A/N Welcome to chapter 18 of Summer Vacation/Winter Vacation. Currently, I've lost hope in writing because I haven't had any ideas for about a month now. It's NOT writer's block....I just haven't been really thinking...on story ideas.........so i will write 1 or 2 more regular chapters and will have a 1 or 2 chapter epilogue. I'm also sorry for the lack of updates over the past month. I've been dealing with being sick a WHOLE lot lately. I just went for blood tests last weekend, February 8th, and got sick the next day.
I've had an idea for a light and dark fic..........it's looking interesting....
And, I have a Henrika in the works...So, if anyone likes the coupling, check it out when i post it....
Disclaimer: I don't own digimon but I do own Kila and Jodie and Lina. Also I borrowed any characters that are out of CTC with permission.
Chapter started on: January 19, 2003, 10:47 PM
Rika: Sorry if people found the last chapter not very....exciting...it wasn't meant to be.
Angel: That's correct.....was my "Happy, Sappy" chapter...and this one might have something interesting...
Summer Vacation: Friends, Daytona, and a Digimon Attack: Chapter 18
Rika opened her eyes and looked at her alarm clock. 7:28. She still had 32 minutes to sleep. Rika laid on her side and closed her eyes.
"Rika!!! Wake up!"
Her 11 year old half sister, Lizzie, barreled into the room, jumping on Rika's bed.
"What do you want, you crazy brat?"
"You're friends are coming over!!! They're supposed to be coming in about 2 hours. What are their names again?? Uh...Takato, Jeri, Henry, Kila, and whatever his name is..."
"His name is Ryo, dope. Now, go away."
"No, Mom said for me to wake you up. You have to eat, clean up your room, make yourself look presentable..."
"Shut up! I'm up now, thanks to your whining. Now, I'm gonna get dressed. So, get out!"
Lizzie smirked and left the room. Rika took a shower and after she dried her hair, looked for clothes for the day. She picked out a pair of white jean shorts and a red tank top. She turned on the computer.
Digi-Queen has entered Chat 38197280
JBookstore: Rika!
Digi-Queen: hey, jodie
JBookstore: Takato and the gang left yesterday afternoon... so sad.... :-( I REALLY WANTED TO COME!!
Digi-Queen: 2 Bad u & Lina can't come....
JBookstore: What about Kazu?
Digi-Queen: Dumber and Dumber? Eh, I suppose I'll miss their antics...
Vizor-Boy: Gee, that brings tears 2 my eyes, Rika.....
Digi-Queen: Where'd you come from?
Vizor-Boy: o_o u actually want an answer to that???
Digi-Queen: SHUT UP, SICKMINDED KAZU!
Vizor-Boy: hehehe...
JBookstore: That was wrong....So wrong.......
Smart-n-cautious: They have a point Kazu...u have a sick mind.
LoneSurferGrl: Greetings from somewhere over the USA!
Digi-Queen: HEY!
crazy4horses: Y do u all get 2 go on a trip 2 the US?
LoneSurferGrl: Because my mom pulled some strings....i'm sorry the number was limited 2 only 5........my mom could only do so much......
Smart-n-cautious: right......
Vizor-Boy: You prob. didn't even want us there....
Digi-Queen: ur right....i mean....
Vizor-Boy: **glare**
LoneSurferGrl: Currently Jeri and Takato r talking and Ryo and Henry r playing the card game. Wait, Ryo wants 2 talk 2 u, Rika. I will take his place in the game......Hey, Rika. I've missed u....And i'm gonna get on MY s/n
Vizor-Boy: Oh barf....
JBookstore: u r so un-sentimental, Kazu...
Vizor-Boy: :-D I kno!
LoneSurferGrl has logged off.
crazy4horses has logged off.
TLTAWATDK has logged on.
Smart-n-cautious has logged off.
JBookstore: see, u scared 'em away!
Vizor-Boy: Everything's always my FAULT!!! YOU ALWAYS SAY THAT!! YOU CAN BE SO ANNOYING SOMETIMES!
JBookstore: :'''(
TLTAWATDK: C!!! Now, u interrupted me and rika and made jodie cry! congrats Kazu!
Vizor-Boy: Oops.....Jodie, i'm-
JBookstore has logged off.
Digi-Queen: And you made her leave, psychoboy!
Vizor-Boy: I gotta call her....bye.
Vizor-Boy has logged off.
Digi-Queen: Finally...some privacy....
TLTAWATDK: Rika, did I mention I missed u???
Digi-Queen: This would be the 2nd time in the last...what? 5 minutes?
TLTAWATDK: Hahahaha....not funny!
Digi-Queen: Well, the last time u saw me was when? Christmas Eve if i do recall....
TLTAWATDK: Yeah...it snowed.....
Digi-Queen: It's been about 6 months and a week.....so, i suppose i'll 4give u if u get a lil mushy......
Vizor-Boy has logged on.
Vizor-Boy: **sigh**
Digi-Queen: What's YOUR problem?
Vizor-Boy: Jodie wouldn't come to the phone......
Digi-Queen: See, nimrod, ur big mouth has done it again.
JBookstore has logged on.
JBookstore: Hi Rika, Ryo.
Vizor-Boy: Jo, i'm sorry....
JBookstore: Save it, Kazu.
Vizor-Boy: I mean it, Jo!
JBookstore: w/e. so, u guys getting close 2 FL?
TLTAWATDK: Yeah......we transferred in Los Angeles about a lil over an hour and a half ago.
Digi-Queen: brb
"Rika? Come down for breakfast. You have to leave in a half hour or so."
"Alright, Lisa. I'm coming."
Digi-Queen: i got 2 go. breakfast and then i'll be going 2 the airport.
TLTAWATDK: see you then, Wildcat
Vizor-Boy: C u, Rika. Jodie, can't u 4give me?????????
JBookstore: **shrugs**
Vizor-Boy: Aw, c'mon! **pleads**
JBookstore: **shakes head**
Vizor-Boy: **walks away, dejectedly**
Vizor-Boy has logged off.
Digi-Queen: Tell me how it worx out with Romeo, Jodie. C u l8r, Ryo
Digi-Queen has logged off.
Rika shut off the computer and went down for breakfast. Lisa handed her plate of scrambled eggs and Rika sat down and began eating.
"Rika, the three boys will be sleeping down in the basement and the girls will be in your room, right?"
"Yeah. The basement doesn't get cold at all, does it?"
"It's heated and only gets cold in the winter. It's summer now."
"Okay. Are you taking me or is Haruki?"
"I will be, Rika dear."
Rika rolled her eyes as she continued eating. As long as it wasn't Haruki driving her.
"Mom, do I need to pack anything else?? My bus comes at 11."
"Yo, pipsqueak, just have 4 pairs of socks, a change of clothes, and some underwear. You'll be set."
Jacob stabbed some of Rika's scrambled eggs and downed the rest of his orange juice.
"Ewww. I couldn't wear the same two outfits for a month!"
"Lizzie, did you pack everything on the list?"
"Yeah."
"Then it's all you need, sweetie. Now, Rika, we're going to leave in about 10 minutes in case of traffic problems."
Rika stood up from the table and left the kitchen, going back upstairs. She made her bed and put her sandals on.
"Rika, are you ready?"
"Coming."
Rika hurried out of her room and nearly ran Lizzie over on her way out.
"Watch it!"
Rika smirked.
"Sorry, Elizabeth. Have fun at camp. Just think of all the fun you're going to be missing out on."
"Yeah, like I wanna meet your dorky friends."
"Just keep denying how much you want to be here when they come."
"Rika, move it. Mom's already out in the car."
"Alright, Jacob...Jeez..."
Rika hurried down the stairs.
"Have fun, Lizzie. See you later, J."
The doorbell rang just as Rika was ready to head outside.
"I'll get it. Hey, Kira."
"Hey, Rika. Is Jacob around?"
"Yeah, kitchen."
"Okay, see you around."
Kira headed into the kitchen as Rika headed out the door. She went out into the driveway and got into the passenger side of Lisa's mini-van.
"All set, Rika?"
"Yeah. I can't wait till my friends get here."
***
Rika sat, waiting impatiently at gate B6. The flight was supposed to be arriving in approximately 20 minutes.
"Renamon?"
"Yes, Rika?"
(A/N kind of how Renamon and Rika talk in episode 4, i believe, It came from the other side, where Renamon and Rika are standing in a digital field while Rika is waiting for the light to change. And no one can see Renamon.)
"This week is going to be so fantastic. Finally all my friends get to endure the place I was banished to. I'll try not to be too overly enthusiastic."
Renamon smirked.
"Try not to be too miserable. I've been meaning to tell you something. I've been sensing something for awhile now. I think there might be trouble this week."
"Yeah, you're just over-reacting..."
"Rika!"
Rika looked in the direction of the terminal.
"Hey!"
Ryo came over first followed by the other 4.
"Long time, no see, Wildcat!"
"You're telling me. Hey, Kila, Henry, Takato, and Jeri!"
"Wow, Rika. It's been awhile."
"No kidding, Jeri. How was the flight?"
"Flights are flights. We're gonna get our bags and you can introduce your stepmom to us, okay, Rika?"
"Kila's always in control, aren't ya?"
Kila flashed a thumbs up.
"Always. Besides, the you-know-whats need to be out of here ASAP."
Rika's eyes widened.
"You brought them?"
"Well, Guilmon actually-"
"Well, Rika, aren't you going to introduce your friends?"
Rika turned and pasted a smile on her face.
"This is Takato Matsuki, Jeri Katou, and Ryo Akiyama. And this is my stepmother, Lisa."
"Well, tell me when you're ready to leave."
"Get your bodies over here. The luggage isn't going to move itself."
Jeri, Takato, and Ryo got their bags and Henry and Kila came back over.
"Lisa, this is Kila Akihabara and Henry Wong."
"Hello, you two. Now, shall we head to the van?"
Lisa led the way out, talking with Jeri.
"Rika? The digimon are already in the back. So, I suggest your stepmother not help put the bags away. Leomon and I will meet back at your house."
"Okay. Digivolution activate."
Renamon digivolved to her champion form and disappeared.
"Well, Lisa, we'll put the bags in the back."
Rika pushed her stepmother towards the vehicle while the rest of the tamers put their stuff away. They all got into the van and buckled their seat belts. Lisa started the car and the tamers began catching up on old times.
"You never did tell us how things were in Yokosuka, Kila."
Kila was quiet for one of the few times Rika talked to her. Jeri, Takato, and Henry turned to look at Kila who had the backseat on the right, near the door.
"Things in Yokosuka? They're just fine."
Jeri looked at Kila, trying to catch her eye.
"They don't seem fine from what you tell me..."
Henry turned his attention to Jeri now.
"What do you mean?"
"Kila's been writing to me a lot lately. Problems with her mom. And, people at school."
Kila was still silent.
"Kila, what's Jeri talking about?"
"Rika, I came here to be on vacation. Don't let my life ruin it."
"We're here."
"Nice place."
"Thank you, Ryo. Rika, I trust you can get everyone settled in."
Lisa walked towards the house.
"About time you got back. And they claim those things on wheels are so fast."
Renamon stood in front of the garage.
"Not many of these things can compete with you, Renamon."
"Where's Leomon, Renamon?"
"In the backyard. It wasn't that great of an idea to bring him, Jeri. He's harder to hide than Guilmon."
"Well, he can disappear like you can, you know. Besides, how are we going to exactly hide the digimon?"
"I'll cause a distraction while you all go down the basement. You go into the house and the hall leads to a kitchen. As soon as you enter the kitchen, there's a door that leads down to the basement. I'll go in first with Jeri and Kila. Look natural."
Rika led the two girls inside as the boys followed behind them. Rika pointed upstairs as they entered.
"They are all upstairs. Go in and find places for them to hide."
Ryo nodded as he, Henry, and Takato ushered Monodramon, Guilmon, Wolfmon, and Terriermon downstairs.
"Kila, how long do I have to stay in this bag?"
"Shh, Calumon. Pretend you're a non-talking stuffed animal."
"Ooooh, we're playing a game?"
"Exactly. Now, be quiet."
The three girls went up to Rika's room.
"Nice room, Rika. I especially like the picture on the wall."
Jeri nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, I like that one best too....."
"Finally, some fresh air. Kila, I ate all those cream puffs, are there anymore?"
The door opened and Rika and Jeri froze.
"Um, sure, Calumon. Jeri, do you have that bag of cream puffs and pastries from Takato's? Jeri? Jeri??"
Kila turned away from Calumon and came face to face-
"AHH!!! DIGIMON!!!"
Rika let out a sigh as Veemon blinked innocently at Kila.
"Shorry I shcared you. What'sh your name?"
"Kila. Yours?"
"Veemon. Pleasure to meet you, Kila."
"Rika, why didn't you mention that there's more than 1 digimon around here?"
"Rika? You didn't mention us?"
Kila looked towards the door.
"I hear a digimon with no lisp."
Kila pulled her D-Arc out of her pocket and pointed it at the newcomer.
"A Gatomon. Hm, oh, that's right. You're half and step siblings are tamers. Now I remember."
"Yeah. Well, where's Jacob?"
"In hish room. Why are there other digimon here?"
"Long story, Vee. Now, we've got to go."
Rika left the digimon and they headed down to the basement.
"All comfy?"
Ryo was sitting on the couch, Takato was over, watching the television, and Henry had his laptop set up.
"I took the old computer out. That okay?"
"Whatever you want to do."
Boomer came down the stairs and was sitting at Kila's feet, watching the digimon cautiously.
"We just have to be careful of my dad and stepmother. Jacob is the one who has a digimon and Lizzie's at camp. So, are any of you hungry?"
Ryo stood up.
"Starved. There's was nothing on the plane that seemed edible."
"Um, what have you got to eat, Rika?"
Kila had knelt down and was petting Boomer.
"I'll order some pizzas. It will be enough for all of us."
"Rika, Haruki and I are going out for dinner. You can get along alright, right?"
Rika smiled to herself.
"Sure thing. We'll be fine."
Lisa smiled as she and Haruki left the house. Rika picked up the phone and called in for 5 pizzas. It would be delivered in 10 minutes or the pizzas would be free. Rika went back down to the basement after she told Jacob the pizza would be there in ten minutes.
"I ordered the pizza, okay?"
"Good thing. I'm starving, Takatomon."
"Guilmon, I am not a mon. Anyway, I'm hungry too. What are the plans for tomorrow, Rika?"
"Beach, I guess."
"Sounds like fun."
Kila smiled.
"Rika, pizza's here!"
Rika took four of the five boxes downstairs and the digimon attacked three of the boxes pretty much. The tamers each took a slice and Henry went back to his laptop.
"Kila, you never did tell us what's going on in Yokosuka."
"Rika, you won't be satisfied till you hear it, will you?"
Rika smirked.
"Nope. I won't."
Kila sighed.
"When I first moved to Yokosuka, and started school, it wasn't so bad. I started at the private high school. About 75% of the kids knew each other and the other 20% couldn't care less. I was, of course, among the other 5% who were new to the school and the surroundings. I tried my best to fit in. My mom had called around and had me try out for the cheerleading squad. I don't know if I made it because I was good or if it was fixed. I was able to show that I was a good enough cheerleader that many of the girls elected me captain. That was where the trouble started."
Henry came over to sit on the couch and Kila continued.
"The one girl, Katrina, her mom is a rich and powerful businesswoman, was supposed to get the captain of the squad. So, I made my enemy. My mom keeps making crazy business trips at odd times of the year causing me to fall far behind in school and guess who her latest client is? Katrina's mom, Joanna Walters. So, my life is just going down the tubes. If I fall any farther behind in any major subjects, I'll be flunking and do you know what that means? Katrina gets my spot as captain. I just hate it at the stupid school."
Kila hesitated for a moment. Rika took a sip of her soda.
"That doesn't sound so bad."
Kila just sighed.
"I'm not hungry anymore. I'm just going to go upstairs and turn in early. Is that okay, Rika?"
"Sure, free country."
Kila left the group. Takato turned the TV back on and he and Jeri began channel surfing while Henry was checking some e-mail he had gotten.
"Wanna go outside, Rika?"
"Sure, Ryo."
Rika and Ryo went outside and sat down under a tree in the backyard.
"So, we're going to the beach tomorrow?"
"Yeah. I even learned to surf a bit around here."
"Cool. How's school?"
"It's okay. I'm just not starting any fights if that's what you mean."
"That's good. Do you think Kila was telling us everything?"
"Truthfully, I'm not really sure. I mean, Kila can be over-dramatic sometimes...But, would it bother her this much?"
"Who knows. But, it worries me that she isn't telling us. Anyway..."
The pair sat in silence for a while, both lost in their own thoughts.
"Rika, Ryo, you should get in here and see this. There's a news report on sharks or something."
Takato waved them in from the kitchen sliding door.
"Coming, Gogglehead!"
Rika turned towards the door when Ryo grabbed her wrist.
"Ryo, I want to go see what Takato's going on about."
Rika looked at him for a moment before Ryo pulled Rika to him and kissed her.
"I've been waiting to do that for a couple months now."
Rika was speechless and Ryo headed towards the house. Rika quickly followed him inside.
"So what's the big thing on TV?"
"At the beach, some shark sightings happened the past week. Is it a good idea we even think of going?"
Rika rolled her eyes.
"Gogglehead, this is the beach which is right next to the ocean. Sharks live in the ocean. It is no big deal."
"But, what if-"
"What if the sky falls in, Chicken Little? If we lived on 'what ifs', we would sit in fear of the sky falling and us all dying. So, we're going to the beach. It's probably no big deal. So, why don't we turn in early and we can go to the beach nice and early. Okay?"
Takato sighed.
"If you say so..."
"And I do. Now, good night. C'mon, Jeri."
Rika and Jeri went up to Rika's room. Kila was already sleeping. Rika began looking for her pajamas as Jeri opened her suitcase.
"Rika?"
"Yes, Jeri?"
Jeri hesitated.
"Never mind. It's nothing."
Rika gave Jeri a weird look.
"Okay. The bathroom is down the hall if you want to change."
Jeri nodded as she took her pajamas with her out of the room. Rika changed into her sleeping clothes and sat on her bed after she shut off the lights. Boomer was curled up at Kila's feet and growled as Rika went past to close her shades.
"Hey, what's wrong, boy?"
Rika went to pet Boomer but he snapped at her fingers and growled again.
"O-kay..."
Wolfmon sat beneath the window, growling as well.
"What's wrong with both of you?"
"There is something around here that worries me."
Rika cocked her head to the side.
"Renamon? Do you sense anything?"
Renamon appeared, leaning against the doorframe.
"I voiced my concerns earlier, Rika. But you blew them off."
"I did n- wait, I did, didn't I?"
Renamon nodded.
"Is my tamer in danger, Rika?"
Rika suddenly felt an overwhelming feeling, bringing her to her knees. Renamon's hair stood on end as Wolfmon growled fiercely, his hair beginning to stand on end.
"Did you feel that, Renamon?"
"Yes, Wolfmon. Something-"
"Just went by. I felt it. But what could it be?"
Renamon raced to the window and threw the curtains aside and opened the blinds.
"There's nothing out there. But, I felt it overwhelm this room."
Rika heard someone coming up the stairs and Ryo threw the door open.
"Rika? What happened?"
Ryo helped Rika up onto the bed.
"You okay, Pumpkin?"
Rika began to nod when she clamped her hands over her ears and screamed.
"GET AWAY!!! STAY AWAY FROM ME! I DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE BUT STAY AWAY!!"
Rika threw a punch, sending Ryo off the bed. She snapped out of the daze instantly.
"Ryo, are you okay?"
Ryo winced as he got up.
"You got a wicked arm, Rika. What just happened?"
Renamon came over, stepping over Kila.
"Rika, is everything alright?"
Rika gulped some air into her lungs.
"Someone....they screamed. And, whatever was just here came towards me. But, I must be hallucinating. Did you see anything?"
Renamon shook her head.
"No, Wildcat. We didn't see anything."
Henry, Takato, Jeri, and Jacob came into the room.
"What's going on in here?"
"It's back!"
Kila shot out of her sleep, breathing heavily as sweat poured down her cheeks. Henry knelt beside her and took her hand.
"You okay, Kila?"
"Something....was...just in here...Rika, it attacked you, didn't it?"
"It tried to. But it didn't succeed."
"I think we're going crazy. Maybe sleep wasn't such a good idea, Rika."
Rika looked around the room slowly.
"For once, I agree completely, Gogglehead."
Jacob spoke up.
"Before this goes any further and you all start chaos, I think we need to calm down. Maybe we should just wait before we go to sleep-"
"No, it's okay now. It's gone. But, I feel kind of dizzy. Henry, can you-"
Henry nodded before she completed her sentence.
"I'll get you some water."
"You know me too well."
Henry left the room and went downstairs.
"Jacob, meet my friends. This is Jeri Katou."
Jeri smiled brightly as she turned the light on in the room.
"I'm Takato Matsuki."
Jacob nodded.
"That's Kila Akihabara on the ground, her boyfriend is Henry Wong, and the one with the pained expression is Ryo Akiyama."
"It's nice to meet you all. From what Veemon's told me, you're all tamers?"
"Yup, we're all tamers."
"Well, I'm going back to my room, Rika. Good night."
Jacob left the room and Jeri sat down on Rika's bed.
"I'm going downstairs too. Good night, Rika."
Takato hesitated before he gave Jeri a kiss before he left, his cheeks burning red. Rika chuckled.
"He sure is something, Jeri."
"Yeah, he sure is."
Henry came back into the room but said nothing to Rika or Jeri as he gave Kila the water and waited till she finished.
"Good night, you three. Are you going to be okay, Kila?"
"I'll be fine now, Henry. You shouldn't worry so much."
Henry kissed Kila on the forehead before he also departed.
"Want me to stay, Wildcat?"
Rika thought the suggestion over.
"No, it's okay, Akiyama. We'll be fine. I'm not afraid of a few ghosties."
"You aren't. But I am..."
"Oh, Jeri, the digimon are here...Everything will be fine. Now, I'm going to sleep. Good night."
Rika pulled her covers down and crawled into the bed, falling asleep. Jeri went to sleep in the sleeping bag, leaving Renamon and Wolfmon to the silent vigil.
***
"Does this bathing suit look okay?"
"Does it really matter, Kila? We overslept cause..."
"Jeri was flipping about the ghosts. I know...I bet she fell asleep in the shower."
Rika laughed and the two headed downstairs.
"Ryo said he was gonna make breakfast..."
"Think he'll poison it, Rika? I'm really hungry so I hope not."
Rika shrugged as they went into the kitchen.
"Holy cow!"
"Gee, Ryo, is there anything you can't do..."
"Any more sarcasm, Akihabara, and no breakfast for you."
Kila rolled her eyes.
"Oh, woe is me! My heart is filled with sorrow! Woe, woe, woe! I won't have the Legendary Tamer's magnificent breakfast!"
Ryo scowled at Kila and Rika laughed.
"What did I hear about breakfast?"
Henry came up the stairs, in his swimming trunks and a t-shirt.
"Good morning, Henry."
"Morning, Rika."
"Is Gogglehead almost ready? After breakfast, I want to go already."
"Coming."
Takato came up from the basement.
"Where's Jeri?"
"I think she died..."
"WHAT?!?! That was not funny, Kila..."
"She's been in the shower for about an hour now."
"Good morning, everybody!"
"Morning, Lisa!"
"Are you all ready to go to the beach? Rika, Jacob left this morning for camp. He told me to remind you to feed his goldfish or something like that. But, I never knew he had a goldfish..."
"Oh, don't worry, I'll be taking good care of his goldfish."
"Good, just holler for me when you're ready to go."
"Henry and I will go and check on Jeri. See if she's still in the bathroom. Call us down in about 10 minutes if we don't come back."
"Yeah, they might start making out on the balcony off of the guest room..."
"Ryo, remind me after I eat breakfast to hurt you physically, mentally, and emotionally!"
"I'll try not to forget, Kila dear."
Kila stuck her tongue out at Ryo before she and Henry headed to see what had happened to Jeri.
***
After breakfast, the gang, with Lisa as their driver, headed to the beach.
"Ah, sun, rest, and relaxation. What vacation is all about."
Kila stretched as she got out of the van.
"Well, what time do you want me to come back?"
"How about around 6? We could go for a bite to eat after."
"Okay, have fun!"
They took all of their gear out of the trunk and watched the van pull away. Rika looked for a more deserted part of the beach.
"There looks good."
"Okay. Just try and keep a low profile, okay?"
"Momen-tai, Henry. We'll be invisible but you can still see us...Wait...that doesn't make any sense."
"Just try not to draw too much attention, okay?"
"Takato, we can stay in the water. Didn't you say something about shark attacks?"
"Well, you guys don't exactly look like sharks but that would work."
"Oh, who cares, let's just go already."
"Gee, Rika, you're sure impatient."
"Yeah, well, after this morning, Jeri, I don't see why I should have to wait anymore."
"Jeri's right, Wildcat. I mean, you're too impatient. We're relaxing, remember? You don't seem to know the meaning of relaxation.."
"Oh, who asked you?!"
Jeri sighed as she followed Takato to set up a spot on the beach.
"You two are impossible."
"We are not!"
"And they even think alike, Kila."
"Oh, go away and let us argue in peace!"
"Pushy, pushy!"
"Stupid bunny..."
Kila tugged on Henry's hand.
"We know when we're not wanted. Let's go."
Henry and she followed behind where Takato, Jeri, and the digimon had headed.
"Rika, maybe we should try and get along."
"We are getting along."
"No, we're not."
"Yes, we are!"
"You know what, just tell me why you're mad. Maybe we can work something out."
"I'm not mad. Why do you always think you know how I feel?!"
"Because I'm usually right."
"You know what, you're right. I am mad. At you! You're so conceited! I can't stand it!"
Rika stormed off, leaving Ryo confused. Kila turned back to look to see if Rika and Ryo were coming.
"Uh-oh, Hurricane Rika approaching."
Henry sighed.
"This is going to be one hell of a vacation with those two fighting and then what happened yesterday."
"Who ever said vacation was fun, relaxing, and restful was a big liar."
***
Ryo sighed.
"What's the matter?"
"Rika's mad at me, Henry."
"Well, what did you do?"
"What makes you think I did something?"
"Possibly because Rika only gets mad when people annoy her."
Ryo sighed again.
"If she told me what I did wrong, I'd apologize."
"Ryo, girls can be so complicated."
"And who made you expert?"
***
"Earth to Rika! Calling Rika Nonaka, can you hear me?"
Rika looked over at Kila.
"I hear you."
"What's the matter, Nonaka?"
"Nothing."
"C'mon, you can tell me. What did Ryo do now?"
"He kissed me yesterday."
"And? You're mad at a guy that loves you and just gave you a kiss...Explain because it makes no sense."
"You wouldn't understand. Why are you being so secretive? What does Jeri know that the rest of us don't?"
"I can't tell you because you'll tell-"
Kila shut her mouth.
"I'll tell who, Akihabara?"
Kila muttered something.
"Speak up and share with the class."
"Henry..."
"What will I tell Henry?"
"I shared enough with the class today, Mrs.-"
Kila paused.
"Akiyama!"
Kila then paddled away from Rika on her surfboard.
"AKIHABARA, GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE!!!! I WANT TO MURDER YOU!"
"Catch me first!"
Kila caught a wave to shore and Rika followed after her. As they got to shore, Rika grabbed Kila's arm.
"Now, I'm not letting go until you tell me what's going on."
Kila sighed.
"I can't- I can't tell you..."
"Well, perhaps you should share it with Henry instead."
"No, please-"
"HENRY! GET OVER HERE!"
Henry looked up and jogged over towards them and Ryo followed behind him.
"What's up, you two?"
"Kila has something to share. Ryo, go away."
"I have every right to be here, Rika."
"What is the matter, Kila? You look like you're going to cry."
Kila turned her face away from Henry's searching stare.
"I can't. I can't tell you."
"Kila, relationships are about honesty. You can tell me anything."
"I can't tell you about this."
Henry brought his hands to Kila's face and tilted her chin up so her eyes were now level with his.
"Kila, tell me."
"Another guy kissed me."
Henry's hands fell away from Kila's face.
"Tell me you're lying. Please, tell me you're lying."
Kila shook her head.
"So, you've been acting normal, letting me think everything is fine and you never told me you kissed someone else? I don't want any explanation. I don't want to hear anything from you."
"Henry, it didn't mean any-"
"It had to have meant something for you to not have told me, Kila!"
"I couldn't tell you, Henry. I love you too much to-"
"Stop lying. Just go away."
"But it's the truth!"
Henry turned and walked away. Rika and Ryo looked at Kila.
"Well, Henry may not have needed an explanation but we do."
"Yeah. Is that what you told Jeri?"
Kila snatched her surfboard off the ground and ran back into the water, paddling as fast as she could out to sea.
"Rika, look what you did."
Rika looked at Ryo, anger flaring.
"What I did?! Don't you dare say I brought this along!"
"Well, you're the one who called Henry over."
"You know what, this isn't the time to argue. I think we better go and talk to Jeri."
"Good idea. Let's go."
Ryo pointed down the beach where Takato and Jeri were throwing a Frisbee back and forth to one another.
"Hey, what's up?"
"Jeri, what did Kila tell you about the incident she wouldn't tell us about?"
"Okay, the incident is this. Kila's mom set her up on a date with a boy who lives here in America. This boy's dad is one of Mrs. Akihabara's clients. Anyway, from what she's said there was a slight spark between the two. They hit it off immediately. Um, I think the boy's name was Evan..."
***
(Note: My story has no relation to Cruising the Caribbean- but Evan is Fiery's ORIGINAL CHARACTER (so she tells me) and he's playing a similar role in my story.....and a couple of CTC characters may pop-up...most likely Evan, and Emily...and some possible digimon partners...)
***
"Evan?"
"Yeah, Evan... Cole, I think is his last name.. He lives here in Florida."
"Really?"
"Yeah, Miami. But, Kila said that when they kissed-"
"She loved it?"
"No, Ryo. It meant nothing. She said it was like kissing someone she could never love as much as she loves Henry. But she still felt she couldn't tell Henry. She...she didn't want to hurt him."
***
Kila hoisted herself onto her board, her feet dangling into the water. She just couldn't focus on surfing. The smell of the ocean air, the sun on her back, the breeze keeping her cool, and the rushing of the ocean waves seemed to provide no comfort for her.
"You did do the right thing, Kila. Takato always says honesty is everything."
"Well, Takato's right. Still, I feel like an awful person, Calumon."
"You're not awful. You're great! You brought me on the trip and gave me cream puffs."
"Anyone could've done that. Why do I keep screwing up, Calumon? My relationship with Henry gets messed up every time I see him."
"Well, maybe you need to try harder? You shouldn't give up."
Kila sighed.
"I guess you're right-What th-"
Kila was jerked off her board and pulled into the water's depths, letting out a scream.
"Kila? Come back!"
Kila opened her eyes to the point they were slits and looked into the murky depths of the water. Something had wound itself around her ankle. Kila was a strong swimmer but not enough to get away from whatever was pulling her down. She was running out of air as her attempts to kick away seemed to get weaker. Her legs felt as if they were made of jelly and wouldn't seem to cooperate. Things began to go dark as she was pulled into the swirling depths of the ocean.
***
Wolfmon's ears perked up immediately at the sound of a scream.
"Kila? No!"
Wolfmon dove into the waves, swimming against the current as he headed toward where Kila had been. Takato spotted Wolfmon heading out in the water.
"Wolfmon, where are you going?"
"I heard Kila scream and I don't see her."
Takato's eyes widened in alarm.
"Takato..."
"What's the matter, Guilmon?"
"There's digimon nearby."
"Digimon? As in plural?"
Calumon went towards Wolfmon.
"It's bad! Kila got pulled under the water and never came back up."
"That's not good. Where did she get pulled under at?"
"Out by her surfboard."
"Lead me to it."
"Okay!"
When the reached the surfboard, Wolfmon sniffed the air.
"Definitely a digimon."
Something swam past him, tearing his skin. Wolfmon let out a howl.
"Come and fight me, coward!"
"As you wish! Spiral Saw!"
"Stun Bubble!"
***
"My D-Ark picked up something. Gizamon, rookie level. His special attack is Spiral Saw and he's a water-dweller, making him an excellent swimmer."
"I just got another one, Gogglehead. Otamamon, another rookie level. Another good swimmer and his attack's Stun Bubble."
"What's going on over here? Woah, I had to ask..."
"Henry, I thought this was vacation..."
"Get back! Monodramon!"
"Monodramon digivolve to...Cyberdramon!"
"Take this new arrival down!"
A massive blue shell was coming out of the ground.
"Someone has a bad case of the uglies. Shellmon, a rookie. He's pretty tough for a rookie and shoots out blasts of water with his Hydro Blaster."
"Terriermon, I think we should get started."
"Right behind you, Henry. Go, Guilmon!"
"Ready, set, go!"
"Guilmon digivolve to...Growlmon!"
"Terriermon digivolve to...Gargomon!"
"Where's Wolfmon?"
"He went to get Kila, Henry."
"Ryo, there's more coming in. There's a group of Gomamon, Ikkakumon, and a few Zudomon."
"Thanks for the info, Cyberdramon. Where are they all coming from?"
"Good question, Akiyama. And we've got little time to solve it."
Jeri ran over with Leomon behind her.
"I think we should tell all the people to get out of here. It would be easier to fight the digimon without having to worry about all these civilians."
"Good idea. And we better move fast. There's some new digimon on the horizon. My D-Ark is going crazy. And here's one right no-Wolfmon?"
Indeed it was the champion digimon, bloody and exhausted. Calumon hovered above the digimon.
"I'm gonna go and try to get the people out of here, away from the digimon. There could be serious injury if too many people are around!"
"Good luck, Jeri!"
Jeri smiled at Takato as she and Leomon headed to evacuate the beach.
"What happened, Calumon?"
"It was horrible, Rika. A ton of Gizamon and Otamamon ganged up on Wolfmon. And something dragged Kila down into the water. Right off her surfboard."
"Aw man, of course this would happen when the gang comes for vacation. Jeez, we attract trouble like a magnet."
"You said it, Gogglehead."
"Desolation Claw!"
"Pyro Blaster!"
"Gargo Laser!"
Shellmon burst into blue data and the data instantly disappeared.
"Where'd the data go?"
"Good question, Takato."
"I took it. Twin Scissors!"
"Ebidramon, champion sea animal, his special attacks are Twin Scissors and Lobster Step. Renamon, I think it's your turn to show these digimon what you're made of."
"Of course. Diamond Storm!"
Ebidramon blew the attack off.
"He's toying with you. Digivolve now and show this wimp what you're made of!"
"Renamon matrix digivolve to...Taomon! Talisman of Light!"
Ebidramon instantly burst into data.
"This is too easy. We should be finished in a few minutes..."
"RIVER OF POWER!"
The blast of light went through Gargomon, and Growlmon, causing them to dedigivolve to their rookie levels but Cyberdramon was able to avoid the attack. Taomon struggled to hold up her shield, protecting the four remaining tamers.
"Taomon, we have to bio-merge."
"Rika, it's taking much of my strength to hold this shield up..."
Rika bit her lip.
"Pumpkin, I'm gonna go and find Kila. Henry, wanna come with?"
Henry fought back his worry for Kila.
"Why should I care?"
Rika turned to look at him, eyes wide.
"If I didn't know better, I'd slug you. Even though you two are having problems, you are still friends. Aren't you worried about her?"
"Henry, aren't you worried about my tamer?"
Wolfmon struggled to stand.
"Absorb this data! Desolation Claw!"
Cyberdramon literally sliced through a Seadramon. Wolfmon glowed blue as he regained his power.
"As I was saying, your love for Kila is as strong as mine. She's been gone for about an hour or so. I'm going back out to look for her."
"I better take her digi-vice then. Just in case..."
"Hey, use my jet-ski!"
A boy and a girl came over with digimon behind them.
"Hey, you look like you need some help."
Takato looked on amazement.
"Whenever digimon pop-up, how do we almost always meet new friends? And the digimon are from the TV show!"
"Do you ever give that up?"
Takato blushed.
"Hello, we're in the middle of a crisis. Introductions come after! Ryo, take the water-ski and find Kila."
"Okay, get on behind me, Wolfmon."
"Do you know how to drive this contraption?"
"Yup, just hold on."
"Why don't you just swipe Hyperwing? It'll work better than me riding behind you."
"Hyperwing activate."
Ryo gunned the engine as he rode off.
"Hold down the fort while I'm gone."
"Okay, who are you two?"
The girl smiled.
"I'm Emily Cole."
Henry's eyes widened.
"Cole?"
The girl looked at Henry strangely.
"Y-eah. And this is my cousin, Evan. And these are our digimon. Tentomon and Palmon."
"And I think we better start getting rid of these digimon instead of idily chatting."
"I agree completely, Taomon."
"Ice Blast!"
"Super Shocker!"
"Pyro Sphere!"
"Bunny Blast!"
Seadramon turned to escape but Palmon got him.
"Poison Ivy! Stick around for a bit."
"Takato, there's more on the way."
"Well, let's send them away."
Henry and Takato both slashed blue cards and their digimon digivolved to ultimate.
"Tentomon, let's show 'em your stuff!"
"Tentomon digivolve to...Kabuterimon!"
"Kabuterimon, champion insectoid digimon. His special attack is Electro Shocker."
"Palmon, pull this guy out on land! Then we won't shock anyone."
"I'll pull this fish right out of the sea! Palmon digivolve to...Togemon! Needle Spray!"
"Rapid Fire! He's gone to dust."
"I wonder if Ryo's having any luck."
"Evan, there's more digimon coming in. Get ready."
"This is a piece of cake, Henry. We'll be done by dinner if not earlier."
"River of Power!"
"Ice Blaster!"
"Harpoon Torpedo!"
"Vulcan's Hammer!"
"Stun Bubble!"
"Tail Blade!"
"Rapidmon, next time, don't open your mouth!"
"And more keep coming!"
"Marching Fishes!"
"Spiral Saw!"
"Hydro Blaster!"
"Lightning Javelin!"
In a few moments, the beach was charred and the digimon had collapsed to their rookie levels.
"This isn't fair. They ganged up on us."
"No kidding, genius. Are you supposed to be smart, Evan?"
"Shut-up. Not like you and your digimon did anything."
"Will you kiddies stop arguing? The least you could do is be grateful we didn't destroy your digimon immediately. And you kids will go along with your faithful partners."
"MetalSeadramon, mega level android digimon. His special attack is River of Power."
"Yes, I know who I am. And, now, destruction time."
"STOP!"
MetalSeadramon turned as the rest of the digimon stopped their attacks.
"What is it, Gesomon?"
Evan took his D-Ark out.
"Gesomon, a champion level sea animal virus type. This thing uses his Elastic Arms or Coral Crusher. Both make you hope you swim faster than this guy."
"The master says to return to the palace immediately. I captured what we were looking for. Also, the master is not pleased that you have taken control because you are of higher level..."
"Hey, ugly, take this! Justice Kick!"
Justimon smashed his leg into MetalSeadramon. The huge serpent like digimon smirked and laughed.
"Was that supposed to tickle me? Take this! River of Power!"
The white hot blast literally tore through Justimon and Ryo and Monodramon began to plummet to the water far below. Rika looked up as Ryo plummeted fast.
"NO! RYO! Digi-Core Activate!"
The card went through Rika's digivice and a glow emitted from the digivice.
"Renamon bio-merge to...Sakuyamon! Ryo, hold on, we're coming."
Sakuyamon sped over the surface of water.
"Renamon, we're never gonna make it to them in time. They're not going to even have a prayer!"
A/N YO!!! How you like that?! 18 pages total and with a brief summary: Tamers come to America, something weird goes on their first night and when at the beach, sharks aren't the only things the tamers have to watch out for. With many circle going...pointless stuff but it's all connected, I swear. But, if you do hate this chapter, I won't mind... Review and tell me if maybe I'm not cut out for this anymore. And there will be the continuation of this battle. You'll find out what happened to Kila(and who kidnapped her and what her and the other tamers have to do with the invasion), who the master is, and whether the tamers will get back to Japan...in one piece...
Also, I list who appeared in this chapter: (digimon wise and much of it came from my faithful Digimon: Digital Monsters, The Official Character Guide written by A. Ryan Nerz)
Gizamon- Spiral Saw
Otamamon-Stun Bubble
Shellmon-Hydro Blaster
Ebidramon- Twin Scissors and Lobster Step.
Tentomon- Super Shocker~ Evan's partner digimon
Palmon-Poison Ivy~ Emily's partner digimon
Kabuterimon-Electro Shocker
Togemon-Needle Spray!"
MetalSeadramon-River of Power
Seadramon-Ice Blast
Zudomon-Vulcan's Hammer
Ikkakumon- Harpoon Torpedo
Skorpionmon-Tail Blade
Gomamon-Marching Fishes
MegaSeadramon-Lightning Javelin
Ended- February 13, 2003, 9:39PM
And there will be a chapter epilogue after the continuation of the battle! So, review, flame, whatever it is you're doing. Love ya'll and peace!
