazed and he staggered back with a grunt.
"Oh fuck!" Spat Sedra and she hauled Davis back as the others edged away as well.
The blunette screamed clutching at his head in a way that Davis sort of recognised.
"What's wrong with him?" Asked Davis fearfully.
"He's going Feral again." Whispered Hikari.
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The sword was unsheathed in a second and the Other-Iori lowered himself into a fighting stance. "You killed my Takeru!" he accused.
Tai gaped, "Wait a second! I didn't kill TK, I thought the Kaizer. Hang on! Takeru was Yaleea's little brother?"
"Enough talk. Now you die." Spat the teen and he stepped forward, shifting his kitana flawlessly in preparation for his first attack.
"Iori stop!" Snapped Osamu. "This isn't the Kaizer."
"Shut up! Once he's gone I can be with my Take-chan." His green eyes bore into Tai's brown.
The brunette swallowed at what he saw there. His gaze was as sharp and predatory as an eagle but behind that there was a distinct impression of them being un-focused. Other-Iori was crazy; his sanity had left with Takeru and Tai knew he was going to die.
"STOP!" Commanded a loud feminine voice.
Other-Iori froze, his disturbing eyes flicking to the side. "Let me go Mimi." He gritted out through his closed mouth.
"I'm sorry Iori kun, but I cannot allow you to do this." All heads turned in the direction of the speaker.
A tall woman stood on the bridge she was around twenty. Her hair was pale aqua in colour, with rich green streaks and fell to her chin level in soft waves. Her irises were cat-eye yellow, seeming intense and gentle at the same time. She wore a simple black dress that went all the way to the ankles revealing battered white trainers underneath. In her hand was a twisted rod of ice blue crystal, the bottom was capped in silver. The top reached a level with her eyes and was adorned with a clear crystal that had a pale pink symbol floating in it.
"Mimi." Sighed Osamu on relief.
"That's MIMI???" Was the collective cry from the Digidestined.
"But I look so weird!" Squeaked Mimi. "My hair's green!"
Other-Mimi smiled at her younger self. "So? You have pink hair."
"What are you doing here?" Asked Osamu. "The temple garden's not really the type of place you like to visit."
"You mean apart from preventing Iori from slaughtering the innocent version of the Kaizer?" Osamu flushed, realising how the question had come out. "I'm here to use the ley line. Miya and Shiro found a missing Digidestined in the K Labs."
The older Ichijouji bit his lip. "Daisuke? Which one?"
"The one in Tamachi, I sent Jyou to see if Iori was awake yet. Since he's all ready present Jyou should be here soon." She turned her attention to Other-Iori. "Stop that, you know he'll wait for you. Right now I need you to give me a boost. Are you up for it?"
"B-But he's the Kaizer." Said the frozen teen softly.
"No he's not, trust me on this. I scanned him as soon as I saw him, he came through with Sedra and Lee. Remember, Project: Jelly Bean."
Other-Iori sighed in defeat. "Fine, I'll help you."
"Great!" Grinning, she bowed to the confused Digidestined and dragged the teen down the path and out of their sight.
Matt scowled at Osamu. "All right buddy, talk! What the hell is going on around here?"
Osamu shook his head looking worried. "I'm not even sure Sedra knows what's going on any more."
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"Lee. Was I your brother?" Asked TK softly.
The woman's icy eyes widened and she quickly looked away. "Yes."
"But, how is that possible? Matt's my brother. How did you end up with me?" He wondered out loud. He noticed a faint blush forming on the braided woman's cheekbones. "Lee?"
"I. think I was supposed to be born a. boy. My name is Ishida Yaleea. Take out the 'lee' put in a 'mat' and change it to a masculine."
"Yamato." He breathed in surprise. "That's who you remind everyone of! You're a girl Matt!"
"Hn." Grunted Lee, "If you ask me I think your brother is a little too effeminate. Perhaps it is he who should have been born a girl!"
TK laughed. "Yeah, Don't tell Matt I said so, but I think he's in love with Taichi!"
That wiped the smile off Yaleea's face. "What?" She demanded.
There was a nock on the door. "Excuse me? Yaleea?"
The blonde got up and answered the door. "Jyou." She greeted. "A bit early in the morning for you, isn't it?"
The tall man pulled a face. "Yeah, Mim's woke me. She's looking for Iori. Is he still in here."
TK smiled brightly at the strange Joe. "Nope, he's up and about!"
Jyou did a double take, then smiled. "That's great Takeru!"
"Hn." Grunted Yaleea. I'm not so sure.
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Other-Ken's screams cut off abruptly and he fell to his hands and knees, panting and trembling.
"Ken?" Whispered Davis tentatively. Sedra sucked in a breath and slapped a hand to his mouth, but it was too late.
With an animal snarl Other-Ken's head snapped up and Davis berley managed to choke back a cry of fright. Instead of their usual welcoming violet, Other-Kens eyes were completely black; not even the slightest hint of white was visible. His back arched and the teen shifted into a crouch. Muscles Davis hadn't noticed before rippled beneath the skin left bare by Other- Ken's skimpy silk shirt and his tight leather pants.
"Get ready, Miyako" hissed Sedra. The woman nodded. A second later Other- Ken leapt to the side.
Davis gaped in shock, nothing could move that fast! Other-Ken movements flowed like liquid; each action preformed in the uncaring perfection that you see with the big cats on the Discovery Channel. And he was heading right for the door.
"Now!" Cried Sedra and Miyako thrust her hand forward, crackling blue/white lightning tore through the air, leaving a sharp tangy scent in its wake. Growling Other-Ken dodged aside just in time to avoid the deadly energy, his black eyes focusing on Miyako, burning with untamed blood lust.
"How did she-?"
The androgynous pair nodded to each other then rushed at their friend. Other-Ken bared his now sharper-than-normal teeth and flexed his hands, hard glossy black claws, each an inch long were unsheathed from barely visible slits in his fingertips. With a growl that made the hairs on Davis' arms stand on end he ran to meet the attacking duo, his clawed hand raised for the first strike.
Davis clenched his teeth, not really understanding what was going on, but he could tell that Other-Ken was definitely faster than the two.
Koushiro took the first slash on his upper arm, twisting to avoid the razor- sharp claws; the blunette's palm connected with his shoulder and sent the redhead sliding across the polished marble floor by the sheer force behind it. Miyako had been right beside her partner and her crackling, electrically charged fist caught Other-Ken in the sternum and he was flung back hard against a wall.
Davis gagged at the smell of burnt flesh and melted silk that hung heavy in the air and invaded his nostrils.
"Koushiro? Are you all right?" Asked the woman shifting into a fighting stance, never taking her eyes off her opponent.
The longhaired man staggered to his feet, panting from pain and clutching at his shoulder. "I'm fine, it's only dislocated." His voice, though pained was still whisper soft.
"Thank God." She smiled over her shoulder at him for a moment. "You're not allowed to die, remember?" The redhead nodded and her attention was drawn back to the wall by movement.
Other-Ken had struggled into a crouch and sent his opponent an open mouthed snarl. He must have bitten his tongue at some point and his sharp teeth were discoloured from blood, a trickle of saliva and blood trailed from his lips and hung in a thick strand from his chin.
On his heaving chest was the thing that had made Davis gag. It was a burn the size of an open palm; the skin had been blistered and cracked. A horrible mix of shiny bloodless pink and sickly yellow discoloured the wound; around the edge of the burn the silk of Other-Kens shirt had melted and fused it's self to his chest.
"Fuck, I'm sorry Ken. But, this is for your own good." Whispered Miyako, taking a cautious step forwards.
The wounded teen sprung from his crouch lashing out at the young woman, only this time he was a lot slower.
Miyako easily blocked his slashes and retaliated by hitting him in his damaged chest, this time with no electricity.
"Stop." Whispered Davis softly, tears welling in his eyes at Ken's pained howl.
A coiled fist slammed into the blunette's face, bringing a fresh wave of blood splashing from his mouth as a pointed canine tore open his own lip. He fell to his knees but recovered quickly, steely sinew and corded muscle launching him into his opponent's stomach, sending them both sprawling.
"Stop!"
Other-Ken caught Miyako's right wrist and squeezed, his cruel talons digging into her flesh. There was a sickening crunch and she screamed. The woman managed to wrap her other hand around his throat and sent out another electrical attack.
Other-Kens choked cries echoed in Davis' ears as he watched the older version of his best friend twitch and jerk helplessly on the ground, his face gruesomely twisted by pain.
"STOP!!!" Davis shouted and miraculously Miyako released Other-Ken. The boy tore away from Sedra and rushed to the wild blunettes side. "Ken? Ken? Are you okay?" He reached out and gently rolled him over.
Other-Ken's dark eyes were lidded wearily and he whimpered as he twitched uncontrollably in the after affects of the electricity that had ravaged his body.
Being careful of his wound, Davis gently shifted Other-Ken so he could be supported against the younger boys chest. He murmured calming nonsense to the distressed teen and stroked his hair soothingly. Slowly the wild Digidestined relaxed and an odd rumbling noise escaping Other-Kens parted, bloody lips.
Davis blinked in surprise.
Was he. purring???
"Damn. Where'd Jyou go?" Sedra looked over at her girlfriend. "Hika-chan, find him, quick."
The leggy teen nodded and raced down the corridor.
"Are you two okay?" asked the Digidestined leader, her tone clipped and strong. "Damage report."
"Just a sec, he only dislocated my shoulder." Koushiro gritted his teeth and yanked at his injured arm. "Shit!" He growled.
"Here." Sedra grabbed his upper arm and pushed on it; there was a wet popping noise.
"Fuck! God, I swear that hurts more to set than it does having it pulled out." Koushiro wiped some sweat off his face. "Thanks Sedra." He turned his dark concerned eyes on Miyako; she was still sitting on the floor cradling her injured hand to her chest. "How about you, love? That didn't sound good earlier."
"I think he broke it."
Sedra frowned as she eyed the deep gouges in her wrist. "Are you feeling okay? He didn't."
The younger teen shook her head. "He doesn't use his poison unless someone's trying to kill. You know who."
"What'd you do to Ken?" Demanded Davis, angry that they didn't seem to care that their fellow Digidestined lay, bleeding from the wounds they'd given him. "What was that lightning stuff?"
All three looked up at the fuming boy. "Calm down Davis, we had to do it. If we hadn't he would have gone running off to the K Labs and gotten captured or killed. The lightning you saw is Miyako's DSP."
"DSP?"
Sedra rolled her eyes, looking slightly embarrassed. "Dark Spore Power. We couldn't think of a better name for it. She has Electrokinisis, which means she can make and control electricity."
"Oh," Davis looked thoughtful. "Like you seeing into the future cause of your Dark Spore?" Sedra nodded. "Does Izzy have DSP?"
Koushiro nodded. "I have Cyface, the ability to interface with computers using my mind."
Davis nodded and turned his attention back to Other-Ken, tenderly trailing his fingers over the older teens scarred cheekbone. "Do you think he'll be okay? I mean, he's from a different dimension then me, and he's been all coming on to me or something, but. he's still my best friend."
"Aw, so cute!" Miyako cooed, then she frowned looking to the other woman for an explanation. "Wait a second, 'best friend'? What does he mean 'best friend'?"
Sedra winced. "Well, in their reality they're not dating, they're only best friends."
"WHAT?! That's. that's just weird!" Shrieked the younger woman.
Koushiro nodded his head in agreement. "It's unnatural."
"Tell me about it." Grumbled their leader. "You should have seen it back in their world. They were all buddy-buddy and the most action we witnessed was a pillow fight!" She snorted in disbelief. "It was all Lee and I could do to keep from freaking out."
"I don't get it." Muttered Miyako shaking her head. "What went wrong?"
"Or perhaps it's what didn't go wrong!" Hypothesised Koushiro, a familiar Izzy note entering his voice.
The look his partner sent his way could have punched through steel walls. "Oh, so you're saying that it's a mistake we ended up together?" Her tone was frosty and promised certain death.
"No! Of corse not!" said the redhead quickly and by wisdom beyond his years, decided not to add anything more to the topic at hand.
"That's what I thought."
"It was so strange." Continued Sedra like nothing had happened. "Like entering the 'Twilight Zone'." The brunette lent closer with a conspiretual whisper. "I think they're all supposed to be straight!"
Miyako gasped. "No way!" Even Koushiro looked shocked.
"What's so bad about that?" Questioned Davis.
The younger woman looked at him incredulously the cleared her throat. "Davy, sweetie. There are eleven Digidestined, right? Only four of those eleven are in heterosexual relationships, and all four of them have some bisexual tendances. The only person in our group who has never had a homosexual experience is Yaleea." Miyako paused reflectively. "But she doesn't count, because she doesn't have a sexuality." She added with a grin.
"I'm not so sure, I always thought there was something going on between Yaleea and Sora before she died. And having the Kaizer chasing after you for five years is enough to turn anyone off guys." Again the redhead was silenced by his girlfriend.
"Koushiro." He shrank back. "You're BRILLIENT!!! Oh my God, why didn't we see it before?" She clasped her hands over her heart. "Yes! That's it, Sora was her one and only. Sedra! You're supposed to be our leader, you should have noticed something as important as that!"
The brunette looked properly ashamed of herself.
Miyako sighed happily. "New gossip at last! And completely open to idle speculation too! What happened to the good old days where there was always at least one relationship hanging in the balance? I hate happy couples!" she pouted. "If I could convince Koushiro to seduce Jyou again do you think we could gossip about it."
The redhead paled. "I was drunk!" He defended.
"Been there, done that." Dismissed Sedra.
Koushiro relaxed.
"How about Osamu? I know he's bi, he's just in denial. Jun could help." Countered Miyako.
The little brunette grinned and the man began to sweat. "What about if we hook him up with his alterant self?"
Both Davis and Koushiro choked.
"Yeah? That would also solve the whole unified straight thing too." Agreed the younger woman.
"Ah, you know what?" Davis blanched as all attention was focused on him. "I reckon Tai has a thing for Matt. Or maybe vice versa. They could even be secretly dating!"
Sedra smiled. "Davis. Welcome to the Grape Vine."
Miyako looked confused. "Who's Matt and Tai?"
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Jyou shook the younger blonde's hand. "Well it was nice to meet you. er, young Takeru.
TK smiled. "Just TK will do. It was nice talking to you too."
The taller Joe put his hand on the doorknob. "Bye Lee, see you two at lunch."
Just at that moment the door was flung open and hit Jyou square in the face. "Jyou! We need. your help-" The teenager trailed off as she stared at the now seated man who was clutching his face in pain. "Um. Are you okay?"
"Ouch! Hikari, haven't you ever heard of knocking?"
"Sorry but we need to hurry. Ken's been injured." The decidedly leggy teen helped him from the floor.
"What happened?" Demanded Yaleea.
"He went Feral again. Miya and Shiro had to stop him from leaving."
TK didn't understand what was going on. Hadn't Davis gone to see this dimensions Ken? Did this mean that Davis was in trouble? Or was their Ken in trouble? And was this really Kari?
Damn, he was confusing himself. Alternate Universes suck.
"How bad was it?" Asked Jyou.
Hikari looked worried. "I'm not sure, not fatal but still pretty bad. Miya got a bit scratched up, but he didn't use hi venom."
"Alright, let's go." Said the blue haired man. "I guess Mimi will have to wait."
"We're coming to." Added Lee. "Come on TK."
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"If this door isn't open in five seconds, you'll find yourself fighting in the Arena!"
The terrified security guard had it open in two.
Dark peach lips twisted into a smirking pout. "Oh, too slow!" He said mock sympathetically and he snapped his gloved fingers.
All of his personal guards came immediately to attention. "Sir?"
"Take this man to the Arena, I want him fighting for my amusement before sundown."
"Yes Sir!" They all chorused and the unfortunate man was dragged away, screaming that he had a wife and two kids to feed.
"Fools." He muttered, stepping into the brightly-lit room.
The Room was bare save for a single steel table with a sheet draped across it. Strapped down to the table was a teenager of approximately eighteen years. His skin was a dark tanned gold, his mahogany red hair was wild and untamed save for a small thin plait that began at the base of his skull and formed a single coil on the steel table.
The sheet was torn away to reveal a well-toned body that was covered in a number of varying injuries that were already partially healed; but that was only to be expected.
A leather encased finger trailed down the unconscious teens chest and circled a small tattoo on the inside of his hip. It was three symbols all interlocked, forming one.
A cold smile twitched the corners of his mouth.
The crests of Courage, Friendship and Kindness.
It had been a while since he'd seen those.
His hand stroked down a lean thigh and he chuckled. "Well Motomiya? How are you enjoying my hospitality?"
Naturally there was no answer.
He laughed again and touched two fingers to his temple. "And how about you? Is this what you're looking for, Tachikawa?"
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In the Temple garden of the Ichijouji Manor Mimi and Iori jerked apart, quickly releasing any remaining energy of their joint effort to scout out the K Lab.
The aqua haired woman was shivering uncontrollably rubbing at her arms trying to drive away the chill from sinking into the mind of their enemy.
Iori felt similarly affected but refused to show it. "He couldn't have possibly known we were there. It's impossible!"
Mimi shook her head. "This is bad. The Kaizer has Daisuke, who knows what that monster will do to him."
"What are we going to do?"
"I've got to talk to Sedra, were still so unorganised. But I think we should start training the new recruits as soon as possible. We're going to need all the help we can get."
The brunette frowned. "And even then it still might not bee enough."
End Chapter three
*Wipes sweat from face* Phew! Made it. Well tell me what you think; especially the fight scene, it was my first and I spent ages on it. What do you all think about the new characters? Is anyone lost? Got some questions? Review, don't make me beg. I've put a lot of time and effort into this fic (even if it doesn't seem like it) and I'm also trying to write the prequel "The Digital Wars." It starts out with them being pretty much like the original Digidestined and follows them through the six years up to "Silver Lining". Anyone interested?
Vainamoinen: That's a very good question and I almost had a heart attack when I read your review ("Oh my God! Someone noticed! What do I do?"). The real reason is that there are too many characters already and I was feeling lazy. The reason I came up with will appear in a flash back next chapter.
Sorry if I left anyone's questions out, just flame me or something.
Next Chapter: More Kaizer Taichi, serious Sedra, plans and lunch.
A word of warning, this chapter is a fair bit more adult-ish than the previous ones, a nasty fight scene and perhaps a bit too many innuendoes for kiddies. Just a sneak peek at what's to come.
Important! - A/N: Gak! I just realised that Other-Iori comes across as still being a kid! He's not, he's supposed to be sixteen! Other-Ken is *consults notes* eighteen and Sedra & Lee are. Twenty??? (Oh my god! I didn't think they'd be that old!) All of the Other-Digidestined are four years older than the original DD and Silver Lining is based two years after season two for the Original DD. I screwed up! I'm a failure! Shun me, shun me people!! *gets bitch slapped by Lee.* Ouch, I deserved that. *_*
~ For Dria-chan, cause she still loves me & love you 4 eva. And for Wormmonsoul, she got so emotional, I didn't want her to cry again. I hope this is up to your expectations. ~
Chapter 3: One Big Unhappy Family
After Lee had kicked them out, Osamu had decided to give them the grand tour.
It was truly spectacular; they had started with the library (Joe, Izzy and Yolie were practically drooling), then gone onto several display rooms, the indoor swimming pool and finally the armoury.
This was Tai's favourite room, the walls were covered with swords, battle axes, bows, spears, something that looked like two bars connected by a chain that Osamu called a flail. In the centre of the room several rows of racks holding different types of firearms and cabinets full of ammunition.
"We keep the explosives on the grounds, Jun doesn't like them in the house." The scientist explained somewhat sheepishly.
Iori had an odd dreamy look on his face as they stepped through a door and into the next room; the training grounds.
At first Tai thought the walls were made from the same white stone as the rest of the mansion, then he realised there were no lights, instead the walls glowed gently illuminating the room with steady even lighting. The floor was covered with thick reed mats that stoped at the far end of the room where instead of another wall there was only three pillars with gauzy material draped between them.
Smiling with pride Osamu pulled back one of the drapes. "Jun designed the garden herself."
Everyone gasped. It was like stepping back in time to an old temple garden, complete with a pond, water lilies and a bridge.
The Digidestined trailed along the gravel path and over the bridge to a grassy clearing. Tai blinked, there was a boy in the clearing but he couldn't get a decent look to guess who it could be as he was preforming katas, moving liquidly around the clearing, the gleaming Kitana reflecting the sunlight as he whipped it about his slender body.
Osamu stopped his running monologue as he noticed the boy. "Um, perhaps we should just leave him to it."
"Who is it?" Asked Yolie adjusting her spectacles in the hopes of a better look.
Iori shuffled uncomfortably as he caught a glimpse of chocolate curls. "We'd best not bother him."
"But I wanna know who it is!" complained the lavender haired girl.
"I must admit to being curious as well." Admitted Izzy. "I don't seem to be able to recognise him."
Abruptly the teen finished his practise, frozen in position, perfectly balanced he looked like some sort of painting.
"He's gorgeous!" Breathed Yolie.
"But who is he?" Persisted the red head irritably.
The teen relaxed his stance and sheathed the blade. Absently he brushed shimmering curls from his face and opened slanted green eyes.
"Iori?" gaped Tai. The unnaturally bright eyes locked onto his face, well shaped eyebrows snapped down and rosy lips moved, shaping a single word, that one word reviled the agonising sadness in his soul; and even more clearly, his murderous rage.
"Kaizer."
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"Again I apologise." Sniffed Yaleea into a handkerchief.
"No, it's all right." Assured TK, rubbing her shoulder sympathetically, trying to ignore the feeling that there was something he was missing, something important and blaringly obvious. "I don't mind, really."
"I don't usually burst into tears all over the place, it's just." the teen angrily wiped at the fresh tears travelling down her cheeks.
"Your brother?"
"Yes. Seeing Iori like that. I was so focused on the mission that it hadn't really sunk in that he was gone." She shook her head. "My brother. it shames me, but I'm glad he'll never see the broken creature that his beautiful Iori has become. Or the monster that I've become." This sentence brought a fresh wave of tears. "You think I don't know that everyone hates me? I know that it's my fault that he's dead! I know that I've been terrible to poor Matt! How can I fault him for having a little brother just because I have nothing!"
TK was startled, was that why Yaleea was so rude to Matt? He bit his lip, what would Kari do? "So, um, tell me about your brother."
Intense green eyes focused on his face, yet her expression suddenly became guarded. "He was like you in many ways, but different also. He was very brave and a fantastic fighter, yet there was something intangible about him, the way that no matter how many people and Digimon he killed he still seemed pure and good." She smiled bitterly. "I asked him how he did it once, he said 'I fight for the people I care about and for the world I love. It'd seem awful selfish of me to get all dark and angsty when all those that I love are safe and well, when so many are far worse off than I. I don't pity myself because there is no reason to.' I had laughed and ruffled his hair; it was so like him to say such a thing. Now that it is too late, I understand, because the little brother I loved is gone. Now all I have is my sorrow. and my vengeance."
"He sounded like a great guy."
"He was, though he would never have admitted it. I was so very proud of him." Lee gave him a 'look', the type of look that Matt had given him when he had been made captain of the basketball team. Like he was the greatest and most important person in the world. Like she was proud of him.
Several things in TK's mind went 'click'.
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"Hikari!" Called Sedra, grinning from ear to ear she raced towards a girl who couldn't possibly be Yagami Hikari.
While she looked around seventeen and was only slightly taller than Sedra, the girl was all legs; those legs were poured into a tiny pair of olive green shorts and ended in battered combat boots. She also wore a white singlet top that clung to her in all the right places and the normally pink gloves were a slightly darker shade of green than the pants. Her skin has a dark tan that went well with her ruby eyes and her hair had been painstakingly plaited into thousands of tiny plaits that reached the small of her back.
Laughing the girl flung herself into her welcomers arms. "Sedra! Oh Sedra, you're all right! I can barely believe it!"
The brunette lifted the taller girl and spun her around, sending her myriad of tiny plaits flying. "Of corse I'm all right! What about you? Are you all right?" She pulled Hikari into a fierce hug. "I missed you! I never want to leave you like that ever again!"
Hikari smiled softly and stroked her partners chocolate hair. "It's okay Sedra, you did the right thing. We all understood. I'm so glad you came back safe, and now that we're together again everything will be fine."
"I love you Hikari and only you, never ever change." Murmured Sedra.
"I love you Sedra and only you, with all my heart." Was the reply.
And then the two were kissing.
Davis' mouth dropped open. This wasn't a peck-on-the-lips or even a French kiss. This was a 'we're-two-hot-lesbians-in-a-porno' type kiss. He'd been right, Sedra had been after Kari. well, she was with one Kari anyway. Wait till I tell Ken!
"What's the matter?" Asked Other-Ken, he was standing so close that he was practically pressed up against the little redhead.
Davis snapped his mouth shut and jumped away from the disturbingly attractive Ken. "No-Nothing! It's just, well, they're. you know!"
Other-Ken smiled in a soft, sexy way. "This is the first time you've see two girls kiss?" The smile widened when the blushing boy nodded and his gaze flickered over to the girls, who were still going strong, before quickly darting away. "Do you like it?"
Davis stared up at Other-Ken in shock, his face felt hot enough to cook an egg. "W-What?" he stuttered out.
"All though I don't see why Sedra and Hikari should have all the fun." The taller teen mused and took a slinking step forward.
Two hands rested lightly on his shoulders, nearly causing Davis to jump out of his skin. "Stop scaring him Ken, that's not nice." Said a very soft, unfamiliar voice.
Davis whirled to see the most androgenous pair he'd ever seen in his entire life. It took him a moment to realise which one was the girl. Her hair was cut boyishly short at the back and her fringe hid most of the right side of her face. It was coal black and had lavender streaks running through it. Her one visible brown eye was lined with kohl and stood out against her lightly tanned face. She wore a cherry red silk sleeveless shirt with a phoenix embroided in gold, tight black leather pants that reflected the light in a rather becoming way and slender red heels.
The guy standing next to her had flame red hair that was pulled back in a hip length ponytail, his fringe was also styled to completely hide the right side of his face. His clothes consisted almost entirely of black. Black slacks, black boots and black skivvy; the only thing he wore that wasn't black was a pair of dark grey gloves. His pale skin of his face stood out starkly, even his wide eyes were black. The guy appeared to be about nineteen, the girl was perhaps a year younger, even though she was taller.
"So, who are you, guys? I'm Motomiya Daisuke, though everyone calls me Davis." Laughed Davis happily, excited at the prospect of meeting some new friends; not to mention being rescued from Other-Ken.
The pair exchanged amused looks. "Some things never change." Observed the woman before turning back to Davis. "I'm Inoue Miyako and this is my partner Izumi Koushiro." She paused, noting the boys blank expression. "Er. Yolie and Izzy."
Davis couldn't help but stare. "No way! You're Yolie? Jeeze, turned out all right didn't you? I didn't even recognise you. And Izzy!" He turned his attention to the redhead. "Wow, you sure have changed too! What's with the hair? Are you still into computers?"
Koushiro blinked at the onslaught. "Erm..?"
"And what do you mean by partner? Do your two Digimon DNA Digivolve? Or are you two, like, dating? That would be so weird! Not that I can't see it happening, I mean, you both like the same things and all." A hand closed over his mouth.
Other-Ken grinned down at him. "You're babbling Davis."
Miyako sighed and smacked the palm of her hand against her forehead. "Shiro- koi, do you want to unglue Sedra and Hikari and I'll keep an eye on these two."
The redhead glanced uncertainly over at the two women who were now pressed up against a wall, Sedra's hand was up Hikari's white singlet and a tanned hand was squeezing their leaders backside viciously.
"Tell Sedra it's important; she'll understand." Wheedled Miyako.
Koushiro sent her a withering look before stomping over to the pair.
The androgynous teen has a small happy smile on her face as she watched her partner politely tap Sedra on the shoulder, needless to say he was completely ignored by the two brunettes. "God I love that man." She whispered.
Davis was staring at the older version of his friend. "M mm mmph! Mmm MM mmm mmm!!" He exclaimed through Other-Ken's hand.
Miyako turned her sharp brown gaze on him. "Ken, You can let him go now."
Pouting Other-Ken released Davis. "You always spoil my fun." Davis let out sigh of relief as he managed to escape the older boys clutches un-molested.
The sigh turned out to be a bit premature, as there was a sudden pain in his butt. He squeaked indignantly and jumped away, Other-Ken had pinched him!
He opened his mouth to make a truly cutting remark but was cut off by a decidedly unhappy Sedra.
"FOR GODS SAKE!! WHAT? WHAT DO YOU WANT?!" She snarled at the unfortunate Koushiro. In her arms Hikari didn't look all that happy either.
The redhead muttered something and her devastating stare was swung in Miyako's direction. "Fucking hell!" Spat the brunette and stormed over, dragging the other two along with her.
"What???"
Miyako looked unimpressed. "I think we have a problem."
Sedra rolled her eyes. "Miya, I don't want to startle you but we've been living one big problem for the last six years. Be specific!"
"While Koushiro and I were hiding out in Tokyo we heard that the Tamachi K Labs were under extra guard. So Shiro took it upon him self to investigate." The multi-colour haired teen glared at her long haired partner, who mealy shrugged. "Anyway, he went into the computer system and found out that they have a test subject of some sort hidden away in there. There was no name, but they do mention a foreign object located at the base of the subjects neck."
Sedra looked grim. "A Dark Spore. It must be a Digidestined, they're too rare for it to be anyone else."
"We thought that too. Then Hikari showed up-"
"I was really worried Sedra." Interrupted the leggy teen. "When I couldn't feel you. We thought I was you at first. But we know that He went after Takeru, so then it could be Lee. You know how He is-"
Sedra shook her head. "No, Lee was with me. So that just leaves."
"DAISUKE!" Cried Other-Ken. His eyes glazed and he staggered back with a grunt.
"Oh fuck!" Spat Sedra and she hauled Davis back as the others edged away as well.
The blunette screamed clutching at his head in a way that Davis sort of recognised.
"What's wrong with him?" Asked Davis fearfully.
"He's going Feral again." Whispered Hikari.
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The sword was unsheathed in a second and the Other-Iori lowered himself into a fighting stance. "You killed my Takeru!" he accused.
Tai gaped, "Wait a second! I didn't kill TK, I thought the Kaizer. Hang on! Takeru was Yaleea's little brother?"
"Enough talk. Now you die." Spat the teen and he stepped forward, shifting his kitana flawlessly in preparation for his first attack.
"Iori stop!" Snapped Osamu. "This isn't the Kaizer."
"Shut up! Once he's gone I can be with my Take-chan." His green eyes bore into Tai's brown.
The brunette swallowed at what he saw there. His gaze was as sharp and predatory as an eagle but behind that there was a distinct impression of them being un-focused. Other-Iori was crazy; his sanity had left with Takeru and Tai knew he was going to die.
"STOP!" Commanded a loud feminine voice.
Other-Iori froze, his disturbing eyes flicking to the side. "Let me go Mimi." He gritted out through his closed mouth.
"I'm sorry Iori kun, but I cannot allow you to do this." All heads turned in the direction of the speaker.
A tall woman stood on the bridge she was around twenty. Her hair was pale aqua in colour, with rich green streaks and fell to her chin level in soft waves. Her irises were cat-eye yellow, seeming intense and gentle at the same time. She wore a simple black dress that went all the way to the ankles revealing battered white trainers underneath. In her hand was a twisted rod of ice blue crystal, the bottom was capped in silver. The top reached a level with her eyes and was adorned with a clear crystal that had a pale pink symbol floating in it.
"Mimi." Sighed Osamu on relief.
"That's MIMI???" Was the collective cry from the Digidestined.
"But I look so weird!" Squeaked Mimi. "My hair's green!"
Other-Mimi smiled at her younger self. "So? You have pink hair."
"What are you doing here?" Asked Osamu. "The temple garden's not really the type of place you like to visit."
"You mean apart from preventing Iori from slaughtering the innocent version of the Kaizer?" Osamu flushed, realising how the question had come out. "I'm here to use the ley line. Miya and Shiro found a missing Digidestined in the K Labs."
The older Ichijouji bit his lip. "Daisuke? Which one?"
"The one in Tamachi, I sent Jyou to see if Iori was awake yet. Since he's all ready present Jyou should be here soon." She turned her attention to Other-Iori. "Stop that, you know he'll wait for you. Right now I need you to give me a boost. Are you up for it?"
"B-But he's the Kaizer." Said the frozen teen softly.
"No he's not, trust me on this. I scanned him as soon as I saw him, he came through with Sedra and Lee. Remember, Project: Jelly Bean."
Other-Iori sighed in defeat. "Fine, I'll help you."
"Great!" Grinning, she bowed to the confused Digidestined and dragged the teen down the path and out of their sight.
Matt scowled at Osamu. "All right buddy, talk! What the hell is going on around here?"
Osamu shook his head looking worried. "I'm not even sure Sedra knows what's going on any more."
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"Lee. Was I your brother?" Asked TK softly.
The woman's icy eyes widened and she quickly looked away. "Yes."
"But, how is that possible? Matt's my brother. How did you end up with me?" He wondered out loud. He noticed a faint blush forming on the braided woman's cheekbones. "Lee?"
"I. think I was supposed to be born a. boy. My name is Ishida Yaleea. Take out the 'lee' put in a 'mat' and change it to a masculine."
"Yamato." He breathed in surprise. "That's who you remind everyone of! You're a girl Matt!"
"Hn." Grunted Lee, "If you ask me I think your brother is a little too effeminate. Perhaps it is he who should have been born a girl!"
TK laughed. "Yeah, Don't tell Matt I said so, but I think he's in love with Taichi!"
That wiped the smile off Yaleea's face. "What?" She demanded.
There was a nock on the door. "Excuse me? Yaleea?"
The blonde got up and answered the door. "Jyou." She greeted. "A bit early in the morning for you, isn't it?"
The tall man pulled a face. "Yeah, Mim's woke me. She's looking for Iori. Is he still in here."
TK smiled brightly at the strange Joe. "Nope, he's up and about!"
Jyou did a double take, then smiled. "That's great Takeru!"
"Hn." Grunted Yaleea. I'm not so sure.
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Other-Ken's screams cut off abruptly and he fell to his hands and knees, panting and trembling.
"Ken?" Whispered Davis tentatively. Sedra sucked in a breath and slapped a hand to his mouth, but it was too late.
With an animal snarl Other-Ken's head snapped up and Davis berley managed to choke back a cry of fright. Instead of their usual welcoming violet, Other-Kens eyes were completely black; not even the slightest hint of white was visible. His back arched and the teen shifted into a crouch. Muscles Davis hadn't noticed before rippled beneath the skin left bare by Other- Ken's skimpy silk shirt and his tight leather pants.
"Get ready, Miyako" hissed Sedra. The woman nodded. A second later Other- Ken leapt to the side.
Davis gaped in shock, nothing could move that fast! Other-Ken movements flowed like liquid; each action preformed in the uncaring perfection that you see with the big cats on the Discovery Channel. And he was heading right for the door.
"Now!" Cried Sedra and Miyako thrust her hand forward, crackling blue/white lightning tore through the air, leaving a sharp tangy scent in its wake. Growling Other-Ken dodged aside just in time to avoid the deadly energy, his black eyes focusing on Miyako, burning with untamed blood lust.
"How did she-?"
The androgynous pair nodded to each other then rushed at their friend. Other-Ken bared his now sharper-than-normal teeth and flexed his hands, hard glossy black claws, each an inch long were unsheathed from barely visible slits in his fingertips. With a growl that made the hairs on Davis' arms stand on end he ran to meet the attacking duo, his clawed hand raised for the first strike.
Davis clenched his teeth, not really understanding what was going on, but he could tell that Other-Ken was definitely faster than the two.
Koushiro took the first slash on his upper arm, twisting to avoid the razor- sharp claws; the blunette's palm connected with his shoulder and sent the redhead sliding across the polished marble floor by the sheer force behind it. Miyako had been right beside her partner and her crackling, electrically charged fist caught Other-Ken in the sternum and he was flung back hard against a wall.
Davis gagged at the smell of burnt flesh and melted silk that hung heavy in the air and invaded his nostrils.
"Koushiro? Are you all right?" Asked the woman shifting into a fighting stance, never taking her eyes off her opponent.
The longhaired man staggered to his feet, panting from pain and clutching at his shoulder. "I'm fine, it's only dislocated." His voice, though pained was still whisper soft.
"Thank God." She smiled over her shoulder at him for a moment. "You're not allowed to die, remember?" The redhead nodded and her attention was drawn back to the wall by movement.
Other-Ken had struggled into a crouch and sent his opponent an open mouthed snarl. He must have bitten his tongue at some point and his sharp teeth were discoloured from blood, a trickle of saliva and blood trailed from his lips and hung in a thick strand from his chin.
On his heaving chest was the thing that had made Davis gag. It was a burn the size of an open palm; the skin had been blistered and cracked. A horrible mix of shiny bloodless pink and sickly yellow discoloured the wound; around the edge of the burn the silk of Other-Kens shirt had melted and fused it's self to his chest.
"Fuck, I'm sorry Ken. But, this is for your own good." Whispered Miyako, taking a cautious step forwards.
The wounded teen sprung from his crouch lashing out at the young woman, only this time he was a lot slower.
Miyako easily blocked his slashes and retaliated by hitting him in his damaged chest, this time with no electricity.
"Stop." Whispered Davis softly, tears welling in his eyes at Ken's pained howl.
A coiled fist slammed into the blunette's face, bringing a fresh wave of blood splashing from his mouth as a pointed canine tore open his own lip. He fell to his knees but recovered quickly, steely sinew and corded muscle launching him into his opponent's stomach, sending them both sprawling.
"Stop!"
Other-Ken caught Miyako's right wrist and squeezed, his cruel talons digging into her flesh. There was a sickening crunch and she screamed. The woman managed to wrap her other hand around his throat and sent out another electrical attack.
Other-Kens choked cries echoed in Davis' ears as he watched the older version of his best friend twitch and jerk helplessly on the ground, his face gruesomely twisted by pain.
"STOP!!!" Davis shouted and miraculously Miyako released Other-Ken. The boy tore away from Sedra and rushed to the wild blunettes side. "Ken? Ken? Are you okay?" He reached out and gently rolled him over.
Other-Ken's dark eyes were lidded wearily and he whimpered as he twitched uncontrollably in the after affects of the electricity that had ravaged his body.
Being careful of his wound, Davis gently shifted Other-Ken so he could be supported against the younger boys chest. He murmured calming nonsense to the distressed teen and stroked his hair soothingly. Slowly the wild Digidestined relaxed and an odd rumbling noise escaping Other-Kens parted, bloody lips.
Davis blinked in surprise.
Was he. purring???
"Damn. Where'd Jyou go?" Sedra looked over at her girlfriend. "Hika-chan, find him, quick."
The leggy teen nodded and raced down the corridor.
"Are you two okay?" asked the Digidestined leader, her tone clipped and strong. "Damage report."
"Just a sec, he only dislocated my shoulder." Koushiro gritted his teeth and yanked at his injured arm. "Shit!" He growled.
"Here." Sedra grabbed his upper arm and pushed on it; there was a wet popping noise.
"Fuck! God, I swear that hurts more to set than it does having it pulled out." Koushiro wiped some sweat off his face. "Thanks Sedra." He turned his dark concerned eyes on Miyako; she was still sitting on the floor cradling her injured hand to her chest. "How about you, love? That didn't sound good earlier."
"I think he broke it."
Sedra frowned as she eyed the deep gouges in her wrist. "Are you feeling okay? He didn't."
The younger teen shook her head. "He doesn't use his poison unless someone's trying to kill. You know who."
"What'd you do to Ken?" Demanded Davis, angry that they didn't seem to care that their fellow Digidestined lay, bleeding from the wounds they'd given him. "What was that lightning stuff?"
All three looked up at the fuming boy. "Calm down Davis, we had to do it. If we hadn't he would have gone running off to the K Labs and gotten captured or killed. The lightning you saw is Miyako's DSP."
"DSP?"
Sedra rolled her eyes, looking slightly embarrassed. "Dark Spore Power. We couldn't think of a better name for it. She has Electrokinisis, which means she can make and control electricity."
"Oh," Davis looked thoughtful. "Like you seeing into the future cause of your Dark Spore?" Sedra nodded. "Does Izzy have DSP?"
Koushiro nodded. "I have Cyface, the ability to interface with computers using my mind."
Davis nodded and turned his attention back to Other-Ken, tenderly trailing his fingers over the older teens scarred cheekbone. "Do you think he'll be okay? I mean, he's from a different dimension then me, and he's been all coming on to me or something, but. he's still my best friend."
"Aw, so cute!" Miyako cooed, then she frowned looking to the other woman for an explanation. "Wait a second, 'best friend'? What does he mean 'best friend'?"
Sedra winced. "Well, in their reality they're not dating, they're only best friends."
"WHAT?! That's. that's just weird!" Shrieked the younger woman.
Koushiro nodded his head in agreement. "It's unnatural."
"Tell me about it." Grumbled their leader. "You should have seen it back in their world. They were all buddy-buddy and the most action we witnessed was a pillow fight!" She snorted in disbelief. "It was all Lee and I could do to keep from freaking out."
"I don't get it." Muttered Miyako shaking her head. "What went wrong?"
"Or perhaps it's what didn't go wrong!" Hypothesised Koushiro, a familiar Izzy note entering his voice.
The look his partner sent his way could have punched through steel walls. "Oh, so you're saying that it's a mistake we ended up together?" Her tone was frosty and promised certain death.
"No! Of corse not!" said the redhead quickly and by wisdom beyond his years, decided not to add anything more to the topic at hand.
"That's what I thought."
"It was so strange." Continued Sedra like nothing had happened. "Like entering the 'Twilight Zone'." The brunette lent closer with a conspiretual whisper. "I think they're all supposed to be straight!"
Miyako gasped. "No way!" Even Koushiro looked shocked.
"What's so bad about that?" Questioned Davis.
The younger woman looked at him incredulously the cleared her throat. "Davy, sweetie. There are eleven Digidestined, right? Only four of those eleven are in heterosexual relationships, and all four of them have some bisexual tendances. The only person in our group who has never had a homosexual experience is Yaleea." Miyako paused reflectively. "But she doesn't count, because she doesn't have a sexuality." She added with a grin.
"I'm not so sure, I always thought there was something going on between Yaleea and Sora before she died. And having the Kaizer chasing after you for five years is enough to turn anyone off guys." Again the redhead was silenced by his girlfriend.
"Koushiro." He shrank back. "You're BRILLIENT!!! Oh my God, why didn't we see it before?" She clasped her hands over her heart. "Yes! That's it, Sora was her one and only. Sedra! You're supposed to be our leader, you should have noticed something as important as that!"
The brunette looked properly ashamed of herself.
Miyako sighed happily. "New gossip at last! And completely open to idle speculation too! What happened to the good old days where there was always at least one relationship hanging in the balance? I hate happy couples!" she pouted. "If I could convince Koushiro to seduce Jyou again do you think we could gossip about it."
The redhead paled. "I was drunk!" He defended.
"Been there, done that." Dismissed Sedra.
Koushiro relaxed.
"How about Osamu? I know he's bi, he's just in denial. Jun could help." Countered Miyako.
The little brunette grinned and the man began to sweat. "What about if we hook him up with his alterant self?"
Both Davis and Koushiro choked.
"Yeah? That would also solve the whole unified straight thing too." Agreed the younger woman.
"Ah, you know what?" Davis blanched as all attention was focused on him. "I reckon Tai has a thing for Matt. Or maybe vice versa. They could even be secretly dating!"
Sedra smiled. "Davis. Welcome to the Grape Vine."
Miyako looked confused. "Who's Matt and Tai?"
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Jyou shook the younger blonde's hand. "Well it was nice to meet you. er, young Takeru.
TK smiled. "Just TK will do. It was nice talking to you too."
The taller Joe put his hand on the doorknob. "Bye Lee, see you two at lunch."
Just at that moment the door was flung open and hit Jyou square in the face. "Jyou! We need. your help-" The teenager trailed off as she stared at the now seated man who was clutching his face in pain. "Um. Are you okay?"
"Ouch! Hikari, haven't you ever heard of knocking?"
"Sorry but we need to hurry. Ken's been injured." The decidedly leggy teen helped him from the floor.
"What happened?" Demanded Yaleea.
"He went Feral again. Miya and Shiro had to stop him from leaving."
TK didn't understand what was going on. Hadn't Davis gone to see this dimensions Ken? Did this mean that Davis was in trouble? Or was their Ken in trouble? And was this really Kari?
Damn, he was confusing himself. Alternate Universes suck.
"How bad was it?" Asked Jyou.
Hikari looked worried. "I'm not sure, not fatal but still pretty bad. Miya got a bit scratched up, but he didn't use hi venom."
"Alright, let's go." Said the blue haired man. "I guess Mimi will have to wait."
"We're coming to." Added Lee. "Come on TK."
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"If this door isn't open in five seconds, you'll find yourself fighting in the Arena!"
The terrified security guard had it open in two.
Dark peach lips twisted into a smirking pout. "Oh, too slow!" He said mock sympathetically and he snapped his gloved fingers.
All of his personal guards came immediately to attention. "Sir?"
"Take this man to the Arena, I want him fighting for my amusement before sundown."
"Yes Sir!" They all chorused and the unfortunate man was dragged away, screaming that he had a wife and two kids to feed.
"Fools." He muttered, stepping into the brightly-lit room.
The Room was bare save for a single steel table with a sheet draped across it. Strapped down to the table was a teenager of approximately eighteen years. His skin was a dark tanned gold, his mahogany red hair was wild and untamed save for a small thin plait that began at the base of his skull and formed a single coil on the steel table.
The sheet was torn away to reveal a well-toned body that was covered in a number of varying injuries that were already partially healed; but that was only to be expected.
A leather encased finger trailed down the unconscious teens chest and circled a small tattoo on the inside of his hip. It was three symbols all interlocked, forming one.
A cold smile twitched the corners of his mouth.
The crests of Courage, Friendship and Kindness.
It had been a while since he'd seen those.
His hand stroked down a lean thigh and he chuckled. "Well Motomiya? How are you enjoying my hospitality?"
Naturally there was no answer.
He laughed again and touched two fingers to his temple. "And how about you? Is this what you're looking for, Tachikawa?"
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In the Temple garden of the Ichijouji Manor Mimi and Iori jerked apart, quickly releasing any remaining energy of their joint effort to scout out the K Lab.
The aqua haired woman was shivering uncontrollably rubbing at her arms trying to drive away the chill from sinking into the mind of their enemy.
Iori felt similarly affected but refused to show it. "He couldn't have possibly known we were there. It's impossible!"
Mimi shook her head. "This is bad. The Kaizer has Daisuke, who knows what that monster will do to him."
"What are we going to do?"
"I've got to talk to Sedra, were still so unorganised. But I think we should start training the new recruits as soon as possible. We're going to need all the help we can get."
The brunette frowned. "And even then it still might not bee enough."
End Chapter three
*Wipes sweat from face* Phew! Made it. Well tell me what you think; especially the fight scene, it was my first and I spent ages on it. What do you all think about the new characters? Is anyone lost? Got some questions? Review, don't make me beg. I've put a lot of time and effort into this fic (even if it doesn't seem like it) and I'm also trying to write the prequel "The Digital Wars." It starts out with them being pretty much like the original Digidestined and follows them through the six years up to "Silver Lining". Anyone interested?
Vainamoinen: That's a very good question and I almost had a heart attack when I read your review ("Oh my God! Someone noticed! What do I do?"). The real reason is that there are too many characters already and I was feeling lazy. The reason I came up with will appear in a flash back next chapter.
Sorry if I left anyone's questions out, just flame me or something.
Next Chapter: More Kaizer Taichi, serious Sedra, plans and lunch.