Signing in from Mars
Chapter Five: In Which Gennai Explains Things and We Check up on the Digimon
By Apple from Mars
Warnings: Yaoi, Yuri, and Minor Violence
Couples: Daiken, Takori, Hiyako, Mira, Taito, and Jyoushiro
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"Now then, what would you like to know first? One at a time please, my hearing isn't that good."
Everyone looked at each other, and a silent agreement was made to let Taichi ask the first question. The brown haired boy paused, glancing around the room from his purple-colored cushion before opening his mouth to speak.
"Where are we?"
Gennai gave a small snort. "Would you like the short answer, or the long? [1] Never mind. You are in the Digital World, at Base Alpha. [2] Next question?"
"The Digital World?" Yamato asked incredulously.
"Yes, the Digital World. You of course have no memory of it, but you use to protect this world."
Koushiro frowned slightly. "You keep bringing up the fact that we have no memory, or have lost our memory of something important. What do you mean by that?"
Gennai smiled. "Good question as usual Koushiro. This will sound a little strange to you at the moment, but I assure you that proof will be provided at a later time. As long as Gatsumon doesn't break my computer again that. He's never been the best at computers, Gatsumon. Now then, where was I? Oh that's right.
"Now then. I suppose I had better start at the beginning of things. You eight where chosen to protect the Digital World many years ago, and when the world was in danger you where called here to fight off the evil Digimon set on conquering it. Each of you had a partner Digimon, who was born to protect you and fight by your side. In order to protect and defend you, your partners would borrow some of your energy and "Digivolve" into stronger Digimon. You defeated the evil, and where sent back to your own world.
"Several years later, a new evil awakened, and so you three and Daisuke where brought to the Digital World with Takeru and Hikari to defeat this new evil. Of course the rest of you helped out as well.
"Four years ago, we detected a strange virus at the edge of the Digital World. It quickly took over almost all of the Digital World, and I finally suggested a last resort. It was a plan that the Balance Keepers had kept a secret, only to be used if there was no hope left. We put you all into a special and rather dangerous form of unconsciousness known as Shinemuri [3]. It would allow your partners the power they needed to destroy the virus, and once the virus was destroyed you would be awakened and your partners would return to their normal forms. But something went wrong. Somehow the virus infected the lab where you where in Shinemuri and wiped your memories before sending you into an alternate universe. But Daisuke escaped though an accident, and for the past four years we've been searching for you and trying to fight of the Virus at the same time."
There was a silence, broken a few seconds later by the tea kettle's shrill whistle. Gennai got slowly to his feet.
"Ah, that will be the tea. I'm afraid the only kind I have a left is Earl Grey. [4] Hmm, it'll have to do."
Gennai returned to the table carrying a tray of teacups and a large blue and yellow teapot.
"Now then, what else do you want to hear about?"
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Veemon watched, not even attempting to hide his amusement, as Gatsumon and Agumon worked together on the computer program, both trying to be polite though gritted teeth. Tentomon shook his head with a soft snort of laughter before turning back to his own work. Daisuke looked rather pleased with himself.
"They're going to kill you." Veemon warned his partner.
Daisuke grinned. "If they try to they're only going to get black eyes."
Veemon rolled his eyes. "And you're going to get burned and bruised hands if you play with fire and rocks."
Tentomon sighed, quick fingers flickering across his keyboard. "And if those two don't stop their constant arguments they're going to be in for a shock. [5] .Pun intended."
"Tentomon, are you nearly done with that security code?" Hawkmon's voice called from across the room, where he and a Gazimon where working on a large metal something.
The 'mon didn't even look up from his computer as he called out an answer.
"I'm sending it now!"
"Thanks Tentomon!"
Veemon was still watching Agumon and Gatsumon with interest. The two where still attempting to work together, and both where standing a few feet away looking very put out.
"Look, Agumon's started breathing little bits of fire." Veemon reported, and Daisuke turned to watch the fire lizard as well.
"Ooh, Gatsumon better watch out." Daisuke commented, turning back to where he had been helping Tentomon by holding a tray full of tools as the other tried to fix a very damaged looking computer for an apologetic Elecmon.
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No movement came from the still form lying, half-dead, on the futon. It was raining outside. He could hear the sound of rain splashing and bouncing off the roof. The light sent of flowers filled the air, brought to the room from the bouquet sitting on the counter. A small card had fallen out and onto the surface of the counter. Written in brightly colored ink where three words.
Shiawase Tanjobi Patamon! [6]
His birthday. The boy wanted to glare at the wall, to show any sign of frustration, but he didn't move. He was so tired he couldn't even open his mouth to curse the weather and his current headache. The inside of his eyelids mocked him, flickering half open, half closed. Flickering like candles on a cake.
Oh no. He was NOT going there! He was not even going to start thinking like that. It wasn't worth it. It just wasn't worth it. It wouldn't accomplish anything to mope. He needed his sleep. He hadn't had real nights sleep since.
Four years ago. EXACTLY four years ago. When.
No! He did glare this time, giving the white walls a look that would have silenced even a hyper Daisuke.
Rain continued to fall, the flowers continued to sit on the counter, untouched, and Patamon continued to stair at the wall, willing it to give him an answer.
The wall remained silent, and Patamon let his eyes shut in a half sleep, troubled by shadows and nightmares.
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Footnotes:
[1] - Proof that I listen to the Lion King soundtrack to much.
[2] - Proof that I watch Star Trek to much.
[3] - Translates to "Death Sleep". Nice, ne?
[4] - I don't drink tea, but my sister's favorite kind is Earl Grey. That's for you my dear!
[5] - For those who didn't catch the pun, Tentomon's attack is electric based. Heh.
[6] - Happy Birthday Patamon!
A/N: Ooh, poor Patamon! Sorry little buddy. What a birthday present, ne? So much for this chapter taking ages to write. Heh. Guess I was inspired. Oh yeah, and sorry about all the Footnotes. What can I say? I like footnotes.
I'm surprised to say that this story is actually coming along quite well. I keep adding to the plot though, so be worried in future chapters. I want to do something with Blue Slash (temporary name) and I also want to do something involving the crests. Hmm. Must think about this for a while. Well, enjoy! I shouldn't get another chapter out until I'm back from Florida. Ja ne!
Chapter Five: In Which Gennai Explains Things and We Check up on the Digimon
By Apple from Mars
Warnings: Yaoi, Yuri, and Minor Violence
Couples: Daiken, Takori, Hiyako, Mira, Taito, and Jyoushiro
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"Now then, what would you like to know first? One at a time please, my hearing isn't that good."
Everyone looked at each other, and a silent agreement was made to let Taichi ask the first question. The brown haired boy paused, glancing around the room from his purple-colored cushion before opening his mouth to speak.
"Where are we?"
Gennai gave a small snort. "Would you like the short answer, or the long? [1] Never mind. You are in the Digital World, at Base Alpha. [2] Next question?"
"The Digital World?" Yamato asked incredulously.
"Yes, the Digital World. You of course have no memory of it, but you use to protect this world."
Koushiro frowned slightly. "You keep bringing up the fact that we have no memory, or have lost our memory of something important. What do you mean by that?"
Gennai smiled. "Good question as usual Koushiro. This will sound a little strange to you at the moment, but I assure you that proof will be provided at a later time. As long as Gatsumon doesn't break my computer again that. He's never been the best at computers, Gatsumon. Now then, where was I? Oh that's right.
"Now then. I suppose I had better start at the beginning of things. You eight where chosen to protect the Digital World many years ago, and when the world was in danger you where called here to fight off the evil Digimon set on conquering it. Each of you had a partner Digimon, who was born to protect you and fight by your side. In order to protect and defend you, your partners would borrow some of your energy and "Digivolve" into stronger Digimon. You defeated the evil, and where sent back to your own world.
"Several years later, a new evil awakened, and so you three and Daisuke where brought to the Digital World with Takeru and Hikari to defeat this new evil. Of course the rest of you helped out as well.
"Four years ago, we detected a strange virus at the edge of the Digital World. It quickly took over almost all of the Digital World, and I finally suggested a last resort. It was a plan that the Balance Keepers had kept a secret, only to be used if there was no hope left. We put you all into a special and rather dangerous form of unconsciousness known as Shinemuri [3]. It would allow your partners the power they needed to destroy the virus, and once the virus was destroyed you would be awakened and your partners would return to their normal forms. But something went wrong. Somehow the virus infected the lab where you where in Shinemuri and wiped your memories before sending you into an alternate universe. But Daisuke escaped though an accident, and for the past four years we've been searching for you and trying to fight of the Virus at the same time."
There was a silence, broken a few seconds later by the tea kettle's shrill whistle. Gennai got slowly to his feet.
"Ah, that will be the tea. I'm afraid the only kind I have a left is Earl Grey. [4] Hmm, it'll have to do."
Gennai returned to the table carrying a tray of teacups and a large blue and yellow teapot.
"Now then, what else do you want to hear about?"
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Veemon watched, not even attempting to hide his amusement, as Gatsumon and Agumon worked together on the computer program, both trying to be polite though gritted teeth. Tentomon shook his head with a soft snort of laughter before turning back to his own work. Daisuke looked rather pleased with himself.
"They're going to kill you." Veemon warned his partner.
Daisuke grinned. "If they try to they're only going to get black eyes."
Veemon rolled his eyes. "And you're going to get burned and bruised hands if you play with fire and rocks."
Tentomon sighed, quick fingers flickering across his keyboard. "And if those two don't stop their constant arguments they're going to be in for a shock. [5] .Pun intended."
"Tentomon, are you nearly done with that security code?" Hawkmon's voice called from across the room, where he and a Gazimon where working on a large metal something.
The 'mon didn't even look up from his computer as he called out an answer.
"I'm sending it now!"
"Thanks Tentomon!"
Veemon was still watching Agumon and Gatsumon with interest. The two where still attempting to work together, and both where standing a few feet away looking very put out.
"Look, Agumon's started breathing little bits of fire." Veemon reported, and Daisuke turned to watch the fire lizard as well.
"Ooh, Gatsumon better watch out." Daisuke commented, turning back to where he had been helping Tentomon by holding a tray full of tools as the other tried to fix a very damaged looking computer for an apologetic Elecmon.
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No movement came from the still form lying, half-dead, on the futon. It was raining outside. He could hear the sound of rain splashing and bouncing off the roof. The light sent of flowers filled the air, brought to the room from the bouquet sitting on the counter. A small card had fallen out and onto the surface of the counter. Written in brightly colored ink where three words.
Shiawase Tanjobi Patamon! [6]
His birthday. The boy wanted to glare at the wall, to show any sign of frustration, but he didn't move. He was so tired he couldn't even open his mouth to curse the weather and his current headache. The inside of his eyelids mocked him, flickering half open, half closed. Flickering like candles on a cake.
Oh no. He was NOT going there! He was not even going to start thinking like that. It wasn't worth it. It just wasn't worth it. It wouldn't accomplish anything to mope. He needed his sleep. He hadn't had real nights sleep since.
Four years ago. EXACTLY four years ago. When.
No! He did glare this time, giving the white walls a look that would have silenced even a hyper Daisuke.
Rain continued to fall, the flowers continued to sit on the counter, untouched, and Patamon continued to stair at the wall, willing it to give him an answer.
The wall remained silent, and Patamon let his eyes shut in a half sleep, troubled by shadows and nightmares.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Footnotes:
[1] - Proof that I listen to the Lion King soundtrack to much.
[2] - Proof that I watch Star Trek to much.
[3] - Translates to "Death Sleep". Nice, ne?
[4] - I don't drink tea, but my sister's favorite kind is Earl Grey. That's for you my dear!
[5] - For those who didn't catch the pun, Tentomon's attack is electric based. Heh.
[6] - Happy Birthday Patamon!
A/N: Ooh, poor Patamon! Sorry little buddy. What a birthday present, ne? So much for this chapter taking ages to write. Heh. Guess I was inspired. Oh yeah, and sorry about all the Footnotes. What can I say? I like footnotes.
I'm surprised to say that this story is actually coming along quite well. I keep adding to the plot though, so be worried in future chapters. I want to do something with Blue Slash (temporary name) and I also want to do something involving the crests. Hmm. Must think about this for a while. Well, enjoy! I shouldn't get another chapter out until I'm back from Florida. Ja ne!