Signing in from Mars

Chapter Two: In Which Everyone Agrees on Something, and People Prepare for Confusion

By Apple from Mars

Warnings: Yaoi, Yuri, and Possible Violence

Couples: Daiken, Takori, Hiyako, Mira, Taito, and Jyoushiro

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Miyako fumed. She really hated Daisuke right about now, and the only thing she wanted to do was find him and rip him to pieces. Even her own girlfriend, Hikari, couldn't seem to calm her down.

"Who does he think he is?! "You're not from this world". And then he runs away without telling us ANYTHING!" She ranted, pacing very quickly back and forth in front of the table, her purple hair flashing in the light.

Taichi signed as he watched the girl continue her rant. He didn't understand females, but for once in his life, he agreed with Miyako. Daisuke told them all to come here, made up some weird story about them being from another planet, and left. Even Ken seemed surprised, which obviously meant Daisuke hadn't even told his boyfriend about the prank.

"He said something about "partners". I wonder what he meant by that." Koushiro said, frowning thoughtfully at the table. He, Takeru, Jyou, and Iori where deep in conversation about what Daisuke had said before he left.

"He also said we had to helped to defend a third world with our partners." Iori pointed out. "Our partners somehow must have remained safe while we lost our memories. Assuming what Daisuke says is true and not some lame joke."

"What?" This last statement caught the rest of the table's attention, and even Miyako paused mid rant to listen.

"Are you saying you believe what Daisuke said is true?" Ken asked in surprise. He had hardly said a word since his boyfriend had left without warning.

"Not yet." Iori said. He swirled his almost untouched drink in his hands, watching the lights bounce of the transparent glass and it's content, reflecting on the table in glittering rainbows, before continuing. "But I'm going to meet him at Highten View Terrace tomorrow night."

Takeru blinked at his boyfriend, but then he too nodded, smiling. "Right then, I'm going with you."

Taichi's eyes nearly fell out of his head. "You're both mental." He stated firmly a moment later.

"Maybe they're not." Yamato said quietly, resting his chin on his folded hands.

Sora nodded. "Right! There's no harm in going to see. We can always leave."

Her girlfriend Mimi smiled brightly. "Well if the rest of you are going I'm going too."

"I'm going to give Daisuke a good beating when I catch up to him. Ooh, he's going to be sorry he ever messes with me."

There was a long silence.

"Miyako."

The girl blinked. "What?" She asked in frustration as the whole table let out a long sigh.

"So, we're all going to Highten View Terrace tomorrow night?" Hikari asked calmly. The rest of the group nodded, and Taichi threw up his hands in despair.

"Fine! I give up! We'll go to Highten View Terrace!"

Yamato patted his boyfriend's head, which had been smashed into the table.

"So brave." Hikari giggled slightly, and Takeru looked rather amused. The rest of the people, not counting Miyako who had gone back to ranting, where smiling slightly.

Taichi glared. "Shut up."

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Ken hurriedly stuffed the last of his sandwich into his mouth while tugging his gloves on over each hand in turn.

"Mom! I'm going out!" He yelled as he put his shoes on and stood up.

"This late? But Ken-"

Ken didn't wait for his mother to finish her sentence, and rushed outside. He trotted to the apartment elevator and hurried to the lobby and out onto the sidewalk. It was a nice night. Warmer than last night's, Ken reflected as he slowed his pace to a steady walk. He didn't really need his gloves, but it wasn't so uncomfortable yet that he had to take them off. There where no people out that he could see, and he didn't blame them. Most people weren't out at 11:38 at night. But this was different.

"Hey Ken!" Ken turned to see Takeru and Iori running towards him. They reached him and both leaned over, very much out of breath.

"Takeru! Iori!"

Iori was the first to catch his breath, and he grinned at Ken cheerfully. "I had to sneak out. So did Takeru, apparently." Takeru laughed lightly, still breathless.

"Mom would never let me out this late." He explained as he straightened up, his heartbeat returning to normal.

"Lucky for me my family always stays up late. Although I don't think mom is going to be happy with me for running out like that." Ken said thoughtfully. Takeru laughed again.

"Shall we go? Taichi and Hikari are going to be waiting for us outside their apartment building for us, and we're going to meet everyone else when we get there."

The moon glittered brightly up in the sky, nearly full. Takeru led the way to the two sibling's apartment building, because Ken didn't know the way and Iori had only been there a few times. A car passed them as they crossed a side street, the driver watching them in surprise. Don't their parents know how late it is? the man wondered, before shaking his head and going back to worrying about that lecture that he was suppose to have finished two days ago.

"Here we are!" Takeru announced cheerfully, stopping in front of the lobby doors to a large and tidy looking building. Iori and Ken glanced up at it too. Most of the lights where off, but here and there the glow of a lamp or computer could be seen. "They're probably waiting inside for- Omph!"

Half way through his sentence, Takeru had been knocked over by something rushing out of the building's doors and ramming straight into him, knocking both of them over.

"Takeru?"

"Hikari?"

Taichi emerged out of the building, walking calmly and not knocking anyone over as he stopped next to Ken, watching the boy and girl now sitting on the pavement.

"Hikari, don't you know it's rude to run people over?" He said as the two younger teens got to their feet. The girl made a face at her older brother, making Takeru laugh.

"So mature."

Hikari turned and made another face at Takeru, who simply grinned disarmingly.

"Shall we depart M'lady?" He bowed deeply to the girl, not trying to hide his smile. Hikari swept past him with exaggerated care.

"We shall."

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A/N: Ok... That went nowhere. On a happier note I FINISHED MY REPORT! I won't be really done until the presentation is over, but hey, the written junk is done. Yahoo!

The next chapter should be more interesting. Really.

Oh, and I now know the difference between Kensuke and Daiken. I've been saying I like Kensuke, but I actually like Daiken. I'm so smart. I'm now learning the difference between the other couples. Go me! Anyway, enjoy!