A/N - In case you're wondering, Aishuu's outfit is like Yuugi's, only minus the buckles.  I'm trying to find Aishuu's character, so don't bother me that "if he's evil, why's he being so nice?" junk.

Chapter Nine: Aishuu's Mission

Tomorrow will change, more, if you can face these tears
There's no place to hide, now you've gotta fight
History will change, because from now on you've vowed to have no regrets
You can destroy the weak you and be reborn

~Translated from Evo

          *My mission… My mission is to avenge the fallen Digital World, which was destroyed by humans, pathetic humans who did not realize the Digital World's values.  It's the fault of humans, those stupid monster makers, who gave life then snatched it away, it's the fault of those who think humans are the only beings that may exist.  It's the fault of the Digimon Tamers!  All around the "real" world, the Digital World was being mistreated and harmed.  No more.* 

          Step.  Step.  A leaf is crunched underfoot.  A dark jacket blows in the wind.  Black goggles catch the moonlight and reflect it.

          *I am Aishuu, Master of Darkness, sworn avenger of the Digital World.  I represent all that is not truly "living," as humans put it.  I am the Angel of the Dead, having been born from the dead body of the Mistress of Light.  I am what I am because of mere "data" whom I will avenge.*

          Step.  Step.  The long glaive which he held glinted menacingly in the dark night.  His skin glowed luminous in the moonlight, giving an angelic appearance.

          *This boy, Takato.  Made into what he is now because of his friends.  How sad.  But the Digital World's last great act before being deleted was to save him from almost certain death, saving me as well.  Takato's poor soul.  Whom always has remained with me throughout the ages.  The poor boy was never meant to exist, really…*

          Red eyes blink as he thinks of his target.  Step.  Step.  No emotion is shown in a somber face.

          *It is my somber duty to destroy this world.  If I fail, I will have let the Digital World down, and lost my honor.  But why do I feel as if something is missing, some puzzle piece in this mission missing?  Why can I not remember my origins?  Why…?  Never mind.  It shall come at the right time.*  

          He approached the target's home.  He pulled the door open, silently, and lightly walked in.  Almost like a shadow in the night, he stole for her room.

          *Yami and Akari…  Darkness and Light.  The two who watch over a body until the time is right for someone to awaken.  The soul…  The one who is the true being of a mortal…  And in poor Takato's case, there is I, Aishuu, who dwells inside of him.* 

          Aishuu jerked her door open silently.  She lay sleeping peacefully…

          *I must remember this thing that I have forgotten.  My mission, my very being may depend on this…  Until then, I shall carry on with my mission.  And I will start by killing Ruki, Digimon Tamer!*