Ice on my Fingers

Disclaimer: If I owned Digimon there would be a lot more random kissing, and there would be no way I'd allow anyone to get their dirty scissors on it. And of course, Episode 50 wouldn't have happened. Unless I did an Episode 51, where T.K. confessed it was all a joke.

Warnings: My previous warnings are probably all coming into play for this chapter. Homosexual and Heterosexual relationships. Incest. kinda. And TAKARI, slight one-sided YAMASUKE and YAMAJUN, SORATO, TAITO and implied (one-sided) SOKERU.

Chapter 2:

Daisuke was terrified as the tall muscular soldiers escorted he and Jun down the cold richly decorated hall. The stone floor was only slightly warmer then the snow outside, and he wished he had the courage to kill the soldiers for leering grins they were sending in Juns direction. and his.

At the head of the procession was the tall blond stranger who had been examining him earlier. He shuddered at the memory,

"Jun what going on?" He whispered, "I can't understand what they're saying!"

"It's okay, I won't let anyone hurt you."

One of the soldiers roughly backhanded the red haired girl, who barely flinched,

"None of that demon gibberish, you'll speak our language under Lord Ishida's roof."

Jun spat at him and turned back to Daisuke,

"Don't worry about it Daisuke, what they're saying is of no importance. Just stay away from the blonde one."

This time when the man hit her Jun hit him back, and began to speak slowly in the language he'd addressed her in,

"It is a good thing we have no intention to remain under the roof of the Ishida Lord then is it not?"

The mans eyes widened and he moved to hit her again, but was stopped by the soft command from the mouth of the blond lord,

"Really now, how am I going to get any pleasure from her if the girl is beaten senseless." He smirked at the red-haired girl, "Besides I like my slaves feisty."

"A slave to you, I am not." The girl informed him coldly.

Matt laughed, "No," He sneered, "My slaves speak better then you."

She inclined her head, "True, but my pigs behave better then you."

He laughed again, "I should like to meet these pigs, they sound like fun."

Jun slipped back into her own language to mutter something only Daisuke would be able to understand, and was surprised to her the lord laugh again,

"I'm neither related to nor married to any pigs."

"Nay," Jun agreed, "I'm sure you prefer the Daymice when you're looking for company."

Matt shrugged, "Perhaps that's why I chose your brother."

Jun lunged at him, shrieking viciously in her own language, while Matt laughed as she was restrained by his much larger guards.

"Ah, my harem. Your brother will make a lovely addition, don't you think my lovely Kitara?" Jun froze staring at Daisuke,

"If you lay one finger on my brother, I will make it so that they will still be finding pieces of your mutilated corpse 5 years hence."

"Who said anything about laying fingers Kitara?" Matt asked smirking

This time the statement with the added insult were enough to make Jun act, she leapt at him, and just managed to lock her fingers around his neck, in the hopes that she'd have the 2 seconds it would take to crush his larynx and take his pitiful life. She was pulled of before she could do more then give him a horrific bruise, but the blond lord was unfazed,

"Like I said earlier Kitara, I like them feisty." He leered at her then snapped his fingers, "Take the boy to the others. I think I'll try out the girl now."

Jun spat at him.

"Afraid I'll steal your flower of virginity?" Matt mocked

"Hardly," The girl spat, "I doubt you have what it takes."

Matt's features darkened, and he grabbed her face, "You'll pay for that Kitara, and I doubt you'll like the currency."

~~~

The men jostled Daisuke down the hall and away from Jun and the blond haired stranger.

"Jun!" He cried, but the girl didn't seem to hear him. Her face seemed to be set in stone, but Daisuke could see defeat written in the way her shoulders slumped.

His head lowered, and he felt cold tears trickle down his cheek, he half expected them to freeze in this icy place.

"What's going on here?" Takeru asked, taking in the weeping boy and the horde of soldiers.

"Your brother's purchased a new toy, young lord. We're simply following orders."

Takeru bent down to look at the boy, who hastily wiped tears from his remarkably tanned face.

"As surely as the sun rises in the morning I am innocent. Do not let them take me, if you be merciful kill me now!" Daisuke begged.

It was obvious by the confused look on the boy's face that he didn't understand.

"I want him. Take him to my chambers." Takeru commanded. He may not have understood the words, but it was obvious what the boy meant.

"My apologies Lord Takeru, but your brother has specifically requested this toy. Perhaps he'll let you play with him after he's had his turn. Besides, you know the Lady Sora is looking for you."

Takeru pulled a face,

"Ah yes. My sister can be persistent. I shall have to practise hiding behind the tapestries."

The guard sniggered, "I would not follow your brothers example if I were you, it did not seem to work to well."

Takeru laughed, "Tell my brother I wish to speak with him." He gave the startled redhead a wink, and then walked back in the direction he'd come.

It'd been almost an hour since he'd last visited the kitchen.

"Time to go harass Hikari." He said brightly.

~~~

Mimi sniffed, wiping her eyes with her expensive white silk handkerchief,

"My baby's all grown up, and investigating mass murders. I'm so proud!" She blubbered, "Let me give my baby one last hug before he goes off and starts dishonouring families!"

Ken found himself smothered by his mother's crushing embrace,

"Ack. Mother please! We're in public."

"Oh I know," She wept, "You're all grown up and embarrassed of me. Make sure you scrub behind your ears. and eat all you vegetables."

"Yes Mother," Said Ken looking pleadingly at his father for help.

"And make sure you change your underwear every day. You never know when you're going to get hit by a carriage,"

"Mother, I'm a prince. I highly doubt I'm going to get hit by a carriage."

"Your great, great uncle Louis did." Mimi defended.

"Mother he was a drunkard, and a womaniser. The world is better off without him."

Mimi ignored his comments, "And make sure you don't sleep with Lord Yamato's sister. She's quite the sex fiend I hear."

"Mother!" He gasped face going red.

"And don't get any young ladies pregnant. The last thing we need is a bastard heir to the throne, and you know how I hate those unfortunate accidents that must occur at such times."

"MOTHER!" He shrilled, unbelievably embarrassed.

A hand came to rest on Ken's shoulder, "Now, now Mimi dear, I'm sure Ken can take care of himself." Said his father

"Oh I know that Jyou. Let me give him one last hug."

Ken quickly dived out the way as his mothers last 'one last hug' had nearly proven fatal.

Osamu grinned down at him,

"You have fun, ya hear Kenny-boy. A whole month away from the family. You sly dog!"

"You're welcome to come cousin," Ken invited. Osamu grinned,

"Not on your life cousin! I wouldn't risk missing my wife's arrival for anything."

"Your beautiful exotic flower?" Ken questioned laughing

"Yes, she wrote to me. She said she and her brother are coming down."

"Whatever you say cousin."

~~~

"So my sweet." Yamato began coldly, turning to face Tai, "Will you resist me again?"

Tai was unable to stop himself. He burst out laughing,

"What happened to your eye?" He asked staring in amused shock at Yamato's rapidly swelling black eye.

Yamato did not seem amused, and muttered something under his breath.

"What was that?" Tai asked, noting with pleasure the mottled purple and red bruise coiled around Yamato's neck.

"Nothing that concerns you my sweet." He came close and brushed his fingers across Taichi's cheek, "So how have you been?"

"How do you think?" Tai spat.

"Miss me?" Matt questioned.

"Nearly as much as I miss that black eye you gave me."

Yamato smirked, "I never knew you were such a masochist."

Tai flinched away from his hand, "Why won't you leave me alone?"

"Because you're beautiful, and I like beautiful things."

"I'm not a 'thing' Yamato. I'm a person not a possession." Tai informed him

Matt laughed, "You belong to me, and that's all that matters." He pushed Taichi back on the bed,

"Will you submit?"

"Never!" Taichi spat.

"Don't push me Taichi. I'm a patient man, but I won't wait forever." His slender fingers removed Taichi's top and he ran his fingers lightly across the boy's chest,

"You know you want me."

"Not you. never you," Tai whispered, his brown eyes closing as crystal tears leaked from the corners. Matt licked the tears away,

"There's no need to cry Taichi, all you have to do is say yes."

"No."

"Why not? Why must you persist? Can't you see how futile this is? You want this as much as I do! Your lips say no, but your body says yes."

"You killed my family, I'd rather rot in hell then sleep with a murderer like you."

Matt nibbled his ear; "Hell's not an option."

~~~

"Finally, I've found you. Oh Pearl of my Desire!"

Kari rudely pushed Takeru aside; "I'm busy."

Grinning he flounced after her, "But Dewdrop, a midday feast awaits us!"

Hikari rolled her eyes, "What? Hay sandwiches and second hand water?"

Takeru looked rather offended; "Do you really think I would offer such slop, oh keeper of my heart?"

"Yes," Kari said flatly, knocking his feet with the broom she was currently using. Takeru skipped back a step,

"For you I have food that tastes nearly as sweet as your lips."

"I like neither sugar nor your words." Kari told the boy, thrusting the broom into his hands,

"If you're determined to win my heart then sweep."

"Anything oh majestic one, so my humble ears may hear your un-honeyed words." Takeru said with a flourish.

"Sweep!" Snapped Kari.

Takeru took the broom and brushed it against the floor, singing happily,

"Once, twice then thrice," he sang

Hikari snorted then walked away, only to realise from the noise behind her that Takeru was following her, with the broom still singing that idiotic song,

"Once, twice, then thrice - I sweep my way to my beloveds heart. With my broom of romance, and this trusty song, Once, twice, thrice."

Hikari spun around in shock,

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" She asked.

"Sweeping my way to my beloveds heart," Takeru sang, fluttering his eyelashes.

Over the other side of the room, the head cook beckoned Ruki over to her,

"Girl, go and fetch Lord Ishida, tell him Young Master Takeru has gone quite mad."

Ruki stared over at the singing blond and nodded, "Of course ma'am."

~~~

"Say yes!" Matt demanded

"No." Tai whimpered

"Say yes," Matt repeated, his tongue flicking in and out of Tai's ear

".No" Tai whispered desperately, arching away from Matt touch.

"Ah, my sweet, it's so easy, just one little word. Say yes." Matt kissed softly down his jaw,

"I.oh.y."

"Lord Ishida!" The girl rapped repeatedly on his door, "Please, I have a matter of the utmost importance."

Matt sat up with a start as Tai stared up at him horrified,

"What the hell do you want?" Matt snarled, "I'm busy." He snuck a glace at Tai, "Very busy."

"But Lord Ishida. Young Master Takeru's gone insane! He's singing in the kitchen!"

Tai stared at Matt in horrified shock, chanting under his breath like a mantra, I'll never say yes.

Matt pinned Tai's hands, "I realise my brother has a terrible voice, but I'm sure you can humour him."

"But Lord Ishida!" The girl said desperately, "He's attempting to canoodle a kitchen maid, with a questionable reputation!"

"Well let him have his fun, and for gods sakes let me have mine!" He cried, becoming even angrier as Taichi tried to wriggle out from beneath him.

"But my lord," The girl tried one last time, "He's sweeping the floor in the kitchen - with a broom!"

"What?" Matt shot up, releasing Tai, who rolled away from him, "No Ishida shall sweep a floor in this household. Not while I'm around!"

He stood and threw open the door, much to the distress of the waiting kitchen maid, who'd been expecting a fully dressed lord.

"We'll finish this later!" He told the waiting boy,

Tai spat, "Ha! In your dreams"

Matt smirked, "Those were your dreams my sweet."

Two of Matt guards carefully escorted Taichi back to the room he shared with the rest of Yamato's 'boys.'

~~~

Miyako pushed open the door to Lord Ishida's chamber. Empty. She smirked, sharp brown eyes taking in the rumpled quilt and discarded shirt.

A possible weakness of Lord Ishida?

Miyako rubbed her hands together gleefully, she certainly hoped so. There were a lot of people who would pay good gold for information like that.

"Let's see," She said softly, drifting over towards the desk, "What deep and dirty secret is big ol' Lord Ishida trying to hide from lil' ol' Yolei?"

She began to sift through a draw filled with documents, pausing in surprise as she found one with a royal seal,

"Well, well, what do we have here?" She asked aloud, "Looks like the game's about to get a whole lot more interesting. Note to self, make contact with Prince Ken when he arrives. Now," She smirked coldly, "I'd better go check up on Koushiro's slaves. I'd hate to see Matt getting his moneys worth."

~~~

"Since when has that been called 'sweeping'?" Matt asked dryly, staring at his brother who was making a spectacle of himself, he seemed to be trying to stick his tongue down the throat of a relatively young kitchen maid. Yamato raised an eyebrow as one of the girl's slender white hands squeezed his brother's backside enthusiastically.

Matt was just about to turn and leave in disgust when the kitchen maid drew back and slugged his brother in the face.

Even stranger was the fact that Takeru seem to have been expecting it,

"Oh angel of light, why must you leave me so unsatisfied?" Takeru asked gallantly,

The kitchen maid bent down and picked up the fallen broom,

"Sweep!" She demanded thrusting it in his hand.

Takeru began to sweep the floor, bursting into song,

"Once, Twice, Thrice, I've kissed my maiden, and now must pay the price. With my broom of romance, and this trusty song. Once, Twice, Thrice"

Yamato winced at the boy's voice. If his brother insisted on singing he should at least do it well.

"Pray tell, what exactly does our brother claim to be doing?" Sora husked in Matt's ear.

"Trying to rid us of our rat problem?" Matt suggested

"I'm not amused, Yamato." Sora told the boy coldly.

Takeru looked up and dropped the broom as if burnt, suddenly realising he had an audience.

Hikari spun at the lack of noise, and followed his gaze to the two well- dressed nobles in the doorway.

"It's not what it looks like!" Takeru said desperately.

"You mean you weren't just sweeping the floor?" Sora questioned curling her lip

"No?" Takeru lied, "I was unscrupulously seducing a kitchen maid."

"And failing miserably!" Kari felt compelled to input, trying not to blush

"I dunno," Matt shrugged, "He seemed to be doing fine earlier, when you were groping his ass."

"You're right," Hikari admitted, "Until I decided to give him a black eye to match yours. It seems these days blonds come in matching sets."

Sora laughed, "Brother dearest, I want her in my harem. Give her to me."

"Hey, no fair!" Takeru objected, "I saw her first!"

Yamato smirked, "I'm afraid our dear brother does have a point."

Kari's eyes flickered to Takeru, and then she clapped a hand over her mouth,

"Brother? I think I'm going to be sick!" She said, rushing out of the room.

"What was all that about?" Sora questioned the younger blond.

"She's just highly strung," He smirked, "Maybe I should have mentioned I was an Ishida."

Sora burst out laughing, "Perhaps dear brother. But us women do like surprises."

~~~

Tai barely made it 5 steps into the room before collapsing.

How could he have been so stupid?

"I as good as said yes," He whispered hoarsely, "I would have said yes. What sort of animal am I?"

"The worst kind," The ginger-haired girl told him stepping out from behind the open door.

Tai recoiled in shock,

"You!" He spat, if there was anyone he hated more then Yamato it was the Lady Sora. No one else could ever make him feel as uneasy as her. According to the grapevine Lady Sora was the Lord Yamato's most frequent bedmate. The thought of sleeping with ones own sister made him shudder.

"Ah Taichi, dear sweet naive Taichi," She ran her hand through his hair as if he were an animal, some wild beast she wished to tame.

He shrank away from her touch.

"What do you want?" He spat

"Apart from you?" She asked with giggle, "Only this." She leaned closer, her brown eyes narrowing,

"He raped your sister. He made a game of it," She giggled, "the best bit was, she moaned like a whore."

Tai lunged at her, "You fucking heartless bitch!" His hands wrapped around her smooth soft throat, only to be torn off by the many guards he hadn't noticed.

She smiled, "Did you moan like a whore as well Tai? Or did you beg?"

Sora surveyed him, the cold smile never faltering, "Even if you haven't you will."

He said nothing.

"Your silence is answer enough." Turning she swept out of the room, leaving the faint smell of perfume drifting in the air. Tai turned and buried his face in his hands. By the gods she was right. If they hadn't been interrupted he would have begged for it.

"Hikari." He whispered softly, "I'm so sorry."

He sniffed, brushing away the tears as fast as they fell.



Animeangel: Mwuhahaha Angst Takeru: Geez, you just had to ruin me and Kari's relationship didn't you. She gropes me and you let her find out I'm her enemy! I hate you. Yamato: And you made the kitchen maid interrupt Tai! He would have said yes! Taichi: And wasn't I supposed to be dead? Animeangel: I wouldn't kill you Tai! And I didn't mean to interrupt you and Yama - It was an accident! Ken: Speaking of accidents how the hell did I end up with Mimi and Jyou for parents? Daisuke: And why am I the only one who can't speak the same language as everyone else? Animeangel: Well, you know how these things go. Sora: I would never ever say something like that to Tai! Animeangel: Yes you would! I saw the cookies episode. You're a heartless bitch! Sora: What? Hikari: Review please?

A/N: Oh yeah, for anyone who cares, just a few quick notes. Jun mentions Yamato seeking 'Daymice' for company: a quick piece of information so the insult can be understood, the 'daymouse' is a cowardly, clumsy creature which is nearly blind during the day, has the life-span of three days and feeds by pure luck if it bumps into a spare scrap of food. The only reason the species is not extinct is that the daymouse is asexual and gives birth to 16 kittens before death. Yamato calls Jun 'Kitara.' It is a crude word, which in Juns language is akin to prostitute, or slut. It also has connotations with cheap, or dirty. Basically he's saying that she's a slut simply because she's no good for anything else. "As surely as the sun rises in the morning I am innocent. Do not let them take me, if you be merciful kill me now" Daisuke greets Takeru in this fashion because it is a formal way in his language of asking for a merciful execution, rather then the dishonour of having something done to you. Basically he's asking for an honourable death.