The 2nd Digi-Phase

Chapter 9: Angels

"Charlie, why are you so sad?" asked Tanemon looking up at her new Digidestined partner. She'd only been with him for a day now but she already seemed to know all about him. He was quiet most of the time and he always seemed to be either sad or angry unless he was talking with her, Kira, or chatting online with his friends in America(which rarely happened).
"What do you mean?" asked Charlie looking down at her and smiling. Tanemon thought his smile was sweet.
"Well, everytime you speak to your dad or your sister you're either yelling or half listening." replied Tanemon, "I know that when people are like that, they're sad for some reason or another. What's your reason? Is it me?" Charlie's smile faded and he picked her up.
"Of course not. I love you Tanemon! You might be the only reason I haven't lost my mind!" said Charlie holding her tightly.
"But why do you like me so much?" asked Tanemon, "Mimi liked me because of my hair when we first met. Is it because I saved you?"
"Well, sort of. The real reason is because, well," Charlie sat down on his bed while stroking Tanemon's leaves, "when my mother was... dying she told me she loved me and she was going to have the angels look over me and protect me. When I was running from that Deltamon I thought I could hear the funeral march but you showed up and it reminded me of what my mother said.
"See? My mother kept her promise. She sent you to look after me. You're my guardian angel."
"Charlie... " wispered Tanemon feeling bad that she had made Charlie mention his deceased mother. Charlie's sister, Samantha, didn't seem to understand why Charlie still had vivid memories of their mother. Samantha was a sweet little girl but Charlie didn't seem to like how she was always happy.
I wish I could make Charlie as happy as Samantha is...

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Ahhh... it feels so great back here... thought Davis as he looked over his old school's soccer field, This place has so many memories... winning games, losing games, tackling Ken... Davis chuckled.
"What's so funny, Davis?" asked Veemon who was sitting in the tree above Davis.
"Nothing Veemon. Let's go. We're not far from my house." Veemon grumbled something about not stopping a vending machain to get a candy bar when a boy with blue hair, blue eyes and glasses walked by Davis. For some reason Davis stoped and watched the boy cross the street and begin to walk down the block.
"Hey, Davis!" yelled Yolei as she came up with Cody and T.K. "We were just going to your house to see if you wanted to come talk with us and Izzy to find out why the new Digidestined are needed."
"Uh, sorry. I need to get home and uh... do something!" yelled Davis grabbing Veemon from his hiding place behind another tree and running in the direction the boy was heading.
"Davis!" shouted Cody trying to get his attension but Davis kept on running, "...I was just going to tell him his house is in the other direction."
Davis followed the boy down many streets and around many corners until he went into a huge apartment building elevator. Davis hesitated a few moments before getting on the elevator with him. The boy glanced at Veemon but nothing more than a glance as he pushed the button for the 9th floor. Davis tried not look at him but his eyes kept wanting to peek.
"I know you've been following me, " said the boy in a flat tone, "But I want to know the reason why." Davis looked down at him, trying to think of some answer.
"I uh, was wondering if you had, uh, a Digivice." said Davis.
"What's that and what for?" asked the boy as the elevator slowly stoped.
"Well, it's a small metal like device that fits in the palm of your hand.... I need to know because... they're... defective?" said Davis with a little nervousness in his voice, "Yes, they're defective and all are being recalled so I need to pick them up."
"Oh, well I think I know what you're talking about." said the boy smiling and leading Davis to one of doors and opening it, "This is my place. Come in if you wish. I'll get the... Digivice, was it? It's in my room." Davis was about to say something but the boy walked into the living room and to the next room before he could. Davis felt uneasy just waiting in another person's house, even if that other person was a Digidestined.
"Who are you?" asked a femenin voice, making Davis jump. He turned his head to see a 21 year old woman standing in the doorway of the kitchen. She had blue hair and blue eyes like the boy but her glasses were slightly thinner. Her hair was pulled into a short ponytail with a few strands of hair in her face.
"Uh, I-" started Davis but he was saved by the boy who walked in, a Digivice in his hand!
"You wanted to recall this?" asked the boy holding it out.
"Yes but first I need to talk to you about it." answered Davis, "Can we schedual a time?"
"... Okay, how about tomorrow? About this time, Odiaba Elementary soccer field?" asked the boy.
"Yes, sounds great! Um, I also need to know your name."
The boy was hesitent, "Eriko."
"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow, Eriko." said Davis quickly getting up and grabbing Veemon. He was about to leave when the girl stoped him, "Wait! I've seen you before."
"Y-you have?" asked Davis nervously.
"Yes... I think I have... but didn't you... wear goggles?" asked the young woman raising an eyebrow.
"Um, yes I did but I don't anymore and I really have to-" said Davis quickly trying to get out but the girl caught his shoulder.
"You're Davis Motomiya, aren't you?" asked the girl. Davis stoped trying to get out and looked at her, "How did you know that?"
"I went to Odaiba Elementary when you did but I was 1 grade below yours. You tackled that Ken Ichijouji kid in a soccer game, did you not?" she said smiling.
"Well, yes but I thought I was the only one who'd remember that. Why do you remember it?" asked Davis slowly begining to relax.
"Well, " started the woman leading him over to the couch so they could sit while they talked, "it's not every day a plain ol' kid from Odaiba knocks down a living legend."
"I still don't see why you remembered that. Ken's my friend now so we don't like to compete against eachother that much anymore." Davis sat there for a few moments looking at the girl next to him before he asked, "Who are you?"
"My name is Sakura." she replied, "and you've already met my little brother, Eriko."
"Uh, yeah. Well, I think I should-" started Davis starting to feel uncomfortable again but Sakura cut him off, "I hear you need some help in you History. I can tutor you, I'm great with History." Davis knew it was impolite to stare but he couldn't help it.
"Why would you want to help me study?" asked Davis.
"Well, I hear you picked on a lot." answered Sakura, "Don't look at me like that! I don't follow you, I have friends in Tamachi college too, ya know! I get picked on a lot for the exact opposite."
"For not helping people study?"
"No! For being so good at History. It's... a family thing." replied Sakura.
"You mean, it runs in the blood line?" asked Davis getting a nod from Sakura. He still felt slightly skeptical but smiled and said, "Well, I guess I could use a little help..."
Sakura smiled, "Alright. Wanna get started now?"
"Sure. Why not?"
"Alright. Now, what are you currently studying?"

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Davis knew he should have went home right after the talk with Eriko but Sakura was really good at keeping you occupied. She was an interesting person. They didn't talk only about History that night; they talked about hobbies, family and their friends. It was strange, Davis seemed to notice how her eyes shined every time he said something nice about her or anything she was talking about. Before they knew it, it was almost the next day.
"What time is it?" asked Sakura seeing that Davis had a watch on his wrist.
"Would you look at that? It's already 11:30." said Davis.
"WHAT! Oh, no!" yelled Sakura grabbing his arm and pulling him up off the couch, "You gotta go home before-" Suddenly the front door opened and in steped in Davis' worst nightmare!
"P-p-prof. Y-yuki! Wh-what are you doing h-here?" stuttered Davis looking up at his History Professor in fear.
"Davis, it is I who should be asking you." said Prof. Yuki looking at him confused and then said matter-of-factly, "I live here." Davis made a scared squeaky noise in his throat and looked towards Sakura for an explaination.
"Um, Davis, this is my father." said Sakura in a small voice, "Father, you already know Davis."
"I've had the... pleasure." said Prof. Yuki putting lots of imphasis on the last word.
Davis' mind was racing as he edged towards the open door with Veemon tucked under his arm, stuttering out excuses. "I was just in the neighborhood and need a cup of sugar-No! I was looking for a friends house and-wait! I uh, uh, I just gotta go!" Davis jumped out the door and ran as fast as he possibley could, trying to put as much space between him and Prof. Yuki.
Davis was sure he had never experienced anything so scary in his entire life! That was the last thing he had expected when he had walked through that door into Eriko's house. Too bad... thought Davis frowning, I really liked Sakura...

To be continued....